Greater Greenville Economic Developments

[GvilleSC]

Not sure if this is the 'big' announcement or something else:

 

Michelin North America will announce a new international community partnership for the Upstate today.

The partnership will involve the International Center of the Upstate and Clemson University, according to an announcement from Michelin.

Lauren Davis, a Michelin spokesperson, said the new partnership is driven by the desire to bring out the international qualities and culture here.

“A lot of groups participate in contributing to that culture so this effort will be one to unite it all together,” she said.

The announcement will be at 10:30 a.m. at Michelin headquarters on One Parkway South.

 

I wonder if this is the international showcase event I've heard about that is planned for the Spring..? If so, what I've heard sounds like a great economic development tool.

[gman430]

It's not the big economic development announcement.

[scgubers]

Expect an announcement this week on a national corporation that has a manufacturing presence in Greenville to locate offices Downtown. 

[GvilleSC]

Expect an announcement this week on a national corporation that has a manufacturing presence in Greenville to locate offices Downtown. 

 

  Cool!

[gman430]

Expect an announcement this week on a national corporation that has a manufacturing presence in Greenville to locate offices Downtown. 

How many jobs? Square footage amount?

[ausrutherford]

Well that must be Michelin I guess.

[scgubers]

How many jobs? Square footage amount?

 

I'm unsure of the jobs number, but from what I hear it'll take up Certus's current location in Riverplace as well as the unfilled Bounce Space. 

[vicupstate]

I'm unsure of the jobs number, but from what I hear it'll take up Certus's current location in Riverplace as well as the unfilled Bounce Space. 

 

I thought Bounce's space was already going to be taken by Sempra ??!

[scgubers]

I thought Bounce's space was already going to be taken by Sempra ??!

It is, and my source was a little confused, so that part may be incorrect, though I know Sempra does not use the entire space. They will most certainly be in RiverPlace however

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Edited December 11, 2012 by scgubers

[gs3]

Greenville should try to make it on this type of elite list:

http://www.thetakeaway.org/2012/dec/11/three-us-cities-recover-fully-recession-dallas/

[ausrutherford]

I dont even think Greenville went into recession. Sure growth slowed, but I dont think it never stopped.

[ausrutherford]

Some project coming on Highway 25 tomorrow. Governor will be there.

[gman430]

Some project coming on Highway 25 tomorrow. Governor will be there.

Groundbreaking for JTEKT plant.

Edited January 22, 2013 by gman430

[ausrutherford]

Groundbreaking for JTEKT plant.

 

Do you know where the site it on 25? I looked it up, good news for another auto supplier.

[gman430]

Do you know where the site it on 25? I looked it up, good news for another auto supplier.

At the Matrix Business Park right near the Southern Connector and SCTAC (Donaldson Center).

Edited January 23, 2013 by gman430

[ausrutherford]

Looks like it is the old factory there at the 5 way intersection. Has no roof as it is. Good to see it finally go.

[vicupstate]

Michelin announcement tomorrow at 11:00 at the Starr plant.

[krazeeboi]

Munich-based in-tech Automotive Engineering plans to establish its first North American facility in Greenville County at ICAR.

 

The company provides systems integration testing to global automotive manufacturers. The undisclosed investment is expected to create 20 jobs over three years, in-Tech, the SC Department of Commerce and Greenville Area Development Corp. announced Tuesday.

[gman430]

Sunland Distribution has purchased a 722,000-square-foot warehouse near the interchange of interstates 185 and 385 in Simpsonville.

The sales price was not announced.

The facility at 1312 Old Stage Road will serve as the operating base for Sunland’s Scotts Miracle-Gro account and home for its new corporate headquarters.

The building includes 607,400 square feet of warehouse space on the ground floor, and another 120,000 square feet on the second floor. It once served as the distribution center for former Upstate textile manufacturer Pillotex Corp.

“We see a real opportunity in the Upstate to grow our business,” said Arch Thomason, CEO of the third-party logistics firm, in a news release. “We’re committed to making strategic investments here that will allow us to further develop and enhance Sunland’s ability to provide valuable logistics to our customers in the automotive, retail and chemical markets.”

Sunland provides logistics services to the automotive, chemical, retail and paper industries. It operates more than 1.5 million square feet of warehousing.

Edited February 27, 2013 by gman430

[Gville2012]

Funnelicious must be doing OK.... they are going to be featured on Travel Channel tonight.

 

Congrats to them!

 

http://greatergreenville.informz.net/greatergreenville/archives/archive_2158479.html

[gman430]

Get your golf game on: http://m.wyff4.com/news/Major-golf-company-moves-to-Upstate-creates-new-jobs/-/17443906/19572522/-/p8c0cvz/-/index.html

[gman430]

Carbures (a Boeing Supplier) to hire 100 workers and invest $400 million: http://www.gsabusiness.com/news/47337-carbures-opens-second-facility-in-greenville-county?rss=0

[GvilleSC]

Carbures (a Boeing Supplier) to hire 100 workers and invest $400 million: http://www.gsabusiness.com/news/47337-carbures-opens-second-facility-in-greenville-county?rss=0

 

That's good to see! SCTAC seems to be doing well. Boeing certainly helps!

[vicupstate]

According to the Post & Courier, the SPA is spending an additional $12mm to add about 10 acres to the Inland Port, bring it to about 40 acres.

[gs3]

Greenville loses another locally based bank.  Not a big one, but another loss.

 

http://www.gsabusiness.com/news/47618-bankgreenville-merges-with-n-c-bank?rss=0