Hardeeville is open for business!

 The City of Hardeeville stands poised to become the economic crown jewel of both South Carolina and the Southeast over the next two decades.  With its close proximity to interstates, workforce population centers, rail lines, international seaports and airports, Hardeeville sits on the brink of an unprecedented period of growth. 

  • Hardeeville sits right in the heart of the exploding Savannah and Hilton Head Island regions, with a population of nearly 600,000 living within a 20-mile radius of its City Hall. 
  • Hardeeville has two current exits on Interstate 95 currently in the City (Exits 8 and 5), and will announce a third exit in 2008 (Exit 3).  The City also is less than 20 miles from Interstate 16, less than 75 miles from Interstate 26, and is crossed by U. S. Highways 321 and 17. 
  • Hardeeville has the main CSX Rail Line running right through the City touching most of its industrial and commercial properties.
  • Hardeeville is located 12 minutes from the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.
  • Hardeeville is less than 15 miles away from the Savannah Garden City Port, one of the largest and most successful in the nation.  The City is also less than 10 miles from the area where the new Jasper Ocean Terminal will sit when completed. 
  • Hardeeville is less than 10 minutes from the brand new campuses of the 4-year University of South Carolina-Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry. 

Message from Ted Felder, Economic Development Director

“I want to welcome you to the City of Hardeeville’s new Economic Development website.  We are a small city facing enormous growth over the next 20 years and we are meeting the challenges that come with that growth every day.  Our staff is committed to making sure Hardeeville retains its character, charm and values throughout the growth process.  We have an existing business community, labor pool and workforce that are the envy of our region.  We have announced residential, commercial and industrial projects that are going  to bring nearly a billion dollars of private investment to Hardeeville.  These efforts will result in a higher quality of life, better jobs, higher wages and an expanded tax base.  Now is the time for you and your business to call Hardeeville your home.” 

 

The City of Hardeeville’s Economic Development Department is in the process of collecting basic economic statistics for the City. The purpose of this survey is to get a better sense of our business community and to understand the needs of our citizens. Please note that the information that is collected will be kept confidential and used exclusively by the City of Hardeeville.

 Click here to complete the survey online.