Poultry processing solutions company Meyn America, LLC is establishing its first South Carolina operations in Oconee County. The $10.8 million investment will create 25 new jobs.
Firearms manufacturer FN America is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new production facility in Pickens County, with a $33 million investment that will create 176 new jobs.
BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, today announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs.
TIME Bicycles (TIME), a leading carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County to build the nation’s largest carbon fiber bicycle factory.
Erchonia Corp., a global, laser technology manufacturer, announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Greenville County.
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is expanding operations with a distribution center in Greenville County, with a $50 million investment slated to create 45 new jobs.
Milo’s Tea Company has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $130 million investment will create 103 new jobs.
$49.6 million investment to create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations in Laurens County. The company’s investment of $49.6 million will create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and 67,000 […]
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.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) truly exemplifies the regional collaboration that can be found in the Upstate.
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.
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.
Our newest video project explores growing industries across the Upstate and how #TeamUpstate organizations are working together to meet industry needs.
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.
If you have any further public relations needs, contact Danielle Besser at 864.283.2316 or dbesser@upstatealliance.com.
