Lanie Whitaker Carter started Arrowhead in 2016 after realizing most marketing agencies in the area were either too expensive, too bloated, or simply not built with small businesses in mind. She set out to change that—creating a trusted, approachable partner that delivers only what businesses actually need to grow, without all the extra fluff.
With a background in tech (Wodify, NJ) and publishing (Three Dog Ink, NC), she built Arrowhead’s service lineup around the essentials: Web Design, Graphic Design, and Content Creation—crafted for impact, not overwhelm. Her favorite part? The relationships. After nearly a decade, Lanie is most proud of the connections she’s built and the role Arrowhead has played in helping Spartanburg businesses thrive.
Her entrepreneurial spirit has driven her to achieve the following:
- 2016 Founded Arrowhead Design Group
- 2016 Founded Burg® Apparel (Sold to Art Lounge in the fall of 2023)
- 2019 SYP Young Professional in Communications Award
- 2020-2024 Spartanburg Soup Kitchen Board Member
- 2020 Arrowhead Awarded Small Business of The Year (OneSpartanburg Inc.)
- 2020 Leadership Spartanburg Full Scholarship Graduate
- 2021 USC Upstate Young Alumni Achievement Award
- 2022 Co-Owner of 1950 & Co. Investments (Real Estate)
- 2023 Founding Member of the Inaugural Spartanburg Cocktail Masters Event
- 2024-Current PowerUp Spartanburg Business Owner