About Us
OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Our mission is to build a vibrant Spartanburg through business, economic, tourism, and talent development. Our organization is comprised of a dynamic group of business, economic, talent and tourism development professionals, led by a diverse group of volunteer leaders.
Whether you’re looking for business resources, economic expertise, community leadership or tourism information, OneSpartanburg, Inc. is where you’ll find it.
Business Affairs
Our business development team is the leading voice of business in Spartanburg County, providing valuable resources and advocating on behalf of small businesses and large employers alike.
The business development team institutes leadership development programs designed to equip our county's future decision-makers, and works to provide access to elected officials to investors throughout the year. Business development staff also organizes and hosts a litany of events, from networking opportunities to celebration services.
Economic Development
We serve as the economic development organization for Spartanburg County, S.C., and its municipalities, including the City of Spartanburg.
Our economic development team leads countywide efforts to attract jobs and ensure a prosperous future for Spartanburg's people, and leads work in corporate and industrial development, along with expanding existing industries.
Tourism Development
We serve as the official DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) for the City and County of Spartanburg, S.C., promoting our area as a destination for travelers, sports tournaments, meetings and events.
Our tourism development team assists groups with site selection, accommodations, meeting preparation, and administers an official Tourism Info Center at the OneSpartanburg, Inc. office (105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg, S.C.).
Talent Development
Our talent development team is committed to helping Spartanburg County employers attract, retain, and develop a talented workforce. They work with employers to kickstart work-based learning programs, and help those with some college but no degree complete their journey through Re:Degree.
From data to best practices to beginning new programs, our talent development team is here to help meet your business' needs.
the onespartanburg VISION PLAN
Launched in 2022, the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 2.0 - our county's second five-year community and economic development strategy - advances 15 key initiatives in the focus areas of Talent, Economy, and Place, in pursuit of six primary goals:
- Raise Levels of Prosperity
- Increase Educational Attainment
- Attract & Retain Talented People
- Diversify Spartanburg's Economy
- Improve Quality of Life
- Reduce Racial Equity Gaps in Entrepreneurship & Small-Business Ownership
The OneSpartanburg, Inc. Foundation, a 501c3, manages the financial support of work falling under the Vision Plan. This includes a host of projects centered in Downtown Spartanburg, where the City of Spartanburg and OneSpartanburg, Inc. work in unison to attract companies supporting high-paying jobs, expanding downtown restaurant and retail options, and building a nationally-renowned city center.