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ECONOMIC ANCHOR OF THE UPSTATE

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN THE CLEMSON AREA
T is an epicenter for higher education thanks to Clemson "Clemson is a special place
he Clemson Area is an anchor of Upstate
University, Southern Wesleyan University, and Tri-County
South Carolina, boasting a bustling network
of major businesses, state-of-the-art medical
unparalleled access to a highly trained and competitive
facilities, efficient and cost-effective utilities, and Technical College. This allows the Clemson Area to offer for doing business
a robust infrastructure. Encompassing parts of Pickens, workforce, qualities that make the cities of Clemson, Central, because the community
Oconee, and Anderson counties, the Clemson Area Pendleton, and Six Mile great places to do business. brings together the
vibrancy of a university
This access to a quality workforce is why the
Clemson Area has become a pivotal player and the connections in
in the resurgence of manufacturing in the a small town."
state and the U.S., and why several large – Bill D’Andrea, Clemson Area
manufacturing firms have chosen to operate Chamber of Commerce board member, retired
here. The number of small to medium firms
also is growing steadily, adding good paying
jobs for current residents as well as technical
and engineering students who stay in the area innovative, progressive spirit. To engage in this spirit and
after graduation. gain the support of Clemson Area business leaders, become a
member of the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. For a list of
Near the borders of Georgia, North Carolina, members, visit ClemsonAreaChamber.org and click Member Directory
Downtown Clemson and Tennessee, the Clemson Area offers an under the Membership tab.
16 (864) 654-1200 | ClemsonAreaChamber.org