The Place for New Industry in South Carolina
Dorchester County Economic Development Department
Our Mission for St. George and Dorchester County:
 The mission of the Economic Development Department and its allies is
to improve job opportunities in Dorchester County, thereby increasing the financial wealth of citizens, improving the tax base, and building longterm economic security through the use of professional economic development techniques applied in a highly ethical and economical manner.
The Place for New Industry in South Carolina
Your Company and your Family will have plenty of room to grow in Dorchester County. Come visit our area and check it our for yourself!
Along with lowcountry charm and small town comforts, we offer a right-to-work labor force, available buildings and sites, attractive industry incentives and excellent transportation, all within minutes of Charleston.
St. George Offers a Pro-Business Environment for All
Our commitment to business makes it easy to see why a growing list of domestic and international industries choose to call Dorchester County home.
New industries with ten or more employees can expect:Annual tax credit of $2,500 per employee;
- A five-year moratorium on all county ordinary taxes;
- Noinventory tax; No unitary tax; No wholesale tax;
- Exemption from sales tax on industrial machinery;
- Exemption from sales tax on electricity, fuel, water and sewer;
- Local incentives to qualified firms.
- A substantial labor pool is in easy commuting distance and we offer state-funded worker training and incentive programs. 
- We have excellent transportation logistics: Interstates, airports, rail lines and shipping ports.
- Spec buildings, industrial parks and numerous sites available now! All the
necessary infrastructure is in place, including ample power capacity at attractive rates.
St. George is a Small Town Place Your Family Will Love to Call Home
Your family will feel at home with homes in every price range, friendly
neighborhoods, award winning schools, state-of the art hospitals, emergency services and a variety of churches, civic organizations and cultural events. |