The town of Fort Mill, located in York County, South Carolina, is located just across the state line from Charlotte, North Carolina along the I-77 corridor. The town has approximately 10,811 residents living within the corporate limits based on the 2010 Census.
The town was home to the Catawba Indians for many years. In the 1750’s […]
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Response Date
One original copy of the submittal must be received no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 27, 2019. Submittals will be accepted via the following methods:
Mail:
Catawba Regional COG
PO Box 450
Rock Hill, SC 29731-6450
Overnight:
Catawba Regional COG
215 Hampton St.
Suite 200
Rock Hill, SC 29730-4887
In addition, an electronic copy of the submittal must […]
Project Title: City of Union – Main Street Junction & Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Project Summary: This multi-year, multi-phased project totaled $2,141,609 in direct investment in downtown Union. The first phase, Main Street Junction, was completed in November 2016 at a cost of $1,590,227 and successfully delivered a first-class venue for the use and enjoyment of the […]
When Arpit, Rajesh, and Shaileshbahai Patel, principals of Krishnashray, LLC, decided to finance the acquisition of a gas station/convenience store and equipment, Catawba Regional was able to assist with an SBA 504 (Small Business Administration) loan. First Citizens Bank participated as the first mortgage lender. Collectively, the owners boast over a decade of work experience in the industry. Five (5) […]
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Community and Economic Development Grant Writer/Administrator
Regional Planner or Senior Regional Planner
6,000 sf of flexible office space in the Knowledge Park corridor of downtown Rock Hill. $10.50/sf not including applicable taxes, insurance, utilities, or janitorial services. The space includes conference rooms, interior and exterior offices, fixed cubicles, two bathrooms, common work areas, and reception. Ample parking, easy access to Rock Hill transit system (stop is across […]
The Union County Transit Feasibility Study was completed to understand the need for public transportation in the county and within the region, to determine the feasibility of providing transit service, to determine community support for transit service and to define the different transit alternatives that could work in Union County and the available funding sources. […]
Using resources from its EPA Brownfields Assessment grant, Catawba Regional COG sponsored a Community Visioning Workshop in Clover to discuss the American Thread Mill site. The meeting was facilitated by staff from Catawba Regional and its environmental consultant, Cardno, Inc. Over 40 stakeholders gathered to share their thoughts about the property and ideas for redevelopment. […]
At 64, Lancaster resident James Blackmon is learning a new trade.
After retiring as a truck driver in 2016, Blackmon realized he wanted to fund home projects and needed a job. That’s where SC Works stepped in.
SC Works is a brand of services aimed to help job seekers in South Carolina. At no cost to the […]
The 2019 Elected Officials Forum was held on January 3, 2019 at The Gateway Center in Richburg, SC. The keynote speakers were Tyson Smith with White & Smith LLC Planning and Law Group and Mike Shealy with the South Carolina Senate Finance Committee.
Mike Shealy Presentation
Balancing Growth – Tyson Smith Presentation
2018 Catawba Region in Review […]
The Carolina Thread Trail cross state suspension bridge project was a multi-jurisdictional project completed in April of 2016. The cross state bridge
Catawba Regional was able to assist Ashley Fann and Scott Sherrill (pictured at left), principals of REVO Management, LLC, with an RLF (Revolving Loan Fund) loan to finance the acquisition of commercial real estate, and to purchase equipment for the facility located in Rock Hill, SC. South State Bank provided first mortgage financing for this […]
Following is a list of the current South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority grants that are being administered by Catawba Regional
New or existing business, new growth, new opportunities…..Economic Development Loans are available to help you grow your business.
The SBA 504 Loan program now offers a 25 year amortization option. Funds are available to small businesses located throughout the state of South Carolina for loans up to $5.5 million. SBA 504 interest rates for August 2018:
10 […]
Lancaster County is preparing a Small Area Plan for the Hwy 521/Town of Van Wyck area south of Waxhaw Highway and north of Hwy 5 and Andrew
Union County is developing a Transit Feasibility Study to determine the type of public transportation service that would be appropriate for the community.
The following three projects received funding from the April 2018 round of the Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure Program:
Project Name: Roundtree Circle Pump Station Project
Grantee: Chester County
Total Project Cost: $486,300
CDBG Funds: $418,670
Chester County Wastewater Recovery: $67,630
Beneficiaries: 105 persons, 60 (57%) of whom are low and moderate income.
Project Description: The project will […]
Catawba Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies 2017
See what’s going on in the communities of the Catawba Region. Check out our new Youtube page by clicking here. Check back periodically for additional videos that will be added to our channel.
Brownfields 2018 Assessment Grant Fact Sheet
Press Release for EPA Assessment Award
The Small Business Administration now offers SBA 504 loans with a 25 year maturity. With a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan and as little as 10% borrower injection,
SBA loans continue to be one of the best financing plans for new or expanding businesses! For more lending information contact Randy Pellisero or Ed Brock at 803-327-9041.
When Josh Protch, Walter Protch, and Tom Slimchak, principals of SP4 Land Co., LLC, decided to refinance debt on commercial land and
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 […]
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.
Community Transit Needs and Next Steps for a Transit Program
Union County received South Carolina State MassTransit Funds from
The Catawba Region recently opened two Dislocated Worker Transition Centers. These centers
In August 2016, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Catawba Regional grant funding of $1,040,000 to start an
The following three projects received Community Development Block Grant funding in July 2016 and are now underway:
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
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2016
Union County Traffic Count Map – 2016
Event date: 04/25/2017 (Rock Hill Area office)
Expect, Employ and Empower.
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.
The SC Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Innovator Awards honor companies that have implemented unique private sector workforce development
When existing borrower, Naynesh Dave decided to purchase another gas station/convenience store Catawba Regional partnered with
Main Street Junction was completed in November 2016 and successfully delivered a first-class venue for the use and enjoyment of the greater Union
New SC Agribusiness Loan Fund (SC ALF) In August, EDA awarded Catawba Regional grant funding of $1,040,000 to start an agribusiness
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 […]
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Request For Qualifications (RFQ)-Land Surveying Professional Services
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 – […]
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 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
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
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