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Upstate SC Alliance

Formed in 2000, the Upstate South Carolina Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the dynamic Upstate region, representing the commerce-rich northwestern corner of South Carolina, to the world. The Upstate SC Alliance's vision is to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally."  The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region. By creating a powerful brand and image for the region, increased opportunities will ultimately lead to greater investment, enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for the entire Upstate

Regions: 
Greenville, SC Economic Area ,
Greenville, SC Metropolitan Area ,
Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Area ,
Greenwood, SC Micropolitan Area ,
Seneca, SC Micropolitan Area ,
Gaffney, SC Micropolitan Area ,
Anderson County, SC ,
Abbeville County, SC ,
Cherokee County, SC ,
Greenville County, SC ,
Greenwood County, SC ,
Laurens County, SC ,
Oconee County, SC ,
Pickens County, SC ,
Spartanburg County, SC ,
Union County, SC
Clusters: 
Automotive ,
Aerospace Vehicles and Defense ,
Biosciences ,
Advanced Materials ,
Energy
Primary activity: 
Regional promotion
Secondary activities: 
Business development ,
Networking ,
Public policy advocacy ,
Economic analysis ,
Strategy development ,
Initiative management ,
Training and education ,
Business attraction/site location ,
International trade promotion
Which sector does your organization belong to?: 
Public-private (such as a private authority set up by and funded by government)
Organization Size: 
$1million-$5 million
Year Organization was Established: 
2000
Website: 
Upstate Alliance

Organization Type

Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

Contact Info

Elizabeth Feather

efeather@upstatealliance.com

Work: +1 864-283-2300

Location

124 Verdae Blvd.

Suite 202

Greenville, SC 29607

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.