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Greer, S.C., BMW careers day draws nearly 900 students

Greer SC Business News GREER, S.C. — Nearly 900 middle and high school students from across the Upstate got an inside look at modern manufacturing Tuesday, Oct. 6, when BMW held its Manufacturing Careers Day at its training center in Greer, S.C. It was the second year for the event, and company leaders said they […]

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Greer is in Greenville County, South Carolina. Major employers in the Greer area include BMW Manufacturing Co., GSP International Airport, Greer CPW (Commission of Public Works) and City of Greer.

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  1. Seven Upstate Suppliers Add 200 Manufacturing Jobs for Scout

    SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Seven automotive parts makers in the Upstate will expand to supply Scout Motors, putting more than $82 million into new work and adding about 200…

  2. Farm & Home Supply plans 3 SC stores, Sumter distribution center

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Illinois farm-and-home chain is planting its first roots outside the Midwest, with three South Carolina stores and a Sumter warehouse set for spring 2027.…

  3. Greenville, S.C., Harper opens Poinsett office, 100 jobs

    Greenville, S.C. — Harper General Contractors opened a new Poinsett Highway corridor office Oct. 8 after putting nearly $7 million into a lightly used pocket just north of…

  4. Greer, S.C., BMW careers day draws nearly 900 students

    GREER, S.C. — Nearly 900 middle and high school students from across the Upstate got an inside look at modern manufacturing Tuesday, Oct. 6, when BMW held its…

  5. SK Hynix Share Sale Highlights AI Memory Demand, Resonating in Greer’s Manufacturing Sector

    SK Hynix, a major South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, recently completed a significant U.S. share sale, raising approximately $26.5 billion. The American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) were priced at $149…

  6. C-Suite Interview: Todd Hunnicutt on How Greer Businesses Get Found in AI Search

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