Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
"More than 35 years ago, Michelin selected South Carolina for it’s quality of life as well as the availability of a skilled workforce, affordable land, an international port and robust highway and rail infrastructure. The university and technical school systems are also key benefits. Today, Michelin employs almost 8,000 South Carolinians at more than a dozen facilities throughout the state, including our North American headquarters."
Michael Fanning
VP, Corporate Affairs
Michelin North America
There's a reason the local baseball team is called the Drive. With a high level of innovation and a low cost of doing business, Upstate South Carolina has become one of the nation's most dynamic regions for automotive production and research.
More than 150 automotive-related companies have chosen Upstate South Carolina for its progressive climate, dynamic workforce and research capabilities. As a long-standing leader in automotive manufacturing and research, Upstate South Carolina continues to grow in importance as a locus for the U.S. car industry.
Check out more of the Automotive Success Stories and Resources that demonstrate why the Upstate is such a thriving automotive engine!
BMW is just one of the many success stories of Upstate South Carolina. Its 1,150-acre, 4 million square foot campus employes over 7,000 people to produce the X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and the X6 Sports Activity Coupe.
805 Suburban Park
COMMUNITY: Greer
COUNTY: Spartanburg
Less than 1 mile from BMW's Manufacturing facility!
Located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, Upstate SC is strategically positioned between two of the largest cities in the Southeastern United States: Charlotte and Atlanta. The Upstate is home to some of the world's most forward thinking companies including world leaders in the development and application of cutting-edge technologies in a multitude of industries.