Upstate SC Alliance Blog

Rural Communities Benefit from Regional Message

June 11, 2018

Union County Development Board’s Kathy Jo Lancaster discusses how a regional economic development approach has boosted the community of 28,000.

TOPICS: Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, International, Business Recruitment, Automotive, #TeamUpstate

Immediate Past Chairman Reflects on #TeamUpstate

May 16, 2018

BMW Government & Community Relations Manager Max Metcalf discusses the value of a #TeamUpstate approach to economic and community development.

TOPICS: Existing Industry, #TeamUpstate, Global Competitiveness, International, Manufacturing

Open innovation a driver in TTI’s business growth

May 15, 2018

Techtronics Industries (TTI), an Anderson County designer and manufacturer of power tools, shares how open innovation has helped the company grow.

TOPICS: Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, Innovation, Skilled Workforce, Upstate Thoughts

Upstate Landing Pad Becomes Launch Point for AWL-Techniek

April 20, 2018

The Spark Center SC’s soft landing space was vital to the Netherlands-based company’s transition to the Upstate.

TOPICS: Automotive, #TeamUpstate, Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, International, Business Recruitment, Technical College System, Soft Landings

How International is the Upstate?

March 23, 2018

In honor of International Month, this infographic demonstrates the global connections and international presence within Upstate South Carolina.

TOPICS: Global Competitiveness, International, Upstate Thoughts, News You Can Use

Talking Middle Market with David Jones

March 5, 2018

Through this Q&A series, we can learn more about these leaders and how their day jobs align with the GCC.

TOPICS: Global Competitiveness, International, Global Cities Initiative, Existing Industry

Talking Global Leadership with Morgan Crapps

January 3, 2018

Through this Q&A series, we learn more about the leaders of the Upstate Global Competitiveness Council.

TOPICS: Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, International, Global Cities Initiative