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In this Episode of the Schiller & Hamilton Podcast, attorney Joel Hamilton sits down with Stephen Turner the former Director of Economic and Urban Development and Senator Wes Climer to discuss the development of Downtown Rock Hill over the last 50 years. They talk about the importance of the industrial mills and the Bleachery in the city\\u2019s development and its downfall when those industries left. With the loss of the city\\u2019s biggest industry, the city joined with the chamber of commerce to form a nonprofit which became the Economic and Urban Development of the City of Rock Hill. They also discuss the importance of the Town Center Mall of downtown Rock Hill and how its development changed the course of Rock Hill community growth, and the damage it left after its removal. If you are interested in the history of Rock Hill or want to start a business in the city, reach out to City of Rock Hill at https://www.cityofrockhill.com/departments/economic-urban-development/more/economic-urban-development.

Timestamps:

00:47 What Does an Economic Development Director Do For The City?

02:01 What Was Rock Hill Like In 1988?

03:39 What Happened To Rock Hill When The Mills Closed?

05:31 What Convinced People That The City Of Rock Hill Could Be Saved?

17:06 How Did Rock Hill Bring Demand For Businesses To Use Their Industrial Parks?

19:01 How Has Act 388 Affected The Development Of Rock Hill?

24:01 How Important Was A Diverse Tax Base To The City Of Rock Hill?

25:44 The Story Of Downtown Rock Hill's Development.

39:31 How Did You Bring Businesses Back To Downtown Rock Hill?