Blog - York County Economic Development

Nov 20, 2017

Grasping at Straws – A Good Thing for One Local York County Industry

If you have ever slurped a beverage through a plastic reusable straw, chances are that beverage made its way into your mouth via a straw manufactured right here in York County, South Carolina. Yes. That straw. The one you searched for i...

Nov 2, 2017

VIDEO: Hey Amazon CLT is Prime

On September 7, 2017 Amazon made their HQ2 plans open to the public and turned, the normally confidential process of economic development, upside down. They challenged towns, cities and metros to think and act differently than they ever had before.

Nov 1, 2017

VIDEO: Connecting Bright Minds & Big Ideas

Check out the new video from our partners at Rock Hill Economic Development. It’s time to reconsider what you thought you knew about Rock Hill. Right where North and South Carolina meet, this progressive place encourages big ideas and busi...

Oct 25, 2017

Fort Mill’s Kingsley Weaves Manufacturing History into Future

The smokestack rises 100 feet from this corner of Fort Mill, just off Interstate 77 and about eight miles south of the state line. It’s decorative only, a kind of cylindrical billboard in the middle of a warren of brick buildings and an amphitheater perched at the edge of a 10-acre lake.

Oct 23, 2017

Around the County: Western York County & The City of York

Western York County and the City of York are buzzing with momentum as fall brings an uptick in agritourism to Western York County through our amazing farms and orchards. Whether its pumpkins or apples, strawberries or peaches, veggies or homemade cider, the draw is big each season! Visitors come in droves, flooding places like Black’s Peaches, Bush N Vine, Curtin Farm, The Peach Stand, and Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Oct 6, 2017

LegacyPark West sells to Alabama firm for $34M

By Ashley FaheyStaff Writer, Charlotte Business Journal A recently delivered industrial park in York County has been sold for $34 million. GCP out of Birmingham, Ala., has once again bought into the Charlotte region with the acquisition of Leg...

Aug 15, 2017

York County, South Carolina: New Relocation Guide and Map

The Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently launched an official relocation program for York County, SC. The program, designed to be both a resource for new residents as well as those considering relocating their home or business to the county, have rolled out their official York County, SC Relocation Guide and York County, SC Road Map.

Aug 14, 2017

2017 UCI BMX World Championships shines spotlight on York County

Years of planning paid off Wednesday with a York County Day reception in Rock Hill as riders competed in the second day of the 2017 UCI BMX World Championships.The track hosted the York County Day reception to welcome state legislators and highlight the international event in Rock Hill. State Sen. Wes Climer, R-Rock Hill, said the reception helped showcase York County’s sports tourism efforts, especially to members of the S.C. General Assembly.

Aug 4, 2017

Shutterfly: Preserving Life’s Moments in Print

Whether it’s a baby book or a college diploma, paper and printing are essential to preserving life’s most important moments. And Domtar and Shutterfly, two companies with a special interest in the types of memories that we frame forever, happen to have facilities within a mile of each other in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Jun 7, 2017

Market Data shows well as a location destination that both attracts and retains educated young talent

York County continues to demonstrate a strong and robust economy as new and expanding companies continue to add jobs and investment. Each year our agency surveys local manufacturing firms to see how they did in the previous year.

Jun 5, 2017

The 2017 UCI BMX World Championship is Coming -- To York County!

This summer, Rock Hill, South Carolina is gearing up to host the 2017 UCI BMX World Championship. This major event is expected to attract about 3,300 riders from over 40 Countries. The last week in July will be filled with...

May 5, 2017

Board Member Spotlight: David Beaty, Operations Director, Bluestar Silicones USA Corp

What sets your organization apart from others in the industry? Our organization focuses on its employees and its customers and strives to create opportunities for mutual success. We create silicone solutions with a personal touch.

Mar 25, 2017

Comporium’s New Campaign Wraps its World-Class Service in a Hometown Feel

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Comporium announced that it is rolling out a new marketing campaign to emphasize its unique combination of market leading services and local focus. The personalization that only a hometown provider can bring versus the cutt...

Feb 8, 2017

Board Member Spotlight: Vance Stine

Vance StineSifford-Stine Insurance What’s one thing everyone should know about you? In 1992 I rode a motorcycle to the Arctic Circle in Alaska (and back) with two good friends. We rode 10,000 miles in 28 days! It was a...

Feb 8, 2017

World’s hottest pepper grown in York County, SC. Seriously.

While you may be aware that the hottest chili pepper (in the world) is grown right here in York County, South Carolina, you may not know that the shop on 235 Main Street in Fort Mill is just the face of a growing operation.

Feb 8, 2017

Lash Group's road to Success : York County, South Carolina is New Home for Headquarters

Lash Group, a part of AmerisourceBergen, is a patient services company supporting a wide range of healthcare products by providing solutions that assist patients throughout their therapeutic journey. Today, Lash Group has nearly 4000 associates nationwide, with approximately half of its workforce in the Charlotte, NC metro region.

Feb 7, 2017

Moving into a New Year: Excitement and Concerns through the Economic Development Lens.

Though moving into a new year brings both excitement and concern, through the economic development lens in York County, excitement prevails across the board. Our economy continues to progress in a positive direction, with more firms committing to our future prosperity and economic diversification.

Feb 7, 2017

Interactive Map: Development Activity

Click through to view an interactive map that shows a quick roundup of York County's Economic Development activity.

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Blog from 2017

Grasping at Straws – A Good Thing for One Local York County Industry

VIDEO: Hey Amazon CLT is Prime

VIDEO: Connecting Bright Minds & Big Ideas

Fort Mill’s Kingsley Weaves Manufacturing History into Future

Around the County: Western York County & The City of York

LegacyPark West sells to Alabama firm for $34M

York County, South Carolina: New Relocation Guide and Map

2017 UCI BMX World Championships shines spotlight on York County

Shutterfly: Preserving Life’s Moments in Print

Market Data shows well as a location destination that both attracts and retains educated young talent

The 2017 UCI BMX World Championship is Coming -- To York County!

Board Member Spotlight: David Beaty, Operations Director, Bluestar Silicones USA Corp

Comporium’s New Campaign Wraps its World-Class Service in a Hometown Feel

Board Member Spotlight: Vance Stine

World’s hottest pepper grown in York County, SC. Seriously.

Lash Group's road to Success : York County, South Carolina is New Home for Headquarters

Moving into a New Year: Excitement and Concerns through the Economic Development Lens.

Interactive Map: Development Activity

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