Chesterfield County and the State of South Carolina have
developed an impressive array of local and state incentives for
companies locating/expanding in Chesterfield County. The SC
Rural Development Act allows us to offer you CASH to assist in
purchasing land, buildings, and construction costs, but we don't
stop here. We will continue to support our existing industries
with the same generous incentives for future expansions. Our
generous new incentive package is indicative of the value we
place on your locating in Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield County Advantages
Retain up to 5% of Your Annual Payroll for 15 yearsSC Jobs Tax Credit up
to $9,000 Per Job for 5 Years
15-Year Carry-Over
Fee-in-lieu of Property Taxes Option * Up to 40% Savings
Center for Accelerated Technology Training - CATT
Advertising/Screening/Training of Qualified Work Force
Quality/Quantity/Affordable Labor Supply
Highest Rated Machine Tool Program at Local Technical College
Established Machine Tool Apprenticeships
Only South Carolina County With High School Level Metal-Working Curriculum
Favorable Tax Structure No Inventory Tax
Competitive Utilities - Energy Costs 20% Below National Average
Location/Proximity/Accessibility Advantages
Town Owned Industrial Park With Utilities
Quality Industrial Buildings/Sites
Cost Share and/or Land Grant Opportunities
Pro-business City/County/StateThe median age in South
Carolina was 35.4 years (2000), which is the same as the nation-wide
average of 35.4. More women participate in the labor force as full-time
workers in South Carolina than the national average. The following table
summarizes the demographic characteristics of the working-age population
in the community, the county and the state.