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The vitality of Greenville as the focal point of the Upstate economy is based on globally distinctive industry clusters built around partnerships of major trading companies and research universities, and supported by networks of firms with specialized knowledge adn resources, technical colleges to develop a skilled work force, and an entrepreneurial infrastructure of capital and resources that promotes the development of independent, high-growth companies. The overall objective of this strategy, and its most important measure of success, is increased per capita income to a level equivalent to other highly-productive communities.
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There are five globally recognized industry clusters, each evidenced by a strong partnership between one or more international trading companies and one or more research universities. |
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The region's wealth is built by fostering world-class leaders attracted to and developed by the industry cluster to launch independent, high growth companies ("The Dell Effect")
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Five globally distinctive knowledge based clusters (Automotive, Textiles, Construction, Pharmaceuticals/Biotech, Advanced Materials, Aviation) |
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Top ten in creation of independent high growth companies. |
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$250 million in venture capital. |
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Clemson International Center for Automotive Research. |
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Economic Scorecard.
Greenville Forward partnered with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and others to sponsor the Clemson Upstate Economic Scorecard. Compared to peer and aspirant communities, Greenville's per capita income is not growing as rapidly.
Read the Greenville News Article.
"One measure of the Greenville area's economic health isn't doing so well, according to a new study.
The Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area's per capita income has fallen behind the rest of the nation in the last decade..." |
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Bruce Yandel from Clemson producing an interesting and compelling report on the economic every quarter.
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Market Street "Greenville Economic Development Strategy" Report |
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Greenville Chamber Economic Forum Presentations
- "The Energy Crunch: We've Been Here Before" Machovec
- "Exploring the New Knowledge Based Economy" Vitner
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"Looking for Knowledge in the Evolving South Carolina Economy" Yandel
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