Entrepreneur Minute – Allen Smith, Katherine O’Neill, One Spartanburg, Inc.
April 11, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world.
We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series:
Allen Smith, President & CEO, One Spartanburg, Inc. and Katherine O’Neill, Chief Economic Development Director, One Spartanburg, Inc.
OneSpartanburg, Inc. helped drive a banner year for growth in 2025, securing 20 economic development projects that generated $3.5 billion in capital investment and created more than 1,000 new jobs across Spartanburg County. That momentum—paired with the region’s standing among the top 10 fastest-growing metro areas in the United States—reinforces its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most competitive destinations for business expansion.
Leading the way is a transformative $2.8 billion investment from NorthMark Strategies, highlighting the scale and impact of projects positioning Spartanburg for continued economic opportunity and long-term growth.
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