Coming Before Council | October 19, 2026

Published: October 16, 2026

Two potential economic development projects are scheduled to come before York County Council on Monday, October 19, for first reading. These projects represent different industries in different parts of the county, and we wanted to share a little about each one.

Project Pear | Fort Mill

Project Pear is a European discount retailer considering Fort Mill for the potential establishment of its first U.S. headquarters and distribution center. The project represents a capital investment of approximately $25 million and could create more than 190 new jobs.

Project Utopia | Clover

Project Utopia is a proposed corporate office and research-and-development project in Clover that would expand the company's existing presence in York County, where it already has an established manufacturing operation. This project could bring more than 60 new jobs to the county.

October 19 marks the first of three readings before County Council.

Interested in learning more? We invite you to attend the County Council meeting in person or watch online through York County's YouTube channel to learn more about the proposed projects.

Monday, October 19 | 6 PM
Government Center Building
6 South Congress Street
York, SC 29745

Project Update | November 2, 2026

Project Pear (Action Group) and Project Utopia (MÜNZING) passed second reading before York County Council on November 2. Representatives from both companies attended the meeting and publicly identified their respective organizations.

The November 2 County Council meeting is available to view online: Watch Here

Looking Ahead: Both projects are scheduled for third reading before York County Council on Monday, November 16, 2026.