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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mauldin! “Our Time has Come” is a phrase that can readily be seen in
action through the new development happening all throughout the city
of Mauldin. From expanding programming at its cultural center, giving
residents and business a sense of community, increased quality of life and
a de ning place, to the burgeoning o ce mecca along I-385 corridor,
Mauldin is a town on the move.
Peripherally, the city continues to expand its commercial, industrial
and residential o erings. Brook eld O ce Park and the surrounding area
has seen its best year to date with the announcement of Morley; launch-
ing a new diversi ed customer service company bringing more than 270
new jobs, Anyone Home Inc. opening a call center and expecting to hire
570 workers over the next ve years and TTI, Turbine Technologies Inc.,
a power systems supplier that will ultimately hire 50-75 people with a
focus on hiring veterans. As well, “several projects coming through the
pipeline of development” will add another $200 million plus in develop-
ment and well over 1,000 jobs should they come to fruition”; according to
City Administrator Trey Eubanks.
Additionally CUICAR and what looks like the real possibility of land-
ing an industrial unit at Mauldin’s last certi ed site, thanks to the work of
retired economic director John Gardner, peripheral generators of busi-
ness are coming into their own and impacting the local community in
ways beyond business development. More business means more housing
and service industry needs.
While the peripheral picture for the city is bright, Mauldin has plenty
of in ll opportunities within its developing downtown that will drive
the landscape for the next several years. ere are plenty of developers,
residential and commercial, who are beginning to look at the ripeness of
the market and drawing their own conclusions. One need look no further
than the development of Tropical Grille on North Main to see what kind
of impact a $1 million dollar investment will make in the city. A little fur-
ther up North Main and the nal steps of a new 18,000-square-foot feder-
al project will greatly impact the palate of 276. To add to these exciting
projects are the impressive demographics that make Mauldin a standout
opportunity. Best median household income in the county, highest dis-
posable income available, highest on time graduation rate in the county
boasted at Mauldin High School and a recent boost in its nancial rating
to 2-AA gives one a sense that this city’s time has come. North and south,
there is a redevelopment palate waiting for visionary investors willing to
take on the challenge of an ever changing dynamic.
If that wasn’t enough excitement and enthusiasm to keep the city
hopping for a while, the city garnered some very impressive accolades
through social media:
• Top 10 Most Successful Cities in South Carolina |
• Top 5 Best Places to Live in South Carolina |
• Top 13 Happiest Cities in South Carolina |
• Top 10 Best Cities in South Carolina to Start a Business | nerdwallet.
com
• Top 10 Best Cities for Home Ownership in South Carolina | nerdwallet.
com
• No. 1 Safest City in South Carolina |
• Top 10 Safest Cities in South Carolina |
e city continues to work hard at recruiting developing partners to
help enhance the corridors and entryways of the city and expects that
over the next year or two citizens will begin to see some really exciting
opportunities come to fruition. Even with all the enthusiasm that seems
to be growing, there is a great group of businesses who have paved the
way to make Mauldin a great place for all.
“It’s really good to be part of the dynamic changes and growth our city
is experiencing,” said Mauldin Mayor Dennis Raines, who is serving his
second term. “It takes a team to make it all happen and with a great coun-
cil, staff and input from citizens, Mauldin’s time has really come!”