Greenwood, SC, is the vibrant economic center of the Lakelands Region and the hub for retail, dining and recreation in the seven-county region. The restored Uptown district is the charming core of the community, home to a bustling shopping, dining and arts community, and small towns provide additional business opportunities.
Retail & Small Business
Uptown Greenwood provides support for new businesses through a partnership with the City of Greenwood, working with prospective and existing small businesses to help them succeed. Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation further aids small business ventures with comprehensive economic data, information for prospective new businesses, technical services training, marketing assistance, and connections with a helpful network of partners.
Outside the City of Greenwood, several inviting smaller towns offer additional opportunities for retail development. Historic and festival-friendly Ninety-Six, home to the fascinating Revolutionary War-era National Park Service Star Fort Battle Site, has a charming town square as well as access to Lake Greenwood. The Town of Ware Shoals, a laid back village on the Saluda River, is known for its parks, historic buildings and old town square. The hamlets of Hodges and Troy provide growing opportunities for development.
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Construction and Rehabilitation Projects
ADVANTAGES
Vibrant City Center
After five years of strategic public and private investment totaling over $20 million, Uptown Greenwood is ripe with new businesses, artisans, retail shops, and locally owned restaurants. Uptown offers a rich history, appealing architecture, beautiful landscaping, progressive business climate, and high traffic count. Outside the city center, surrounding towns offer additional opportunities for shops, eateries and other businesses.
Special Tax District & Incentives
Available properties in the Uptown Special Tax District have a Core Commercial Zoning Classification (CC) in accordance with the City of Greenwood Zoning Ordinance. The Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation offers small business incentives, including a loan program to fund improvements to Uptown real estate. With the city, Uptown helps identify and package appropriate incentives to assist with development of vacant properties and business expansions. Uptown Greenwood is one of only four Nationally Accredited Main Street Communities in the state.
Tourism Development
Greenwood offers a combination of affordability, spectacular outdoor recreation, excellent healthcare, rich history, and a strong arts and entertainment scene. Events and attractions include award-winning festivals, historic sites, seven golf courses, hiking and biking trails and more than 11,000 acres of water in Lake Greenwood. Uptown Greenwood is vibrant with new businesses, shops and locally owned restaurants.
Small Business Council
The Small Business Council works to develop and expand small businesses in Greenwood County. The council serves as a resource for education, networking, and encouragement, and working as an advocate for small business issues.
Quality of Life
Greenwood offers a combination of affordability, spectacular outdoor recreation, excellent healthcare, rich history, and a strong arts and entertainment scene. Events and attractions include award-winning festivals, historic sites, seven golf courses, hiking and biking trails and more than 11,000 acres of water in Lake Greenwood. Uptown Greenwood is vibrant with new businesses, shops and locally owned restaurants.
Uptown Business Marketing & Promotions
Uptown Greenwood works hard to promote all retail shops, restaurants, and service businesses located within our historic district. Uptown boosts business through annual multimedia marketing campaigns, shop-small initiatives, monthly newsletters, social media and special events. Uptown extends the reach of its engagement efforts through cross promotion with Discover Greenwood, the Chamber of Commerce and local municipalities.
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