Florence County Economic Development Partnership

The Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) is a public-private organization focused on industrial recruitment and retention in Florence County, South Carolina. While not a biotechnology company itself, the partnership plays a critical role in the life sciences sector by fostering a major pharmaceutical manufacturing hub that includes global leaders like Thermo Fisher Scientific. The FCEDP provides comprehensive support for site selection, infrastructure development, and state and local incentive coordination for high-tech industries. Through its private-sector arm, Florence County Progress, it collaborates with local government and business leaders to drive economic diversification and job growth. The organization serves as the primary point of contact for healthcare and life science firms looking to establish or expand manufacturing operations in the Southeastern United States.