An International Beacon

Spartanburg County is an internationally recognized business and cultural center, boasting the highest per capita international investment in the country, according to the New York Times. Most widely known as the home of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Spartanburg has a 40-year history of attracting global firms that have diversified an economy rooted in agriculture and textiles. More than 100 international firms representing some 15 countries, including BMW, Michelin, Invista, Benteler Automotive, and Magna Intier (Intertech), have found a place in Spartanburg.