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The Upstate Communities

Located in the beautiful setting of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Upstate offers a relaxed lifestyle with award winning downtowns, mild climate, great schools, a strong industrial base, access to spectacular natural amenities, and thriving arts and cultural communities. It is this combination of the arts and technology that has caused visitors and prospective homeowners to fall in love with the region.

Ten counties makeup the upstate of South Carolina: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Cherokee, Oconee, Union, Laurens, Greenwood, and Abbeville. The major cities are Anderson, Greenville, Greer, and Spartanburg.

Business climate
Business and industry share the same attraction to the region, as do the tourists. Strategically situated along the mega-growth Interstate 85 corridor between Atlanta, Ga., and Charlotte, N.C., the Upstate is easily accessible through a multi-modal network.

The area is located 100 miles from the capitol city of Columbia and only 200 miles from the port city of Charleston. With more than 250 international firms, the Upstate boasts the highest international investment per capita in the nation.

The Upstate’s ability to attract both small local companies and major international corporations is the result of excellent cooperation between city government and the private sector. Recognized as a leader in developing public/private partnerships, the Upstate is located in the heart of a right-to-work state and a foreign trade zone.

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