Abbeville County Economic Development Partnership

We’re excited to announce that Leadership Abbeville 2026 will be hosted in partnership with the Abbeville County Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Abbeville is a leadership development experience designed with employers in mind. Participants learn practical leadership, communication, systems thinking, and team development skills.
Participants learn:
✔ How to lead effective teams
✔ How to communicate under pressure
✔ How to understand and navigate complex systems
✔ How to apply leadership skills in real workplace scenarios
Furman University provides the leadership training, and our monthly immersion days connect those skills to local industries and organizations.
Applications for the 2026 class are now open:
📌 https://form.typeform.com/to/rFFBi9Ml

Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University

📣 Applications are open for Leadership Abbeville 2026!

Leadership Abbeville is a professional leadership development program designed for emerging and established leaders across business, industry, education, healthcare, and public service.

This year, the program will be offered in partnership with the Abbeville County Chamber of Commerce, with leadership instruction from the Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University and facilitation by Austin Walker (Stoll Industries)

If you want to strengthen your leadership skills and deepen your understanding of Abbeville County, now is the time to apply!

Email [email protected] for an application!

EXCITING NEWS FOR ABBEVILLE!

The Abbeville County Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $5,000 Elevate Upstate Grant from Ten at the Top to bring you a NEW community event! This year’s program received 24 applications regionwide, and Abbeville was invited to present at the annual Celebrating Success event. We were selected as one of only three funded projects—marking the first time in more than five years that a local initiative has earned this distinction.

Porchfest Abbeville, launching in April 2026, will celebrate two of our community’s greatest strengths: our historic neighborhoods and our talented local musicians. The event will transform porches into stages and create a walkable, family-friendly music experience that highlights Abbeville’s character, creativity, and small-town charm.

A big congratulations to Jennifer Creswell, our Events Coordinator, for writing this grant and sharing her vision!

Thank you to Ten at the Top - Upstate South Carolina and Hughes Investments for providing this opportunity!

We are honored to be named one of PPAI's Greatest Companies to Work for!

Behind every great company is an even greater team — and we're lucky to have some of the best! Our team is full of unmatched dedication, heart, and creativity. Thank you for all you do!

🚨 Looking for a place to launch or grow your manufacturing business?

We’ve got a fantastic opportunity right here in Abbeville County! Our Industrial Incubator has 5,000 sq ft of flexible manufacturing space available — ideal for startups, new product lines, or businesses looking for a soft landing.

Here’s what’s available:
✅ Below-market rent for 3–5 years
✅ Industrial-ready space with one dock door
✅ A growing network of tenants like Stoll Trailers, Orion Safety Systems, and Aqua Diamond
✅ Optional office space and conference room access

Whether you're building something new or expanding something great, this space is designed to support your next step — affordably and locally.

📍 Located in the heart of Abbeville County, SC

💬 Interested or know someone who might be? Send us a message or contact [email protected] to schedule a tour!