Expand a Business
We Don’t Just Recruit Business—We Grow It
In Union County, we believe that economic development doesn’t end with a ribbon cutting—it starts there. Business retention and expansion is at the heart of our mission, and we’re committed to supporting the companies that are already investing, hiring, and building in our community.
Site Expansion & Permitting Support
Our team helps companies evaluate expansion opportunities within their existing footprint—or find additional land or facilities to grow into. We’ll coordinate with local agencies to streamline the permitting process, evaluate infrastructure needs, and ensure your project stays on schedule.
- Site planning and site selector packages
- Infrastructure and utility availability assessments
- Zoning, site access, and compliance navigation
- Coordination with county and state permitting offices
Incentives and Financial Tools
Union County works with businesses to identify available programs that support long-term reinvestment, workforce expansion, and equipment upgrades.
- Retraining Credits for upskilling your existing workforce
- Job Tax Credits and local incentive negotiation
- Fee-in-Lieu of Tax (FILOT) agreements for qualifying expansions
- State grants and infrastructure cost-sharing for eligible projects
We work closely with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to ensure every qualified project receives the maximum support available.
Expanding companies need confidence in their infrastructure—and Union County’s utility partners make it happen. We work directly with service providers to ensure your business gets the capacity, reliability, and upgrades it needs to grow.
- Lockhart Power, Duke Energy, and Broad River Electric – Industrial-scale electric service with flexibility for high-demand users
- City of Union – Provides sewer, water, and natural gas services to businesses within its service area
- Broadband providers – Support for facility connectivity, remote operations, and future-ready infrastructure
- Coordinated site visits – Utility engineers and partners assess capacity and plan for expansion
Workforce Development Resources
A growing business needs a skilled, reliable workforce. Union County works with partners to help employers access training, certifications, and customized recruitment strategies.
- SC Works Upstate support for hiring and HR needs
- Spartanburg Community College: training, certifications, and continuing ed
- Union County Career & Technology Center: talent pipeline for technical roles
- State-funded grants for upskilling or transitioning your workforce during expansion
Employer Engagement That Lasts
UCDC maintains active relationships with local employers through regular industry check-ins, one-on-one consultations, and roundtable discussions with leadership teams.
- Quarterly check-ins and executive briefings
- Direct access to UCDC leadership for urgent needs
- Referrals to HR networks, logistics providers, and expansion consultants
- Ongoing dialogue to help identify pain points and new opportunities
Let’s Talk About What’s Next
If your business is growing—or preparing to—we want to be part of that story. The Union County Development Corporation is your first call for site selection, workforce strategy, infrastructure coordination, and trusted expansion support.