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June 7, 2023

Itron expanding Oconee County operations

Itron, a global industrial Internet of Things (IoT) leader that innovates the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company is planning a capital expenditure of $28.5 million over three years that will create nearly 100 new jobs.

April 19, 2023

BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations

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.

January 18, 2023

Yanfeng expanding operations in Laurens County

$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 […]

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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