Upstate South Carolina
Greenville and Spartanburg are the two largest cities in the combined statistical area for
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, otherwise known as Upstate South Carolina. Greenville lies roughly halfway
between Atlanta and Charlotte.
The local economy is diverse and growing. There's a significant presence by the automotive industry, highlighted by the BMW manufacturing plant in Greer. Michelin's North America headquarters are in Greenville, and the International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR) is a combined effort by several companies and Clemson University for continued R&D in the automotive field. Several financial services firms have regional offices in the area.
The local economy is diverse and growing. There's a significant presence by the automotive industry, highlighted by the BMW manufacturing plant in Greer. Michelin's North America headquarters are in Greenville, and the International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR) is a combined effort by several companies and Clemson University for continued R&D in the automotive field. Several financial services firms have regional offices in the area.