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When the race resumes: Beaufort County might be among the last to emerge from recession

Unfinished construction sits in the Wellstone development Tuesday morning in Bluffton.

Beaufort County has natural amenities, commercial and residential developments approved for construction, and a reputation as a desirable retirement and tourism destination.

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When the race resumes: Will the economic engine have more cylinders than just tourism and building?

With real estate as one of Beaufort County’s primary industries, the recession hit this area particularly hard. What can be done to diversify the local economy and blunt the effect of future downturns? Part 4 of 5
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When the race resumes: Will we have the infrastructure to accommodate growth?

New construction is expected to resume when the economy turns around. When that happens, do Beaufort and Jasper counties have the infrastructure to support it? Part 2 of 5
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When the race resumes — Plans already approved could mean another population, commerce boom

Thousands of homes and several commercial projects have been on hold during the recession but could start back up when the economy rebounds. Just how many projects are sitting idle and waiting to get going again? And will there be demand for the new construction?
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When the race resumes

The recession has put a definite damper on the economies of s and Jasper counties, but what is likely to happen when the economy revs up again? The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette examine that question in a five-part series.