Welcome to Darlington CountyLocated in the northeastern portion of South Carolina, Darlington County provides a dynamic and exciting business environment for industry. Located near the crossroads of I-95 and I-20, Darlington County offers easy access to markets, suppliers and transportation hubs. The Port of Charleston (2 hours), Port of Wilmington (3 hours) and Port of Savannah (3 hours) support product movement. The nearby Florence Airport provides commuter flight access to the Atlanta and Charlotte international hubs. It is easy to do business in Darlington.
A broad spectrum of industries have located in Darlington County and have used the business-friendly environment, low costs of doing business, and a world-class workforce to successfully compete with the best (companies) in the world. Darlington County is home to the international corporate headquarters of Sonoco, a world leader in packaging materials. Other companies include Nucor Steel, Progress Energy generation facilities, Koch-GP-Dixie Cup, RBC, Diamond Hill Plywood, Citi Trends and ITW. From manufacturing to distribution to research & development, Darlington County has it all.
Education and worker training plays a vital role in the success of area industries. Florence Darlington Technical College, including its Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT), provides worker training and re-training with the most up-to-date technology and resources. SiMT capabilities include rapid prototyping, interactive three-dimensional digital video training, sophisticated machine tool and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training and services, and the National Robotics Training Center of Excellence. Coker College in Hartsville was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top Tier of Best Baccalaureate Colleges for 2010. Nearby Francis Marion University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 30 areas of study.
Darlington has a “track record” for business success. Led by the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership, the county is committed to long-term economic growth by recruiting new industry and assisting existing industry in their expansions. Darlington County Progress is the member organization created to support the many activities of The Partnership.
Darlington County – where the pace of life & the fast track of business merge.
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Recent NewsFebruary 9, 2010 Governor’s School Teaching the Art of Economics
January 26, 2010 Kimbrough Named Darlington County Economic Development Ambassador
January 22 2010 Governor's School Receives Federal Funds for Readiness Initiative
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© 2009 -2010 Darlington County Economic Development Partnership Post Office 902, Darlington, SC 29540 Phone: (843) 413-3210 Fax: (843) 413-3214
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