Area Economic Development Agencies

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Greenville Economic Development

If you would like to learn more about the economic development programs in the Upstate Region, please contact the City of Greenville or one of its partners.

	The City of Greenville economic development department promotes a variety of activities and programs designed to obtain a healthy balance of strategic growth and improved quality of life. These goals are addressed by facilitating private development, implementing programs for business retention, pursuing annexation opportunities, developing and implementing plans and strategies for revitalization, recruiting businesses, and cultivating residential development opportunities city-wide.
	The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) is a public-private economic development partnership dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Greenville County. We assist organizations by providing economic development resources, site location assistance, custom research, and serving as a liaison with local and state government and the Greenville business community.
	The Upstate South Carolina Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the dynamic 10-county Upstate region to the world. The 10 counties of the Alliance represent the commerce-rich northwestern corner of South Carolina.
	The Greenville Chamber has more than 2,200 members who pay annual dues to enjoy benefits such as serving on committees, attending networking and training events and receiving the Chamber's weekly eNewsletter, In Touch. The 501(c)(6) non-profit organization serves Greenville, Greenville County and at times, the Upstate region, representing large and small business with 87% of the current membership is made up of small businesses, having 50 employees or fewer. It has more than 25 professionally trained staff to provide guidance, continuity and expertise to the Greenville Chamber's membership.
	Greenville Works provide Business Retention and Expansion assistance to Greenville area businesses including workforce assistance through its partner members. This video features local employers and why Greenville was so attractive as a business location and the importance of ongoing workforce development programs. View video. The Downtown Greenville Development Initiative (DGDI), a public/private partnership between the City of Greenville, Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Owners Group, has continued to focus on economic development within the downtown core. Always a proactive, entrepreneurial community, this partnership launched the initiative in July of 2008 to attract additional office tenants (of all sizes) to relocate or expand into the vibrant, bustling downtown area.