The mission of the Economic Development Commission in Oconee County is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Oconee through the proactive efforts of the Commission. Oconee County is a proven, successful location for business and industry. Perhaps that is why new and expanding businesses have invested more than 261 million dollars here including Fortune 500 Companies like Duke Energy Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., BASF, and Jacobs Chuck. Oconee County is midway between Atlanta and Charlotte on Interstate 85.