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SC Rural Infrastructure Authority Projects Update

Following is a list of the current South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority grants that are being administered by Catawba Regional

SBA 504 Loan Program News

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:

 

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Lancaster County – Small Area Plan

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 Transit Feasibility Study

Union County is developing a Transit Feasibility Study to determine the type of public transportation service that would be appropriate for the community.

CDBG Update – 3 Projects Awarded

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

Catawba Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies 2017

Check out Catawba Regional’s Youtube Channel

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.

Catawba Regional receives $600,000 brownfields assessment coalition grant

Brownfields 2018 Assessment Grant Fact Sheet

Press Release for EPA Assessment Award

New options on SBA 504 loans

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.

Small Business Administration 504 Loan News

When Josh Protch, Walter Protch, and Tom Slimchak, principals of SP4 Land Co., LLC, decided to refinance debt on commercial land and

CDBG Update – City of Union

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 […]

COG Board of Directors Meeting

When: March 8, 2018 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Where: Catawba Regional Center, 215 Hampton St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA

COG Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Catawba Regional Development Corporation Annual Meeting

When: March 8, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Where: Catawba Regional Center, 215 Hampton St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA

CRDC Annual Meeting Agenda

Revolving Loan Fund Program Update

When Robin Jackson, owner of Sheba’s Doggy Day Camp, decided to purchase commercial land and buildings for her doggy day camp, Catawba Regional,

LUCA – Census 2020 Training Documents

LUCA Training Powerpoint – Digital

COG Board Meeting

When: January 26, 2018 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Manchester Meadows, 337 E Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA

COG Board Agenda Conference Room is on the 2nd floor of the pavilion.

Mike Shealy Presentation at the 2018 Elected Officials Forum

Mike Shealy Presentation at the 2018 Elected Officials Forum.

Development of Union County’s Transit Feasibility Study

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

The Catawba Region recently opened two Dislocated Worker Transition Centers. These centers

SC Agribusiness Loan Fund (SC ALF) News

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

The following three projects received Community Development Block Grant funding in July 2016 and are now underway:

Catawba-Wateree River basin News

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 […]

York County Traffic Count Map – 2016

York County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Union County Traffic Count Map – 2016

Union County Traffic Count Map – 2016

WIOA Update – SC Vocational Rehabilitation events held in April

Event date: 04/25/2017 (Rock Hill Area office)
Expect, Employ and Empower. 

Revolving Loan Fund Program Update

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.

 

CRCOG and CRDC 2016 Annual Report

CRCOG and CRDC 2016 Annual Report

COG & CRDC Annual Meeting

When: March 2, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Catawba Regional Center

The Catawba Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) meeting starts at 4:00pm.  The COG Board meeting will begin at 4:45pm. Meeting Agendas

2017 Small Company Workforce Innovator Award

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

When existing borrower, Naynesh Dave decided to purchase another gas station/convenience store Catawba Regional partnered with

City of Union – Main Street Junction Project

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

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

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

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

Request For Qualifications (RFQ)-Land Surveying Professional Services

UDO – Draft Versions

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 – […]

Drone/UAV Photography and Videography

Catawba Regional offers aerial imaging and videography through the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), better known as a drone. Our state-of-the-art drone provides sharp clarity through its 4K video and 12 megapixel imaging capability. Click here to see imagery and video from our region.

FAA Certified

Catawba Regional’s UAV pilot is certified under the Federal Aviation Administration’s […]

Chester Sewer District awarded $2.9 million grant

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

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 COG Quarterly Board Meeting

When: August 25, 2016 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Catawba Regional Center, 215 Hampton St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA

Agenda

Catawba Regional – Program of Work 2016 – 2017

Catawba Regional – Program of Work 2016 – 2017

SC Works Catawba Job Fair – 2016

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

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

ResCare Youth – Out of School Youth Program is a case management based program that focuses on academic and employment success.

COG Board of Directors Meeting

When: June 2, 2016 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Catawba Regional, 215 Hampton St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA

Agenda

York County Traffic Count Map – 2015

York County Traffic Count Map – 2015

Union County Traffic Count Map – 2015

Union County Traffic Count Map – 2015

Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2015

Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2015