BACKGROUND

WHO WE ARE

• Formed in 2000 as a public/private regional economic development organization

• Comprised of public and private

sector investors • Governed by Board-Level Investors

(includes all 9 member counties and 6 member cities) and an Executive Committee

• Limited resources of counties and the

SC Department of Commerce to market and build a brand

• Strength of a regional approach – we

provide a more compelling message and sales pitch as a region

WHY ARE WE HERE?

• 1.4 Million Population • Notable manufacturers:

BMW, St. Jude Medical, Michelin, GE Power & Water, ZF, Bosch, Colgate-Palmolive, Milliken, Timken, Fujifilm

• Targets: Automotive, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, and Biosciences

UPSTATE SNAPSHOT:

INDUSTRY FOCUS

AND EXPERTISE

Industry Focus and Expertise

BACKGROUND

ANNOUNCEMENTS SINCE 2007

$15.26 BILLION

Capital Investment

50,166

New Jobs

2015 ACHIEVEMENTS

$ 1.3 BILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT

6,471 JOBS CREATED

76 COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS 28 NEW // 48 EXISTING

2016 YTD ANNOUNCEMENTS

23 New Companies

14 Existing Companies

$481,815,000 Capital Investment

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300 Business Friendly

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

Charlotte

3rd Top State for Doing Business -Area Development

Charlotte

#1 Attracting Jobs Through Foreign Investment -IBM Global Location Trends

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300 International Investment International Investment 581 foreign-owned companies Representing 34 countries

SC INTERNATIONAL TRADE

–#15 in the U.S. for exports – Trade supports more than 1 in 5 jobs –#1 passenger automobiles –#1 synthetic staple fibers –#1 ball and roller bearings and parts –#1 lawn mowers –#1 tires

Source: SC Department of Commerce

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

30+ Institutions of Higher Education

Workforce Development Path

Youth

Apprenticeship

High School

Technical College

Dual Enrollment

University

Continuing Education &

Professional Development

Business School or

Advanced Degree

Technician

Shift Leader

Dept. Manager

Director

General Manager

V.P. or Higher

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

Over 280,000 trained since 1961 Serves 80+ companies annually Providing a full range of services including: • Recruiting Solutions • Curriculum Development & Training • Instructors • Training Site

More than 14,053 apprentices served and averaging more than 120 new apprentices per month

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

• Nationally ranked residential liberal arts college

• National leader in undergraduate engaged learning programs and undergraduate research

– Over 75% of students participate in internships or research – 45% participate in study away programs most of which are faculty led

Asheville MSA

446,300

12th Best National Public University -Money Magazine 2016

Asheville MSA

446,300

• 21st best national public university

• Science and engineering-oriented college – 80+ majors and 75+ minors – 110+ graduate degree programs

• More than 1,000 students studying abroad every year

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300

Best-in-Class Collaborations

6.6 million people

within 100 miles

of the Upstate

Asheville MSA

446,300 QUESTIONS?

John Lummus President and CEO Upstate SC Alliance jlummus@upstatealliance.com