Spartanburg SC Area Information
From our rustic beginnings as a frontier trading post filled with Scotch-Irish, German and Indian traders of the mid-1700s to the
international business community of the 21st century, Spartanburg County has consistently shown that there truly is no such thing as a
stranger. Spartanburg County is South Carolina's "Melting Pot," blending Southern culture with dashes and dollops of German, Swiss,
Japanese, Indian, Asian, British and a myriad of other influences to create a dish spiced with life. Spartanburg has taken its position
as a magnet for economic progress and as a population center filled with cultural and international diversity. Spartanburg's cordial
atmosphere is second to none, and it enriches the fine quality of life here -- a quality of life that other cities only wish they could
offer.
This community's economic history is rooted in agriculture and textiles, and boasts an exemplary lifestyle and strong work ethic
inspired by those vocations. Today, more than 90 international firms, representing 15 nations, have joined the business community and
added their own special flavor to Spartanburg's mix. The most well-known example, perhaps, is BMW Manufacturing Corporation, which
began production at its first North American assembly plant in Spartanburg in September 1994.
Spartanburg County offers an excellent environment for working, living and playing.
The City of Spartanburg has a mayor, city council and city manager. The five city council members are elected from single-member
districts while the mayor is elected at-large, all serving four-year terms. The County Council has six members elected from
single-member districts and a chairman elected at-large, each serving a four-year term. The county has a council-administrator form of
government and employs an administrator who is responsible for all departments over which County Council has authority.
Spartanburg County has 12 other municipalities with their own elected councils and mayors. Many of those towns have cooperative and
contractual arrangements for such services as police protection, sewer and water.
There is a wide and varied range of employment opportunities in Spartanburg County, spurred in part by the growth of the international
corporate community -- BMW, Michelin, Siemens, Hoechst Celanese, to name a few. Wages and benefits are among the most competitive in the
country.
Calling Spartanburg County home is easy. The variety of housing opportunities in virtually every price range and every setting allows
you to choose your own lifestyle and still feel a part of the community. Whatever you choose, you have a promise of excellent quality
for the housing dollar.
The quality of life here is unbeatable. Recreational and cultural opportunities abound -- symphony performances, festivals, football,
baseball, soccer, theater, golfing, swimming, tennis, parks, historical sites and much, much more.
Performances and events ranging from art shows and ballet to symphonies and repertory theater are made possible in Spartanburg in part
by the Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, which supports nine arts organizations.
Numerous community groups offer volunteer programs assisting the needy, such as Mobile Meals, St. Luke's Free Clinic, and the United Way
of the Piedmont. Religious opportunities also abound, with more than 200 congregations in Spartanburg representing just about any
denomination possible.
Spartanburg County’s health care facilities boast sophisticated medical treatment and technology administered with a caring touch. The
concerned, well-educated professionals in our hospitals, clinics and private practices provide residents with the best in progressive
health maintenance.
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is located between the cities of Greenville and Spartanburg on Interstate 85. GSP
is growing into one of the finest airports in the country.
Spartanburg's great climate and location, making it accessible to the mountains, the coast and larger areas such as Atlanta and
Charlotte, add to the attraction of the area.
For more amenities offered in our area and South Carolina, visit the websites provided below.
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