Greater Greenville Economic Developments

[johnboyanoski]

Yes, they do kind of contradict one another. I am inclined to believe that both are right, even though both emphasize a different element.

The more I talk to people, and the less they say, it seems to me at least...it has to be a company that is moving in from somewhere else and it is likely one of the industries the state Commerce Department/ GADC has set as a target such as aviation, automotive, advanced materials, plastics etc...which of course means it could be any company out there right now.

[goodbye]

The more I talk to people, and the less they say, it seems to me at least...it has to be a company that is moving in from somewhere else and it is likely one of the industries the state Commerce Department/ GADC has set as a target such as aviation, automotive, advanced materials, plastics etc...which of course means it could be any company out there right now.

That is very likely. I know that Greenville has hoped to land a major pharmacuetical plant along the Southern Connector (I-185) for several years, so that is another possibility. The Matrix (a business & technology park) was originally designed specifically for such a development. It would definitely bring significant investment and a high number of jobs.

Edited February 13, 2007 by Skyliner

[Greenville]

That is very likely. I know that Greenville has hoped to land a major pharmacuetical plant along the Southern Connector (I-185) for several years, so that is another possibility. The Matrix (a business & technology park) was originally designed specifically for such a development. It would definitely bring significant investment and a high number of jobs.

Especially since it's a publicly-traded company.

[GvilleSC]

If this is the case, then along with Simpsonville's growth and now Powdersville explosion, then we might see our growth start going in a new direction. Anything to get the Eastside to cool down little without stunting the growth of the area.

[g-man430]

That's right. The industry is already located here like automotive, aviation, etc. but the company isn't.

[goodbye]

I hear Coca-Cola Enterprises is about to go through a $300 Million restructuring plan, including cutting 3,500 jobs (5%). I don't expect this to have anything to do with this announcement, but it was worth mentioning ("C")...

[Mr. Downtown]

"C" can stand for "China"

[g-man430]

^^^It also stands for Charlotte, NC too.

[Mr. Downtown]

^Chihuahua, too.

I think that it's going to be something good. I saw someone from the GADC today and asked them about it and they just smiled.

[GvilleSC]

"C" can stand for "China"

Global Trade Park!!! probably not, though.

[g-man430]

^Chihuahua, too.

I think that it's going to be something good. I saw someone from the GADC today and asked them about it and they just smiled.

Well if they smiled then it must be Wal-Mart or Mcdonalds.

[GE Turbine Man]

I'm not sure why, but I like the pharmaceutical guess. Probably my RTP roots.

Going with C though, maybe Chrysler? The new automotive model is to move down here to escape the unions up north. It really is the only way American Auto companies are going to survive. Stupid guess I am sure, just throwing it out there.

[wellen]

^^^Doesn't look like that is going to happen. Chrysler to cut nearly 13000 jobs

I'm putting my money on Lockheed.

Edited February 14, 2007 by wellen

[gs3]

I may have missed it in the articles, but do we know what time of day tomorrow the announcement will be made? Morning, noon, etc?

[Mr. Downtown]

I may have missed it in the articles, but do we know what time of day tomorrow the announcement will be made? Morning, noon, etc?

11:00am

[GE Turbine Man]

I better not make any more guesses, I would hate to Jinx another company!

[distortedlogic]

Has noone considered the "C"omputer industry?

[johnboyanoski]

Well if they smiled then it must be Wal-Mart or Mcdonalds.

I believe we have a winner. Good find. I just had it confirmed when I saw your post.

[gs3]

^ Distribution center?

[johnboyanoski]

^ Distribution center?

Manufacturing, but I'd probably get in trouble if I made the announcement with my sources, so I will let G-Man say it for sure. However, the company has sent out a press release saying $150 milliom, 225 jobs, but I know state officials still are anxious. And yes, it begins with a C

[gs3]

Manufacturing, but I'd probably get in trouble if I made the announcement with my sources, so I will let G-Man say it for sure. However, the company has sent out a press release saying $150 milliom, 225 jobs, but I know state officials still are anxious. And yes, it begins with a C

Thanks.

G-man, you need to spill the beans here. I'm really confused.....McDonalds or Wal-Mart....smiles.....manufacturing but not distribution, starts with a "C". Only thing I can think of is Chipotle....McDonalds owns or did own them. How would that be manufacturing though? I am so completely stumped on this one.

[btoy]

Here it is.

http://manufacturing.net/article/CA6416357.html

Cytec is expanding their Carbon Fiber Factory.

BTW, g-man asked me to post that. He found it.

Edited February 14, 2007 by btoy

[gs3]

I'm excited as this is a much larger number than I had heard, but also let down, as I knew about this. I thought it was something new. Anyway, excellent news! Significant number of jobs in a high tech industry.

See previous post from December in the new jobs thread.

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/index.ph...23796&st=40

[johnboyanoski]

I'm excited as this is a much larger number than I had heard, but also let down, as I knew about this. I thought it was something new. Anyway, excellent news! Significant number of jobs in a high tech industry.

See previous post from December in the new jobs thread.

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/index.ph...23796&st=40

That is to funny that you beat everyone to this months ago. Does that count as UP effect?

[btoy]

See your smart, more reporters should keep their eyes on boards such as this.