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Manufacturing is the single largest driver of Oconee County’s economy. More than 5,000 local jobs are tied to the industry, representing over 25 percent of the workforce. Since 2020, manufacturing employment in the county has grown by nearly 50 percent, making it one of the fastest-growing concentrations in South Carolina.“Our...
Keep up with the latest news and developments in Oconee County’s business community through our online resource. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business owner, our platform provides up-to-date information on local economic trends, opportunities, and initiatives that can support your business goals.Your Source for Economic Growth and Business NewsFrom...
Oconee County offers a cost of living that is significantly lower than the national average, making it an ideal place to live, work, and retire. Whether you're looking for affordable housing, everyday expenses, or recreational activities, you'll find that your dollar stretches further in this charming community.Refreshing Cost of Living...
Looking for an affordable place to live? Oconee County, SC, offers a variety of housing options that provide a refreshing cost of living for all ages. Whether you're seeking a family home, rental property, or retirement living, Oconee County delivers cost-effective solutions to help you settle in and enjoy life...
Oconee County offers a variety of business assistance programs to help new and growing companies thrive. Through our online resource, you can enhance your business opportunities by exploring available programs that provide financial assistance, tax credits, and other valuable benefits for those looking to expand or relocate. Maximize Your Business Opportunities...
Ready to launch your business in Oconee County, SC? The Oconee Economic Alliance is here to help you every step of the way. Our comprehensive entrepreneur resources provide all the business support you need—from understanding local regulations to connecting with mentors and exploring funding options.A Path to Success for New...
Lift-Tek expanding Oconee County operations
Apr 28 2025Multimillion-dollar investment will create 41 new jobsCOLUMBIA, S.C. – Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. As a subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, the company’s multimillion-dollar investment will create 41 new jobs. Founded in 1999, Lift-Tek designs and manufactures masts,...
Columbia, S.C. – Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County. The company’s approximately $50 million investment will create 172 new jobs.A subsidiary of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., Meyn America specializes...
Columbia, S.C. – Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The company’s combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs throughout 2024.Schneider Electric is a global industrial technology leader, producing energy efficient and sustainability solutions...
Columbia, S.C. – Sandvik Coromant, a tooling solutions supplier, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company’s Westminster production facility.Part of Sandvik, a global industrial engineering group, Sandvik Coromant produces carbide inserts and round tools used in the metal cutting industry...
Columbia, S.C. – Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery solutions, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.Based in Glendale, Wisconsin, Clarios is a leading battery manufacturer, producing over 150 million advanced, low-voltage batteries for the...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs.Dynamic Fluid Components offers a variety of fluid power products including hydraulic motors, gear pumps and pressure gauges...
Books for Less Expanding South Carolina Footprint to Oconee County With Second Distribution Facility
Sep 19 2023Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs.Headquartered in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Books for Less sells deeply discounted overstock books from publishers and bookstore returns. The company is...
Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Itron, a global industrial Internet of Things (IoT) leader that innovates the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, plans to expand its Oconee County operations. The company is planning a capital expenditure of $28.5 million over...
Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leading poultry processing solutions company, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations with a distribution facility in Oconee County. The company’s $10.8 million investment will create 25 new jobs.Meyn America, a subsidiary of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., is globally headquartered...
BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, today announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs.Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, BorgWarner is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world, with 52,000 employees at 92 locations...
Walhalla, SC – Oconee County is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Jamie Gilbert as new Director of Economic Development at the Oconee Economic Alliance.Prior to being selected to lead Oconee County’s economic development efforts, Gilbert was hired in 2016 to build and manage the newly created Lancaster County...
CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years.Based in Rijen, Netherlands and founded in 1991, CurTec produces plastic drums, pails and jars for leading pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals...
Auburn Hills, Michigan, September 30, 2021 – BorgWarner celebrated the grand reopening of its Seneca, South Carolina, production facility today, following a 16-month rebuild after the plant was ravaged by a tornado on April 13, 2020. Company leadership, plant employees, community members and many local, county and state government officials...
Seneca, S.C. – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler James. A native of Laurens, South Carolina, Tyler joins the OEA team as Project Manager. He has hit the ground running, tackling several initiatives of the Oconee Economic Alliance, including working with Oconee existing...
Columbia, S.C. – BASF Corporation, a leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The expansion will create 50 new jobs.BASF Corporation’s Oconee County site is a specialty chemical catalyst manufacturing operation. The company uses a refinery process to recycle spent catalysts...
Westminster, South Carolina — Horton Inc., a global leader in heavy-duty and industrial engine cooling systems, announced Thursday its newest facility is now fully operational. The company’s state-of-the-art Oconee County, South Carolina plant positions it for extensive growth in the coming years.With South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Horton CEO Cordell...
