Darlington County Progress, Inc.The Darlington County Progress, Inc. is the private sector arm of the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership. Progress was created by business leaders throughout the county to provide private sector support and leadership to the publicly funded economic development program. Progress’ mission is to promote, implement and support activities designed to improve the economic development efforts of Darlington County and to maintain a quality climate for business and industry.
Progress is a not-for-profit corporation created to assist in outreach marketing efforts, existing business and industry services and economic development ally relations and serves as the ONLY county-wide business organization.
Progress members are working together to ensure the economic growth of Darlington County.
Invest in the future of Darlington County. Become a member of Darlington County Progress TODAY!
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Upcoming EventsInvestor Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM Darlington Raceway Media Center Guest Speaker: Winston Kelley Executive Director, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Industry Appreciation Golf & Paddle Thursday, June 9, 2011 Hartsville Country Club Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM Canoe Trip at 10:00 AM Luncheon at 1:00 PM
Investor Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM Darlington Country Club Guest Speaker: Jack Sanders, COO, Sonoco
Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM SiMT Guest Speaker: TBD
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Member Benefits
Successful economic development efforts benefit the entire community – especially area businesses. New capital investment means new tax dollars for the county. And job creation means new wages being spent in Darlington County. Your membership in Darlington County Progress supports growth within the county which benefits you, your company and your employees.
Other benefits include:
- Website listing and link
- Business Referrals
- Preferred Vendor Directory
- Newsletters
- E-mail Notices
- Press Releases
- Invitations to Annual Meetings
- Annual Industry Appreciation Events
- Creation of Jobs and Capital Investment
The primary target of our economic development efforts is manufacturing because manufacturing jobs have a significant impact on the local economy. Average production wage in the Florence area is over $15 per hour (www.bis.gov). Manufacturing jobs also have the highest ripple effect throughout the community as additional goods and services are needed for the new business and employees. For every new manufacturing job as many as four additional jobs are created in the local economy (www.americanmanufacturing.org). And for every dollar in final sales, manufacturing supports another $1.37 in other sectors of the economy (www.nam.org). From schools to restaurants to public services, manufacturing makes a difference in Darlington County.
Join Progress Today. Together we can create a prosperous quality of life for our citizens.
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