The County of Lexington is divided into nine districts from which members of County Council are elected for four-year terms. The Council serves as the governing body of the County and enacts laws by ordinance. In addition, the Council members appoint the membership of special boards and have an influence on several other regional commissions. Members of various boards and commissions are chosen from the community and are people who have displayed an interest in the board’s work and possess leadership skills that would be an asset to the board and the County.
The leaders in the County of Lexington are committed to creating a vibrant place to live, work and play. The interconnectivity of our leadership and resources provides the ability to offer existing industry guidance and support on numerous imperative issues, allowing each business to grow and expand.
LEADERS COMING TOGETHER FOR THE FUTURE
LEXINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The County of Lexington Department of Economic Development reports directly to the Lexington County Administrator and interfaces with the Lexington County Council via the Economic Development Committee. The Economic Development Committee provides recommendations to the full Council as to Economic Development incentives and related matters.
DID YOU KNOW?
Business Incentives apply to both new industry and existing industry looking to expand their operations.
BUSINESS APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION
ANNUAL BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND ALLY APPRECIATION EVENT
Each year, the Economic Development Department of the County of Lexington hosts their annual golf tournament and awards ceremony event where local industry leaders are thanked and honored for their on-going commitment and service to the County of Lexington.
LEXINGTON COUNTY NIGHT
Lexington County Night is an annual event where top industries across the County of Lexington showcase their unique contributions to more than 700 legislative, business, education and civic leaders across South Carolina.
DID YOU KNOW?
Education leaders at USC, Midlands Tech and at the K-12 level are pioneering new collaborative relationships between education and business, which can assist your company in attracting, training and retaining a skilled workforce.
NEW AND EXISTING INDUSTRY READY TO EXPAND
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MEETINGS
The County offers Development Review Meetings (DRM) to review all aspects of new development plans before they are submitted. Provided as a free service by the County, this allows each developer the chance to find out what restrictions and regulations are imposed on a particular site or type of project.
The Economic Development Department will coordinate with other County departments and agencies to have all involved parties attend the Development Review Meeting, which may include some or all of the departments/agencies highlighted in the chart below.
IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND COSTS FOR TODAY’S COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE
SOURCESC.COM
The SourceSC locator program is a convenient way to source locally developed materials and service providers, connecting South Carolina companies with in-state suppliers and vendors.
Whether your business is large or small, new or existing, SourceSC can connect you with a dense supply network, as well as in-state products and vendors who can help you:
- Improve efficiency
- Manage supply chain activities
- Lower operation and freight costs
- Reduce supplier delivery times
- Improve business relations with suppliers
FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE #127 AT THE COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is home to Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) #127. As foreign trade and worldwide competition increases, foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are creating substantial savings for the companies using them for reducing, deferring and eliminating tariff (duty) payments.
Warehousing and distribution companies can expect to receive FTZ designation in 30 days and manufacturing and production companies can expect to receive the designation in 120 days. Companies located in counties not included in the approved service areas are eligible to apply for FTZ status under a different framework as a subzone.
Benefits of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) #127
- Both foreign and domestic goods can be brought into an FTZ without formal customs entry for assembly, manufacture, display, storage, destruction or other processing.
- Duty payments are not required until the merchandise leaves the zone for domestic consumption.
- If exported, no duty payments are made.
