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Vision for International
In 2025, Greenville County is recognized globally for its international outreach, success and commitment to international trade and investment, and for its reputation as a community dedicated to welcoming internationals who have come to work and settle in the area. Further, the community offers special curriculums at the college and secondary level to prepare students for participation in the global world of commerce and human relations.
Vision Goals
By 2025, Greenville has established an International Center noted for its exceptional architecture and which is home ot various international cultural programs and exhibits and adjacent to a cluster of governmental and business related offices involved with international trade and investment. The International Center serves as a coordinating entity to promote international cultural programs in the area.
By 2025, Greenville is recognized both nationally and internationally for its strong international trade and investment level.
Greenville is recognized fr its strong international cultural diversity, and for its reputation for welcoming internationals that come to the area to work and settle.
By 2025, Greenville has developed exceptional public and private school programs, at both the college and secondary level, to prepare students for living and working in a truly global world.
By 2025, Greenville has implemented city and county efforts to project an image as an important international community welcoming international trade and investment and possessing a vibrant cultural life celebrating its internationally diverse population.
Benchmarks
Double the number of international businesses to 500 companies from 50 countries.
Establish a major trade relationship with China through Tiajin Sister City connection.
Create an architecturally distinctive International Center.

Celebrate internationalism with cultural exchanges, festivals, fountains, sculptures, etc.

 

 
The Upstate International Center is home to many of the Upstate's international cultural programs.
 

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Links
International Center for the Upstate. The International Center of the Upstate (ICU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding for individuals, businesses and the community in the Upstate of South Carolina.