Site Selectors

Why Cherokee County, South Carolina?

Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cherokee County delivers the infrastructure, workforce, and cost advantages that site selectors demand. Your next investment belongs here.

Strategic I-85 Corridor

Positioned at the crossroads of the Southeast's fastest-growing markets — 40 min to Charlotte, 40 min to Greenville.

900,000+ Workforce

Access a deep, skilled labor pool within 60 minutes. Supported by Spartanburg Community College and local training programs.

Competitive Costs

One of the lowest costs of doing business in the Southeast. No state property tax, low utility rates, and attractive incentives.

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Corridor

22 miles of I-85, proximity to SC Inland Port, Charlotte Douglas Airport, and Port of Charleston.

By The Numbers

Cherokee County at a Glance

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Target Industries
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Core Industries

Nowhere Does It Better

Cherokee County supports a wide range of industries. From Automotive to Energy, we lay the groundwork for business success.

Automotive

Automotive

27 miles from BMW Manufacturing. An ideal location for Tier I suppliers and automotive support businesses.

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

An epicenter for advanced materials since 1899. Textile heritage meets next-generation innovation.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

A skilled workforce of nearly 900,000 within 60 minutes. Purpose-built for manufacturing excellence.

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Food Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing

Cherokee County is a rapidly growing hub for food and beverage manufacturing anchored by major corporate expansions and a highly strategic Upstate SC location.

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Energy

Energy

Supportive business climate, abundant resources, and a workforce ready for energy innovation.

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Business Headlines

News

Huwell Inc Selects Cherokee Countyfor Future Operations

Huwell has selected 14 Commerce Drive for its first operation inside of the US. They are an Italian based cosmetics company expanding into American…

Fenner Precision Polymers Selects Cherokee County for New Operation

Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group Company, has selected Cherokee County for a new coated fabrics operation at 1 Commerce Drive.

Pax Industries Selects Cherokee County for Relocation

Pax Industries, a plastics logistics company, is relocating their Charlotte facility to 153 Gibbons Road at exit 104 in Blacksburg.
Leading Companies

Major Employers

Automotive & Manufacturing

Freightliner

Employees: 1,100

Food & Beverage

Nestlé

Employees: 830

Advanced Materials

Milliken

Employees: 810

Distribution Center

Dollar Tree

Employees: 600

Beef Packing

Brown Packing

Employees: 600