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York County attracted $3.5 billion in new capital investment in 2025 alone — driven by advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, and high-performance computing. The county is home to BMW's largest manufacturing plant in the world in Greer, producing 1,500 vehicles per day with 11,000+ associates. Global headquarters for Denny's and Milliken & Company anchor the corporate base, while Michelin North America, ZF Chassis Systems, and Draexlmaier Automotive fuel a deep automotive supply chain across the Piedmont.

The I-85/I-26 interchange — nicknamed "the Autobahn" for its concentration of German manufacturers — connects Rock Hill to Greenville, Charlotte, and Atlanta along one of the fastest-growing economic corridors in the Southeast. The Greenville-Rock Hill International Airport (GSP) and South Carolina's first Inland Port make the county a logistics hub for East Coast distribution. More than 200 foreign-owned enterprises from 36 countries operate here.

From downtown Rock Hill's six-college campus and 19,000+ jobs within 1.5 miles of Morgan Square, to the manufacturing corridors of Duncan, Woodruff, and Boiling Springs, to new investments in aerospace (Woodward, Inc., $200M), AI computing (NorthMark Strategies, $2.8B), and 3D printing (AIRSYS Cooling Technologies, new global HQ) — business in York County is diversifying faster than at any point in its history.

HERERockHill tracks every layer of the Piedmont economy: corporate relocations, retail openings, restaurant launches, workforce trends, commercial real estate, small business growth in Inman, Chesnee, Landrum, Pacolet, and Campobello, and the government decisions that shape how businesses grow. If it affects business in York County, it's HERE.

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A regional furniture group is finalizing a lease on 18,000 sq ft at the Westgate Mall redevelopment, according to sources close to the deal. The signing is expected by end of month, with a target opening of late Q3.

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Jobs

Michelin North America posted 112 open positions at its <?php echo here_county(); ?> plants this week — including 48 production technician roles at the Starr facility. Wages starting at $22.40/hr with full benefits from day one.

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Corporate

Denny's Corp. confirmed internally that its digital transformation unit will shift 22 contract positions to full-time employment based at the Spartanburg HQ. The move follows strong Q1 performance in off-premises dining revenue.

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Manufacturing 48 stories EXPANDING

Technology 88 stories EXPANDING

Real Estate 45 stories EXPANDING

Retail 52 stories EXPANDING

Hospitality 6 stories EXPANDING

Healthcare 20 stories EXPANDING

Logistics 33 stories EXPANDING

Education 25 stories EXPANDING

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5.4%

Unemployment Rate

▲ +20.0% YOY

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$284K

Median Home Price

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York County

2.8%

Office Vacancy (CBD)

▼ 31.2% YOY

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$3.5B

Active Dev Pipeline

20 projects · 1,024 jobs

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Total Employment 0.2K ▼ 0.2% YOY

County Population 381 ▲ +3.0% YOY

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BMW Group officials confirmed Thursday that construction will begin this fall on a major assembly line expansion at the Greer plant, adding a full EV production line and bringing total employment at the facility to more than 12,000. Gov. Henry McMaster joined plant leadership for the announcement at a ceremony attended by local business and civic leaders.

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Corporate

Denny's Announces Remote-Work Policy Reversal — All HQ Staff Return to Spartanburg Office by September

July 9, 2026

The company cited collaboration metrics and Q2 productivity data as drivers behind the decision, which affects approximately 340 corporate employees.

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York County Approves 120-Acre Mixed-Use Development Near I-26 Duncan Interchange

July 8, 2026

The Pines at Duncan project includes 480 apartments, 60,000 sq ft of Class A office space, and an anchored retail…

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Rock Hill Regional and Bon Secours Announce Joint Venture Outpatient Surgery Network for <?php echo here_region(); ?> SC

July 7, 2026

The five-facility network, scheduled to open through 2027, is projected to create 280 clinical and support roles across , Cherokee,…

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Garlic and Ginger Indian

464 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC

Indian buffet and full-service restaurant on East Main Street.

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111 E. Main St Redevelopment

111 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC

$18M redevelopment with 22-28 residential units, 7,000 sq ft retail, and a courtyard. Regionally known retailer rumored.

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Wade's Jr.

3008 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC

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TakoSushi

226-A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

A new sushi and taco fusion restaurant inside RJ Rockers downtown.

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