Economic Development

The City of Greer's Parks, Recreation & Tourism Assistant Director Red Watson was recently selected as the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association (SCRPA) Professional of the Year! Red received his award at the SCRPA Annual Conference on December 13 with his family and colleagues in attendance. Please join us in extending a congratulations to Red, who has worked with the city full time for 24 years!

Big shoutout to Precision Pro Wash for their generous contribution! This fantastic pressure wash company gave Veteran's Park a scrub for no charge to honor all veterans in the city 🧼 They rejuvenated all brick pavers, walls, monuments, concrete signage, and walkways. Grateful for their community spirit and commitment to making Greer shine!

Step into the enchanting world of gingerbread masterpieces at the The City of Greer Center for the Arts' 4th Annual Gingerbread House Competition! 🏠✨ Explore submissions during our vibrant Holiday Arts Fair on Saturday, December 9 (10 AM-2 PM) with Santa, and again on December 12 (6-8 PM). Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and maybe even take care of some Christmas shopping! There will be over 23 vendors at the fair—featuring everything from wildlife rehab with adorable animals to Mila’s Minis. All the proceeds stay in Greer, supporting the afterschool and summer programs. Learn more here ➡️ https://youtu.be/YHI-Q7DNdlA?si=ZaYUhv7SuBevZSxt

A special moment occurred at Greer’s Tree Lighting event as Make-A-Wish fulfilled Ellie’s dream to visit Disney! Amidst her health journey, the Greer community’s support shines! Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGTplgRxhok

Join us in spreading holiday cheer! 🎁 The Greer Police Department, in collaboration with Chick-fil-A, collected toys for Cops for Tots on December 5th! Watch ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEDTv9feE5w&t=14s Visitors who donated a toy at Chick-fil-A (or gave a $20 dollar cash donation) received a voucher for a free sandwich. The Greer Police department want's to make Christmas brighter for kids in need! Consider donating for Cops for Tots. Here's how ⬇️ - Send an amazon shipment to the Greer Police Department (102 S Main St, Greer, SC 29650) - Drop off a toy or other donation at the police department toy drop-box - Visit https://bit.ly/city-of-greer-copsfortots to donate online

✨ Check out these adorable moments from this past weekend's Breakfast with Santa! 🎅 Kids enjoyed yummy food, fun crafts, letters to Santa to be sent straight to the North Pole, and a talk with the big man himself!🎄

In case you missed the dazzling sparkle of the City of Greer's Tree Lighting, we've got you covered ➡️ https://youtu.be/DcwcuDuxhTo?si=e9Md8dzQFqzcO1cK 🎄✨ Check out Santa's merry arrival, awesome ice sculpting, heartwarming caroling, steaming hot cocoa, and the good times we shared Friday! 🌟🎅

🎄✨ Huge shoutout to everyone who sleighed down to the City of Greer's Christmas Tree Lighting this past Friday! 🌟 We look forward to sharing more fun memories from our Christmas weekend here in Greer! #CityofGreer #Greer #GoGreer #Christmas #December #GreerSC #Holidays

🎄✨ Huge shoutout to everyone who sleighed down to the City of Greer's Christmas Tree Lighting this past Friday! 🌟 We look forward to sharing more fun memories from our Christmas weekend here in Greer!

🎄✨ Huge shoutout to everyone who sleighed down to the City of Greer's Christmas Tree Lighting this past Friday! 🌟 We look forward to sharing more fun memories from our Christmas weekend here in Greer! #CityofGreer #Greer #GoGreer #Christmas #December #GreerSC #Holidays

Please consider heading to Greer Station for your shopping needs this Small Business Saturday!

As you digest your Thanksgiving meal, we wanted to give a quick reminder of the Holiday Events that are on tap in Greer this season! Dec 1: Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:00-8:00 PM Dec 1: Live window displays in Greer Station Dec 2: Breakfast with Santa (ticket required), 8:00 AM-Noon Dec 2-3: Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Dec 3: Christmas Parade, 2:30-4:00 PM Dec 5: City of Greer Center for the Arts Gingerbread Jamboree, 6:00-8:00 PM Dec 9: Holiday Arts Fair at the Center for the Arts, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Dec 9-10: Christmas 7's Rugby Tournament

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for everyone who lives in our wonderful City and the business owners and visitors who help make it so special. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday so our staff can spend time with their loved ones. What are you grateful for this season?

The City Park Playground will be closed from Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 16 so our crews can install and repair the slides. The playground is expected to reopen on Friday, November 17.

Shoutout to these awesome volunteers who came to help clean the Sunnyside Community on Saturday! They collected 14 bags of litter throughout the area. A special thank you to Tena Irby who saw the need in her neighborhood and asked the city to help organize the effort!

It's time to have your voice heard! The following offices are included in this election: -Councilmember from District 1 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 3 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 5 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Mayor (at large) for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Commissioner of Public Works for term expiring December 31, 2029 Find more information and check your polling location here: https://cityofgreersc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/elections

Don't forget! The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing and Recommendation on Monday, October 16 regarding the UDO and updated Zoning Map. Learn more here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/bds/page/unified-development-ordinance

It’s a quiet week here in Greer, but we’re loving the Fall events coming up soon! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Oct 8-14: Fire Prevention Week

🚨A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will occur today🚨 The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The alerts will go to TVs, radio, AND CELL PHONES. You can view the official notice here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231003/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-test-messages-will?fbclid=IwAR05IvgdhlIB0IIDYNftv6JiDatHcbA9_teei5ynfHkBCYSUzpphAboRxOM

In Greer, we recognize our community is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds that help make our city special. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our Hispanic and Latino employees and thank them for all they do for this community. En Greer, reconocemos que nuestra comunidad está formada por muchas culturas de diferentes orígenes que ayudan a que nuestra ciudad sea especial. Este mes de la Herencia Hispana, queriamos destacar a algunos de nuestros empleados hispanos y latinos y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen por esta comunidad.