The Greenville, NC MSA is one of the fastest growing urban centers in North Carolina, and is part of North Carolina’s BioPharma Crescent. The local economy is well diversified with industries in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food processing, and agriculture. The population increased by 25.7% and the civilian labor force expanded by 21% between 2000 and 2010. During this same time period, employment increased by 13.2%. Recent industrial expansions include Mayne Pharma, Thermo Fisher, and ASMO Greenville of North Carolina.