Economic Development

Van Broad

Fountain Inn is open for business.  The implementation of the City Master Plan is well underway and citizens can see the results almost daily.  If you are looking to open a business in Fountain Inn, the Economic Department is at your dipsosal and looks forward to partnering with you.  With the emergence of a revitalized downtown and existing infrastructure in industrial complexes, Fountain Inn is the smart choice for your company. 
Please call the Economic office at 409-1050 to find out how we can be of service.

• New resdiential communities are taking shape weekly with West Meadows and Tucker Branch homes coming online.
• Several new Industrial and Commercial develpoments are set to be announced in the next few weeks and months.
• The Fountain Inn Historical Center and Commerce Park will start Architectural Design and Construction by summer 2009.
• Introduction of a new City Logo and Slogan.
• New Festivals and new attitudes make Fountain Inn the Inn place to be.

Industrials looking for placement in Fountain Inn can call this office at 409-1050, link to GADC, Laurens County Economic Development below or contact Upstate Alliance for help.  We have a great industrial base with many properties available.  Our first hand knowedge and testimonials from existing companies will give you a glimpse of what makes Fountain Inn a great fit for your company.

• Excellent temp services
• Low taxes
• Job creation tax abatement
• New schools
• Rail access
• Easy highway access
• Existing infrastrucure in industrial complexes, sewer, water, fire protection, gas service and more.
• Great location close (15 minutes) to new I-CAR Campus, BMW, and other.
• 50,000+ college students within a 40 mile radius

Existing Complexes:
SouthChase Industrial Park, Woodfield Complex and surrounding acreage available.

Current Company's:
Kyocera Mita, Caterpillar, GlaxoSmithKline, W.W. Grainger, Teknor Apex, Goglanian Bakeries, and many more.

    Contact:         Van Broad 
    Address:        315 North Main Street
                            Fountain Inn, SC 29644
    Telephone:   864-409-1050
     E-mail:          van.broad@fountaininn.org

We are partners with Greenville Area Development Corporation, Laurens County Development Corporation and Upstate Alliance. 

GADC
LCDC
UPSTATEALLIANCE

View the Master Plan to see the advantages of doing business in the great City of Fountain Inn and contact us with any questions.

City Master Plan Short version

Master Plan (short version)(4mb)

Master Plan (longer version)(23mb)