Private Investment Boosts Greenville Redevelopment and Job Growth
What happened
Harper General Contractors invested nearly $7 million in an area north of Greenville. The firm opened a new office in the Poinsett Highway corridor, which will employ 100 full-time, salaried employees. Harper General Contractors has previously been involved in high-profile downtown Greenville projects, including those associated with United Community Bank.
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Why it matters
The investment is intended to act as a catalyst for improvements in the Poinsett Highway corridor. This private investment contributes positively to the regional economy of South Carolina.
Vertical construction of mixed-use buildings is currently underway as part of the downtown redevelopment project in Greenville County.
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Who's involved
- United Community BankInvolved in high-profile downtown projects in Greenville
- Greenville CountyLocation of the downtown redevelopment project
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- South CarolinaSpeculative
The state of South Carolina might see positive contributions to its regional economy from the private investment.
- Greenville CountySpeculative
Greenville County could benefit from increased tax base and job creation resulting from the private investment.
- GreenvilleSpeculative
Greenville might experience private investment in the transformation of the Poinsett Highway corridor.
- AshevilleSpeculative
Asheville could see increased appeal for businesses due to Greenville's investment and job creation.
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The entities involved
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United Community Bank
multibank holding company
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Greenville
railway station in Greenville, South Carolina