# North Eastern Strategic Alliance # Last Modification Date: Apr 07, 2026 # North Eastern Strategic Alliance !\[North Eastern Strategic Alliance\](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-06/NESA-LOGO-With-Tagline-blue.png) ## Jeffrey DeLung ##### Director of Strategic Initiatives \*\*Address:\*\* 142 N. Dargan Street, Florence, South Carolina 29506 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[843-661-4669\](tel:843-661-4669) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* N/A \*\*Fax:\*\* N/A \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[www.NESASC.org\](https://www.nesasc.org/) \*\*Social Profiles:\*\* \[Facebook\](https://www.facebook.com/nesasouthcarolina/.md) | \[Twitter\](https://twitter.com/nesasc.md) | \[LinkedIn\](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nesasc/.md) | \[YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/user/NESABIZ.md) ## Featured Videos - \[Watch Video\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9k7vZx17Mo) ## About - North Eastern Strategic Alliance The North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) is a regional, non-profit economic development organization that serves nine counties—Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg—in Northeastern South Carolina. Located midway between New York City and Miami along I-95, as well as at the eastern origin of I-20, Northeastern South Carolina is in the middle of everywhere. The region’s extensive infrastructure includes 600+ miles of state and federal highways, 350+ miles of rail, two commercial airports, 14 general aviation airports, and the South Carolina Port Authority’s Inland Port in Dillon. With the lowest union membership rate in the nation and education/training customized to employers, Northeastern South Carolina has the ideal labor climate for manufacturing operations. In addition to its prime location and strong workforce, Northeastern South Carolina cultivates a business-friendly environment. With a cooperative regulatory environment, comprehensive incentives programs, and proactive utility providers, companies can focus on running their operations. NESA provides regional site selection assistance, extensive economic database access, infrastructure support, workforce training opportunities, and direct connections with county and state partners to help coordinate incentive packages. ## Image Gallery ![NESA Ag](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/NESAAg.jpg) ![NEA Warehouse](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/NESALogistics.jpg) ![NESA Metal](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/NESAMetal.jpg) ![DEMO Lean Manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/dreamstime_s_LeanMan.jpg) ## Targeted Industries - Manufacturing - Food & Agriculture Related - Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution - Metals - Plastics - Bio & Pharmaceuticals ## Articles - ![Workforce](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2021-12/dreamstimesmall_40194908.jpg?itok=66JcdY79 "Workforce") ### [Workforce Training Programs are Transforming Businesses](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/workforce-training-programs-are-transforming-16237.md) Article Jan 09, 2020 | By: [Jennifer Alten](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/jennifer-alten-136.md) Innovative workforce training programs are a driving force to help businesses—and communities—thrive... - ![Clean is Gold: Clean industry initiatives are huge economic drivers throughout North...](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/14386/Sites1.jpg?itok=k8ZEBUly "Clean is Gold: Clean industry initiatives are huge economic drivers throughout North...") ### [Clean is Gold: Clean industry initiatives are huge economic drivers throughout North America](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/alternative-energy-fuels/clean-gold-clean-industry-initiatives-are-huge-14386.md) Article Sep 14, 2018 | By: [Jennifer Alten](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/jennifer-alten-136.md) Sustainability, conservation and renewable energy are the name of the game throughout North America.... - ![Prime Places for Business Prosperity](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/14176/ShortList1.jpg?itok=4nklfbO2 "Prime Places for Business Prosperity") ### [Prime Places for Business Prosperity](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/prime-places-business-prosperity-14176.md) Article Jul 08, 2018 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) Every business aspires to find the best location for its prosperity. An exclusive glimpse into Ameri... - ![Locations Ripe for Food and Ag Production Centers](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2016/11162/MTNWEnergyThumbnail.jpg?itok=QjA4pjDw "Locations Ripe for Food and Ag Production Centers") ### [Locations Ripe for Food and Ag Production Centers](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/food-agriculture-related/locations-ripe-food-and-ag-production-centers-11162.md) Article Jan 08, 2016 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) There are some terrific locations in the U.S. that are ideal for food growth, processing and packagi... - ![Light Manufacturing is an Economic Heavy Hitter](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2015/10349/La-Z-Boy2RedlandsCA.jpg?itok=9hkdCsaw "Light Manufacturing is an Economic Heavy Hitter") ### [Light Manufacturing is an Economic Heavy Hitter](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/light-manufacturing-economic-heavy-hitter-10349.md) Article May 15, 2015 | By: [Jennifer Alten](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/jennifer-alten-136.md) Get acquainted with areas that are focusing their energy and attention on helping manufacturers thri... - ![Locations that Nurture the Germination of Food-Based Businesses](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2015/9949/AgricultureThumbnail.jpg?itok=EccAaDr1 "Locations that Nurture the Germination of Food-Based Businesses") ### [Locations that Nurture the Germination of Food-Based Businesses](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/food-agriculture-related/locations-nurture-germination-food-based-9949.md) Article Jan 14, 2015 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) It takes more than a green thumb to run a successful food and agriculture business and here are some... - ![Prime North American Business Locations](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2014/9185/ValdostaPecan1.jpg?itok=hP6Hi4By "Prime North American Business Locations") ### [Prime North American Business Locations](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/prime-north-american-business-locations-9185.md) Article May 21, 2014 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) Site selectors will want to take a look at what these prime locations have to offer and consider put... - ![SC: Birdsong Corp. Opens New $47.3M Facility in Darlington County](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/themes/custom/dnc_theme/images/default_img.jpg "SC: Birdsong Corp. Opens New $47.3M Facility in Darlington County") ### [SC: Birdsong Corp. Opens New $47.3M Facility in Darlington County](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/food-agriculture-related/news/sc-birdsong-corp-opens-new-473m-facility-8961.md) News Mar 20, 2014 Peanut processor is expected to create 55 new jobs over a five-year period. - ![SC: Sonoco Dedicates $75 Million Biomass Boiler Facility in Hartsville](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/themes/custom/dnc_theme/images/default_img.jpg "SC: Sonoco Dedicates $75 Million Biomass Boiler Facility in Hartsville") ### [SC: Sonoco Dedicates $75 Million Biomass Boiler Facility in Hartsville](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/bio-pharmaceuticals/news/sc-sonoco-dedicates-75-million-biomass-boiler-8748.md) News Jan 20, 2014 The biomass boiler is part of a $100 million investment in the Darlington County compound. - ![Where to Settle for the Good Life](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2013/8067/PlaygroundThumbnail.jpg?itok=2dxs3Am3 "Where to Settle for the Good Life") ### [Where to Settle for the Good Life](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/east-south-central/where-settle-good-life-8067.md) Article Jul 20, 2013 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) Don't let quality of life fall to a lower position on your list of site location criteria. 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