Buyer Attitude

Consumers attitude has reach its highest lever in more than four years. Optimism about the economy, job market, and income are the reason. Almost half of consumers believe the economy has improved. Consumer confidence is still very vulnerable, but hopefully this new found confidence will improve buyers perspective. Buyers are eager in York County to do deals.

New Retail in Fort Mill

New retail development is coming to Fort Mill. Restaurant chain, McAlister's Deli will open. Fort Mill is becoming more and more attractive for large franchisers. Expect more retail to come to Fort Mill. McAlister's has 2 stores in Rock Hill and is now breaking into the Fort Mill market. Retail in Fort Mill is a growing market.

Retail Market Recovery

Retail property sales are on the rise. "Best in class" retail properties are favored by investors. These property are grocery anchored or have a "A" credit single tenant. Large investments are starting to hit the secondary markets, including Fort Mill, SC. Investors are looking for multitenent properties, as long as the amount of small shop space is less than the anchor tenant. Business owners can find lots of small shop space in Fort Mill, SC

Fort Mill Buy Local

Fort Mill Township leaders want residents to buy into the shop-local campaign. This program will not only benefit the retailers in the community, but also the residents. 45% of every dollar spent in Fort Mill will go right back into the community. This habit will keep local jobs intact and small businesses open. It will only make Fort Mill a better place to live.

Retail in Fort Mill

As the population in Fort Mill grows, so does the retail. Restaurants in Rock Hill, like Carlos Cafe, are closing to relocate in Fort Mill. The location of Fort Mill is within closer proximity to Charlotte and draws a larger metropolitan crowd. This along with other incentives South Carolina has to offer, draw people to the area. The retail in Fort Mill has a lot to offer. You will find small shops with a unique product along with the big box stores all in Fort Mill.

Fort Mill Chamber

Fort Mill Area Council Chamber of Commerce serves as the local office under the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The council is led by elected volunteer members along with several committees and volunteers from the community. The Fort Mill council promotes local business and new business opportunities. They hope to build the business environment that creates economic prosperity for the community. They hope to serve as one voice for the business community and represent Fort Mill local business interests at the local, state, and federal level. Success of the council can be seen in local business strength in the Fort Mill community.

Fort Mill Hospital

A decision about who will build the Fort Mill hospital will not be made for another year. The court case will not be put to trail until the later part of this year, early next year. The multi million dollar project will change health care in the For Mill area and bring in a large net income. The hospital would really boost retail and traffic through the Fort Mill area.