Spartanburg Northside Development Group

Spartanburg Northside Development Group A diverse group of people investing time, skills, and dollars for a safe and strong Northside community in Spartanburg, SC.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, our operations are funded and supported through partners, donors and volunteers. We serve to encourage and manage the redevelopment of the City of Spartanburg’s Northside community, honoring its past and expanding the economic, educational, recreational, health, and social opportunities for its residents. People of a strong community deserve safety both within

their neighborhood and their own homes. Our goal is to help provide this through a variety of lighting and streetscape improvements. Housing is also a key factor in the strength of a community. To ensure Northside families have safe structures in which to call home, we are working hard bring improved single and multi family housing, both affordable and at market rate, to the Northside area. Along with infrastructure and housing, strong communities need vital public and commercial assets for families to thrive. These include access to things like grocery stores, banking, retail, recreation outlets and quality schools.

Join us for CHAD 2026! Celebrate 22 years of Community Health Awareness Day in Spartanburg with this FREE, family-friend...
06/05/2026

Join us for CHAD 2026!

Celebrate 22 years of Community Health Awareness Day in Spartanburg with this FREE, family-friendly event:

📅 June 6, 2026 | 8 AM–12 PM

📍 TK Gregg Center, Spartanburg ✨ Free screenings, resources, activities, health walk, giveaways & more

🍽 Lunch while supplies last

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988758085971?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re thrilled to share that applications for the Weaver Awards are now open! This partnership with and the Aspen Insti...
06/04/2026

We’re thrilled to share that applications for the Weaver Awards are now open! This partnership with and the Aspen Institute will help us celebrate and support the everyday neighbors who are building trust, belonging, and connection right here in our community.

A local advisory group will select 20 recipients to receive $2,500 to $5,000 each and resources to support their work to foster connection. We can’t wait to help shine a light on the people who make our community stronger.

If you are a weaver - or know someone who is - you can apply or make a nomination by August 15th.

You can get more information, apply for an award, or recommend a neighbor at https://awards.weavers.org/en/spartanburg/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Start:ME Spartanburg! 🎉This weekend, we had the privilege of celebrating a decade of entrepren...
06/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Start:ME Spartanburg! 🎉

This weekend, we had the privilege of celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, opportunity, and community impact through Start:ME Spartanburg.

For the past 10 years, Start:ME has helped local entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses by providing training, mentorship, and access to a network of support. More than a business development program, Start:ME has been a catalyst for economic mobility and community transformation throughout Spartanburg.

We are incredibly grateful to the entrepreneurs, mentors, volunteers, partners, and staff who have made this journey possible. Together, we've invested in dreams, strengthened neighborhoods, and helped create pathways to success for countless small business owners.

Here's to the past 10 years—and to the next decade of empowering entrepreneurs and building a stronger Spartanburg.

Today’s the day! 🚨 As partners of The EdRedesign Lab, we’re excited to remind you that the virtual premiere of DREAM ON’...
06/02/2026

Today’s the day! 🚨

As partners of The EdRedesign Lab, we’re excited to remind you that the virtual premiere of DREAM ON’s newest episode on the transformation of Spartanburg, SC’s Northside neighborhood is happening this morning.

See how this community came together and:
✨ Cut violent crime by 77%
✨ Raised 3rd-grade reading from 6% to 48%
✨ Built hundreds of new housing units
✨ Opened a new community center
✨ Launched a state-of-the-art early learning center

📅 Today — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕛 10:00–11:00 AM ET
💻 Virtual | Zoom Webinar

You’ll be among the first to watch the episode and hear from national and local leaders in a live Q&A.
There’s still time to join us — registration is required.
🔗 Register: https://edredesign.org/events/dream-spartanburg-sc



🚨 Applications Are Now Open! 🚨Have a business idea you've been thinking about? Already running a small business and read...
06/01/2026

🚨 Applications Are Now Open! 🚨

Have a business idea you've been thinking about? Already running a small business and ready to grow? The Inspire:ME Spartanburg Program is here to help you turn your vision into action.

Over six weeks, participants will gain practical business knowledge, develop their brand and story, strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset, and connect with a supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs. The program concludes with a Pitch Night, week seven, where participants will showcase what they've built and compete for cash prizes.

✨ What You'll Gain:
✅ Business foundations and planning tools
✅ Branding and storytelling strategies
✅ Customer discovery and marketing insights
✅ Entrepreneur mindset development
✅ Networking and mentorship opportunities
✅ A chance to compete for cash awards

Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, Inspire:ME Spartanburg is designed to help you grow with purpose and confidence.

📅 Applications are open now through July 7!
🖥️ Apply today: StartMESpartanburg.com/InspireMe

Big dreams often begin with small opportunities.Entrepreneurs and small business owners help bring energy, creativity, a...
05/29/2026

Big dreams often begin with small opportunities.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners help bring energy, creativity, and economic growth into our community. Through programs like Start:ME and Inspire:ME, residents and local entrepreneurs are gaining tools, mentorship, and support to grow businesses that strengthen the Northside and beyond.

Economic mobility starts when people have access to opportunity and the confidence to pursue it. And we are so proud and excited to be able to celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship in the Northside this weekend at our 10-year Celebration!

Strong communities begin with healthy communities.Community wellness is about more than physical health — it’s about con...
05/28/2026

Strong communities begin with healthy communities.

Community wellness is about more than physical health — it’s about connection, access, safety, and belonging. From community spaces to wellness initiatives and neighborhood partnerships, we are committed to helping create an environment where residents can live healthier and fuller lives.

Because when neighbors feel supported, communities grow stronger together.

As partners of The EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, we’re excited to invite you to a powerful...
05/27/2026

As partners of The EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, we’re excited to invite you to a powerful virtual event: the premiere of DREAM ON’s new episode on the transformation of Spartanburg, SC’s Northside neighborhood.

In this episode, you’ll see how a cross-sector coalition of residents, local government, school district leaders, and a backbone organization came together to:

Cut violent crime by 77%

Raise 3rd-grade reading proficiency from 6% to 48%

Build hundreds of units of new housing

Open a new community center

Create a state-of-the-art early learning center

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕛 Time: 10:00–11:00 AM ET
💻 Location: Virtual | Zoom Webinar

At this special launch event, you’ll be among the first to watch the episode and hear directly from the leaders behind this work during a live Q&A moderated by Rob Watson (Executive Director, EdRedesign) with:

Jennifer Blatz, President & CEO,

Dr. Russell Booker, CEO, Academic Movement

Carol Naughton, CEO, Built Communities

David Summers, CEO, Development Group

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.

👉 Register here: https://edredesign.org/events/dream-spartanburg-sc

Please share this with your networks and join us to explore what’s possible when communities come together to rewrite a neighborhood story.


A child’s future can change when they feel seen, supported, and encouraged.Across the Northside, students are discoverin...
05/27/2026

A child’s future can change when they feel seen, supported, and encouraged.

Across the Northside, students are discovering new opportunities through education, mentorship, and community support. Whether it’s showing up to school with confidence, exploring leadership opportunities, participating in community events, or receiving encouragement from caring adults, every step matters.

When we invest in children, we invest in the future of our entire community.

Every family deserves a place to call home 🏠.For many families in the Northside, stable housing is more than having four...
05/26/2026

Every family deserves a place to call home 🏠.

For many families in the Northside, stable housing is more than having four walls — it’s peace of mind, consistency for children, and the opportunity to build a future. Through mixed-income housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we are working alongside residents to create a community where longtime neighbors and new families alike can thrive together.

Transformation happens one story, one family, and one opportunity at a time.

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501 Howard Street
Spartanburg, SC
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