Orangeburg County Development Commission Information

Orangeburg County Development Commission (OCDC) is a publicly chartered local economic development organization seeking to recruit capital investment and jobs to Orangeburg County, South Carolina through engaging new employers and growing existing industry. The mission of the Orangeburg County Development Commission is to increase the tax base by soliciting companies to invest in capitalized expenditures in Orangeburg County, thereby improving the local economy and overall quality of life for the county's citizens. Orangeburg County is located between Columbia and Charleston, offering businesses easy access to both the center of South Carolina's government and the Port of Charleston. It is also home to South Carolina's Global Logistics Triangle (I-26 US-301 I-95), a strategic location on the I-95 corridor, which offers advantageous logistical access to businesses operating in the area. To encourage investment in the state, South Carolina offers performance-based incentives that reward job creation and capital investment. And, a location in Orangeburg County maximizes these incentives due to Orangeburg's designation as a "least developed" county. Tax incentives include the following: Jobs Tax Credits Job Development Credits Sales Tax Exemptions Property Tax Exemptions Five-Year Abatement Fee-In-Lieu of Property Taxes To find out more about OCDC's services, doing business in South Carolina or visiting Orangeburg County, please visit our website www.ocdc.com or contact our office: (803) 536-3333 or info@ocdc.com.