Automotive

27 Miles from the Heart of the Southeast’s Auto Corridor.

27 mi

To BMW Manufacturing

I-85

Direct corridor access

0 K+

Workforce within 60 min

$ 0

State property tax

— Why Cherokee County

The Competitive Advantage You've Been Looking For

Cherokee County sits at the epicenter of the Southeast’s automotive manufacturing boom. With BMW Manufacturing just 27 miles away and Interstate 85 running directly through the county, Cherokee is one of the most strategically positioned locations in the nation for Tier I and Tier II automotive suppliers. Our workforce has deep roots in precision manufacturing, and our industrial infrastructure is built to handle heavy operations from day one.

Key Advantages

Located 27 miles from BMW Manufacturing — North America's largest BMW plant
Direct I-85 access connecting to Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg
Access to Norfolk Southern rail for parts and finished vehicle logistics
900,000+ skilled workers available within a 60-minute drive
Right-to-Work state with competitive labor costs
Shovel-ready industrial sites sized for large-scale suppliers
Customized workforce training through Spartanburg Community College

— Companies Making It Happen

Who Chose Cherokee County

BMW Manufacturing

27 miles from Cherokee County — the largest BMW plant in the world.

Tier I & II Suppliers

Multiple automotive component suppliers already operating in the Upstate region.

Boyson Manufacturing

Metal stampings for automotive and aerospace markets, based in Cherokee County.

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