Greenville County benefits from the foreign investment of countries the world over.
- Greenville has been rated #1 in the nation by Site Selection Magazine for both new and expanding international firms over the past decade.
- Since 2000, over 30 companies have either opened new or expanded current offices in Greenville County. These investments represent over $1 Billion and 1,500 new jobs.
- More foreign investment per capita than any other region in the United States.
- Over 70 international firms providing over 14,000 jobs are located in Greenville County. The larger 10-county Upstate region encompasses over 240 firms from 23 different countries.
Foreign companies located in Greenville include: Bi-Lo, Drive Automotive, Eurokera, Kyocera Mita, Michelin, Mitsubishi, Pierburg, and Samsung.