The Southeast region has set the standard for supportive business environments. Partnerships between local and state government and private sector business have produced tremendous benefits for new and expanding businesses. Growth in the Greer area exemplifies the benefits of partnerships with a variety of expanding and new companies in the area in recent years. Over the past six years new and expanding businesses in the Greer area have invested over $1.6 billion and created over 4,900 new jobs. The multiplier effect of these projects has been a net increase in economic activity of over $300 million each year and over 5,400 new jobs.

Over the past decade, industries participating in the Greer areas growth through announced capital investment have ranged from plastics, metal working, textiles, automotive, warehouse & distribution, and chemical firms along with commercial establishments. Since 1998, 72 percent of the new jobs and 93 percent of the capital investment have come from expansion of existing business. With over 4,000 businesses in the area there is significant opportunity for continued partnerships long into the future.

Upstate South Carolina has one of the largest concentrations of international firms per capita than any other area in the United States. This region is home to more that 215 international companies that represent 20 nations. Since 1990 the international firms have invested more than $8.9 billion and created more than 20,000 new jobs. Many of the top international companies are located in the Greer community. BMW Manufacturing, Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Michelin North America, Coats & Clark, and many more have all found the Greer area to be the location for successful business.

The following information provides lists of major employers, manufacturing and non-manufacturing firms, international manufacturing companies, and economic activity in the Greer area.