Economic Development

Today is 9/11. As we reflect back on a dark day for our nation’s history, we want to thank all firefighters, police officers, and first responders for what they do. We will never forget the sacrifices made on that day.

Are you looking for a chance to work with the City of Greer? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming City of Greer Career Fair! Join us on Friday, October 18, from 7 AM – 2PM at Greer City Hall for your chance to explore a career in local government. We will be conducting on-site interviews and extending conditional offers to candidates. To learn more and mark your calendars, visit: https://www.cityofgreer.org/events?id=33035321

Join us for this week’s Greerview, where we recap what happened in Greer last week, and look ahead to what will be going on this week! Last week, we saw: Greer Relief’s ribbon cutting ceremony, the ForGreer Depot Street parking garage materials, and Century Park nominated for the 2025 KABOOM Awards. Looking ahead, we have: tomorrow’s City Council meeting, Tunes in the Park, and more! https://youtu.be/MKToHZNaIME

We've got a fairly busy week for you this week in Greer! Monday (9/9) Greer Board of Zoning Appeals – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Hall Tuesday (9/10) Greer Board of Architectural Review Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – City Hall Saturday (9/14) Tunes in the Park – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – City Park

Are you a local business looking to expand your marketing reach? Then you’ll want to join us for the upcoming Digital Media Marketing Training event on September 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Greer City Hall! In partnership with Michelle Taylor of Taylor Brand Consulting, we’re aiming to help businesses: leverage their social media, set up lead generation and e-mail marketing, as well as showcase website basics that will allow you to achieve enhanced sales through e-commerce. The training is free for City of Greer Businesses, and $50 for non-City of Greer businesses. Register here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/prt/forms/marketing-workshop Watch a video with Michelle detailing the upcoming event: https://youtu.be/7Sgon9qnsyg

We've got a small ForGreer update for you! A few weeks ago, we got our first look at what some of the materials might look like for the upcoming Depot Street Parking Garage. Architect Adam Thoma of HKM Architects + Planners, Inc. brought in some of the samples for us to look at. Enjoy the behind-the-scenes look! For more information about the ForGreer projects, be sure to check out: https://forgreer.com/

It’s time for another look in the Greerview as we both recap last week and look ahead with what will be going on this week in the City of Greer! This week, we take a look back at: Officer Julius Thompson recently being sworn in to the Greer Police Department, new outdoor basketball courts coming to Stevens Field, and the recent grand re-opening of the Walmart on East Wade Hampton. Looking ahead, we have: Greer Relief hosting a ribbon cutting at its new impact center, an update about trash pickup for this Labor Day week, and a ForGreer project update. https://youtu.be/yeZyetGBwNY

The City of Greer hopes you’ve had a great Labor Day so far! As a reminder, the City’s offices, facilities, and services are closed today. Trash collection will also be a day behind this week due to the holiday.

The first week of September in Greer is a quiet one. We don’t have anything planned other than letting you know that we will be closed for Labor Day tomorrow. We hope you’ve had a great Labor Day weekend so far!

Public Services has given the green light and the water main issues in City Park that popped up this past Saturday have been resolved! The bathrooms closest to the amphitheater in the park are now open again. (Also, a subtle reminder of today’s Greer Farmers Market from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. The banner just happened to be at the bathroom we swear.) 😉

Join us this last week of August (we can’t believe how fast it has gone by either) for Greerview! This week, we take a look back at: the recent Greer Police Department's Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament, the mayor’s opening at the SC Economic Developers’ Association Institute session, and welcoming back students in the Creative Advancement Centers after school program at Tryon Rec Center. Looking ahead, we have this week’s farmers market, our regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, an upcoming career fair and more! https://youtu.be/6_aXCMiD5-8

As August winds down, here’s what we’ve got going on for you this week in Greer. Tuesday (8/27) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – City Hall

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Monday (8/19) Greer Planning Commision Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Tuesday (8/20) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Wednesday (8/21) The Platform at Greer: IGNITE Greer – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Cartwright Food Hall

Heads up City of Greer residents: the City Park amphitheater stage will be closed on Monday, August 19 for staining and will reopen on Friday, August 23. There will be barricades surrounding the area while the contractor works. If all goes well and if weather permits, the stage will reopen on Friday. If the weather changes things, we’ll be sure to update you!

Interested in learning more about the Greer Police Deparment? Join us for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy: a 12-week program that runs from September 5 to November 21. You’ll learn more about the Greer Police Department’s structure, criminal investigations and crime analysis, specialty units, victim assistance, traffic enforcement and more! Enrollment is open now and you can head on over to the Citizens Police Academy page to apply: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/police/page/citizens-police-academy

Did you know that we stream our Council and other important meetings on our YouTube channel? Tonight’s Greer City Council meeting from 6:30 – 8:00 PM will be streamed with the recap posted the next day! It’s all part of our effort to remain committed to transparency and inclusivity in our community. You can read more about those efforts here: https://www.masc.sc/uptown/03-2024/above-and-beyond-outreach-connects-residents-council-meetings Be sure to stop by and subscribe to our YouTube channel as well for tonight’s stream: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofGreerSC

Another week, another Greerview! Join us as we recap last week as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in the City of Greer. This week, we take a look back at: The Flying Fox’s opening, Casting with a Cop, and the arbor swings reopening at City Park. Looking ahead this week, we talk about our upcoming Citizens Police Academy, Tunes in the Park, this week’s City Council meeting and more! https://youtu.be/rgU4KspEq_8

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Tuesday (8/13) Greer Board of Architectural Review Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM City Hall Friday (8/16) Food Truck Rollout – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – City Park Saturday (8/17) Tunes in the Park – 7:00PM – 10:00 PM – City Park

Good news on this rainy day! The swing arbors at City Park have now been fully repaired and have reopened to the public. Be sure to check them out once we’re clear of the inclement weather!

Let’s take a look in the Greerview as we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we’re taking a look back at the new detention officer position that’s opened up in the City of Greer as well as the recent block party hosted by the Greer Police & Fire departments at Dunbar CDC. Looking ahead this week, we talk about the upcoming farmers market, Coffee with a Cop event, the Civics Academy and preparing for back to school! https://youtu.be/RiUC1jm5OqU