Bringing Back the Burg

As of June 2021, the 'Burg is Back.

With a recent uptick in tourism revenue, Spartanburg crossed the finish line to economic recovery, as outlined by the benchmark data points determined by the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force. The Task Force, our team members and community partners committed significant time and resources toward these recovery efforts. But ultimately, recovery would not be possible without every business and resident who chose to support health, safety and our local economy.

Thank You for Bringing Back the 'Burg!

Bringing Back the Burg, Spartanburg's COVID-19 recovery effort, included the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force, a Guidebook, the Commitment to Combating COVID-19, the Small Business Fund and several marketing campaigns.

The work focused providing resources to help businesses navigate a changing world, and bringing back the 'Burg as the vibrant, strong community we've come to know and love. Those resources can be found below.

Click here to see the full report on Spartanburg's economic recovery as of June 24, 2021.

Let us know what resources would best help your business' recovery.

See why leading members of the Spartanburg community have gotten their vaccine below.

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? This Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System video answers the most common vaccine questions.

WE'RE encouraging spartanburg to get vaccinated

Our partnership with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System helps Spartanburg employers schedule vaccination appointments for their team members. Tell us that your company is interested and give us an idea of how many vaccinations you’d like to schedule.

Get vaccine scheduling help for your business.

Spartanburg Regional Individual Vaccine Registration
Vaccine FAQs with Spartanburg Regional
Vaccine Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly, SCDHEC State Assistant Epidemiologist
CDC Vaccination Information

We're asking Spartanburg's businesses to commit to combating COVID-19, together

Screen Team Members: Monitoring employee health before each shift
Wear Masks: All staff will wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible
Hand Safety: Hand sanitizers and wash stations are available
Clean Environment: Cleaning thoroughly between guests
Provide Space: Following social distancing and capacity guidelines

Make Your Commitment
See Who Has Committed
Take the Commitment to Combating COVID-19 Instagram Challenge

WE're backing spartanburg's small businesses

The Bringing Back the 'Burg Small Business Fund is designed to financially assist qualifying small businesses through low interest and forgivable loans.

Apply to the Fund
Donate to the Fund
Schedule a meeting with CommunityWorks
New guidance on PPP from SBA, U.S. Treasury
SBA guidance on new PPP applications for smallest businesses

Nonprofit Assistance: SPCF Disaster Relief Fund
Individual Assistance: United Way United for All Fund

We're expanding testing for spartanburg companies

Our fast-turnaround testing partnership with Luxor Scientific allows Spartanburg County businesses to receive employee COVID-19 test results within 48 hours at a reduced price of $85. Send your employee to the lab, host a testing day at your company (min. 50 employees), or collect on-site samples to send to the lab.

Luxor will tailor agreements for each business, defining the scope of services and how they intend to interact with individuals. Business representatives are encouraged to contact Luxor directly after signing up through the Chamber at 864-568-8940.

We want to ensure you have easy access to resources That keep Spartanburg safe.

Drawing from many trusted resources, this guidebook is designed to start conversations and prompt considerations for doing business during COVID-19. We're also compiling a list of local businesses providing products or services to assist with COVID-19, like Personal Protective Equipment or sanitization and cleaning services.

Get the Guidebook
Tell us About Your COVID-19 Product or Service

WE Know masks make a difference

In partnership with Chapman Cultural Center, the Mask Challenge is a public art campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wearing a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Learn about the Mask Challenge
Watch the Music Video
Place a temporary mask on a piece of public art