Start:ME Spartanburg

Start:ME Spartanburg A business accelerator program focused on providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the guidance & resour

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incr...
06/24/2026

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨

Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incredible entrepreneurs who have been a part of our journey through the years. Each day, we will spotlight a different class and recognize the vision, resilience, and impact of these amazing business owners and community leaders.

We are excited to begin with the Class of 2017 — the pioneers who helped lay the foundation and set the tone for what entrepreneurship, leadership, and community transformation could look like through this program.

These entrepreneurs represent innovation, determination, and the power of investing in local talent. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the impact they continue to make throughout our community.

Stay tuned each day as we celebrate the stories, businesses, and successes of our entrepreneurs! 💼✨

Lekesa P WhitnerGeorge Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and EconomicsUniversity of South Carolina UpstateDavid SummersKhala MarandeStart:ME Atlanta

🎉 Congratulations to Our 4th Annual Start:ME Spartanburg Pitch Competition Winners! 🎉What an incredible celebration of e...
06/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our 4th Annual Start:ME Spartanburg Pitch Competition Winners! 🎉

What an incredible celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and determination! We are proud to recognize the outstanding Start:ME alumni who competed in this year's 4th Annual Pitch Competition. Each entrepreneur demonstrated courage, vision, and a commitment to growing their businesses and serving our community.

🏆 Vision Medical – Tamieka Alston-Gibson
🏆 Oak and Ave Property Group – Christopher " "CeeJ" Jefferson, Realtor"
🏆 Seed Thyme and Harvest – Jamir Nicholson & Diandra Nicholson
🏆 Health Core Medical – Mario Tracey Miller
🏆 Silliest – Rucker
🏆 Sparkle City Balloon Boutique – Bishop
🏆 Jocelyn Janel Portraits– Jocelyn Jones
🏆 Sean's Catering s – Sean & Betty Miller Edwards
🏆 Simply Elegant Eventst – Jaleesa Drummond
🏆 Facez By Cynthia – Cynthia Watson-Rogers

These entrepreneurs represent the very best of what Start:ME is all about, turning dreams into thriving businesses, creating opportunities, and making a positive impact throughout Spartanburg County.

A special thank you to our judges, mentors, sponsors, donors, business partners, volunteers, interns, and supporters who make this program possible year after year. Your investment in local entrepreneurs continues to strengthen our community and economy.

Please join us in celebrating these amazing business owners and their accomplishments! 👏🎊

Lekesa P Whitner George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics University of South Carolina Upstate David Summers Khala Marande Spartanburg Northside Development Group Start:ME Spartanburg Alumni

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incr...
06/23/2026

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨

Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incredible entrepreneurs who have been a part of our journey through the years. Each day, we will spotlight a different class and recognize the vision, resilience, and impact of these amazing business owners and community leaders.

We are excited to begin with the Class of 2017 — the pioneers who helped lay the foundation and set the tone for what entrepreneurship, leadership, and community transformation could look like through this program.

These entrepreneurs represent innovation, determination, and the power of investing in local talent. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the impact they continue to make throughout our community.

Stay tuned each day as we celebrate the stories, businesses, and successes of our entrepreneurs! 💼✨
Lekesa P WhitnerGeorge Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and EconomicsUniversity of South Carolina UpstateDavid SummersKhala MarandeStart:ME Atlanta

06/21/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our judges, volunteers, staff, mentors, and supporters who helped make the Start:ME Spartanburg 4th Annual Pitch Competition a tremendous success!

For the past three weeks, you have dedicated your time, expertise, encouragement, and energy to support our entrepreneurs as they prepared to share their business dreams and visions. Your commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in Spartanburg continues to make a lasting impact on our community.

Because of your support, our participants gained valuable feedback, increased confidence, and an opportunity to showcase their hard work before a panel of dedicated community leaders.

Thank you for investing in our entrepreneurs, believing in their potential, and helping us build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. We could not do this work without you!

David Summers Lekesa P Whitner University of South Carolina Upstate Start:ME CincinnatiStart:ME Atlanta

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our judges, volunteers, staff, mentors, and supporters who helped make the Start:ME Spar...
06/21/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our judges, volunteers, staff, mentors, and supporters who helped make the Start:ME Spartanburg 4th Annual Pitch Competition a tremendous success!

For the past three weeks, you have dedicated your time, expertise, encouragement, and energy to support our entrepreneurs as they prepared to share their business dreams and visions. Your commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in Spartanburg continues to make a lasting impact on our community.

Because of your support, our participants gained valuable feedback, increased confidence, and an opportunity to showcase their hard work before a panel of dedicated community leaders.

Thank you for investing in our entrepreneurs, believing in their potential, and helping us build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. We could not do this work without you!

Lekesa P Whitner David Summers Start:ME Spartanburg Alumni Spartanburg Northside Development Group Start:ME Atlanta Start:ME Cincinnati University of South Carolina Upstate

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incr...
06/19/2026

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨

Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incredible entrepreneurs who have been a part of our journey through the years. Each day, we will spotlight a different class and recognize the vision, resilience, and impact of these amazing business owners and community leaders.

We are excited to begin with the Class of 2017 — the pioneers who helped lay the foundation and set the tone for what entrepreneurship, leadership, and community transformation could look like through this program.

These entrepreneurs represent innovation, determination, and the power of investing in local talent. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the impact they continue to make throughout our community.

Stay tuned each day as we celebrate the stories, businesses, and successes of our entrepreneurs! 💼✨

Lekesa P WhitnerGeorge Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and EconomicsDavid SummersKhala MarandeStart:ME Atlanta

Happy Juneteenth from the Start:ME Spartanburg Team! ❤️🖤💚Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recognize th...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from the Start:ME Spartanburg Team! ❤️🖤💚

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recognize the rich history and culture that continue to inspire and strengthen our community.

Lekesa P WhitnerGeorge Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and EconomicsDavid SummersKhala MarandeStart:ME Atlanta

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incr...
06/18/2026

✨ CELEBRATING OUR START:ME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE DECADE✨

Over the next several days, we will be highlighting the incredible entrepreneurs who have been a part of our journey through the years. Each day, we will spotlight a different class and recognize the vision, resilience, and impact of these amazing business owners and community leaders.

We are excited to begin with the Class of 2017 — the pioneers who helped lay the foundation and set the tone for what entrepreneurship, leadership, and community transformation could look like through this program.

These entrepreneurs represent innovation, determination, and the power of investing in local talent. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the impact they continue to make throughout our community.

Stay tuned each day as we celebrate the stories, businesses, and successes of our entrepreneurs! 💼✨
Lekesa P WhitnerGeorge Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and EconomicsDavid SummersKhala MarandeStart:ME Atlanta

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