Testimonials

During my time at the University of South Carolina Upstate, I absolutely fell in love with Spartanburg. The strong sense of community, delicious eateries, and constant growth make it a great place to be. Having the opportunity to work with local businesses during business classes and attend community events through my internship really made me want to make Spartanburg the place I stayed after graduation. Now, two years out, I'm living in one of Spartanburg's beautifully restored mills while working nearby and can definitely say that I made the right decision in choosing to start my career here as a young professional. 

I came to Spartanburg to attend Converse College and have been BLOWN AWAY and inspired by the community efforts to grow and develop this sparkling city (pun intended) into a thriving hub for all of its residents and visitors.

The amazing community members that rise to work together to create a shared, inclusive vision of Spartanburg's future have made me proud to study, grow and live in tandem with the Spartanburg community.  I know that Spartanburg will only continue to burst with innovation.  

I stayed local after high school for Wofford College’s excellent Biology program, and while there, enjoyed wandering downtown after classes during the week. I loved getting to know the small business owners and the small-town, friendly feel of the Spartanburg community outside Wofford’s campus.

Even more exciting, I watched downtown grow exponentially in those four short years and knew that I wanted to be a part of its future growth, ideally in a capacity that allowed me to further support and champion the small business community. Spartanburg’s energy was, and is, very palpable. Much like Wofford’s campus, it’s nearly impossible to walk downtown more than two minutes without seeing someone you know, yet still finding something new to love each time you look.

Spartanburg has been my home since 1995.

During an internship at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, my eyes were opened to the active people in my community who were looking to change Spartanburg for the better.

I started to attend community events that allowed me to see the growth and momentum here. It became clear that Spartanburg has the potential to be the next up and coming city.

This also allowed me to network and create relationships with the right people at the right time. My internship and new connections opened a door for me to become an associate of one of Spartanburg's brand new hotels. The AC Hotel Spartanburg has become a staple of Downtown. Being a part of this exciting new establishment has sparked conversations that I never thought I would have had in my life. The role I take on is known as the 'Reception Team.' I certainly enjoy being the Director of First Impressions!