Economic Development
The Chamber's Economic Development team is focused on implementing an economic
development strategy that's designed to make Greenville more competitive in
supporting and expanding its base of: The Chamber's Economic Development team is
dedicated to implementing an economic development strategy that will enhance
business and community prosperity. This strategy includes a focus on several
broad areas:
▪ High-impact entrepreneurial enterprises
▪ Manufacturing and headquarters operations
▪ IP-based and technology start-up firms
▪ Workforce Development
▪ Talent Attraction and Retention
▪ Community Branding and Marketing
The Chamber acts as a community champion for this strategy, educating and
involving business, government, community and education constituents in tasks
to:
▪ Position Greenville as a great location for
both new businesses and new residents
▪ Create a business environment that
encourages and supports innovation, entrepreneurship and small business
▪ Attract technology-intensive firms and
entrepreneurial businesses
▪ Support existing technology enterprises,
advanced manufacturing and HQ operations
▪ Integrate workforce development strategies
into economic development activities
An integral component of the Chamber’s strategy is Advantage Greenville, a
select group of business and community leaders dedicated to enhancing the
community’s overall prosperity. More information on Advantage Greenville can be
found here.
For additional information on the Chamber's Economic Development program,
contact Hank Hyatt at
864-239-3714 or Drew Medlyn
at 864-239-3709.
