What a great surprise today when the Aiken Chamber of Commerce delivered “welcome to the neighborhood” goodies to our new offices in downtown Aiken! Thank you so much!! They are delicious!!!
Western SC | Economic Development Partnership
Government Relations Services
Aiken, South Carolina 596 followers
Make it here. Send it anywhere. Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda, and McCormick Counties are all Just Right for business!
About us
The Western SC Economic Development Partnership, a non-profit organization, that promotes economic development within Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda, and McCormick Counties, both for existing companies and for prospective members of the business community. Western SC seeks to improve the climate for manufacturers and entrepreneurs through community and legislative action, and looks to cement the four county region's reputation as a home for industry of all sectors. The region is part of the Aiken-Augusta MSA with a population of more than 600,000 and a workforce of more than 280,000. The total population in Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick Counties reaches over 230,000. The estimated population in 2023 is expected to increase by roughly 10,000.
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https://linktr.ee/westernscedp
External link for Western SC | Economic Development Partnership
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Aiken, South Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Development, and Regional Growth
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471 University Pkwy
111 Penland Building
Aiken, South Carolina 29801, US
Employees at Western SC | Economic Development Partnership
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Kell Anderson, SCCED
Existing Industry Director at WesternSC Economic Development Partnership
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Diane Gillespie
Distressed, Vacant and Abandoned Initiative
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Theresa Daugherty
Office Manager at Economic Development Partnership
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Joy Waters
Administrative Assistant at Economic Development Partnership
Updates
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Western SC and Aiken County are proud to announce the newest @Meta Data Center in Sage Mill Industrial Park! #WesternSC
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Congratulations to our own Kelci Green, SCCED for winning a Communications Award in the medium sized community division at the #SEDC2024 Annual Conference today for her marketing piece, Home is Here. This is been a huge marketing piece for our region, both internal to our region as well as externally. https://lnkd.in/eYgffYxe
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Congratulations Mark Warner and McCormick County! We’re excited to see MRCOOL land and grow in our region!
Congratulations to MRCOOL establishing franchise operations in McCormick County! “MRCOOL is thrilled to announce the establishment of a franchise operation in McCormick, aimed at providing South Carolina residents with affordable, innovative and energy-efficient HVAC systems. We're eager to deliver cutting-edge products to our industry HVAC partners and valued customers, ensuring comfort and heating and cooling sustainability through the state.” - MRCOOL Franchise Division President Nathan Rowton The company’s $3.1 million investment will create 17 new jobs over the next five years. MRCOOL is a provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment. The company will be located at 1559 S. Main Street in McCormick, S.C. Individuals interested in joining the MRCOOL team should email support@mrcoolfranchising.com.
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This afternoon ground was broken for a brand new, state-of-the-art Aiken County Career Center. This is a great example of community collaboration as this facility will be located on the campus of Aiken Technical College. The Aiken County Legislative Delegation was able to secure funding for this transformational facility. This will be a strong recruiting tool for students as well as new companies looking to locate in Aiken County. #careareducation #workforcedevelopment #econdev
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Day 4 of #EconDevWeek24! What do Economic Development Programs assist with? From providing support to existing businesses, attracting new businesses, offering workforce training, and providing valuable data insights, economic developers and programs cover a wide range of services to support our communities Check out this graphic from IEDC to learn more about how we support our communities.
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#EconDevWeek24 Day 3 Understanding the Role of Economic Development in Communities Economic development encompasses a range of programs, policies, and activities aimed at enhancing the economic well-being and overall quality of life for a community. By fostering job creation, job retention, and maintaining a stable tax base, economic development serves as a crucial strategy for generating additional tax revenue through new business investments. #WesternSC #IEDC picture credit: International Economic Development Council
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What a way to kick off day 2 of #EconDevWeek24 than Announcing Columbia Vehicles Group's new operation in Aiken County! This is the company's first operation in SC and their investment of $12.2 million investment will create 180 new jobs. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-nSd-2w #MakeItHere #SendItAnywhere #WesternSC
Congratulations to Columbia Vehicle Group on establishing a new operation in Aiken County. Learn more at bit.ly/4dt0Zmm.
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Happy Economic Development Week! Did you know Western SC Economic Development Partnership has been serving our communities for 40 years?! Here's to 40 more years of success! #IEDC #EconDevHeroes #EconDevWeek24
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We are beyond proud of our Board Chairman Gary Stooksbury for being recognized as the Aiken Chamber Man of the Year! His dedication to Aiken Electric Cooperative for nearly 30 years, his 21 years of unwavering support for economic development on our board, and his impactful roles in his church as a lay leader and councilman truly showcase his exceptional leadership through selfless service. Congratulations, Mr. Stooksbury! Your commitment and passion inspire us all. #ManOfTheYear #LeadershipThroughService
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