Bank of America announces $50,000 investment in One Spartanburg’s Power Up University

SPARTANBURG – Bank of America recently announced its partnership with One Spartanburg for Power Up University, which brings together partners in higher education to elevate small and minority-owned business owners in the community. Leaders of Spartanburg Community College, University of South Carolina Upstate, and Spartanburg Methodist College are developing specialized curricula that meets the diverse, unique needs of small and minority business owners. The program is designed to help ensure Spartanburg provides a supportive ecosystem for start-ups and entrepreneurs of all types. Bank of America presented a check for its investment of $50,000 for Power Up University. This investment gives small and minority business-owners in Spartanburg the chance to start and finish a business-centered certification or degree.