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Dec 2, 2020

The 7th Annual York County Economic Development Summit

This year we had the honor of welcoming Laura Ullrich, Regional Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She provided us with an economic update and relevant insights on the current state of our econmy. You can find the sli...

Nov 16, 2020

Economic Indicators | York County, SC | Q3 2020

Below you will find York County Economic Development's Q3 2020 Economic Indicator report. This report is intended to provide insights on current trends and the overall economic health of York County compared to the surrounding region. Check bac...

Oct 23, 2020

Legacy Park In York County, SC Welcomes ARRIVAL

Making the search for available product and sites easier for YOU, we welcome you to our first York County, SC property highlight. Our goal?Provide you with informative, detailed information about our sites and buildings so you can better serve YOUR clients. Take a virtual tour, review the below info and feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

Sep 10, 2020

York County Economic Insight | Summer 2020 Issue

From The Director's Desk. Each summer we officially close out our fiscal year and take a moment to reflect on those investments made i...

Aug 27, 2020

Recent Survey Results: How York County, SC Industries are Handling Safety Amidst Virus

A recent survey completed by York County companies revealed how industries are handling the safety of their employees’ amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to allow companies to collaborate and share how they have been handling p...

Aug 24, 2020

Economic Indicators | York County, SC | Q2 2020

Below you will find York County Economic Development's first Economic Indicator report. This report is intended to provide insights on current trends and the overall economic health of York County compared to the surrounding region. Che...

Jul 24, 2020

The Rise of the Remote Worker | How York County, SC Stacks Up

The rapid pace of technological advancements in recent years had already laid the ground work for the trend towards remote work, but the arrival of COVID-19 has actively propelled a trend in towhat some say will be a permanent change to the work...

Jul 24, 2020

York County Real Estate Round Up | Single Family Housing

As expected, shut downs and stay at-home orders significantly reduced activity in the single-family housing market during the second quarter of this year. Both closed sales and new listings dropped sharply compared to last year. Although the nu...

Jul 24, 2020

York County Real Estate Round Up | Multi-Family Housing

Thus far, the York County multi-family market seems to have weathered the pandemic relatively unscathed. The vacancy rate sits well below the metro average at a healthy 6.1%. The county has posted rent growth of 7.8% since Q12019, besting the ov...

Jul 24, 2020

York County Real Estate Round Up | Industrial Market

The York County industrial market has seen flood of new construction in recent years, primarily at Legacy Park, Lakemont and Riverwalk business parks, adding more than 3 million square feet of space since 2018. The latest, Stateline Logistics Ce...

Jul 22, 2020

York County Real Estate Round Up | Office Market

Demand for office space began to soften this spring as the threat of the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding shut downs swept the nation. Despite current uncertainties the York County vacancy rate improved to 6.3%, besting the metro average. R...

May 30, 2020

York County Economic Insight | Spring 2020 Issue

Catch up on all the latest here. York County Economic Development Spring 2020 wrap up.

May 22, 2020

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round Three

“Every once in a while a person comes along who defies the odds, who defies logic, and fulfills an incredible dream.” Rocky Balboa And this well-known company knows all about dreams. For more than 20 years Shutterfly has been brin...

May 15, 2020

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round Two

Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.” Rocky Balboa. And the same goes for this York County company that has been evolving to meet the unique needs of its customers for over 130 years. If anyone has mastered the art of bobbing and weaving, it’s Springs Creative.

May 7, 2020

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round One

You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life.” – Rocky Balboa I know, everyone seems to be starting blogs with a quote these days, but I think we all need to hear them. Not just because they are inspiring or ignite nostalgia,...

Apr 3, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Communication | A York County Economic Development Update

From The Director's Desk These times of change are not easy with such negative impacts being felt in our economy, our health and well-being...

Mar 2, 2020

QEMS: Ready for Success in South Carolina

Previously located in Charlotte, North Carolina, QEMS announced in 2018 that it would create 110 new jobs and invest $7.6 million in South Carolina. The manufacturer of printed circuit boards acquired the new location with an eye toward sustainable growth in the company’s products and in its workforce.

Feb 28, 2020

York County Economic Insight | Winter 2020

Catch up on all the latest here. York County Economic Development winter wrap up 2020.

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Blog from 2020

The 7th Annual York County Economic Development Summit

Economic Indicators | York County, SC | Q3 2020

Legacy Park In York County, SC Welcomes ARRIVAL

York County Economic Insight | Summer 2020 Issue

Recent Survey Results: How York County, SC Industries are Handling Safety Amidst Virus

Economic Indicators | York County, SC | Q2 2020

The Rise of the Remote Worker | How York County, SC Stacks Up

York County Real Estate Round Up | Single Family Housing

York County Real Estate Round Up | Multi-Family Housing

York County Real Estate Round Up | Industrial Market

York County Real Estate Round Up | Office Market

York County Economic Insight | Spring 2020 Issue

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round Three

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round Two

Bobbing and Weaving: York County Industries Step in the Ring to Provide Personal Protective Equipment | Round One

COVID-19 Resource Communication | A York County Economic Development Update

QEMS: Ready for Success in South Carolina

York County Economic Insight | Winter 2020

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