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You are here : Home Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Our Mission
“The Economic Development Commission will improve the quality of life for citizens of Oconee County by encouraging a diversified economy that attracts industrial and commercial investment and fosters retention of existing business and industry.”
Who We Are

Oconee County combines the best of the lakes and mountains; a wonderful climate in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains together with hard-working people who take pride in their work and participate in the betterment of their communities. That is why businesses expand and relocate to Oconee County.

Oconee County, South Carolina is a world-class location. It is home to Fortune 500 Companies such as the Duke Energy Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc, Sandvik, US Engine Valve, Schneider Electric and BorgWarner Automotive. Oconee County is located in the Upstate of South Carolina on the I-85 Corridor midway between Atlanta and Charlotte. You will be “blown away” with the opportunities in Oconee County.
Areas of Interest

Oconee County Industrial Directory

Oconee County Economic Profile

ACOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2007-2012Adobe PDF Document

Oconee County Pathfinders ReportAdobe PDF Document

Oconee: A History of The Land Behind The Water - Video sponsored by the Seneca Chamber of Commerce and produced by GBA Productions. Watch This Movie On The Web
Oconee County EDC Meetings

EDC meets on the 3rd Friday of every month

Our next meeting is January 20, 2012.

Convening at 9:00 a.m. at the Economic Development Commission Offices, 502 E Main Street, Walhalla, SC
Latest News
Seneca TIGGER III Funding Award Notification
From November 17, 2011 As a follow-up to the advanced notification received earlier this week, today U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that 46 transit projects were chosen nationally to share $112 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under their Fiscal Year 2011 Clean Fuels and the TIGGER III (Transit Investment in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction...
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BASF, Oconee County officials announce record investment in county job creation
SENECA − Officials of BASF Corporation and Oconee County this week announced the single largest investment ever in Oconee County, a $60 million-plus expansion of BASF’s Seneca plant that is projected to create 25 high-tech jobs over the next five years.   The project’s fruition, both county and company officials say, highlights the team effort it takes to put such projects...
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Oconee County Economic Development to Restructure
Oconee County Economic Development Director Jim Alexander has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2012.  Jim has served as the Director since December of 1999, and is very proud of the many accomplishments he’s been a part of since his arrival.  County Administrator Scott Moulder said he and Jim have discussed the restructuring of the Economic Development Commission for a...
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Oconee County Business Leader Honored by Dept. of Commerce and Legislative Leaders
Oconee County Business Leader Honored by Dept. of Commerce and Legislative Leaders
COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 26, 2011 – Michael Higgins was honored yesterday as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce and legislative leaders as part of South Carolina’s 20th Annual Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in Columbia on Tuesday, January 25 at the Statehouse and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exception...
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Altera Polymers LLC Announces New Facility in Oconee County
Altera Polymers LLC Announces New Facility in Oconee County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 25, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the City of Seneca and Oconee County today announced that Altera Polymers LLC will establish its new manufacturing facility in Oconee County. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 75 new jobs over five years. “This facility will allow Altera to operate our plastic compounding business in a...
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Phone: 864-638-4210
Fax: 864-638-4209

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Jim Alexander: jalexander@oconeesc.com
Thelma Miller: tmiller@oconeesc.com
Russell Johnson: rjohnson@oconeesc.com
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