Press Release

Fort Mill, SC—Fort Mill Economic Partners (FMEP) has announced a partnership with Winthrop University’s Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics and the Town of Fort Mill to study the impact of a connection through downtown Fort Mill between the Carolina Thread Trail and the Anne Springs Close Greenway. The initiative is known within the university […]

Fort Mill, SC—A new event will be coming to Fort Mill to serve as the official kick-off to the South Carolina Strawberry Festival week of activities. The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run will take place in the historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 25.

The course begins and ends on Confederate Street and includes nearby residential streets. A runner’s village featuring music, food, and local vendors will be located in the municipal lot behind Main Street’s Improper Pig and Amor Artis locations. These two local businesses will also sponsor a race after-party. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s cheerful strawberry mascot, and the reigning Strawberry Queens will also be part of the festivities.

Fort Mill, SC—Fort Mill Economic Partners, formerly Fort Mill Economic Council, announced the change of the organization’s name and the launch of its new community-resource-based website, www.fortmillep.org.

The change of name from “Council” to “Partners” was made to more accurately describe the work of the board of directors, which is made of up business leaders from some of Fort Mill’s top companies.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Simrill To Address Economic Council On Infrastructure Prioritization Fort Mill, SC—South Carolina Representative Gary Simrill (R) 46th District, will speak to the Fort Mill Economic Council on issues relating to infrastructure planning specific to York County and Fort Mill Township.  Rep. Simrill serves as Majority Leader in the