2009 GADC Annual Report - Greenville Area Development

2009 report to the community
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Prosperity belongs to
those who learn new
things the fastest.
— Paul Zane Pilzer
GREENVILLE
2001-09 Investment $4.56 million
2001-09 FILOT Revenues $30.1 million
Return On Investment 6:1
* FILOT revenues only include companies that negotiated a Fee in
Lieu of Tax agreement while locating or expanding in Greenville
County. This represents only 27% of companies assisted by the
GADC. Additional tax revenues are generated by companies that
did not execute a Fee Agreement. Investment figure is total funds
invested in the GADC by Greenville County Council.
n Total Investment to Date
n New Investment by Year
CAPITAL INVESTMENT (2001-09)
In 2009, we experienced 14 expansion-relocation announcements. In early
2010, successes like Proterra’s 1,300 new jobs reinforce that our future is bright.
Thanks to all of you who support efforts to advance Greenville County with your
insight, expertise and financial assistance. And special thanks to our 125 Investor
organizations, who fund the GADC’s marketing initiatives and are critically
important in making these advances possible.
2.25 B
Best regards,
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500 M
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ANNOUNCED JOBS (2001-09)
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§ Retain and grow existing businesses, jobs and investment
§ Market Greenville County to key audiences
Greenville County offers an ideal balance of skilled workforce, essential
infrastructure, pro-business mindset and quality of life for locating or
expanding a business. Key target segments, and recent highlights from each:
Advanced Materials: Industries supported
range from photonics, healthcare and biomaterials
to automotive, defense and plastics… area
assets include deep intellectual capital, research
initiatives, advanced equipment and training… key
advances include CU-ICAR development and tenant
attraction… fiber and film process and product
gains at Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and
Films… materials research advances at Composites
Technology Manufacturing Center… emphasis in
areas of manufacturing and research from composites
and nano-materials to metal alloys and polymers.
Headquarters-R&D-Office: More than 40
Fortune 500 companies in Greenville County, and
over 20 HQ operations… strong entrepreneurial
climate, business-friendly environment, plentiful
Class A and research space, quality of life appeal
to headquarters, regional offices, R&D facilities…
#2 most favorable tax structure for businesses
(KPMG)… #5 best places to weather the economic
downturn (Forbes.com)… over 240 international
companies in the region… major R&D facilities
including Michelin, JTEKT, Kemet, Lab21… one of
highest penetrations of engineers per capita in US.
Automotive: CU-ICAR campus drawing major
industry attention, R&D facilities, testing and safety
organizations, graduate students and faculty… nearly
120 automotive organizations/suppliers in metro
area with over 30,000 employed in auto-related
organizations… more than 1,000 auto suppliers
and assemblers within 500 miles… prominent local
presence by industry leaders Michelin, Milliken, IBM,
Microsoft, Nissan, Bosch, Sage among others…
global recognition as key player in Southeastern
Automotive corridor… one of nation’s leading
industrial training programs.
Life Sciences: abundant research
facilities and resources in
genetics, bioinformatics,
genomics, environmental
toxicology and biomedical
arenas… significant
concentration of genetic
engineering skills and
groundbreaking R&D
facilities and talent…
balanced blend of
manufacturing and
R&D from Bayer and
Bausch & Lomb to Ortec
and Nutricia… home
to Fluor’s Life Sciences
division… high-quality water
system with ample supply…
biopharma-ready real estate at The
Matrix Business & Technology Park…
customized training for pharmaceutical and biotech
through Greenville Tech biotechnology program and
Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT),
the nation’s #1 training program.
Aviation-Aerospace: South Carolina Technology
& Aviation Center’s multi-modal industrial park setting
and infrastructure highly attractive to industry…
area leaders include GE Aviation, Michelin, Champion
Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Adex
Machining Technologies… Boeing’s Dreamliner
assembly facility in Charleston will add talent depth,
suppliers, visibility to cluster… expertise in propulsion
systems and maintenance/modification, supply chain
and automotive expertise… Greenville Tech aviation
maintenance programs a magnet for industry.
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Best regards,
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2009 Report to the Community
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n Total Job Growth to Date
n New Jobs by Year
Greenville County’s investment in GADC is paying big dividends.
H.G. “Butch” Kirven, Jr., Chairman, Greenville County Council
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100 M
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With success measured in new jobs, higher wages, additional capital investment
and expanded opportunities for citizens, achieving success depends on a
unified effort among numerous entities – each adding their special and unique
capabilities to the arsenal of tools available. The GADC has been instrumental in
forging productive relationships with the SC Department of Commerce, Upstate
Alliance, Greater Greenville Chamber, Greenville Tech, Workforce Investment
Board, CU-ICAR, SC-TAC, utility providers, municipalities, and other chamber and
economic development organizations.
125 M
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The Greenville Area Development Corporation is
the leader in a collaborative approach to economic
development in Greenville County. Playing a powerful
role in economic development – locally and regionally
– the GADC brings to bear its unique capabilities of
coordinating and managing projects and negotiating
incentives with pinpoint accuracy. The result is new
jobs and capital investments for Greenville County.
GADC is also a leader in addressing the factors critical to long-term economic
growth: workforce development, education and business retention.
150 M
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gadc investment paying off
185.5 M
175 M
181.4 M
183.3 M
200 M
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Mike Buiter, Chairman
254.7 M
250 M
400.0 M
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Such success stories – especially in a difficult economy – are only possible through
strong regional collaboration. Today, we partner with key allies – area chambers,
municipalities, Upstate Alliance, the Department of Commerce and others – to
deploy proven strategies and smart investment to help Greenville County enjoy
continued economic development and diversification.
Our Mission: To improve the quality of life of every Greenville County citizen
by facilitating investment and job growth from new and existing companies.
§ Generate new business, jobs and investment
§ Promote and support infrastructure development
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And with every public dollar invested in GADC initiatives resulting in more than $6
in taxes paid back to Greenville County, the investment made by a visionary and
committed County Council is clearly a wise one.
6 to 1
298.6 M
Since its founding in mid-2001, Greenville Area
Development Corporation recruiting and retention
efforts have resulted in the creation of nearly
10,000 new jobs and more than $2 billion in capital
investment in Greenville County – proof positive that
our community’s economic development efforts are
paying off.
A Real Value Proposition
305.5 M
COLLABORATION PAYING OFF
Advanced Materials § Automotive § Aviation-Aerospace § Headquarters-R&D-Office § Life Sciences
2009 Report to the Community
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2009 Announced Projects
➊ redi-Group North America
January
New Company
North American HQ
5 New Jobs
Capital Investment not announced
➋ Samsung Networks America
February
New Company
Customer Care Center
300 new jobs
$20 million capital investment
➌ Container Design & Solutions
March
New Company
Manufacturer of corrugated containers
60 New Jobs
$1 million+ capital investment
➍ Project Schnauzer
April
Expansion of Manufacturing Facility
Manufacturer serving the automotive
industry
73 New Jobs
$5.6 million+ capital investment
➎ Berliner Seilfabrik
June
New Company
US Sales & Distribution Operations
3 New Jobs
Capital Investment not announced
➏ CPJ Technologies
July
Expansion
Manufacturer of specialty chemicals
8 New Jobs
$3 million+ capital investment
➐ GE Aviation
September
Expansion
Manufacturer of high-pressure turbine
blades
100 New Jobs
$30 million capital investment
➑ FitesaFiberweb
2009 Report to the Community
12 Project Townes
October
Expansion
Manufacturing operation, advanced
materials
50 New Jobs
<$3 million capital investment
13 Kemet
October
Expansion
Manufacturer of capacitors
113 New Jobs
$15 million+ capital investment
➒ Control Management Inc.
14 Lab21 Inc.
December
New company
HQ, R&D lab and distribution facility
65 New Jobs
<$2 million capital investment
➓ Waste2Energy
September
New Company
HQ operations for converter of municipal
waste into clean energy
25 New Jobs
<$1 million capital investment
INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE UNDERWAY
Client: FitesaFiberweb
Segment: HQ
Industry: Specialty Nonwovens
Markets: Global
Parents: Fiberweb plc (UK) and Petropar (Brazil)
Revenues: Parent companies’ revenues exceed $1 billion
Of Note: Simpsonville HQ has had a Fiberweb presence for
over 20 years… joint venture makes company second largest
hygiene nonwovens manufacturer in the Americas… will produce
lightweight nonwovens for the hygiene products industry… both
companies are globally respected manufacturers with innovative
processes.
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11 Project Ebert
October
New Company
Manufacturer of mufflers for the automotive
industry
30 New Jobs
$5 million+ capital investment
September
Expansion
Headquarters and manufacturing facility
Non-wovens for hygiene products industry
67 New Jobs
$100 million+ capital investment
September
New Company
Sales, service and distribution of control
systems
10 New Jobs
<$1 million capital investment
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by the Greenville Area Development Corporation
AVIATION CLUSTER TAKING FLIGHT
Client: GE Aviation
Segment: Aviation-Aerospace
Industry: Advanced Materials
Markets: Global
Revenues: $19.2 billion+ (2008)
Customers: Domestic and global corporations
Of Note: Relocated to Matrix Industrial Park and tripled size of
operations… produces high pressure turbine (HPT) blades for
commercial aircraft engines... plans to expand to include coating
technologies… world-leading provider of commercial and military
jet engines and components as well as avionics, electric power
and mechanical systems for aircraft… developed first U.S. jet and
turboprop engines.
Greer
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Greenville
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Mauldin
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LAB21 LAUNCHES HQ, DIAGNOSTICS LAB
Client: Lab21 Inc.
Segment: HQ and Life Sciences/Healthcare
Industry: Advanced Materials & Medical Diagnostics
Markets: Europe and North America
History: Merger of Selah Technologies and Lab21
Of Note: Includes new U.S. HQ, diagnostics service lab and product
distribution operations… lab will conform to U.S. CLIA regulatory
requirements with focus on oncology… Lab21 supports healthcare
providers and pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
with technically advanced testing services… up to 65 new jobs
expected.
Simpsonville
➑ Fountain Inn
Samsung Networks America answers the call
Segment: Office
Industry: Customer support/care center
Markets: North American
Revenues: Parent revenues exceed $100 billion (2008)
Customers: Customer care to Samsung brands
Of Note: Sister organization to Samsung Electronics, one of
world’s top 20 brands and most innovative companies (Business
Week magazine)… up to 1,000 jobs anticipated when fully
operational, with more than 600 positions already filled since
mid-2009 opening… center located in 80,000-square-foot building
constructed in the CenterPointe Business Park.
2009 Report to the Community
Program of Work
To help companies expand or
locate new operations here,
the GADC deploys a focused,
strategic and robust regimen
of tools to try to close the
deal for Greenville County.
With funding made possible
by GADC Investors, key
initiatives include:
PROJECT SUPPORT
development and nurturing
of leads… serving as liaison
between client companies
and local businesses…
project management…
identify sites and buildings
… incentive negotiation
to convert inquiries into
business expansions or new
corporate citizens
CONSULTANT TRIPS 1-to-1
meetings with site selection
consultants representing
corporate clients in targeted
industries and geographies
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT engage
corporate decision-makers
and business leaders in
such programs as the
Business Retention &
Expansion Program and
Greenville Works workforce
development initiative
NETWORKING networking
for GADC Investors, allies,
and business leaders at such
events as Investor Executive
Briefings, the BMW Charity
Pro-Am, Fall Outing and
Investor Luncheon
CONFERENCES &
SPONSORSHIPS key
conferences, meetings and
association gatherings like
InnoVenture, SC Economic
Developers Advanced
Symposium, and SC BIO
COMMUNICATIONS
strategic initiatives including
web, data books, enewsletters, national PR and
brand collateral
2009 Report to the Community
Economic
Development Briefs
GADC Board of Directors
The GADC Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from across Greenville County
who are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life here by supporting sound,
strategic economic development initiatives.
City of Greenville’s master planning
for the Haywood Corridor was completed…
planning began for undergrounding utilities in
several locations… NEXT Innovation Center for
high-tech companies was completed... received
a grant with Clemson to build the Center for
Emerging Technologies at CU-ICAR… at Main
at Broad, construction nears completion on a
new Marriott, office space, and restaurant… the
Woolworth block at Main and Washington was
demolished for future mixed-use development…
Clemson University relocated its graduate Business School to Downtown… partnered with the
GADC and Carolina First on marketing their new
campus (www.hqgreenville.com)
Fountain Inn began construction of Commerce Park and a Historical Center… expanded
programming at the Fountain Inn Civic Center
drew over 10,000 visitors… added the Art Haven
School of the Arts… held a Business Open House
to highlight business and building opportunities
in the city… welcomed several new businesses…
added Bluegrass music all summer long on
Saturday nights at City Hall.
Greer enjoyed rapid growth as South Carolina’s
second fastest-growing city… Greer Development
Corporation helped 9 prospects representing 230
new jobs and $36 million in investment… GDC
worked with the Partnership for Tomorrow to advance Greer’s Rail Relocation Plan and completed
60 existing industry visits to help businesses eliminate barriers to growth and sustainability… target
industries include automotive, aviation/aerospace,
alternative energy, advanced materials, restaurant
and specialty retail.
Mauldin’s Hwy. 276/Main Street corridor
progressing with completed design work
including sidewalks, streetscaping and safety
enhancements… a master plan update and auditorium renovation for the Cultural Center was
approved by the Cultural Center Board and City
Council… Cultural Center houses the Chamber
and is a meeting place for civic groups and
higher education classes… Samsung Networks
America began operations and already has over
700 employees… Brookfield Corporate Center
continues to thrive with expansions by GE and
other Fortune 500 companies.
Hunter Howard, Jr.
Scott McElveen CPAs
Chris Riley
Ironstone Investments
Jo Watson Hackl, Vice Chair
Wyche Burgess Freeman
& Parham
Robert Howard
Greenville Tech Foundation
Jay Rogers
Womble Carlyle Sandridge
& Rice
Scott Case, Secretary
Greenville County Auditor
H. G. (Butch) Kirven, Jr.
Chairman, Greenville County
Council
Ray Lattimore, Treasurer
Marketplace Staffing
Willis Meadows
Greenville County Council
Bruce White
Bank of Travelers Rest
Susan Hoag
Greenville Tech
Tom Quantrille
Advanced Composite Materials
David Wilkins
Nelson Mullins Riley
& Scarborough
Bob Taylor
Greenville County Council
As might be expected in
a globally competitive
community like Greenville,
economic development
leads come from many
sources. In 2009, these
included attorneys,
the Business Retention
Program, site consultants,
the Department of
Commerce, direct
inquiries, municipalities
in Greenville County,
chambers of commerce,
other allies and the
Upstate Alliance.
Special Thanks to…
The GADC thanks our partners in economic development including:
Simpsonville announced a 14-screen theater
complex, including IMAX theater, will open in
April… nearby property is attracting dining and
big box retail... Heritage Park Amphitheater, the
new 17,000-person capacity concert venue, hosted such national performers as John Mellancamp,
Bob Dylan and Styx… Downtown’s completed
streetscape project drew three new restaurants…
Greenville Hospital System broke ground on a new
medical office complex on West Georgia Road… a
new Comfort Suites Hotel opened… again hosted
award-winning Freedom Weekend Aloft.
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SC Department of Commerce
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Appalachian Development
Corporation
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Greenville Technical College
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Greenville Works
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SC Manufacturing Extension
Partnership
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Area Chambers of Commerce
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Greer Development Corp.
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SCRA
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CU-ICAR
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Local Municipalities
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Upstate Alliance
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Greenville County
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readySC
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SC Launch
§ Core Competencies: Project Management Services, Incentive Negotiation, Geographic
Inclusiveness, Site Selection Support, Decision Management, Resource Facilitation
§ Collaboration: Upstate Alliance, Chambers of Commerce, Dept. of Commerce,
Municipalities, Government Agencies, Utilities, Private Sector, Greenville Tech, Others
Project Support
57%
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Greenville County Workforce
Investment Board
Increased Per Capita Income, Higher Standard of Living, Lower
Unemployment, Enhanced Quality of Life, Jobs, Investment
6%
37%
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Appalachian Council of
Governments
OUR OBJECTIVES
Travelers Rest continues as one of the most
pristine locations and an economic center of
northern Greenville County… downtown revitalization added on-street parking, parks, decorative
lighting, road realignment and landscaping…
the City expanded sewer capacity to accommodate anticipated growth… Swamp Rabbit Trail,
a greenway that links Travelers Rest to Furman
University, has been completed and will ultimately
connect to downtown Greenville.
FY 09 Operating Budget
n Project Support 57%
n Operations 37%
n Communications/Development 6%
Mike Buiter, Chair
Bob Jones University
GADC Lead Sources
Operations
Communications/
Development
Leads By Year
Year
Leads
2002_ ________
118
2003_ ________ 121
§ STRATEGIES: Building Partnerships, Developing Targeted Presentation Materials, Enhancing
Our Website, Educating Global Site Selection Consultants
2004_________ 143
§ Support Structure: Taxpayers, Greenville County Council, Private Sector Investors
2005_ ________ 144
CORE COMPETENCIES
COLLABORATION
STRATEGIES
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
2006_________ 141
2007_ ________ 180
2008_________ 173
2009_________ 139
2009 Report to the Community
2009–2010 Investors
Able Constructors, Inc.
Advanced Composite
Materials
AFL Telecom
Alliance Consulting
Engineers
Ashmore Brothers
AT&T
Bank of Travelers Rest
BB&T
BB&T CIC Insurance Services
BE&K Building Group
Bentley Commercial
Blue Ridge Electric
Cooperative
BMW Manufacturing Co.
Bob Jones University
Bon Secours St. Francis
Health System
BP Barber
C. Dan Joyner Co.
Carey Moving & Storage
Carol Pyfrom Realty
Caviness Lambert
Engineering LLC
Century 3
City of Greenville
Clemson University ICAR
Coldwell Banker Caine
Colliers Keenan Upstate
ConnectsU, LLC
Davis & Floyd
Dixon Hughes
Duke Energy Corporation
Easlan Capital
Eastern Industrial Supply
Elliott Davis, LLC
Elmore & Wall, PA
Ernst & Young
Exercise Lean
Fairway Outdoor
Find Great People
First National Bank
of the South
First Savers Bank
Florence and Hutcheson
Fluor
Froehling & Robertson
Ft. Inn Chamber
Furman Company
Gallivan, White & Boyd
Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Greater Greenville
Association of Realtors
Greenville Chamber
of Commerce
Greenville County
Greenville Downtown
Airport
Greenville First Bank
Greenville Hospital System
H2L
Harper Corporation
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
Hilton Greenville
Home Builders Association
of Greenville
HR Experts On Demand
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Independence National Bank
InSite Consulting
IPS Packaging
J Wesley Crum, III P. A.
Jackson Marketing Group
Lathan Development Group
Laurens Electric Cooperative
Level One
LinningSmoakCrawford
Public Relations
M. B. Kahn Construction
Co./Argo Division
Marchant Company
Marketplace Staffing
Mauldin Chamber
MCA Architecture
McCallum Sweeney
Consulting
McMillan Pazdan Smith
McNair Law Firm
Melloul-Blamey
Construction SC Ltd.
Metromont Corporation
NAI Earle Furman
Nelson Mullins
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Ogletree Deakins Nash
Smoak & Stewart
O’Neal
Pacific Gateway
Palmetto Bank
Palmetto Economic
Development Corporation
Parker Poe Adams
& Bernstein LLP
Patrick Marketing
& Communications
Piedmont Natural Gas
Qore Property Sciences
Raby Construction
RealtiCorp, LLC
Recruiting Solutions
Regions Bank
Rescom Construction
Robert E. Howard
Rödl Langford de Kock
Roebuck Buildings
Rosen Associates
Development Inc.
Rosenfeld Einstein
Roy Metal Finishing
SC Bank & Trust
SCMEP
SC-TAC
Shelco
Simpsonville Chamber
Sloan Construction Company
Smith Moore Leatherwood
Spartanburg Regional
SunTrust
Supercuts
SYS Constructors
Tates Tempos
The Pires Group
Thomas Creek
Thornblade
THS Constructors
Trehel Corporation
Verdae Development Inc
Verdae Properties
W. D. Workman
Wachovia Bank
Warren and Associates
Design Build, LLC
Westin Poinsett
Whitmire Company
Womble Carlyle
Woodward & Zwolinski
Advertising
Wyche Burgess Freeman
& Parham
Yeargin Potter Shackelford
Construction
York Constructors
Young Office Supply
Seated (L-R): Kevin Landmesser, Jerry Howard, Tony Smith
Standing (L-R): Rhett Greene, Mimi Ackerman, Jim Hill, Patsy McBride, Tavia Murphy Gaddy
Your GADC Team Fundamental to Greenville’s
economic development success is an experienced team. Diverse,
talented and innovative, your GADC staff is ready to assist you
and your organization on any economic development matter.
Gerald K. Howard
President and CEO
864.235.2008 x222
jhoward@greenvillecounty.org
Jim Hill
Research Manager
864.235.2008 x225
jihill@greenvillecounty.org
Kevin Landmesser
Vice President
864.235.2008 x224
klandmesser@greenvillecounty.org
Patsy McBride
Office Manager
864.235.2008 x227
pmcbride@greenvillecounty.org
Tony Smith
Project Manager
864.235.2008 x226
tonysmith@greenvillecounty.org
Mimi Ackerman
Administrative/Research Assistant
864.235.2008 x 221
mackerman@greenvillecounty.org
Tavia Murphy Gaddy
Project Manager
864.235.2008 x223
tmurphy@greenvillecounty.org
Rhett Greene
Intern
864.235.2008 x228
rgreene@greenvillecounty.org
Become an Investor
Investors are the lifeblood of the GADC, and are encouraged at all levels,
from individual gifts up to $500, $1,500, even $5,000 levels. Investor
contributions are directed 100% to support the marketing initiatives of the
GADC and its mission to create better jobs and a brighter future for us all.
Benefits include:
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website listings
participation in GADC activities
investor-only Executive Briefings
directory listing
media recognition and more
For more information,
contact Jerry Howard at
jhoward@greenvillecounty.org or call (864) 235-2008
233 North Main, Suite 250, Greenville, SC 29601
864.235.2008 § www.goGADC.com
This annual report is entirely paid for by private contributions
2009 Report to the Community