Greenwood SC is not a town you just happen on we're off the beaten path about 30 miles from any Interstate so you have to know about Greenwood to find us and we like it that way! Special people live and work in Greenwood. 

                     

Sally Morris

 Office (864) 302-9028

Greenwood holds one of the region's largest freight rail yards.Greenwood's nickname is "The Emerald City" A town of smiling faces, friendly people and wide open spaces. 

Greenwood SC History

The Old 96 District, now a popular tourist destination in South Carolina, was originally inhabited by the Cherokee. This region was the birth place of the Confederacy. The region continued support a great amount of textile mills and various other businesses. The region is now a destination for tourists containing: churches, battle sites (both Revolutionary War and Civil War), and other tidbits of history. It spans across five counties, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick.

 Why Live In Greenwood?

Greenwood SC Partnership Alliance Ready To Kick Off It's 5 Goals In 5 Years Plans.

Here are five more good reasons to make Greenwood SC home. Starting in May Partnership For Tomorrow will put into motion the plans for the future and will include Five goals

 

Community Development The focal point of this goal is to continue to develop local communities and neighborhoods in Greenwood that would provide entertainment, shopping, education which would attract young professionals and retirees. Greenwood Genetic Center Partnership would partner with Greenwood Genetic Center , The Genetic Endowment of South Carolina and Clemson University to develop and market the Greenwood Research Park as the best location  for bio-science research,treatment and commerce in North America.  Greenwood SC a city with a plan.

 

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Greenwood Country Club
www.greenwoodcountryclub.com

Greenwood County Library

www.greenwoodcountylibrary.org

Greenwood County

www.co.greenwood.sc.us

City Of Greenwood

www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com

Self Regional Health Care

www.selfregional.org/

Events & Things To Do

Greenwood Downtown Events  
 
Festival of Discovery
Pro Cycling Challenge
Live After Five
First Friday
Taste of Uptown
Boo Bash
Holiday Open House
Christmas Parade
Festival Of Flowers

Every year in June, Greenwood plays host to the South Carolina "Festival of Flowers". Park Seed Corporation, located in Greenwood and one of the largest gardening companies in the world, plays a large part in the Emerald City's ability to host this event. The Festival encompasses far more than just a standard flower festival, and has also included Jazz concerts, Cessna flights for children, world food, a showcase for classic cars, and even a dog show. This event draws many gardening enthusiasts from around the nation.

Noteworthy Facts distinguishing South Carolina
 
from other states include:South Carolina has the lowest corporate tax rate in the Southeast.

South Carolina has not had a general tax increase in 20 years.

South Carolina does not impose a local, value-added, or unitary tax on related corporations.

South Carolina does not permit local governments to impose an income tax.

 South Carolina provides alternative methods to fairly apportion income of multi-state businesses.

 South Carolina permits generous job development and retraining credits to qualifying businesses.

 South Carolina’s tax incentives package is designed to encourage economic growth and to make South Carolina one of the best places in the nation to do business. This publication is designed to make new and expanding businesses and tax professionals aware of the tax benefits available in South Carolina.We hope you find it useful in making your upcoming business decisions.