Strategic Location Orangeburg County sits between Columbia and Charleston with access to I-26, US-301, and I-95, plus proximity to the Port of Charleston. This presents a compelling logistics and distribution opportunity for firms seeking efficient supply chains and tax-incentive alignment for location in a designated least developed county.

Incentive Leverage South Carolina offers performance-based incentives including Jobs Tax Credits, Job Development Credits, sales and property tax exemptions, five-year abatements, and fee-in-lieu considerations. OCDC can position Orangeburg as an attractive, cost-reducing move for manufacturers and logistics operators seeking maximize incentives.

Public Funding momentum OCDC has secured notable grants and funding in recent years, including a $1M HUD Community Planning and Development grant and a $150K Rural Infrastructure Fund grant, signaling ongoing capacity to support capital projects and reduce customer risk during site development and incentives applications.

Growing Team Recent hiring activity and the expansion of staff, including Ciara Williams appointment, indicate a developing organization with increasing capacity to service prospects, handle project management, and accelerate deal cycles within the region.

Digital & Partnerships Adoption of modern tech stack (WordPress, Tailwind, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean) and a recent strategic branding alignment with EDSuite suggests a digital-forward marketing approach. This offers opportunities to partner on targeted campaigns, data-driven outreach, and co-branded messaging to attract new employers.