PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Newberry County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center www.newberrycountychamber.com Our members serve as the driving force behind the programs and events that strengthen today’s businesses and build a thriving community for the future by fostering leadership and encouraging growth. We invite you to experience Newberry’s friendly business climate, vibrant arts scene, and abundant outdoor recreation, where opportunity, culture, and natural beauty connect for an ideal quality of life. n Tom Brigman Contractors www.tombrigmancontractors.com n Wilson Tractor www.wilsontractorsc.com Wilson Tractor, Inc., a family-owned business since 1984, provides quality farm and light industrial equipment at affordable prices. We offer a wide selection of new and used tractors, utility vehicles, parts, and more. Our knowledgeable, customer-focused team is dedicated to delivering friendly service and personalized support to meet each customer’s needs. Visit us for a dependable, hassle-free shopping experience. these sites need to be shovel ready essentially. We’re very close to that.” Retail gaps persist despite the franchise influx.“We need another grocery store. We only have one fullservice grocery store and a Walmart,” Taylor notes. “While we’ve got a lot of fast food, we probably need some of that casual dining. We need a whole host of different pieces and parts in the retail sector that are still missing.” Success requires balancing all elements. “If we don’t grow our residential base, we’re not going to have enough people to support this new retail growth.” Newberry straddles its textile past and a manufacturing future, between preservation and progress. With Samsung’s success proving what’s possible and $9 million in public investment priming the pump, this friendly city may finally achieve what Taylor calls bringing all the pieces together to make a greater whole. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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