Invest in Richland

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
.

$2B

in announced commercial development projects

Our Investors

Congaree

City of Columbia

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 935-9075

Investor POC (Directory) Email

peter.brown@columbiasc.gov

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Colliers International SC, Inc. - Columbia

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 463-2300

Investor POC (Directory) Email

craig.waites@colliers.com

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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 916-5006

Investor POC (Directory) Email

bob.boone@palmettocitizens.org

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Saluda

Burr & Forman LLP

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Defender Services, Inc

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

803 606-3770

Investor POC (Directory) Email

cole.mccarter@defenderservices.com

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Maynard Nexsen

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 429-8040

Investor POC (Directory) Email

tushar@maynardnexsen.com

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Nelson Mullins

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 255-9245

Investor POC (Directory) Email

edward.kluiters@nelsonmullins.com

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Parker Poe Consulting

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone


Investor POC (Directory) Email

beth@parkerpoeconsulting.com

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Summit Real Estate Group

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(314) 584-6219

Investor POC (Directory) Email

cwright@summitstl.com

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Willoughby Humphrey & D'Antoni

Investor POC (Directory) Direct Phone

(803) 771-2121

Investor POC (Directory) Email

mwilloughby@whdlawyers.com

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Our 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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

Wateree
 

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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