 City of Greenville
As the economic center of the Upstate, Greenville is a hub for new development. The city recently completed master planning for the Haywood Corridor and commenced planning for undergrounding utilities in several locations. The NEXT Innovation Center for high-tech companies was completed and construction on a new Marriott with office and restaurant space was completed downtown. Additionally, the city received a grant with Clemson to build the Center for Emerging Technologies at CU-ICAR.
Fountain Inn
Fountain Inn has a relaxed quality of life and convenient location that help draw diverse new developments. The community recently began construction of Commerce Park and a Historical Center. The city also expanded programming at the Fountain Inn Civic Center, an addition that drew over 10,000 visitors, and welcomed the Art Haven School of the Arts and several new businesses.
Greer
As South Carolina's second fastest-growing city, Greer is enjoying rapid expansion. Greer Development Corporation recently helped 9 prospects representing 230 new jobs and $36 million in investment. The GDC also completed 60 existing industry visits to help businesses eliminate barriers to growth and sustainability.
Mauldin
Mauldin is a progressive community that has experienced significant new developments in recent years. The Highway 276/Main Street corridor is advancing with completed design work including sidewalks, streetscaping, and safety enhancements. Additionally, Samsung Networks America began operations and already has over 700 employees while Brookfield Corporate Center continues to thrive with expansions by GE and other Fortune 500 companies.
Simpsonville
The Simpsonville area continues to undergo significant growth. Recent developments include a 14-screen theater with nearby dining and big box retail properties. Heritage Park Amphitheater, the new 17,000-person capacity concert venue, hosted such national performers as John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, and Styx. Additionally, the downtown streetscape project drew three-new restaurants, Greenville Hospital System broke ground on a new medical office complex on West Georgia Road, and a new Comfort Suites Hotel opened.
Travelers Rest
An economic center of northern Greenville County, Travelers Rest has recently undergone a significant downtown revitalization that added on-street parking, parks, decorative lighting, road realignment, and landscaping. The City expanded sewer capacity to accommodate anticipated growth and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a greenway that links Travelers Rest to Furman University, has been completed. Future plans for the trail are to connect to downtown Greenville.
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