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- Southwest Airlines Coming to GSP
- CT&T and 2AM Group join to Establish Electric Vehicle Production Facility in Spartanburg County
- A.J. Whittenburg Elementary School of Engineering
- Gov. Sanford and Anderson County Welcome First Quality Tissue to South Carolina
- Upstate SC Alliance announces newly designed website
- Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and Greenville Chamber to Honor CU-ICAR
30
Aug
Jatco Incorporated Announces New Facility in Greenwood County
Posted by: rblackwell
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenwood Partnership Alliance today announced that Jatco Incorporated, a leader in plastic molding and manufacturing, will establish its new production facility in Greenwood County. The $2 million investment is expected to generate 39 new jobs.
27
Aug
Appearances by South Carolina gubernatorial candidates Vincent Sheehen and Nikki Haley along with reports of more than $1.7 billion in economic development activity across the region despite a lingering recession highlighted the Upstate SC Alliance mid-year meeting held this afternoon at the CU-ICAR campus in Greenville.
22
Aug
Business magazine ranks S.C. #1
Posted by: rblackwell
Business Facilities magazine named South Carolina No. 1 for economic growth potential, citing its recruitment of Boeing Co. The magazine also gave high marks to the strength of the state’s business climate and auto manufacturing sector.
18
Aug
SAATI Americas Announces New Facility in Greenville County
Posted by: rblackwell
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Greenville Area Development Corporation announced that SAATI Americas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italy’s SAATI Group S.p.A., will establish its new U.S. Composites and Protection division operations and certain distribution operations in Greenville County. SAATI’s investment is expected to generate more than 80 new jobs within the next few years.
17
Aug
Upstate Elected Officials Coming Together For First-Ever Regional Update
Posted by: rblackwell
On August 19th, elected leaders from the cities and counties within the 10-county Upstate will assemble for the first-ever Upstate Elected Officials Update, to be held from 4-5 p.m. at the BMW Zentrum.
This leadership forum is being hosted by the Appalachian Council of Governments, Catawba Regional Council of Governments, Ten at the Top, Upper Savannah Regional Council of Governments, Upstate Chamber Coalition, Upstate Forever and the Upstate SC Alliance. Read the rest of this entry »
11
Aug
Contributor Spotlight: AFL Telecommunications
Posted by: rblackwell
The Upstate SC Alliance would like to recognize AFL Telecommunications and thank them for their ongoing support towards regional economic development. Without contributors like AFL the Upstate SC Alliance would not be able to market and brand the Upstate SC community to the world to attract new jobs and new business investment.
Here is AFL’s testimonial on “why” they support the Upstate’s marketing arm:
“AFL believes in strengthening the Upstate by being involved with other businesses and organizations surrounding us. Collaboration with business leaders and organizations strengthens our ability to excel, learn more and reach out to others. Our connections have provided insight into what our community needs and how we can help. Being a part of the Upstate Alliance has deepened those roots, embraced more partners and intensified our commitment to cultivating a knowledge-based economy here in the Upstate.”
To learn more about AFL, please click here.
The Upstate SC Alliance again thanks AFL Telecommunications and the other 180+ contributors that support the Alliance’s efforts in positioning the Upstate to succeed in attracting new jobs and bringing about an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of the ten county region known as Upstate South Carolina
10
Aug
Gov. Sanford Comments on SC’s National Rankings for Business Climate
Posted by: rblackwell
Gov. Mark Sanford today commented on a string of encouraging national rankings for South Carolina’s business climate. Last week, Business Facilities magazine ranked South Carolina Number 1 nationally for “Economic Growth Potential,” Number 4 nationally for “Best Business Climate,” and Number 3 nationally for “Automotive Manufacturing Strength” (http://tinyurl.com/28luxgt). This came only days after South Carolina was again named among the Top 5 Business-Friendly States by Pollina Corp of Chicago (http://tinyurl.com/32o5afv).
04
Aug
Contributor Spotlight: Integral Solutions Group
Posted by: rblackwell
The Upstate SC Alliance would like to recognize Integral Solutions Group and thank them for their ongoing support towards regional economic development. Without contributors like Integral Solutions Group the Upstate SC Alliance would not be able to market and brand the Upstate SC community to the world to attract new jobs and new business investment.
Here is Integral Solutions Group’s testimonial on “why” they support the Upstate’s marketing arm:
“Integral Solutions Group’s partnership with Upstate SC Alliance is a testament to Integral’s standing commitment in providing world class, customized technology solutions from concept to 24 by 365 customer care. Integral has distinguished itself as a mission critical resource for turnkey IT solutions in network design and integration, data center and infrastructure builds, and the convergence of the IP network. Integral has also made a deliberate effort in providing solid and rapidly deployable technology solutions for complex business situations.
Integral’s most recent addition, South Carolina’s only Tier IV Data and Business Continuity Center, was engineered to rival and exceed facilities across the nation. Integral’s hosting, monitoring and support of operationally vital applications and email for organizations locally and internationally exhibits the strength of the area’s highly competitive technical talent. Alongside Upstate Alliance, Integral is proud to contribute to the sustained growth and development of our region in the ever evolving world of technology and communications.”
To learn more about Integral Solutions Group, please click here.
The Upstate SC Alliance again thanks Integral Solutions Group and the other 180+ contributors that support the Alliance’s efforts in positioning the Upstate to succeed in attracting new jobs and bringing about an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of the ten county region known as Upstate South Carolina.
04
Aug
Endowed Chair in Human Genetics Coming to Greenwood County
Posted by: rblackwell
Clemson University has received a $2 million pledge from a private foundation to help fund an endowed chair in human genetics. But, it comes with a challenge: University officials and state leaders will have to work together to address the needed state match requirement in order to receive the gift.
The Self Family Foundation envisions the Greenwood area as a genetic economic cluster, offering businesses genetics expertise, skilled research personnel and research park resources. The goal is to develop Greenwood Genetics Center as a magnet campus that will attract health-related industries with an education and research component similar to CU-ICAR in Greenville.
28
Jul
Contributor Spotlight: Santee Cooper
Posted by: rblackwell
The Upstate SC Alliance would like to recognize Santee Cooper and thank them for their ongoing support towards regional economic development. Without contributors like Santee Cooper the Upstate SC Alliance would not be able to market and brand the Upstate SC community to the world to attract new jobs and new business investment.
Here is Santee Cooper’s testimonial on “why” they support the Upstate’s marketing arm:
“Upstate SC Alliance has done a tremendous job attracting global business leaders to its 10-county area and helping established businesses grow and prosper. Santee Cooper supports Upstate SC Alliance and its collaborative approach to marketing for the long-term, based on building and protecting a dynamic brand for the region it serves.
Like Upstate SC Alliance, Santee Cooper understands that a diverse and vibrant economy benefits everyone. Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s largest producer of electricity and takes seriously its responsibility to provide reliable, low-cost and environmentally protective power to all 46 counties of the state. Our natural gas-fueled Rainey Generating Station, in Anderson County, is a prime example of our commitment to a diverse generating mix that will best serve all our customers. Santee Cooper knows that affordable and reliable electricity is key to attracting and keeping business and industry in our state and serves as a cornerstone to our mission, to be the leading resource for improving the quality of life for all of South Carolina.”
To learn more about the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, please click here.
The Upstate SC Alliance again thanks Santee Cooper and the other 180+ contributors that support the Alliance’s efforts in positioning the Upstate to succeed in attracting new jobs and bringing about an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of the ten county region known as Upstate South Carolina.
