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The Economic Futures Group, a private-public partnership, is the economic development organization for Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Civilian Labor Force 163,700 (Apr 2019)

Workforce

Unemployment Rate 3%

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Female (2018 Estimate) 51.4%

Population

Male (2018 Estimate) 48.6%

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$5+ Billion

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Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Embracing Expansions

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Air freight across the Upstate is an expanding market, and the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport is planning to capitalize on that expansion. The Downtown Airport – the oldest

PECTEC's Success in Spartanburg Driven by Narrow Focus

Friday, July 12, 2019

Every car that rolls off an assembly line is filled with thousands intricate parts that aren’t as easy to pick out as a windshield or a tire. That’s where PECTEC comes in.

Keurig Dr. Pepper to Aid Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful Efforts

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

As Keurig Dr. Pepper went through site selection for a new roasting and packaging facility, Spartanburg County’s track record of manufacturing success proved attractive. But

Career Centers provide employee pipeline in Spartanburg County

Friday, May 24, 2019

Spartanburg County’s three career centers provide a unique opportunity for employers to craft a pipeline of potential future employees. The county’s three career centers

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The Spartanburg Economic Futures Group represents a collective economic development voice for Spartanburg County. Working collaboratively with key allies in local and county government, private developers, utility providers, the Upstate Alliance and the South Carolina Department of Commerce, sets us apart from our competitors as a leader in growing key sectors of the Upstate economy.