Strategic Spartanburg
Strategic Spartanburg is a non-profit research organization that leverages data and evidence to improve the quality of life in Spartanburg County by conducting research that informs policy and practice.
Mission
To report on data and engage the community in dialogue and strategy that leads to positive change in Spartanburg County.
Vision
Organizations and individuals across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in Spartanburg County actively promote civic prosperity by utilizing data and evidence to inform and guide their progress.
Values
Strategic Spartanburg is build on 5 core values: Collaboration, Community, Impact, Independence and Research Equity.
History, People & Purpose
The organization was created from a collaboration between the City of Spartanburg, Mary Black Foundation, OneSpartanburg, Inc., Spartanburg Academic Movement, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg County Foundation, Spartanburg Regional Foundation, United Way of the Piedmont, and USC Upstate. We partner with Indicator Area Leaders in the community to improve outcomes in each of our seven Indicator Areas.