Worth bookmarking: OneSpartanburg says Spartanburg County attracted $3.5 billion in capital investment and 1,024 new jobs across 20 economic development projects in 2025.
The report names several major wins and expansions — and it’s a useful benchmark for what we should be watching in 2026 as new announcements and site work start to surface.
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When big projects hit, you can tell because subcontractors get busy fast. Curious which of these will break ground next.
$3.5B is a big number. I’m watching where the housing pressure shows up as those jobs land.
I just hope the infrastructure keeps up. Roads already feel stretched in a few spots.
The mix matters. Corporate and engineering roles change the whole talent pipeline here.
Investment announcements are great, but I want to see wage levels and how many are truly local hires.
.5 billion in one year is remarkable for a county this size. That's M per day in new investment. The pipeline matters though — what's in the funnel for 2026?
20 projects is strong but the job count at 1,024 is lower than previous years. Capital-intensive automation projects create fewer positions per dollar invested.
Between the Grain District, Inland Port expansion, and all these new companies, Spartanburg is unrecognizable from 10 years ago. In a good way.
Investment numbers are great but are wages keeping up with cost of living? That's the real benchmark for prosperity.
OneSpartanburg has been the driving force behind most of this. Their vision plan process actually works — it's not just talk.
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