Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Archives

Economic Development

Katherine O’Neill takes the helm at Economic Futures Group

One of the Upstate’s most influential community leaders has a new job. Former Spartanburg County administrator Katherine O’Neill is the new executive vice president of the Economic Futures Group of…

The Economic Forecast: Mostly Blue Sky in 2019

2019 may be the last full year in which Upstate business leaders are bullish. They intend to waste no time making hay while the sun shines. Coming off strong market…

Economic Development

Spartanburg Chamber announces new corporate recruitment initiative

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a new, long-term strategy to increase the marketability and competitiveness of Spartanburg County as a premier location for corporate business and…

Economic Development

Upstate opposition to tariffs remains strong despite a thaw in relations with the European Union

Opposition to the Trump administration’s threatened use of automotive tariffs remains firm in the Upstate as speculation mounts concerning their potential use.

Management

Well-being services for Spartanburg’s small-business employers expanded in pilot program

Spartanburg businesses with 50 or fewer employees will be able to offer unprecedented well-being services thanks to the Wellville Exchange, which is in the early stages of planning.

Economic Development

Spartanburg Chamber recognizes businesses, individuals at annual celebration

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, held its 2018 Annual Celebration on May 22.

Economic Development

The Spark: Happenings in Upstate Biz with Trevor Anderson

Lean in and listen closely. There's a little secret tucked away off Highway 290 in Duncan that is fueling big economic growth in the Upstate.

Events

Spartanburg will debut ‘The YPs’ awards program for young professionals

Spartanburg’s most outstanding young professionals will soon get their proper due. Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP), an affiliate program of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, announced…

Management

Spartanburg Chamber hires Nestlen as its new director of resource development

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, Nov. 16, it has hired Charlianne Wyatt Nestlen as its director of resource development. Nestlen will be responsible for growing revenue and…