Iran Tensions and the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Spartanburg Auto Corridor
Iran Tensions and the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Spartanburg’s Auto Corridor As U.S.-Iran tensions continue to roil global energy and shipping markets following the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel this weekend, Spartanburg County’s manufacturing economy is watching closely. The county is home to BMW’s largest production plant in the world and […]
HEAR HERE: GSP runway repaving closures in 2026 — downstream impact for Spartanburg logistics
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has outlined a runway repaving project that will include overnight closures starting July 27, 2026 and two full-weekend closures in September 2026. For Spartanburg shippers and time-sensitive manufacturers, even “off-peak” airport work can ripple into planning, staffing and freight routing. We’re tracking […]
HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg’s Small Business Summit (May 7) starting to draw attention
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. OneSpartanburg is promoting a Small Business Summit on May 7, 2026 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), positioning it as a one-day playbook for founders and operators who want to start or scale. This type of event can be an early signal for new programs, procurement opportunities and […]
HEAR HERE: Goats ’n’ Grails collectibles shop grand opening set for April 25
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. Local event calendars are advertising a grand opening for Goats ’n’ Grails, described as a family-owned collectibles shop, on Friday, April 25. The listing points to a shop address on East Main Street and frames it as a new retail opening to watch downtown-adjacent. We’re […]
HEAR HERE: Spartanburg development pipeline — projects to watch for site-work signals
Pipeline watch: Several City of Spartanburg projects remain in the development pipeline with real dollar figures attached — including Beaumont Mill redevelopment, 111 Main Street, Hangar D rehabilitation, and a Carolina Foothills FCU HQ project. What we’re watching now: which of these move from “authorized/approved” into visible site work and vendor procurement. Those early signals […]
HEAR HERE: NorthMark South Pine Street computing center — Q3 2026 go-live watch
Watching: The NorthMark Strategies high-performance computing project on South Pine Street is still on the clock for a Q3 2026 initial go-live, per the state’s project announcement. We’re hearing more subcontractor and supplier activity will start showing up well before that timeline, especially around facility operations, maintenance, and specialized trades. If you’re in electrical, mechanical, […]
HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg survey to shape Vision Plan 3.0 closes April 19
Developing: OneSpartanburg, Inc. is collecting community feedback to shape Vision Plan 3.0 — the next five-year strategy that guides Spartanburg County economic development priorities. The survey window is short (10–15 minutes to complete), with responses due by April 19. If you run a business here, this is one of the few open channels to influence […]
BMW Warns of 2026 Earnings Decline — What It Means for Spartanburg’s Largest Employer
BMW has warned investors to expect a notable decline in its 2026 earnings, citing ongoing tariff pressures and slowing demand in China — and the company's financial disclosures specifically name the Spartanburg, South Carolina plant as a key factor in how it is navigating those headwinds. The German automaker projected that higher tariffs will deliver […]
Wael Farouk Headlines Carlos Moseley Chamber Series Finale at Converse April 20
The 2025-26 The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series — named for the longtime New York Philharmonic leader who served as its managing director, president, and chairman — at Converse University concludes Monday, April 20 with a recital by Egyptian-American pianist Wael Farouk, a performer with deep ties to Spartanburg who has since built an international […]