DATA-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) offers a wide range of resources to support the economic growth of the area. These resources include educational and legislative programs, strategic research tools, and business development consulting services. Their marketing efforts around the country and worldwide shine a spotlight on Greenville, SC and its pro-business environment. They collaborate with the executives of new and existing businesses, site selection consultants, community leaders, government agencies, and others to generate business, jobs, and investments within our community. The GADC is the only organization at the local level with authority to negotiate property tax incentives for new and growing companies. Other GADC efforts include supporting infrastructure development to improve access to businesses throughout the community and enhance the region’s economic prosperity.
The GADC places emphasis on research, analytics, and communication to provide the community and area business leaders with a valuable analysis of market trends and industry demand. This data-driven approach is essential to achieving consistent and long-term economic development success.
They’re an excellent resource for entrepreneurs who need to gather statistics and research options while planning business growth or expansion. The information provided by GADC can help you make data-driven decisions to help you launch your business or take it to the next level.
A RELIABLE DATA RESOURCE
Upstate SC Alliance has a wealth of resources to help companies understand the business climate in the upstate, from data to site selection and more. It is an ideal resource for understanding the environment when launching or expanding a business in the Upstate. Activity focuses on the following sectors:
The organization’s research team also provides data and information to businesses and companies to help them make better decisions. The data include population, labor force, housing, infrastructure, business climate and education.
A job board and other resources are also geared toward talent recruitment. And, for international businesses looking to establish branch offices in the US, Upstate SC Alliance smooths the process of setting up new business operations.