Summerville Economic Development

07/08/2022

Today is the last day for our economic development manager, Mike Lisle, MEDP, CPM. We thank him for his service and wish him well as he begins his next professional venture.

Moving forward, general economic development questions can be directed to our town administrator, Lisa Wallace, at [email protected].

Questions regarding economic development incentives can be directed to our planning director, Jessi Shuler, at [email protected].

You can also find a ton of helpful information at our website, www.summervillemeansbusiness.com.

Our flourishing town of Summerville offers incentives to open a business through the Summerville Open for Business program, which provides incentives for both commercial development and commercial revitalization.

06/27/2022

What a fantastic update to our Town's walking history tour! Whether you're a native or "from off," this is a great way to learn more about the stories behind the Town of Summerville's history.

Kudos to Summerville Dream and the Visitor's Center at the The Greater Summerville Dorchester County Chamber Of Commerce for the collaboration that made it happen.

Tourism officials in Summerville are adding virtual elements to a self-guided walking tour of historic downtown sites as part of the town's 175th anniversary. The sites on the walk highlight

06/21/2022

It's ! Where's your favorite spot in the Flower Town to take a selfie?

Post your favorite in the comments below!

06/17/2022

-- retail/office space available for lease or sale in the Town of Summerville, SC's Historic District!

This 1,225sf space is located on South Cedar Street directly across from the Summerville Family YMCA. This prominent location comes with high visibility and seven parking spaces. It's also located in an .

For more information, visit the listing below. You can find additional commercial listings within the Town at https://bit.ly/38vyEyB.





https://catylist.sccmls.com/listing/30806713/123-S-Cedar-St-Summerville-SC-29483

Retail-Commercial Property For Sale, Street Retail, Other, Summerville, South Carolina: 1,225 SF, listed by: Ben H Chase - Coldwell Banker Comm/Atlantic Int'l

06/14/2022

One of the most wonderful parts of living in the Town of Summerville, SC is our awesome Lions Club.

Today is and they were out before the sunrise making sure that Town Hall and the Historic District were decorated appropriately.

06/10/2022

Happy !

Here in the Birthplace of Sweet Tea, that's kind of a big deal. We proudly celebrate our heritage year-round.

Visit the Flower Town and travel the Sweet Tea Trail to find delicious treats and the only working tea plantation remaining in America.

Be sure to stop by in September to enjoy the annual Sweet Tea Festival, operated by Summerville Dream.

And while you're in Town, don't forget to take a picture with Mason, our world record sweet tea jar. (True story -- the Town of Summerville, SC is still in the Guinness World Records for the largest glass of sweet tea at over 2,500 gallons!)

06/07/2022

Thinking ? Think SC.

Amazing to see Volvo Cars and Polestar adding all-electric SUV production at Volvo Car USA's manufacturing campus here in the Lowcountry starting as soon as this fall.

Suppliers looking to be close to the campus -- check out business-friendly Summerville, the Flower Town in the Pines! Your team will thrive in our high quality of life community. Find out more at our website, www.summervillemeansbusiness.com.





https://www.postandcourier.com/business/polestar-offers-first-glimpse-of-new-car-to-be-built-at-sc-volvo-plant/article_6be62986-e66f-11ec-ab19-c3dd2f50b9f5.html

Polestar, the high-performance sibling to Volvo Cars, this week provided the first look at its new all-electric sport-utility vehicle that will be built starting this fall at Volvo's manufacturing campus

06/03/2022

-- property for sale in the Town of Summerville's !

This 1,578sf property is zoned Downtown-Mixed Use, which permits a wide range of mixed-use buildings, including the full range of housing, retail, offices, and lodging in the downtown area. Located just 1.5 blocks off of Main Street, this spot is ideal for starting or growing your small business.

Find more information by using the link below. You can find additional commercial properties in Town at https://bit.ly/38vyEyB.





https://catylist.sccmls.com/listing/30801511/208-E-3rd-N-St-Summerville-SC-29483

Special Purpose Property For Sale, Other, Summerville, South Carolina: 1,578 SF, listed by: Kevin K Todd, Sr - Coldwell Banker Realty

06/01/2022

UPDATED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LISTINGS!

Use the link below to check out available commercial properties in the Town of Summerville, SC.

From vacant properties to prime retail and office spaces to light industrial locations, the Flower Town has just what your business is looking for to get started or grow!

Whether you are an entrepreneur in need of a great spot to open a new business, or an established company looking to expand operations, Summerville has properties available that can fit the bill. Check out a few options below, or see the full list here.

05/31/2022

We're happy to share our Community Office Hours schedule for June! Please note a time change for our 1st/3rd Wednesday sessions at Biggby Coffee in Oakbrook -- they'll be held from 1:00-2:30pm.

If you have a question about starting or growing your business here in the Town of Summerville, SC, we'd love to talk with you to connect you with the resources you need to support your vision.

05/27/2022

Tomorrow is !

Where is your favorite place in the Flower Town to grab a burger?

What do you like on yours?

05/26/2022

Community office hours this morning at Starbucks in Nexton! The chair is open, so come by and let’s talk about your plans to start or grow your business here in the Flower Town.