Upstate South Carolina BUSINESS MOVES HERE
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Come discover what BMW, Michelin, GE Vernova, and more than 2,807 engineering and manufacturing companies already know: Upstate South Carolina is what a competitive advantage looks like. Home to 579 international companies, the Upstate is the ideal place to start or expand your business.
In Upstate SC, ten thriving counties come together to form one region where global business feels at home. See our region’s Southern charm, thriving industries, and bright minds in action.
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The #1 Exporter for Passenger Automobiles
South Carolina is the #1 state for exports of passenger vehicles by value, with $10.9 billion in sales for 2024, accounting for more than 18.4% of the total U.S. market share. BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg is the largest facility in BMW’s global production network, assembling more than 1,500 vehicles daily.
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The Nation's #1 Tire Exporter
For the 10th consecutive year, South Carolina was the national leader in the export of tires, with sales reaching $1.8 billion, representing 36.5% of the total U.S. market share. South Carolina is home to many of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, including Upstate-based Michelin and Trelleborg as well as Bridgestone, Continental Tire and Giti Tire.
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#4 "Best Place to Live"
Greenville, S.C. was named the #4 “Best Place to Live” by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places for 2025, citing the region’s big-city amenities, culinary scene, mild temperatures and mountain access.
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A National Leader in Turbine Production
GE Vernova’s Upstate campus began manufacturing gas turbines in 1968. A major player in the global power generation market, the company announced in January 2025 a $160 million investment in its Greenville facility and 650 new jobs.
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