The City of Union Streetscape project was funded with CDBG funds from the SC Department of Commerce. The city invested $551,382, with $490,284 coming from the CDBG grant. The project paved the city parking lots between N. Gadberry and N. Pinckney Streets in downtown Union. New sidewalks, decorative lighting, landscaping with irrigation, and a screened […]
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City of Chester, South Carolina
April 3, 2018 – 9:30 am
Situated in the heart of Chester County, the City of Chester is a small rural city with a population of 5,607 (2010 Census). It covers about 3.2 square miles in area, and serves as the county seat of Chester County. Chester is one of five municipalities within the county.
The City of Chester was founded in 1785 and incorporated as […]
Revolving Loan Fund Program Update
January 31, 2018 – 1:43 pm
When Robin Jackson, owner of Sheba’s Doggy Day Camp, decided to purchase commercial land and buildings for her doggy day camp, Catawba Regional,
Mike Shealy Presentation at the 2018 Elected Officials Forum
January 8, 2018 – 4:12 pm
Mike Shealy Presentation at the 2018 Elected Officials Forum.
Development of Union County’s Transit Feasibility Study
December 4, 2017 – 10:18 am
Community Transit Needs and Next Steps for a Transit Program
Union County received South Carolina State MassTransit Funds from
Dislocated Worker Transition Centers open in Lancaster and York Counties
November 14, 2017 – 4:53 pm
The Catawba Region recently opened two Dislocated Worker Transition Centers. These centers
SC Agribusiness Loan Fund (SC ALF) News
November 6, 2017 – 10:35 am
In August 2016, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Catawba Regional grant funding of $1,040,000 to start an
CDBG Update: Three Projects Underway
October 2, 2017 – 9:27 am
The following three projects received Community Development Block Grant funding in July 2016 and are now underway:
Catawba-Wateree River basin News
July 5, 2017 – 9:48 am
As of Monday (July 3rd), the Catawba-Wateree will return to a Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 0. This means the C-W will return to the normal operations of minimum flows, recreation flows, and lake level operating ranges. Duke Energy will also begin operating according to the attached recreation flow schedule. This schedule will be updated […]
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2016
June 21, 2017 – 10:39 am
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2016
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2016
June 21, 2017 – 10:38 am
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2016
Union County Traffic Count Map – 2016
June 21, 2017 – 10:31 am
Union County Traffic Count Map – 2016
WIOA Update – SC Vocational Rehabilitation events held in April
June 7, 2017 – 9:59 am
Event date: 04/25/2017 (Rock Hill Area office)
Expect, Employ and Empower.
Revolving Loan Fund Program Update
May 10, 2017 – 3:26 pm
Catawba Regional recently assumed the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) loan program from Lake City, SC.
This assumption increased Catawba Regional’s loan fund by approximately $350,000.
2017 Small Company Workforce Innovator Award
February 15, 2017 – 12:20 pm
The SC Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Innovator Awards honor companies that have implemented unique private sector workforce development
Small Business Administration 504 Loan News
February 6, 2017 – 4:15 pm
When existing borrower, Naynesh Dave decided to purchase another gas station/convenience store Catawba Regional partnered with
City of Union – Main Street Junction Project
January 12, 2017 – 8:52 am
Main Street Junction was completed in November 2016 and successfully delivered a first-class venue for the use and enjoyment of the greater Union
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL LENDING
October 24, 2016 – 9:30 am
New SC Agribusiness Loan Fund (SC ALF) In August, EDA awarded Catawba Regional grant funding of $1,040,000 to start an agribusiness
Gateway Master Plan Project
October 6, 2016 – 8:52 am
Bring your best ideas to the Gateway Hands-On Workshop happening Tuesday, October 18th at the Gateway Conference Center, Grand Ballroom beginning at 8:30 am. The Gateway Master Plan District includes key areas surrounding Exits 65 and 62 and the Town of Richburg. On Thursday, October 20th, the results of the Hands-On Workshop will be shared […]
In Honor of Those Who Have Won and Lost the Battle With Breast Cancer
October 2, 2016 – 4:13 pm
Together
Cancer is such a scary word, no matter how it’s spoken.
Peace of mind taken
Request For Qualifications (RFQ)-Land Surveying Professional Services
September 30, 2016 – 2:35 pm
Request For Qualifications (RFQ)-Land Surveying Professional Services
UDO – Draft Versions
September 30, 2016 – 9:47 am
PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) FOR LANCASTER COUNTY, SC
10/24/2016 Version
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 2 – DISTRICT STANDARDS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 3 – MIXED USE DISTRICTS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 4 – OVERLAY DISTRICTS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 5 – USE REGULATIONS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 6 – SUBDIVISION AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 7 – GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – 10/24/16
CHAPTER 8 – NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION – […]
Chester Sewer District awarded $2.9 million grant
September 13, 2016 – 5:21 pm
On August 30, 2016, the Chester Sewer District was awarded a $2.9 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic
Catawba Regional Releases 2016 County Level Employment and Industry Reports
September 6, 2016 – 2:56 pm
Catawba Regional Council of Governments has released its annual Employment and Industry Reports for the counties of Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York, SC. These reports contain detailed data pertaining to growth and/or decline in industry clusters for each respective county. Industry cluster data is delineated by either “Local Clusters” (those industries whose products and services […]
Catawba Regional – Program of Work 2016 – 2017
August 16, 2016 – 4:22 pm
Catawba Regional – Program of Work 2016 – 2017
SC Works Catawba Job Fair – 2016
August 1, 2016 – 3:52 pm
SC Works Catawba sponsored its first Sector Job Fair on June 14, 2016 at USCL. The focus of the job fair was Light Industrial/Manufacturing. The 14 Catawba
SC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) News
June 20, 2016 – 3:05 pm
The SC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) will now be assisting qualified water, sewer and storm water infrastructure projects statewide, including areas that were not previously eligible. To learn more, plan to attend the RIA’s grant application workshop being held on July 19, 2016 in Columbia. Representatives of local governments, special purpose districts, public service districts, […]
WIOA Out of School Youth Program Success Stories
June 6, 2016 – 1:55 pm
ResCare Youth – Out of School Youth Program is a case management based program that focuses on academic and employment success.
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2015
May 18, 2016 – 4:52 pm
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2015
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2015
May 18, 2016 – 4:49 pm
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2015
Catawba Regional Development Corporation News
April 20, 2016 – 11:42 am
When Pat Dandridge (pictured above with President, Cyndi Mitchell) had the opportunity to expand his business and relocate the refurbishment facility, Catawba Regional and Park Sterling Bank jointly assisted with a total funding package to include land, building and the additional 30 acres. Anderson Crane & Bridge Technologies, Inc. provides hydraulic equipment for under bridge access for […]
Community Input needed on Union County Transit Needs
March 14, 2016 – 2:40 pm
Union County, in cooperation with the City of Union and the towns of Carlisle, Jonesville, and Lockhart, received South Carolina State Mass Transit Funds from the South Carolina Department of Transportation to conduct a Transit Feasibility Study. The outcomes of the study will show public need and benefit, likely users, analysis of possible alternatives, and […]
Small Business Administration 504 Loan News
February 3, 2016 – 5:20 pm
Catawba Regional Development Corporation recently partnered with Park Sterling Bank to assist Tega Cay Children’s Academy
CDBG Update – 2 projects receive funding, another underway
January 14, 2016 – 8:41 am
The following two projects received funding from the September 2015 round of the Community
SC Mortgage HELP Program Impact
January 14, 2016 – 8:27 am
Through the SC Mortgage HELP Program, Catawba Regional provides assistance to responsible homeowners who are struggling to keep their homes
2016 Catawba Regional Elected Officials Forum
January 11, 2016 – 9:12 am
January 7, 2016, Richburg, SC. One hundred local elected officials and legislators from across the four-county Catawba Region met in Richburg
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: July – September 2015
December 9, 2015 – 11:23 am
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: July – September 2015
WIOA Youth Getting Work Experience
November 9, 2015 – 5:07 pm
Area youth enrolled in the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program are learning valuable skills through work experience. They are
Revolving Loan Fund Program Update
November 4, 2015 – 8:32 am
Catawba Regional Council of Governments (CRCOG) assisted Pure Gold, Inc. with a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) loan for two CNC machines when demand for its shotgun chokes outgrew the capacity of its existing machines. Partnering with CRCOG on this project was Park Sterling Bank. Pure Gold’s sister company, Quick Tech Manufacturing, is an existing RLF customer owned […]
CDBG Project Update – Ottaray Mill Village
October 12, 2015 – 10:02 am
Union County and the City of Union recently completed neighborhood improvement activities associated with the Ottaray Mill Village. Upgrades included
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Catawba Region – 2015
September 29, 2015 – 3:24 pm
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Catawba Region – 2015
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: April – June 2015
August 31, 2015 – 2:53 pm
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: April – June 2015
2016 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program – Request for review and comment
August 31, 2015 – 9:46 am
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2016 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program prior to inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
The projects listed in the program have been allotted $190,104,000.00 and will include the reconstruction and rehabilitation of a total of 489.72 miles of […]
Revolving Loan Fund Program Update
August 3, 2015 – 3:50 pm
S&F Investments, Inc.
dba Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen
When existing borrowers, Sidney and Jacquelyn Fulton needed working capital funds,
CDBG Update: Two Projects Awarded – June 2015
July 10, 2015 – 2:11 pm
The following two projects received funding from the April 2015 round of the Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure Program:
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