It’s no secret that worldwide demand for energy is on the rise, and Cherokee County is open for business for energy sector businesses ranging from traditional to alternative.
With the Transco pipe line running through the heart of the County, Cherokee County is already home to the Broad River Energy Center in Gaffney and Duke Energy Mill Creek Combustion Turbine Station in Blacksburg.
It’s also home to Duke Energy’s Mill Creek combustion turbine station, which opened in 2003.
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.
With a workforce of nearly 900,000 within a 60 minute drive, Cherokee has a skilled workforce to meet your manufacturing needs.
22 miles of Interstate 85 bisect Cherokee County. Cherokee County is centrally located between he 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.
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.
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.