Darlington Economic Development Partnership

The Darlington County Development Partnership was established to continually improve the economy of Darlington County through the effective promotion and development of new industry and the expansion of existing industry. The board is responsible for working with state and federal agencies in securing available grants and other financial assistance for industries.

In order to accomplish the objectives, the Development Partnership follows a program which includes industrial development, community involvement and public relations. The most visible work the board conducts is the recruitment of industry to increase investment and jobs within the county. The board works with industrial prospects to determine an appropriate physical location based on the requirements and needs of the industry. The board also assists existing industry in coordinating local, regional, state and federal assistance programs.

Darlington County's recent success in attracting capital investment is the result of concentrated efforts to improve the industrial climate in the county. The efforts of the Darlington County Council and Darlington County Progress, Inc. have helped move the county into the top of the ranks in terms of capital investment. The board must continue to capitalize on this recent success. We are positioned to move forward during this time of unprecedented growth.

The board assists community leaders with their development efforts. By working to develop community "salespersons," the director and Darlington County Economic Partnership have additional allies to sell Darlington County to prospects. The board determines available industrial sites and prepares site files on each location. We are now on line with computer programs that can assist prospects with the most up-to-date information on our sites and existing industries. By assisting community leaders with industrial relations, specific problems which exist or which may develop can be addressed.

Darlington County Council

• The Honorable Le Flowers, Member Darlington County Council 1920 Harry Byrd Highway Darlington, S.C. 29532
  
  

• The Honorable Wesley Blackwell, Vice Chairman Darlington County Council 609 Colony Road Hartsville, S.C. 29550
  
  

• The Honorable Dannie Douglas, Chaplain Darlington County Council 3333 N. Governor Williams Highway Darlington, S.C. 29540
  
  

• The Honorable Billy Baldwin, Chairman Darlington County Council 202 Green Drive Darlington, S.C. 29532
  
  

• The Honorable Wilhelmina P. Johnson, Member Darlington County Council P.O. Box 243 Darlington, S.C. 29540
  
  

• The Honorable Mozella “Pennie” Nicholson Darlington County Council 1905 Elmwood Street Hartsville, S.C. 29550
  
  

• The Honorable Alex "Buz" Shaw, Member Darlington County Council P.O. Box 815 Hartsville, S.C. 29551
  
  

• The Honorable Anne Warr, Member Darlington County Council P.O. Box 828 Lamar, S.C. 29069

Partnership Board Members

• Colon Abraham
• Charles Hardin
• Ben Kilpatrick
• Bobby Hudson
• David Beasley
• Gordon McBride
• Jerry Ellison
• Jim Ramsey
• Mac Josey
• Michael Holt
• Peggy McLean
• Roger Schrum
• William Fleming
• Ray Howell
• Billy Baldwin
• Dr. Rainey Knight
• Goz Segars
• Tony Watkins

Partnership Board Staff

Darlington County Economic Development Partnership

131 Cashua Street

Darlington, South Carolina 29532

Gordon McBride

Interim Director

gmcbride@darcosc.com

flashe2@msn.com

Phone: (843) 398-4600

Fax: (843) 398-4603

Renee Howle

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 843-398-4600

Fax: 843-398-4603

rhowle@darcosc.com