Home to internationally recognized industries, Greenville is the economic center of the Upstate. Greenville’s ability to attract both small local companies and major international corporations is the result of an uncommon cooperation between city government and the private sector. Recognized as a leader in developing public/private partnerships, Greenville’s entrepreneurial spirit and strong workforce creates an incredible magnet for business. In addition, Greenville is located in the heart of a right-to-work state and a foreign trade zone. With more than 250 international firms, the Upstate boasts the highest international investment per capita in the nation. Greenville is home to such national and international corporations as Fluor and Hubbell Lighting - with BMW and Michelin North America located nearby.
Greenville's ENvironment
Home to more than 245 companies from 24 countries, Upstate South Carolina provides an exceptional business climate for some of the world's most forward-thinking companies. Many of them are world leaders in the development and application of cutting-edge technologies in automotive, advanced materials, biosciences and energy sectors. As international investment has grown, so have the outreach opportunities for the international community here in the Upstate. This region offers international schools, sister cities programs and most importantly, the International Center for the Upstate.