Accelerate
Accelerate is Greenville’s private sector-fueled economic development initiative. Through the generous investment of its shareholders, it provides an aggressive and forward-thinking framework for generating additional economic activity and shared prosperity for business and residents alike. In 2020, Greenville left more than $3.88 billion on the table in terms of unrealized economic activity as measured by Per Capita Personal Income. Closing that gap is one of the key aims of the Accelerate initiative
INVEST IN GREENVILLE
For more information on how you can invest, please contact Hank Hyatt, SVP of Economic Competitiveness.
2025 Accelerate Impact Report
Accelerate has unveiled the 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the accomplishments of the previous year. In addition to finding a comprehensive update on Accelerate’s priority areas, you will also find informative data, insights into the leaders behind Accelerate, and recognition of the Shareholders who make this work possible.
Key Stategies
Increase educational attainment for working adults ages 25-64
Drive entrepreneurial ecosystem growth
Deliver 21st Century Talent & Workforce
Inform & influence decisions with economic data
Accelerate Links, Resources and Shareholders
Accelerate Shareholders & Leadership
Intercommunity Leadership Visits
Intercity Visits (ICV)
"Had the Chamber not started Accelerate, had the vision, and looked at this initiative as an opportunity to grow Greenville and grow the workforce, I don't think Greenville would be anywhere near where we are now."
- Mark Essex, Netalytics
