Corporate Partnerships
Why Partner with UI?
Studies show that as many as 77% of consumers prefer to purchase from companies that actively invest in social good — not just for optics, but because they believe good business and social impact go hand-in-hand (1).
In South Carolina, roughly 381,000 residents are foreign-born, representing a significant population whose cultural and economic contributions enrich our region. Greenville itself reports about 7.7% foreign-born residents — higher than the state average and growing steadily (2).
When businesses choose to partner with Upstate International, they’re not just giving back — they’re aligning with evolving consumer values and connecting directly with an often underrecognized but economically vital segment of our region’s population.
Partnership Benefits
- Enhanced employee cross-cultural competency
- Improved international talent recruitment
- Strengthened community relationships
- Increased brand visibility to global demographics
- Measurable corporate social responsibility impact
77%
of consumers prefer companies committed to social impact
381k
foreign-born residents in South Carolina
- Procurement Tactics / Double the Donation survey (2025). “77% of consumers prefer companies committed to social impact.”
- U.S. Census Bureau, South Carolina demographic profile (2023); DataUSA, Greenville city demographic data (2023). CMA SC research report (2025).
Partnership Opportunities
Salsa at Sunset
Business Impact
- Latino community connections
- Downtown Greenville presence
- Cultural celebration support
- Summer event series visibility
Upstate International Month
Business Impact
- Month-long marketing presence
- Community event partnerships
- Cultural competency demonstration
- Regional economic development support
Language Education
Business Impact
- Enhanced employee language skills
- Improved international business communication
- Stronger global talent pipeline
- Brand visibility to international community