OneSpartanburg, Inc.

10/21/2026

OneSpartanburg, Inc. works to make sure the voice of local businesses and industry are heard by legislators at the state and federal level. So, we are again partnering with the Upstate Chamber Coalition to survey the legislative priorities and concerns for Spartanburg County’s business community to form a priorities list for next year’s legislative session in Columbia. Have your voice heard by lawmakers and take the survey at https://www.votervoice.net/GreenvilleCC/Surveys/14317/Respond

10/19/2026

Early voting for November’s General Election kicks off today. Whether you’re voting before Nov. 3 or plan to head to the polls that day, know where candidates for S.C. House and Spartanburg County Council seats stand on the issues that matter by reading candidate Q&As at https://www.onespartanburginc.com/vote.

At OneSpartanburg, Inc., we work to ensure our members have every opportunity for success by providing leadership in support of pro-business legislation. Our members are offered access to elected officials at the local, state, and national level, and we w

10/16/2026

Get your throwing arm ready because our next Professional Pours next week will be at Craft Axe Throwing- Spartanburg, just behind Rockers Brewing Co. This business-after-hours networking session will help grow your connections across Spartanburg County.
https://web.onespartanburginc.com/atlas/events/10639/details

10/15/2026

The Upstate has spent decades building a world-class manufacturing base, and Scout Motors took notice. We were proud to host Scout, Gov. Henry McMaster, Congressman William Timmons, local elected officials and representatives from Scout's newly-announced Upstate supplier network yesterday to recognize the company's investment in the next chapter of automotive manufacturing in South Carolina.

Seven SC auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 workers, invest $82M as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

All candidates for S.C. House seats have been invited to join us for a special Voice of Business Brunch next week where they will share more about their candidacies ahead of November’s General Election. Early voting begins on Oct. 19, so register today at https://web.onespartanburginc.com/atlas/events/10632/details and learn more with candidate Q&As found at www.onespartanburginc.com/vote.

10/13/2026

In 2017, based on insights from 3,200 community members, reimagining Morgan Square was named a priority of the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan.

Almost a decade later, Morgan Square sits at the center of unprecedented downtown development, with even greater potential as a gathering place and an economic driver.

Measured against the public’s priorities, the new design proposal provides more reasons to spend time in Downtown Spartanburg, more space for residents and visitors to enjoy, and creates a vibrant, cohesive downtown core.

10/09/2026

Today we gathered with public and private sector employers, community organizations, and both K-12 and college representatives for the third-annual plEDGE Signing Day, with employers accepting the challenge to create 1,000 internships for high-schoolers and 1,000 internships for college students through summer 2027, made possible through the Spartanburg Academic Movement's Movement 2030. Additionally, a work-based learning portal was announced – TheSpartanburgEdge.com. This portal will connect students to internships based on industry interest, company recognition, and/or job function.
https://www.onespartanburginc.com/news/2026/10/09/organizational-news/spartanburg-county-employers-sign-internship-pledge/

10/07/2026

If you live in the Boiling Springs area or are served by Spartanburg School District 2, you’re invited to our next Caffeinated Conversations, featuring District 2 Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman who will share more about the district’s upcoming referendum, designed to help fund new facilities to keep up with student growth. Save your seat here - https://web.onespartanburginc.com/atlas/events/caffeinated-conversations-referendum-talk-with-tim-newman-10638/details

10/05/2026

FILOT agreements aren't just necessary for job-creation, they're vital for the long-term economic health of communities across S.C.

“Even with those property tax incentives in place, these projects are typically generating tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue over time..If communities continue to grow rapidly without expanding the industrial and commercial tax base, homeowners will feel the effects, either through rising tax pressure or declining service levels. That’s why economic development isn’t just about growth, it’s about the long-term financial stability of a community.”

A closer look at how fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements help Spartanburg County compete for investment, jobs, and long-term economic opportunity. While how they’re referred to can differ — “fee-lots” or “fee-lows” — FILOT agreements have proven to be a crucial tool in Spartanburg County’s...