Just In Time Manufacturing (JIT), has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Cherokee County with a $600,000 investment.
Matica Group, a global identity and payment solutions provider, is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.
Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company’s $4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs.
EnerSys, a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, has announced plans to grow the company’s South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs.
Omron Automation, a global leader in industrial automation technology, is establishing its first South Carolina operation in Spartanburg County. The $9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in five years.
Flame Spray North America, a thermal spray coatings manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The $2.5 million investment will create 40 new jobs.
Electric car maker Tesla is opening a distribution center in Fountain Inn in Greenville County, further solidifying South Carolina’s status as a booming automotive and EV hub.
The New York Timesrecently reported on healthcare training programs from the Upstate, calling out the Greenville Health Care Simulation Center, which is used by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville and Clemson University School of Nursing.
Reflecting on the wins, announcements and fresh ideas implemented in 2018, we’ve found eight ways the Upstate is positioning for continued economic success.
To help chart the process and players, the Upstate SC Alliance has unveiled a “Roadmap to Exporting Success.”
Businesses often collaborate with partners and vendors to solve challenges, though a policy of “look before you leap” should be employed.
Earlier this month, we visited Capitol Hill and discussed key business issues with staff members of our region’s Senate and Congressional representatives.
As part of our #TeamUpstate campaign, we’d like to recognize the 12 Upstate SC Alliance investor firms whose talented esquires are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 edition.
Our newest video project explores growing industries across the Upstate and how #TeamUpstate organizations are working together to meet industry needs.
The City of Greenville’s longtime Deputy City Manager, Nancy Whitworth, was recognized this week as Local Economic Developer of the Year by the Upstate SC Alliance.
Pickens County native and Greenville Technical College graduate Jason Sams refletcs on his career with aerospace supplier Solar Atmospheres.
Charlotte-based GreerWalker Partner David Walker discusses the firm’s easy expansion into the Upstate with help from the Upstate SC Alliance.
This month, an Upstate charter school will open its doors to offer students with dyslexia better tools for overcoming literacy challenges.
Aerospace supplier landed Southeast facility with help from Upstate SC Alliance.
A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program cites South Carolina’s 10-county Upstate region and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) as a model of cluster-based economic development.
Spend time with Thang Nguyen and Brooks Hafner, and you’ll get a glimpse at just how much the Upstate is powered by engineers.
Bloomberg news Federal Reserve reporter Craig Torres shares in a June 25 podcast that data analysis that piqued the outlet’s curiosity about Greenville, the focus of its June 21 piece called “The New South Startup.”
More than BMWs, Michelin and Kazoobie Kazoos, companies all sizes have seen growth as a result of involvement with foreign markets.
Clemson University MBA Director Greg Pickett discusses the work of the Global Competitveness Council.
Union County Development Board’s Kathy Jo Lancaster discusses how a regional economic development approach has boosted the community of 28,000.
BMW Government & Community Relations Manager Max Metcalf discusses the value of a #TeamUpstate approach to economic and community development.
Techtronics Industries (TTI), an Anderson County designer and manufacturer of power tools, shares how open innovation has helped the company grow.
Hundreds of industry executives from medical technology, device and diagnostic companies will gather this week in Greenville for the Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) 2018 MedTech Conference.
The Spark Center SC’s soft landing space was vital to the Netherlands-based company’s transition to the Upstate.
Four Upstate young professionals discussed how their jobs span the globe during Ten at the Top’s the PIQUE on March 22.
We’re encouraging business and community leaders across the region to share their economic development stories through our #TeamUpstate campaign.
In honor of International Month, this infographic demonstrates the global connections and international presence within Upstate South Carolina.
Through this Q&A series, we can learn more about these leaders and how their day jobs align with the GCC.
In this guest blog, Upstate employment attorney Phillip Kilgore breaks down what employers need to know about recent National Labor Relations Board changes.
Southern Business & Development recently named two Upstate projects to its “Big Buffalo Manufacturing Sector Awards.”
Through this Q&A series, we learn more about the leaders of the Upstate Global Competitiveness Council.
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