Matrix Technology Park in Greenville County Approved As South Carolina Certified Site
June 17, 2010
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – June 17, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has completed review of The Matrix Business and Technology Park in Greenville County and has awarded it the designation of South Carolina Certified Site.
A certified site is guaranteed to meet or exceed established criteria in demand by industries seeking a site for immediate development, and is a key requirement by many organizations looking for a new location. The Matrix site’s application was prepared by B.P. Barber, a regional engineering firm.
Greenville County is committed to growing and attracting businesses. We understand the importance such organizations place on speed to occupancy and sites that are shovel-ready, Andy Cajka, Chairman of the Matrix’s Board of Directors. Companies considering Greenville County as a possible site for operations gain credibility, speed in decision making and reduced risk from a certified site. This is a valuable step towards increasing our tenant base at The Matrix.
To be certified, a site must pass a rigorous evaluation where more than 100 types of site information are reviewed. The site must be free of ownership or use issues, free of environmental issues, and meet or exceed all infrastructure requirements of typical industrial projects. Currently, there are 38 sites in South Carolina that are certified as having completely met all criteria.
This site certification conveys to the market that The Matrix site meets key site readiness criteria for potential tenants, added Butch Kirven, Chairman of Greenville County Council. It gives Greenville County a leg up in the battle for coveted economic investment and jobs, and allows us to be more responsive and competitive during site selection opportunities. We are particularly appreciative that AT&T, Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas provided critical support in offsetting the costs of the required studies.
Matrix Park
Located in southern Greenville County, SC, the Matrix Park is a 1,100-acre, master-planned park with a special I-2 zoning classification and restrictive covenants that make it ideally suited for industry, warehouse/distribution operations, research and development and headquarters campus facilities. Current tenants include GE Aviation, JTEKT, Gordon Food Service and The Blood Connection. For further details, visit www.thematrixpark.com.
