Roseburg Forest Products presented the Orangeburg County Development Commission with a $2,500 donation recently toward the commission’s building fund.

Through the pledges of Room Benefactors and Friends of the OCDC, the OCDC headquarters will be free of debt by 2010. Details on how much has been pledged and raised were not immediately released.

The 4,400-square-foot headquarters is located at the Carolina Regional Park’s Ellison Building near the U.S. 601 and Interstate 26 interchange.

“Roseburg is very pleased to be a part of Orangeburg County and look forward to what the future holds as we believe the location is strategic to our growth,” said Darrell Keeling, Roseburg vice president. “We are very happy with the service the Development Commission has provided since they do recognize the importance of cultivating and maintaining a favorable business climate for existing businesses as well as attracting new enterprises.”

OCDC Chairwoman Jeannine Kees said the contribution epitomized “team Orangeburg County.”

“Roseburg Forest Products knows the importance of being a team player and has exhibited a commitment to being a member of the team by its gift,” Kees said.

Both OCDC Executive Director Gregg Robinson and Orangeburg County Council Chairman Harry Wimberly praised Roseburg’s contribution.

The OCDC building cost an estimated $607,000. The funds have come entirely from grant and fund-raising efforts through the local industrial and business sectors.

To pledge toward the Building Fund, individuals, businesses and industries are encouraged to call Terry Boone, executive assistant, at 803-536-3333.

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