Upstate SC Alliance Blog

City of Greer

March 5, 2023

Greer is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing cities with a diverse population and vibrant international community. The City of Greer’s economic development mission is to preserve the quality of life and hometown feel of the community while fostering sustainable long-term growth, increasing wealth-creating opportunities, and targeting high quality development. The City of Greer’s Economic […]

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Anderson County Economic Development

March 5, 2023

Connecting Business to Information and Opportunities Anderson County Economic Development provides industry expertise and economic resources to both large corporations and growing companies interested in locating or expanding their business in Anderson County. We produce trusted employment data and economic research that provides a clear snapshot of the City’s economy. Supporting Business Growth Across Industries […]

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Cherokee County Development Board

March 5, 2023

Cherokee County, South Carolina enjoys a thriving and profitable economy and an abundance of natural & manufactured resources. Cherokee County sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interstate 85 runs through the County connecting to Greenville, SC only 40 minutes to the South and Charlotte, NC , just 40 minutes to the north. […]

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Greenwood County

March 5, 2023

Greenwood County boasts a modern and diverse economic base, from Fujifilm’s North American manufacturing, distribution, and research and development headquarters to nationally recognized genetics research at the Greenwood Genetic Center. We have approximately 26% of the local workforce dedicated to manufacturing. The overall cost of living index in Greenwood, SC, is 83, which is 13% […]

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Greenville County

March 5, 2023

Greenville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 451,225, making it the most populous county in the state. Its county seat is Greenville. Greenville County is included in the Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Contact: Butch Kirven Chairman, Greenville County Council 213 […]

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South Carolina Research Authority

March 5, 2023

Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, nonprofit corporation, South Carolina Research Authority fuels the state’s innovation economy through the impact of its comprehensive services to technology-based startups, academia, and industry. SCRA provides funding and support to accelerate the growth of academic startups; high-quality lab and administrative workspaces; facilitation and […]

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City of Greenville

March 5, 2023

Planted in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of South Carolina’s upstate, Greenville offers something for everyone. The lively downtown features year-round activities, one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries and more. You are always close to nature, and scenic lakes, mountains and trails are minutes away. No matter where your time […]

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Greenville Area Development Corporation

March 5, 2023

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) is the economic development arm of Greenville County, SC. Since its founding by Greenville County Council in 2001, GADC efforts have resulted in the announcement of nearly 23,000 new jobs and more than $4 billion in new capital investment in Greenville County. The organization’s continued successes are demonstrated by […]

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City of Anderson

March 5, 2023

The City of Anderson is located in the northwest corner of the state of South Carolina on the Piedmont Plateau. It is the county seat located in the geographical center of the county and principal city in Anderson County. Anderson is a major contributor to the success of the upstate. Anderson offers all of the […]

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