Dorchester County announced nine different business projects and expansions totaling more than $406 million in investment in 2022. Those are record breaking numbers according to the county.

The previous best years of 2017 and 2019 each boasted six projects. The $406 million in investment beat the previous total investment year on record by $84 million.

The announcements also brought more than 2,000 jobs to the area. Director of Economic Development John Truluck says a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make sure sites are prepared for businesses to come in.

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“We’re certainly excited about those nine buildings that was spec buildings that are under construction that mean I’ve not seen that many buildings in my 20 plus year career. I mean, one of the things we don’t have today is existing buildings for companies to come in. And everybody’s focused on time to market they need needed now. So, 23 will be a year where we can provide those now not just promises of those to come,” Truluck says.

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