Union County, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Partners with Retail Strategies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Michelle Moultrie
Retail Strategies
mmoultrie@retailstrategies.com

BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 12, 2020) – Union County, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has selected Retail Strategies to assist in developing the strategy and execution of a retail recruitment initiative. Union County is home to some 30,000 people, in and around four main communities: Lockhart, Jonesville, Carlisle, and the city of Union. Located in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson CBSA, the county sits near the I-85 corridor in South Carolina’s Upstate Piedmont Region.

The mission of the Union County Chamber of Commerce is to champion business growth and prosperity through leadership, advocacy, connectivity, and education. By partnering with Retail Strategies, we’re taking our business growth strategy to the next level.  On behalf of the City of Union and the County of Union, we couldn’t be more excited to have them as an extension of our team.”

Jami Trammell, Executive Director

“Our team has had incredible success working with communities in the State of South Carolina and we are excited about adding a great partner in Union County,” said Matthew Petro, chief development officer of Retail Strategies. “We’ve already hit the ground running and are excited to recruit businesses to Union County.”

Retail Strategies will perform an in-market real estate analysis of the businesses located in Union County and identify areas of opportunity with expanding businesses. The Retail Strategies team will work hand in hand with local leaders to help them understand their market and real estate. Most importantly, the team at Retail Strategies will proactively reach out to potential businesses, property owners, brokers, and developers on behalf of the City of Union and the County of Union.

About Union County, South Carolina

Located in the heart of the Upstate’s Piedmont Region—near the I-85 corridor between the metropolitan cities of Atlanta, Greenville, Columbia and Charlotte, and served by 3 major airports—Union County is home to some 30,000 people, in and around 4 main communities: Lockhart, Jonesville, Carlisle, and, of course, the City of Union.

A wide range of recreational activities include nearby  championship golf, tennis, youth sports, competitive high school athletic programs, and an abundance of outdoor pursuits such as fishing, biking, hiking and exploring historical sites. The entire area, which lies in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, has become a thriving, bustling, dynamic place to work and live—with an ideal year-round climate, friendly citizens, inviting communities, great quality of life, and low cost of living.

About Retail Strategies

Retail Strategies is a leading national advisory firm focused on retail market analysis, strategic planning, retail recruitment and development. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses. With confidence, we pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.