Key Industry

Life Sciences

Colleton County is an ideal location for life science companies due to its strategic coastal placement near major international ports, direct Interstate 95 access, and a business-friendly environment that offers low operational costs and tailored incentive programs.Colleton County also offers the appropriate zoning to accommodate processing of chemical compounds with several companies currently operating in established industrial areas.

Workforce & Training

A Production-Ready Labor Pool

Colleton’s workforce is already automotive-adjacent — production and manufacturing experience built up commuting to plants in neighboring counties. A local employer converts that commute into a career, backed by regional training infrastructure built for exactly this kind of ramp-up.

Training partners: Technical College of the Lowcountry · SC PowerTeam · ReadySC · Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Program

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WHY NOW

Affordability

Life sciences manufacturers are facing steep real estate costs in established clusters like Charleston and the Research Triangle. Colleton offers the same reach to major ports and interstates, at a fraction of the price.

available properties

Site-Ready Options, When You’re Ready

Colleton Mega Site
Colleton Industrial Campus
Stokes Tract

Getting Started is Easy

Three steps stand between where you are now and a fully operational facility in growing Colleton County.

Our Commitment

Easy Access. Lower Cost. Faster Results.

Colleton County provides tremendous value to every company we partner with — through intermodal access to major markets, cost-competitive site acquisition, and genuinely business-friendly development practices. We’re not just open for business. We’re ready for yours.