United Community Bank names new corporate headquarters and expands in Greenville County
US $ 24.8 million investment will create 227 new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (STL.News) United Community Bank, a commercial and retail banking service provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County and to name the location as the company’s new corporate headquarters. The $ 24.8 million investment will create 227 new jobs.
Founded in 1950, United Community Bank is one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Southeast, with more than 160 branches in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. With an executive presence in Greenville County since 2012, United Community Bank specializes in personalized banking services for individuals and businesses. Services include a full range of commercial and consumer banking products, such as specialist loans, mortgages, advisory services, treasury management and wealth management.
Located at 200 East Camperdown Way in Greenville, the new United Community Bank facility will serve as the company’s corporate headquarters and will also house a retail branch.
The company’s new headquarters is expected to be completed by 2024. People interested in joining the United Community Bank team should visit the company’s careers page.
The Economic Development Coordination Council approved the job development credits related to this project and awarded Greenville County a $ 750,000 Set-Aside grant for costs related to this project.
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“We are pleased to establish a permanent, long-term presence in Greenville as part of our growth strategy. As we expand to the Southeast, we continually evaluate the right solutions for our company’s future and see this investment as a significant step towards preserving the special culture that we have built over the past 70 years. We remain committed to all the communities in our presence and we hope to contribute to the growth of business across the region ”. –United Community Banks, Inc. President and CEO Lynn Harton
“It is a testament to our state’s overall excellence when a company decides to establish its headquarters in South Carolina. We welcome United Community Bank to their new home and celebrate the 227 jobs they are bringing to the Greenville community. ”-Gov. Henry McMaster
“With United Community Bank expanding in Greenville County and selecting the location to be the company’s new corporate headquarters, we celebrate another great victory for the state and the local community. We look forward to seeing your continued growth in our community for years to come. ”- Trade Secretary Bobby Hitt
“Since 2012, United Community Bank has demonstrated a strong commitment to Greenville County and our state, continually expanding services and operations. The city council has been working diligently to ensure a favorable business climate that allows quality companies like United Community Bank to thrive here. This expansion and establishment of United Community Bank’s new headquarters in Greenville is proof that our economic development strategies continue to pay dividends. ”- Chairman of the Greenville County Council and board member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation Willis Meadows
“United Community Bank has been an excellent long-standing partner for the city of Greenville. United Community Bank’s expanded commitment and decision to make Greenville its headquarters confirms the work we have done to retain and attract strong corporate citizens. With our mission to support financial services, entrepreneurship and advanced manufacturing, Greenville is establishing itself as a destination for innovation and a first-class workforce. ”- Mayor of the City of Greenville Knox White