Upstate SC Alliance

From F-16 fighter jets to innovative life sciences, Greenville County is home to a booming economy. Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) plays a key role in driving that growth, having helped create 37,000 jobs and attract more than $7.7 billion in capital investment since 2001. GADC is currently focusing on five target industries: advanced materials, mobility, aviation & aerospace, life sciences, and professional & tech services. https://bit.ly/4f16UyF #TeamUpstate

Have you enjoyed our countdown? 🎵 Join us on February 12 as our 2025 Annual Meeting Luncheon celebrates 25 years of painting the picture for a vibrant, prosperous region that attracts business investment and jobs. Our largest event of the year will bring together public and private sector leaders from across the 10-county region. Registration is required; $50 for investors of the Upstate Alliance, $65 for non-investors. See more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e-hzd_yZ. #12DaysofUpstateSC #TeamUpstate #EconDev

Upstate SC has seen $11 billion in announced capital investment and 27,335 jobs in the last five years, from 2019–2023. And, we’re hard at work celebrating new announcements and crunching the numbers as we lead into 2025. We’ll share those numbers when they’re available, though in the meantime, explore recent announcements in food & beverage, life sciences, automotive and more here: https://bit.ly/3sMmpUm #12DaysofUpstateSC

Ten dynamic counties, one exceptional region. From bustling urban centers to charming rural landscapes, Upstate SC’s diverse communities each bring their own distinctive flair — all adding up to form a region where global business thrives. Learn more about the vibrant industries and exceptional talent of #TeamUpstate: https://bit.ly/49E1Gb0 #12DaysofUpstateSC

At our annual Holiday Drop In, more than 200 investors came together for a festive evening celebrating the relationships that drive growth and collaboration in Upstate SC. From business leaders to community advocates, the room was filled with the people who shape our region's future and make it an ideal place to work and live. Thank you to everyone who joined us — cheers to what’s ahead in 2025! #TeamUpstate See more event photos: https://bit.ly/3ZUIdiX

In 2024, we hosted nine Coffee & Conversation networking events, featuring experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, sharing insights on everything from the economy to EV charging infrastructure to advanced energy. By the end of the year, the Upstate Alliance is on track to host 95 investor events, including our Oyster Roast, Women's Networking Events, Investor Roundtable Club, Small Group Gatherings and more. Want to multiply your business’s networking potential? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GLZr5X #12DaysofUpstateSC

Spartanburg is shining in growth and innovation as the No. 8 Fastest Growing Metro in the nation, having seen a 2.9 percent increase in population from July 2022 to July 2023. What’s behind that growth? Intentional development. The Hub City has also clocked in as the No. #1 Cities Millennials are Moving to the Most, the No. 1 Best City for Cyclists, and has been cited in recent years as a leading job market and city where manufacturing is thriving. Learn more about Spartanburg: https://bit.ly/4gxpkYY #12DaysofUpstateSC cc: OneSpartanburg, Inc.

We may be about business, though we know it’s not all business — Upstate SC offers an amazing family life, too. Take, for example, some of our “lucky sevens:” the Upstate is home to the 7th Largest Children's Museum in the U.S. (The Children's Museum of the Upstate) and the No. 7 Corn Maze in the U.S. (Denver Downs Farms). Curious about other family-friendly points of interest? Explore more: https://bit.ly/3V66yxg #12DaysofUpstateSC

From BMW X models to Lockheed Martin’s F-16s to Lonza’s Capsugel products in your medicine cabinet, manufacturing is the driving force of the Upstate’s economy. And with a growing presence from companies like Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Milliken & Company, and headquarters like Michelin North America, these companies create a world of opportunity for our region. That’s why the Upstate Alliance focuses its efforts on these six target industries: automotive, aerospace, engineered materials, life sciences, food & beverage, and the office & professional opportunities that follow them. See how innovation drives success in Upstate SC: https://lnkd.in/eFVYnZYU #12DaysofUpstateSC cc: BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

A world of opportunity: Upstate SC is home to 579 foreign-owned companies, with the largest representation coming from Germany, Japan and Canada. Curious to know who these global players are? Check out our Reports & Fact Sheets page, which includes a list of the international companies located in our region: https://bit.ly/4gwx25o #12DaysofUpstateSC