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Future County | Economic Development

C. Working with education partners at all levels (high school, community college, and university) across the region
and state to attract professionals to live and work in Florence County. This will create a workforce ready to
meet the needs of current and prospective employers.
D. Create a strategy within the County to continue to have a wide range of employment opportunities as well as
housing and lifestyle amenities.
E. Keep an ongoing focus on drawing more and higher-level retail investment to address resident desires and
bolster the County's tax base.
F. Prioritize a higher utilization of industrial land, especially areas that are already “shovel-ready”.
G. Support the growth of the strong medical and hospital presence, including specialists. Leveraging new major
employers to assist in the effort to support medical services may be a synergy to continue.
H. Continue to strengthen Florence County's tourism industry and support preservation of the County's
rich history.
I. Reinforce Florence County's charming identity while also highlighting its proximity and links to other nearby
areas and major South Carolina metropolitan regions.

Photo from FCEDP.

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 145