GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC -- November, 2011

 

County Economic Development
Enjoys Strong Q4
CEO JH addresses gatheringA strong Q4 validates that Greenville County has what it takes to attract coveted new jobs and investment, as the GADC announced 1,700 new jobs and $100 million in investment this quarter. Making an official announcement to locate in Greenville County was Scio Diamond Technology Corporation, while Honeywell International, Bosch Rexroth and TD Bank announced significant expansions.

Scio Diamond, which employs a patent-protected chemical deposition process to produce high-quality, single-crystal diamonds with the identical chemical, physical and optical properties as diamonds found in the earth, will establish its corporate HQ and manufacturing operations at the NEXT Innovation Center, generating 70 new jobs.

 

Honeywell International will expand operations in Greer with a $25 million investment that will generate 30 new jobs. The Greer facility, first established in 1982, provides a broad range of repair and overhaul services and capabilities for propulsion engines and component repair for commercial and military customers.

Expanding its existing hydraulics manufacturing operations in Greenville County is Bosch Rexroth, whose $80 million investment is expected to generate at least 160 new jobs, while TD Bank will add 1,400 new jobs at a new Greenville regional hub. The $17 million renovation of three buildings overlooking I-85, totaling 300,000 square feet of corporate space, will begin in early 2012. Positions include a range of corporate and operational positions.

 

GADC Investor Update

Investor graphRenewal notices have gone out to more than 125 organizations that are helping to create better jobs and a brighter future for Greenville County by being Investors in the Greenville Area Development Corporation. Investors are the lifeblood of the GADC, with 100% of contributions going to support GADC marketing initiatives. Benefits include:

  • Website listings
  • Participation in GADC activities
  • Investor-only Executive Briefings
  • Directory listings and more

New Investors are always welcomed, so if your organization is interested in becoming a key part of this who's who in Upstate businesses, please contact Jerry Howard at 864.235.2008 or via email. Or click here to review the entire list of 2011 Investors.
 

Alliance, GADC Host Workforce Development Expert

Dedrick and Jerry
Workforce developers Darrin Goss, United Way; Fred Dedrick NFWS; and Jerry Howard, GADC.

The GADC and Upstate SC Alliance recently joined forces to present information on Greenville's successful workforce development partnership with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions (NFWS) to several dozen industry, business, media and community leaders.

 

The GADC's workforce development efforts focus on building a sustainable workforce for local employers through collaborative initiatives such as the Greenville Works program. The Alliance and GADC co-hosted Fred Dedrick, executive director of the NFWS, for a best practices presentation and subsequent Q&A forum with attendees. Dedrick has more than 30 years of experience in addressing local and regional workforce needs, and oversees roughly $150 million in federal and state workforce funding. He has held leadership roles in attracting new businesses and developing industry-specific education programs.
About Greenville Area Development Corporation
The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County.  Since its founding in 2001, GADC efforts have resulted in the creation of more than 15,000 new jobs and more than $2.5 billion in capital investment in Greenville County.  To learn more, visit www.goGADC.com or call (864) 235-2008.
Holiday Reception December 7th

Wine Pouring

Investors are reminded to RSVP to attend the GADC's 11th annual Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. at ZEN, located at 924 South Main Street in downtown Greenville. Join us for lively conversation, networking, and fabulous food and beverages at this annual not-to-be-missed event which celebrates another successful year and rings in the holiday season in style. RSVP to Terese Calhoun at 864.235.2008.

Bosch Rexroth Expands for Fifth Time
Bosch Rexroth anncmt 11-2011
The GADC and Bosch Rexroth announced the fifth expansion of its hydraulics manufacturing operations in Greenville County, including plans to invest $80 million and add at least 160 new jobs.  Berend Bracht, Bosch Rexroth's regional president for the Americas, joined South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and more than 100 business and political leaders at the November announcement. The manufacturing campus will become the company's primary facility for mobile hydraulics and its largest manufacturing facility in the Americas. Click to view video.
Greenville Biosciences Cluster Growing
BiotechGreenville is at the center of the Upstate's burgeoning biosciences cluster, with many pharmaceutical and medical device companies populating this region -- including Bausch & Lomb, Nutra, Pharmaceutical Associates, Ortec, Lab21 and others.

 

Biosciences are a broad category at the cutting edge of science, in which living cells and materials produced by cells are used to create pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, environmental, and other products. The groundbreaking discoveries made by professionals in this field heal, feed and fuel the world.

 

Read how the GADC advances our local bioscience industry through collaboration in workforce development, prospect marketing and educational support, helping create a world-class cluster employing citizens at an average annual wage of $53,275 and generating some 357 life science patents statewide.