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We would love to hear from you. Please contact us at any time.
For additional economic development information, contact:

Kenneth Moon Executive Director Phone: (864) 492-2889 moonk@sccsc.edu
Cherokee County Development Board 101 Campus Drive | Gaffney, SC 29341
Phone (864) 206-2804
Fax (864) 206-2801
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
Cherokee County, SC: Your Gateway to
Growth.
Unleashing Potential, Powering Progress
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Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County South Carolina sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interstate I-85 runs through the county connecting to Greenville, South Carolina only 40 minutes to the South and Charlotte, NC, just 40 minutes to the north. Find out how Cherokee County can give you the competitive edge.
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900,000 Available workforce within 60 minutes
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Low cost of Living, Great Quality of Life
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Business Headlines
Keep up to date with the latest news and press releases.
June 27, 2022
Interstate 85 Improvements

I-85 Improvement Project Updates https://www.scdot.org/projects/current-projects.aspx

June 17, 2022
Gaffney Ledger Development Still Buzzing

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com An economic project known by the codename of Project Flow has flown the

May 22, 2022
Cherokee County Economic Developer Named Best In SC

The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of

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Our Core Industries
Nowhere does it better than here. Cherokee, SC supports the needs of a wide range of industries. From Manufacturing to Automotive and Energy, we lay the groundwork for business success.
Automotive Cherokee County is well positioned for Automotive and Automotive support businesses. Located only 27 miles from BMW Manufacturing, Cherokee is an ideal location for Tier I providers.
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Advanced Materials Cherokee county has a long history with textiles. It has been an epicenter for advanced materials since 1899 when the first textile mill opened and is still in operation today.
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Manufacturing With a workforce of nearly 900,000 within a 60 minute drive, Cherokee has a skilled workforce to meet your manufacturing needs.
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Logistics 22 miles of Interstate 85 bisect Cherokee County. Cherokee County is centrally located between the SC Inland Port and and the Norfolk Southern Intermodal facility at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Cherokee is ideally positioned to meet the needs of your Business.
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Energy A strong and supportive business climate combined with an abundance of resources and a readily available workforce makes Cherokee County the prime location for energy innovation.
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Leading Employers
Cherokee County, South Carolina is home to several powerhouses like Nestle, Freightliner and Dollar Tree.
Major Product: School bus and motor home chassis
EMPLOYEES 1100
Major Product: Frozen prepared foods
EMPLOYEES 1100
Major Product: Fabric dyeing & finishing
EMPLOYEES 810
EMPLOYEES 600
EMPLOYEES 600