The hosting organizations
The Carolina Center For Global Solutions part of Global Action Coalition, a 501c3 organization that has been working in Nepal, Djibouti, and Albania, helping women and children. The Global Action Coalition is an independent, non-partisan organization comprised of an unparalleled group of internationally recognized leaders from the worlds of diplomacy, military and intelligence services, non-profit organizations, international business, and academia. This group is dedicated to identifying areas of the world facing crises and providing solutions through strategic planning, actionable analysis, and direct action to end poverty and promote world peace.
Greer Development Corporation: GDC works to increase the wealth creating opportunities in the community, while preserving the high quality of life in one of South Carolina’s fastest growing communities.
The GDC is primarily focused on retaining Greer’s businesses and industries; recruiting new businesses and industries to the Greer community consistent with industrial and commercial target industry lists; developing new industrial and commercial product to meet the needs of business relocations, start-ups, and expansions; and marketing the Greer community to decision makers and consumers.
GDC is also responsible for coordinating the recruitment activities for historic downtown Greer.
The corporation offers a variety of services to new and existing businesses that include:
Data on available industrial & commercial properties
Tax, incentive, financing, and business start-up information
Statistical data on the Greer marketplace
Introductions to community resources – financial institutions, logistics providers, engineers, contractors, local business leaders, and government officials
Site selection and community tours
Assistance with permitting and other regulatory issues