The Spark Center serves as a unique business concept launched by Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg City and County governments, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce and other partners that has proved attractive to global companies wanting to relocate to the US. We visited recently to determine if this model can be helpful in Rock Hill and York County. By providing key spaces like offices, conference rooms, warehouse, and training facilities for relocation or start-ups, the Spark Center provides a ‘soft landing’ space for new business development in the Upstate.