South Carolina S 560: BMW

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2025-2026 Bill 560 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 560

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A senate RESOLUTION

to RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 
SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE BMW MANUFACTURING PLANT 
LOCATED IN GREER, south carolina, AND TO EXTEND A FORMAL INVITATION TO THE 
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO VISIT THE PLANT AND WITNESS FIRSTHAND ITS 
IMPACT ON the palmetto state AND THE NATION. 

Whereas, the BMW Manufacturing Plant in Greer, South Carolina, has 
served as a cornerstone of economic development in the Palmetto State since it arrived 
in 1992, investing more than $14.8 billion and representing one of the largest 
foreign direct investments in South Carolina history; and

Whereas, the plant has produced over five million vehicles to date, 
becoming BMW's largest manufacturing facility globally and a vital contributor 
to the state's export economy, with vehicles shipped to more than 120 countries. 
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2024, BMW had a total export 
value of around $10 billion and since 2014, two-thirds of what the company 
produces has come from the Spartanburg plant; and

Whereas, BMW has created thousands of high-quality jobs, both 
directly through its operations and indirectly through a robust network of 
suppliers and service providers across the State and Southeast region. The 
manufacturing plant in Greer has been successful in generating nearly $27 
billion each year and employing nearly 43,000 people across the Palmetto State; 
and

Whereas, the company has demonstrated an enduring commitment to 
innovation, sustainability, and workforce development, including strategic 
partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, and universities to 
strengthen STEM education and advanced manufacturing skills; and

Whereas, BMW's presence has significantly enhanced South Carolina's 
reputation as a premier destination for automotive manufacturing-driving 
sustained economic growth, attracting substantial international investment, and 
positioning our State as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and 
innovation. As Governor Henry McMaster stated, "BMW, they are the golden goose 
that saved South Carolina and the Southeast and put us on the map in the world. 
That is why all these international companies have come here. They have seen 
the success of BMW."; and

Whereas, the continued success of the BMW Manufacturing Plant is a 
testament to the collaborative spirit of South Carolina's government, business 
community, and workforce, as well as to the importance of strong and fair 
international trade relationships; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper for the South Carolina Senate to 
recognize this global leader in innovation and manufacturing, and to invite 
national leadership to witness firsthand the economic and social value the BMW 
plant brings to the State and nation. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South 
Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize 
and commend the significant economic and community contributions of the BMW 
manufacturing plant located in Greer, South Carolina, and extend a formal 
invitation to the President of the United States to visit the plant and witness 
firsthand its impact on the Palmetto State and the nation. 

Be it further resolved that copies 
of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States and the 
members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

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