Chester County Economic Development

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our assistant director Karen Davison for being recognized by Consultant Connect as part of their 2026 North American Top 50 Economic Developers. In her short two years with Chester County Economic Development, she has made an impact to the betterment of Chester County. Congratulations to Karen and to all of the honorees. https://choosechester.com/karen-davison-receives-north-americas-top-50-economic-developer-award-for-2026/

05/14/2026

Meet the Economic Development Team — the people who Choose Chester everyday!

05/12/2026

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNTOWN CHESTER, SC

A beautifully designed, turnkey indoor children’s play space is now available for sale! This fully equipped, move-in ready business includes play structures, furnishings, décor, and setup... giving the next owner the opportunity to step in and start operating immediately.

✔️ Fully renovated & ready to go
✔️ Affordable monthly rent & low overhead
✔️ Immediate income potential
✔️ Equipment & furnishings included

💲 Asking Price: $30,000 + Rent takeover
📍 164 Gadsden St, Chester, SC 29706

Serious inquiries only.
📧 [email protected]

05/07/2026

Join our team as a Fall Intern and be part of the growth happening right here in Chester. We’re looking for someone to assist with marketing, economic research, and community engagement.

✔️ 12–15 hours/week
✔️ $15–$20/hour
✔️ Hands-on experience that builds your future

This is a great opportunity for students attending local colleges like USC Lancaster, Winthrop University, or York Technical College.

⏳ Application closes at the end of the month, don’t wait!

Click the link below to apply:
https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d090b87b970190c0b1eb0b0244&id=8a7885a89d02e553019d4934f9c10072&source&lang=en

05/06/2026

Something new is on the horizon!

With Hardee’s officially closing, the question is… what’s coming next?

Drop your ideas!

05/05/2026

Our director Robert Long was honored to receive the Hall of Fame recognition from Southern Business & Development. It is the highlight of his 30+ year career in economic development. Just over the past 5 years, Mr. Long has had the privilege of attracting more than $1.8 billion in new capital investment and over 1,500 jobs. Delighted that CCED plays a small role in the success of Chester County. Link to the news release is below. https://choosechester.com/cced-director-inducted-into-southern-economic-development-hall-of-fame/

Chester County Economic Development Director Robert Long has been inducted into the Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame! ✨✨✨

With decades of experience, and a strong commitment to building partnerships and creating opportunity, Robert continues to play a vital role in shaping Chester County's future. This recognition honors leaders who have made a lasting impact on economic growth across the South, and we could not be prouder to see Robert recognized alongside them.

From Chester County Administrator, Brian Hester, "On behalf of Chester County, we are proud to congratulate Robert in this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, experience, and commitment to economic growth continue to make a meaningful impact on our community!"

04/30/2026

Industry, Utilities, and Workforce partners coming together to strengthen collaboration and support growth!

Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting this meaningful roundtable event!

04/29/2026

Join our team as a Fall Intern and be part of the growth happening right here in Chester. We are looking for an intern to assist with marketing, economic research, and community engagement.

✔️ 12–15 hours/week
✔️ $15–$20/hour
✔️ Hands-on experience that builds your future

This would be a great opportunity for a student attending local colleges like USC-Lancaster, Winthrop University, or York Technical College. Click the link below to apply!

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d090b87b970190c0b1eb0b0244&id=8a7885a89d02e553019d4934f9c10072&source=&lang=en

04/28/2026

We are proud to celebrate our Economic Development Director, Robert Long, on his induction into the Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame! 👏

This recognition honors leaders who have made a lasting impact on economic growth across the South, and we couldn’t be prouder to see Robert recognized among them.

With decades of experience and a strong commitment to building partnerships and creating opportunity, Robert continues to play a key role in shaping Chester County’s future.

Join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor!

Read more with the link below
https://sb-d.com/magazine/article/southern-economic-development-hall-of-fame-volume-4

04/24/2026

Wonderful turnout for the Spring Job fair! Thank you to all that are involved in this, to help make it happen!

Be on the lookout for the next job fair!