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1 Spartanburg presents billions in downtown investment and a projected 11,389 city jobs from planned projects
Summary
Alan Smith, president and CEO of 1 Spartanburg, told council an economic impact study shows roughly $1.2 billion in downtown projects supporting more than 11,000 jobs in the city and larger county and state impacts; he urged continued diversification of development and work‑based learning initiatives.
Alan Smith, president and CEO of 1 Spartanburg, told Spartanburg City Council on Oct. 27 that an economic impact study of downtown projects showed substantial investment and job gains.
Why it matters: Smith said downtown investment is driving immediate jobs and broader economic output that city officials can use to finance public services and retain talent. He described a multi‑pronged strategy to broaden the county’s development base beyond advanced manufacturing.
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