A Chester County official has been named to another watch list

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[CHESTER COUNTY, S.C., May 29, 2025] – Just a couple months ago assistant director Karen Davison with Chester County Economic Development was named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 class of honorees in CBJ’s 40 Under 40 awards program. We are proud to announce another recognition to her growing list of accomplishments. She has now been recognized by Southern Business & Development magazine for their 50 Under 50 to Watch list. Thirteen of the fifty honorees are from South Carolina, so the Palmetto State is well represented.

“I’m truly honored and excited to be named to the 50 Under 50 to Watch list,” said Karen Davision, Assistant Director of Chester County Economic Development. “It’s incredibly inspiring to be recognized alongside so many talented leaders who are helping shape the South’s economic future. I look forward

to continuing this journey with Chester County as we grow, innovate, and create new opportunities together.”

“We are delighted for the well-deserved recognition that our assistant director Karen Davision has recently received, including this recognition by Southern Business & Development for their 50 under 50,” said Robert Long, Director of Chester County Economic Development. “While she has only been with us for a little more than a year, she has made a tremendous impact to our economic development efforts in Chester County.”

About Chester County Economic Development

Created by Chester County in 2004, the mission of Chester County Economic Development (CCED) is to create an environment that supports existing industry expansion, encourages new industry investments, fosters entrepreneurialism and welcomes visitation by others – all of which support the provision of public services and otherwise improves each citizen’s prosperity and overall quality of life. Since 2020, CCED has been responsible for 31 announcements with $2.55 billion in new capital investment and the creation of 1,507 jobs. For more information, visit https://choosechester.com/