May 23, 2019
U.S. Waffle Company Launching New Pickens County Facility
Frozen food processing facility to create 114 new jobs
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May 21, 2019
National Engineering & Surveying Group Relocates Headquarters to Greenville
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying is relocating its headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina.
May 1, 2019
Lucideon M+P expanding Greenville County presence
Lucideon, an independent materials testing, analysis, characterization, development and commercialization organization, is expanding in Greenville County.
May 1, 2019
Kelley Engineering announces expansion in Anderson County
Kelley Engineering, which specializes in designing automation equipment and CNC machining and metal fabrication, is expanding in Anderson County.
April 29, 2019
Economic Development Announcements in 2018
Explore 2018 business announcements in Upstate South Carolina with this interactive map.
April 10, 2019
The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
The Muffin Mam, Inc., a leading manufacturer of baked goods headquartered in Simpsonville, S.C., is launching new production operations in Laurens County.
April 3, 2019
Horton Holding, Inc. locating new operations in Oconee County
Horton Holding, Inc., a premium provider of engine-cooling solutions, plans to locate new operations in Oconee County, creating 125 new jobs.
April 2, 2019
Greenwood Fabricating and Plating expanding existing Greenwood County operations
Greenwood Fabricating and Plating announced a $17.1 million investment projected to create 31 additional new jobs at its existing Greenwood County manufacturing operations.
April 2, 2019
Multi-Pack expanding current Greenville County facility
Multi-Pack today announced plans to grow its existing Greenville County operations. The company’s $16.3 million investment is projected to create 72 new jobs.
March 27, 2019
CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County.
March 18, 2019
3M investing $60 million in Greenville County operations
Greenville County will benefit from 3M’s planned $60 million capital investment over the next five years to increase its manufacturing capacity and enhance its infrastructure at its operations in Greenville.
March 5, 2019
InvestiNet expanding its existing Greenville County operations
InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County, South Carolina.
February 13, 2019
Ortec growing its existing Anderson County operations
Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations.
February 7, 2019
valantic locating new operations in Greenville County
valantic SCE (USA) Inc., a software developer and supplier management consultant for the automotive industry, today announced plans to locate new operations in Greenville County and create at least 15 jobs.
January 17, 2019
Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in Greenville County.
January 14, 2019
docs24 establishes North American operations in Greenville
Edinburgh, Scotland-based docs24, a provider of a revolutionary online marketing, business content and brand management platform for organizations of all sizes and types, has established its first North American sales and customer service office in Greenville County, South Carolina.
January 11, 2019
BDS Technologies, LLC to Develop First Manufacturing Facility in Laurens County
BDS Technologies, LLC (BDS) has announced plans to develop a manufacturing operation in Laurens County.
January 10, 2019
Renewable Properties launching new solar projects in Spartanburg County
Renewable Properties, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is growing its solar farm portfolio with seven new solar facilities in Spartanburg County.
January 8, 2019
Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County.
December 20, 2018
Upstate healthcare training featured in New York Times
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.
December 11, 2018
Eight Economic Successes for 2018
Reflecting on the wins, announcements and fresh ideas implemented in 2018, we’ve found eight ways the Upstate is positioning for continued economic success.
November 29, 2018
Follow the Upstate Roadmap to Exporting Success
To help chart the process and players, the Upstate SC Alliance has unveiled a “Roadmap to Exporting Success.”
November 8, 2018
Teamwork Means Creative Solutions for Materials Handling Solutions
As we continue to explore the many strengths of #TeamUpstate, we catch up with Michael Stokes, in sales and development for Materials Handling Solutions (MHS).
October 23, 2018
Who Owns What? Jointly Developed Intellectual Property
Businesses often collaborate with partners and vendors to solve challenges, though a policy of “look before you leap” should be employed.
October 1, 2018
GSP’s Growth Benefits the Upstate
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) truly exemplifies the regional collaboration that can be found in the Upstate.
September 17, 2018
Addressing Federal Issues of Competitiveness
Earlier this month, we visited Capitol Hill and discussed key business issues with staff members of our region’s Senate and Congressional representatives.
September 13, 2018
Recognizing SC’s Top Legal Talent
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.
August 30, 2018
Greenville’s Whitworth Named Local Developer of the Year
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.
August 30, 2018
Stories highlight the Spirit of #TeamUpstate
Our newest video project explores growing industries across the Upstate and how #TeamUpstate organizations are working together to meet industry needs.
August 22, 2018
Industries Link Locals with Technical Opportunities
Pickens County native and Greenville Technical College graduate Jason Sams refletcs on his career with aerospace supplier Solar Atmospheres.
August 10, 2018
Alliance Membership Offers Connectivity for Tax Firm
Charlotte-based GreerWalker Partner David Walker discusses the firm’s easy expansion into the Upstate with help from the Upstate SC Alliance.
August 3, 2018
Preparing Students for Success
This month, an Upstate charter school will open its doors to offer students with dyslexia better tools for overcoming literacy challenges.
July 26, 2018
Aerospace Supplier Solar Atmospheres on the Upstate
Aerospace supplier landed Southeast facility with help from Upstate SC Alliance.
July 25, 2018
Brookings Cites Upstate South Carolina Automotive Industry, CU-ICAR As Economic Development Model
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.
July 2, 2018
Engineering the Upstate’s Braintrust
Spend time with Thang Nguyen and Brooks Hafner, and you’ll get a glimpse at just how much the Upstate is powered by engineers.
June 28, 2018
Bloomberg: Greenville Could Be Innovation Economy Blueprint
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.”
June 22, 2018
Boyd Cycling, American Foam & Fabric Share Export Stories
More than BMWs, Michelin and Kazoobie Kazoos, companies all sizes have seen growth as a result of involvement with foreign markets.
June 18, 2018
Innovation and Competitveness Hand in Hand for Pickett
Clemson University MBA Director Greg Pickett discusses the work of the Global Competitveness Council.
June 11, 2018
Rural Communities Benefit from Regional Message
Union County Development Board’s Kathy Jo Lancaster discusses how a regional economic development approach has boosted the community of 28,000.
May 16, 2018
Immediate Past Chairman Reflects on #TeamUpstate
BMW Government & Community Relations Manager Max Metcalf discusses the value of a #TeamUpstate approach to economic and community development.
May 15, 2018
Open innovation a driver in TTI’s business growth
Techtronics Industries (TTI), an Anderson County designer and manufacturer of power tools, shares how open innovation has helped the company grow.
May 10, 2018
Role is ‘More than Bricks & Mortar’ for Evans General Contractors
“The scope is much larger than the bricks and mortar of the building,” says Evans General Contractors employee Larry Eberhart. “It’s about answering, ‘What do we do once the building is finished?’”
April 29, 2018
Upstate Hosts SEMDA Medical Device Conference
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.
April 20, 2018
Upstate Landing Pad Becomes Launch Point for AWL-Techniek
The Spark Center SC’s soft landing space was vital to the Netherlands-based company’s transition to the Upstate.
April 6, 2018
Who Brings the Cake? And Other International Lessons
Four Upstate young professionals discussed how their jobs span the globe during Ten at the Top’s the PIQUE on March 22.
March 27, 2018
#TeamUpstate Campaign Explores Power of Regional Collaboration
We’re encouraging business and community leaders across the region to share their economic development stories through our #TeamUpstate campaign.
March 23, 2018
How International is the Upstate?
In honor of International Month, this infographic demonstrates the global connections and international presence within Upstate South Carolina.
March 5, 2018
Talking Middle Market with David Jones
Through this Q&A series, we can learn more about these leaders and how their day jobs align with the GCC.
February 6, 2018
Talking Talent Strategies with Mike Pennington
Through this Q&A series, we learn more about the leaders of the Upstate Global Competitiveness Council.
January 25, 2018
What You Need to Know About NLRB for 2018
In this guest blog, Upstate employment attorney Phillip Kilgore breaks down what employers need to know about recent National Labor Relations Board changes.
January 16, 2018
Counting Big Buffalo in the Upstate
Southern Business & Development recently named two Upstate projects to its “Big Buffalo Manufacturing Sector Awards.”
January 3, 2018
Talking Global Leadership with Morgan Crapps
Through this Q&A series, we learn more about the leaders of the Upstate Global Competitiveness Council.
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