Chester County Named Co-Small Market of the Year and to SBD 100 List

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Southern Business & Development magazine selects Chester County for Recognition

[CHESTER COUNTY, S.C., October 10, 2024] – Southern Business & Development magazine recently announced communities named to their prestigious SBD 100 list.  Chester County also named their Co-Small Market of the Year along with Florence County, SC.

About Chester County Economic Development

Created by Chester County in 2004, the mission of Chester County Economic Development (CCED) is to create an environment that supports existing industry expansion, encourages new industry investments, fosters entrepreneurialism, and welcomes visitation by others—all of which support the provision of public services and otherwise improves each citizen’s prosperity and overall quality of life. Since 2020, CCED has been responsible for 31 announcements with $2.55 billion in new capital investment and the creation of 1,507 jobs.  For more information, visit https://choosechester.com/.

We are delighted to be named to Southern Business & Development’s SBD 100 list. In the past three years, we have announced more than $2.5 billion in new capital investment and 1,500 jobs, including three major announcements with Gallo, IKO Industries, and Albemarle Corporation

Robert Long, Director of Chester County Economic Development

With plentiful industrial sites, dual rail service, and ample natural gas, we are well-positioned for continued growth. To support the residential growth, we are also excited for our new retail initiative with Retail Strategies. Making the SBD 100 list is a great recognition for our recent accomplishments.

Karen Davison, Assistant Director of Chester County Economic Development