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Two businesses are looking to bring new jobs and investment to Orangeburg County.

Council approved two inducement resolutions and first reading of an ordinance for two new projects during a Monday meeting.

The combined investment of the projects will be over $20 million. They could bring roughly 171 new jobs, county officials say.

First reading by title only was held for an ordinance authorizing an agreement to buy and sell real estate for Project Global.

The business, which chooses to remain anonymous at this time, has promised an investment of $6.176 million and the creation of 124 new jobs. About $4 million will be spent in buildings and $2.176 million in machinery and equipment.

County Attorney Jerrod Anderson said the county plans to negotiate fee agreements and place that business in the multi-county industrial park.

Project Oz, which is also choosing to remain anonymous at this time, has promised an investment of $14.15 million and the creation of 47 new jobs. About $5.15 will be spent on buildings and $9 million on machinery and equipment.

Anderson said the county also plans to negotiate fee agreements and place Project Oz in the multi-county industrial park.