Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Questions

  • The short-answer is NO. Power Up Spartanburg is open to any small and/or minority-owned business located in Spartanburg County.

  • To participate with Power Up Spartanburg, businesses must be locally owned and operated within Spartanburg County.

  • In short, yes! Power Up Spartanburg extends throughout all of Spartanburg County, including every municipality countywide.

  • Any business with 50 or less employees is classified as a small business. Don't worry, if you are near the margin - you are still able to participate!

  • Power Up Spartanburg is here to help your small business, no matter what phase you're in, from ideation to business growth to exit planning.

Engagement Questions

  • Once you complete an intake form, you will receive a confirmation email with a booking link to have an initial call with someone from our team. From there, a Power Up representative will be in contact about how to best get started and what programs are right for you.

  • There are many ways to get involved! Power Up Spartanburg offers various programs, workshops, and events that you are able to participate in. Be sure to follow our social media @PowerUpSpartanburg to stay in the know!

  • Power Up Spartanburg is an action item directly derived from OneSpartanburg's Vision Plan 2.0. Along with private investment, Power Up has been made possible by the allocation of $6.5M from Spartanburg County.

  • You can sign up for events by following this link to our events page.

  • The Grid empowers small and minority business owners to make impactful connections, find critical information, and broaden their network. The platform is designed to serve as a roadmap for starting, sustaining, growing, or exiting a small or minority business in Spartanburg.