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Davis-Bailey Park, St. George
                                                                                                                       award-winning school districts, world-class sports
                                                                                                                       venues, and outdoor wonders not seen anywhere
                                                                                                                       else in the world.
                                                                                                                          With more than 165,000 residents,
                                                                                                                       Dorchester County is recognized for its innovative,
                                                                                                                       efficient, and effective delivery of services.
                                                                                                                       Dorchester County’s towns within the Tri-County
                                                                                                                       Region include Ridgeville, St. George, Harleyville,
                                                                                                                       and Reevesville.
                                                                                                                          The County’s proximity to the ports of
                                                                                                                       Charleston and Savannah, the Norfolk Southern
                                                                                                                       Railroad, plus numerous state and federal
                                                                                                                       highways make it the ideal location for commerce.
                                                                                                                       Dorchester County is a competitive location for
                                                                                                                       businesses and is the home of major operations
                                                                                                                       such as Giant Cement Holding, Inc., Argos
                                                                                                                       Cement, LLC, Showa Denko Carbon. Inc., Robert
                                                                                                                       Bosch Corporation, InterContinental Hotels, the
                                                                                                                       BID Group, Kion North America, WABCO Holdings,
                                                                                                                       Sportsman Boats, Scout Boats, Key West Boats,
      Tri-County Region                                                                                                ORANGEBURG COUNTY
                                                                                                                       and iQor.

                                                                                                                         The Edisto River runs through the western
      An Inside Look                                                                                                     portion of Orangeburg County’s 1,106 square
                                                                                                                       miles, a feature many of its roughly 87,000
                                                                                                                       residents enjoy. They and visitors to the county
              W       hen you have small-town Southern     Tri-County Region is a diverse spiritual community,     interstates and just an hour’s drive to a major   easy flowing waters of the Edisto, as well as sailing,
                                                                                                                       take advantage of canoeing and kayaking on the
                                                                                      Centered on the junction of two major
                                                    We also value the spirit of devotion here. The
                      ambiance, breathtaking outdoor
                                                                                                                       boating, and fishing on Lake Marion.
                      scenery, ever-expanding business
                                                                                                                         Santee State Park attracts visitors with its
                                                 neighborhoods and around the world. Area places
                                                                                    door to businesses and enables easy access to
              opportunities, and thriving, historic downtown   with groups teaming up to do good in their own   Atlantic port, the Tri-County Region opens the     lakefront camping, nature center, biking and
              districts filled with eclectic small businesses,   of worship are hubs for childcare and after-school   multiple transportation options for the import and   hiking trails, and cabins, while Indian Bluff Park
              it’s easy to think you have it all. Welcome to the   programs and offer many other services and   export of goods. The area’s semi-rural landscape   is open to the public year-round for picnics and
              Tri-County Region, where all of that and more is   special groups as well.   offers plenty of available developable land on   relaxation. The county has two YMCA facilities, one
              waiting for you. All 11 municipalities in the region      Recreational opportunities abound in the   which businesses can thrive.  in Santee and one in Orangeburg. It is fortunate
              cooperate to improve both business and lifestyle   Tri-County Region, with plenty of options to      When you combine its economic   to have 14 historic sites that are part of the South
              opportunities for our residents through the Tri-  enjoy the great outdoors. Take a serene stroll with   development assets with its natural beauty and   Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
              County Regional Chamber of Commerce.  the entire family along the verdant paths of our   unwavering sense of community, you’ll see why      Filled by fertile soil and gentle rolling
                 Each of our communities has its own charm   community parks. Cool off in Lake Marion and   the Tri-County Region is one of the best areas in   hills, Orangeburg County is one of the largest
              and ambiance. Lake homes, family friendly   Lake Moultrie, part of the Santee Cooper lake   South Carolina to build a business and raise   agricultural producing counties in South Carolina.
              subdivisions, and charmingly restored historic   system, on a hot summer day. The lakes offer   a family.  Yet, with such a strategic location halfway
              houses create scenes straight from the movies. It’s   world-class fishing, deep-water boating, plus      between Columbia, S.C., and Charleston, S.C.,
              easy to adjust to life here. You’ll get to know your   camping and hiking along their shores. Golfers   DORCHESTER COUNTY  Orangeburg County offers businesses easy
              neighbors well, and don’t be surprised when they   can also appreciate the lush greens of several      Where I-95 and I-26 meet in the Lowcountry   access to the state’s political hub and
              invite you to their next cookout.  courses in the area.               of South Carolina, Dorchester County is home to   commercial centers.


        Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce • (843) 563-8187 • tri-crcc.com                                                        About Tri-County  7
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