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TOP 5 Projected Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (2016)
Administrative and Support and Waste
Fastest Growing
Professional, Scientific
Industries Health Care and Social Assistance
and Technical Services
Educational Services:
State, Local, and Private
Food Services
(from 2014 to 2024) Management and Remediation Services Accommodation and

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Sites & Buildings
Dorchester County and the state boast some of
the most cost-effective business locations in the
nation. Corporate incentives and affordable land
prices minimize start-up costs and help make
companies profitable from the start, and utility
providers also work to reduce costs via competitive
rate structures for industry. The state’s pro-business
tax structure, along with low labor and utility costs,
help ensure long-term success.
Dorchester County offers sites and buildings
suitable for a variety of industrial and commercial
purposes, including Pine Hill, Winding Woods, and
Ridgeville commerce parks; and Eastport and McQueen
industrial parks. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 21 is easily
accessible from Charleston’s Port and provides a
variety of benefits to those businesses engaged in
commerce outside of United States borders.

Incentives & Taxes
Property tax-based incentives may apply to new
industries moving to Dorchester County, and the full
spectrum of benefits and advantages can be obtained
by contacting the Dorchester County Economic
Development (DCED), which is an arm of Dorchester
County Government, and is responsible for the
recruitment and retention of business and industry in
the county. The DCED team can provide experienced
assistance with diverse economic development
needs, from site selection consulting to identifying
incentive opportunities.
Dorchester County
Economic Development
402 N. Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-9109
dorchesterforbusiness.com

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