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Greenville from back country to forefront. (Greenville County, South Carolina)

By Kennedy, Eugene A.
Publication: Focus
Date: Sunday, March 22 1998

Several factors affect the future economic success of Greenville County, SC, known as the Textile Capital of the World. Some of these factors include transportation, energy costs, industry incentive packages and labor costs.

What factors are crucial in determining the success or failure of an area? This article explores the past and present and glimpses what may be the future of one area which is experiencing great success. The success story of Greenville County, S.C. is no longer a secret. This article seeks to find the factors which led to its success and whether they will pr

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