The robust presence of international companies in the Upstate and across South Carolina and a pro-business climate continue to be strong attractants for companies looking to bring operations back to the U.S.
This was among the messages delivered by a range of speakers at the annual meeting of Upstate SC Alliance Feb. 29.
Disruptions in global supply chains continue to provide strong inducements for companies to relocate operations in the U.S., according to Alex Frei, senior vice president for CBRE, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate firms.
In the Palmetto State, automotive and transportation, advanced materials, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace and defense industries remain central areas of recruitment for new companies or company expansions, he said.
New areas of emphasis and growth potential both regionally and at the state level are advanced energy, life sciences and corporate headquarters, according to Kelly Coakley, director of marketing and communications for the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
More than 600 business and economic development leaders gathered at the Greenville Convention Center from the 10-county region the alliance represents.
