Invest in Richland
Collaborative. Aligned. Dynamic. Prosperous.
Richland County is building opportunity with the help of visionary partners ready to invest in growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
Your investment in the Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) is more than a contribution – it’s a strategic partnership for a thriving future. Together, we will drive sustainable economic growth by attracting and supporting businesses, increasing lucrative and enduring career opportunities for workers, enhancing community resources, and elevating Richland County’s reputation as a premier destination for innovation and prosperity.
Investment Impact
Invest in CADP and witness a tangible return on your investment – not just in numbers, but in the strengthened fabric of our community for current and future generations.
$5.5B
in announced industrial / office capital investments
14,917
new jobs created
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$2B
in announced commercial development projects
Our Investors
Congaree
City of Columbia
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 935-9075Investor POC (Directory) Email
peter.brown@columbiasc.govFormula
VisitColliers International SC, Inc. - Columbia
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 463-2300Investor POC (Directory) Email
craig.waites@colliers.comFormula
VisitPalmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 916-5006Investor POC (Directory) Email
bob.boone@palmettocitizens.orgFormula
VisitSaluda
Burr & Forman LLP
Defender Services, Inc
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
803 606-3770Investor POC (Directory) Email
cole.mccarter@defenderservices.comFormula
VisitMaynard Nexsen
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 429-8040Investor POC (Directory) Email
tushar@maynardnexsen.comFormula
VisitNelson Mullins
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 255-9245Investor POC (Directory) Email
edward.kluiters@nelsonmullins.comFormula
VisitParker Poe Consulting
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
Investor POC (Directory) Email
beth@parkerpoeconsulting.comFormula
VisitSummit Real Estate Group
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(314) 584-6219Investor POC (Directory) Email
cwright@summitstl.comFormula
VisitWilloughby Humphrey & D'Antoni
Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone
(803) 771-2121Investor POC (Directory) Email
mwilloughby@whdlawyers.comFormula
VisitOur Investors
Congaree
REAL ESTATE |
Colliers International is South Carolina’s largest commercial brokerage and third-party property management firm, and the only commercial real estate company with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville.
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BANKING/FINANCE |
Since 1936, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has been a trusted, local resource for businesses across the region. As a not-for-profit credit union, we offer more than just banking, we provide personalized guidance, competitive rates, and a genuine commitment to helping you grow. |
Saluda
JANITORIAL + SECURITY |
Provide janitorial staffing services for grounds, building maintenance, production and security. They clean and disinfect facilities, from small offices to large manufacturing plants. Ensuring all CDC recommendations are followed.
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LEGAL SERVICES |
Maynard Nexsen is a full-service law firm of 600+ attorneys in 31 locations from coast to coast across the United States. Maynard Nexsen formed in 2023 when two successful, client-centered firms combined to form a powerful national team. Maynard Nexsen’s list of clients spans a wide range of industry sectors and includes both public and private companies.
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LEGAL SERVICES |
Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a diversified law firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals across the country serving clients in more than 100 practice areas. Together, we serve as trusted advisors to clients across a range of business sectors with client relationship fundamentals of quality, dependability, solution-oriented service, and value.
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BANKING/FINANCE |
We built Willoughby Humphrey & D’Antoni on the core principles of experience, agility, and personal attention so that we can tackle our clients’ most complicated matters in a way large firms cannot. That is why individuals, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and governmental entities have trust our lawyers with their biggest legal needs. We are veteran-owned, and our partners and attorneys who have served our country with honor bring the same dedication, spirit, and unwavering commitment to excellence to representing our clients.
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Broad
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UTILITY |
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company’s mission is to provide the reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every day.
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Wateree
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR |
McCrory Construction is a full-service general contractor proudly serving Richland County and communities across South Carolina and the Southeast. As the oldest general contractor in the state, McCrory brings a long-standing legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and trusted partnerships to every project. The company specializes in industrial construction, with extensive experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, and mission-critical facilities, as well as commercial and retail projects. McCrory delivers both ground-up developments and complex renovations with a strong focus on quality, safety, and on-time performance. With deep roots in Richland County, the company remains committed to supporting the region’s economic growth while building lasting relationships with clients and partners.
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ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, DESIGN |
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is a regional, practice-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm. Our purpose is to create meaningful and lasting impact for the good of all. We work to design a better future through thoughtful, creative, and purpose-driven solutions. MPS has 11 offices and 500 people serving clients across the southeast.
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