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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.

09/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Inspire:ME Spartanburg Winners! 🎉

Big ideas deserve to be celebrated—and these entrepreneurs are showing us what’s possible when creativity, determination, and community support come together. 💡🙌🏾

Please join us in congratulating this year’s Inspire:ME Spartanburg winners and each of the graduates! Each entrepreneur has worked hard to develop their business, strengthen their vision, and take another step toward turning their ideas into opportunity.

Through Inspire, entrepreneurs receive the tools, connections, and support they need to move their ideas forward—and these winners are just getting started! 🚀

We’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and excited to see where their businesses go next.

Congratulations, entrepreneurs! Your ideas inspire us, and your success strengthens our community. ❤️

09/16/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨
Are you an entrepreneur with a business idea, or are you ready to strengthen and grow the business you already have?

Start Spartanburg is accepting applications for our 2027 cohort! 🎉
Start provides entrepreneurs with:
✨ Practical business training
🤝 One-on-one mentorship and connections
📈 Tools to strengthen and grow your business
💰 Opportunities to compete for startup and growth capital
❤️ A supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs
📅 Applications are open September 15 – October 30, 2026.

👉 APPLY TODAY:
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Don't wait until the last minute! If you know an entrepreneur who could benefit from Start, tag them, share this post, and encourage them to apply!
Your idea deserves an opportunity to grow. Let’s START!

09/14/2026

ONE OPPORTUNITY CAN CREATE A RIPPLE. 🌊

A student gets the support they need → they graduate with a plan for what’s next.

An entrepreneur gets connected to the right resource → an idea becomes a business.

A family gets a pathway to homeownership → stability begins to look different for the next generation.

A neighbor finds a place to connect → they become more engaged in the community around them.

That’s the ripple effect of investing in people.

At NDG, our four pillars—Education, Economic Mobility, Mixed-Income Housing, and Community Wellness—are connected by one belief:

When people have the opportunity to thrive, the whole neighborhood benefits.

The question isn’t whether one opportunity can make a difference.

It’s how far that difference can reach.

💙 What opportunity has made a difference in your life?

09/11/2026

If you could change ONE thing about your neighborhood, what would it be? 👀

More opportunities for young people?
A stronger local economy?
More pathways to homeownership?
More places to connect, play, and take care of your health?

At NDG, we believe the people who live in a community should have a voice in shaping its future.

That’s why our work centers around four things that matter to a thriving neighborhood:

📚 Cradle to College Education
💼 Economic Mobility
🏡 Mixed-Income Housing
💙 Community Wellness

But here’s the thing: none of these pillars stand alone.

A child’s success is connected to their family’s economic stability.
A family’s stability is connected to safe, quality housing.
And a thriving neighborhood needs spaces and opportunities that support everyone’s well-being.

So we want to hear from you:

What does a thriving Northside look like to YOU? 👇🏾

09/10/2026

A LITTLE NORTHSIDE MATH ➕

One resident with an idea
One neighbor willing to listen
One opportunity
One connection
One person saying, “I’ll help”
= Something bigger than any one of us.

That’s the kind of math we like at NDG.

Because transformation rarely happens in one giant moment.

It happens in small moments that add up.

A conversation becomes a connection.
A connection becomes an opportunity.
An opportunity becomes a new possibility.
And a possibility can change a life—and eventually, a neighborhood.

So here’s your assignment for the weekend:

Add something good to the Northside.

Buy local.
Check on a neighbor.
Share an opportunity.
Encourage a young person.
Show up.
Get involved.

You never know what your one action might add up to. 💙

09/09/2026

IF THE NORTHSIDE COULD TALK… 🎤

What would it say?

“Come sit on the porch.”

“Support that business down the street.”

“Ask your neighbor how they’re doing.”

“Bring the kids.”

“Share your ideas.”

“Stay awhile.”

“Dream bigger.”

Because neighborhoods aren’t built by buildings alone. They’re built by the everyday moments that turn people into neighbors and neighbors into community.

At NDG, we’re listening to what the Northside is saying—and helping turn those ideas into action.

What do you think the Northside would say to you today? 👇🏾

09/08/2026

⚾ Take me out to the ballgame!

Our NDG team stepped away from the office this week for a night at the ballpark with the Spartanburgers!

Good baseball, good food, plenty of laughs, and even better company. 💙

The work we do is all about building a stronger community—and sometimes, building that community means getting together, cheering from the stands, and enjoying a little fun with the people you work alongside.

We’re grateful for a team that works hard and knows how to have a good time! ⚾🙌🏾

09/03/2026

THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE NORTHSIDE 👀

There’s a lot more happening here than meets the eye.

🏠 Someone is working toward owning their first home.
📚 A young person is discovering what they’re capable of.
💡 An entrepreneur is turning an idea into a business.
🤝 A neighbor is stepping into leadership.
🌱 A family is finding new opportunities to grow.

And somewhere in the middle of all of that, there’s a community organization working behind the scenes to help make it possible.

That’s NDG.

We don’t just develop places. We help develop possibilities.

And the possibilities on the Northside? They’re pretty exciting. 👀

09/02/2026

🍂 Hello, September! 🍂

A new month is here, the temperatures will start to change soon, and there’s something special about the energy that comes with fall in the Northside! 🍁💛

As we head into a new season, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, celebrate, learn, and grow—right here in our community and throughout Spartanburg.

From community gatherings and youth activities to local events, programs, and opportunities to get involved, there’s always something happening in the Northside. We encourage our neighbors to get out, explore what’s happening around the community, support local organizations and businesses, and most importantly—bring a neighbor along! 🤝🏽

📅 September is just getting started, and there’s a lot to look forward to!

Stay connected with NDG and keep an eye on our social media for upcoming events, community opportunities, and ways you can get involved.

Here’s to a new month, a new season, and another opportunity to make our community safe, strong, and thriving for all. ❤️

08/31/2026

🧭 Meet the Northside Voyagers!

Community transformation starts with residents who care deeply about where they live—and the Northside Voyagers are a powerful example of that spirit in action.

Through the Voyagers, Northside residents have opportunities to connect, learn, share their voices, and help shape the future of their community. They bring their experiences, ideas, and passion to the table because they know that the best communities are built with residents, not just for residents.

We’re proud to support the Northside Voyagers as they continue to lead, advocate, and help make the Northside an even stronger place to call home. 💙

When residents lead, communities thrive.

Address

501 Howard Street
Spartanburg, SC
29303

Website

http://www.SpartanburgNDG.com/

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