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Governor McMaster Tours SC's only Refrigerator and Vaccine Freezer Maker
December 17, 2020
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was able to tour Horizon Scientific Incorporated in Summerville who is producing vaccine refrigerators and freezers.
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SC Department of Employment & Workforce: The Best Present for the Holidays? Employment.
December 16, 2020
On December 26, 2020, federal unemployment benefits will expire. In the meantime, employers have approximately 80,000 jobs posted on the SC Works Online Services job database at jobs.scworks.org.
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South Carolina Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Update
December 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that South Carolina received its first COVID-19 vaccine. Today through Wednesday, the state is receiving its first allocation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; nearly 43,000 doses are anticipated by Wednesday.
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Senator Scott's Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs & Federal Agencies Headed To White House
December 14, 2020
The United States Senate passed the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). If signed into law, this legislation will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country’s more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Armada Analytics, Inc. Relocating HQ, Expanding Operations in Greenville
December 11, 2020
“We have called Greenville our home for more than 10 years and look forward to the next 10. We are excited about our investment and our future growth in the city,” said Armada Analytics Chairman Zack Devier.
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SC to Prioritize Elderly, Food Workers for COVID-19 Vaccine
December 11, 2020
Prisoners and poultry plant workers will follow soon after frontline healthcare employees in South Carolina's COVID-19 vaccine plan, Gov. Henry McMaster said Wednesday.
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As Companies Opt for Stability Amid Pandemic, 2020 Could Be Record-Low Year for CEO Turnover
December 11, 2020
Once the economic fallout from COVID-19 began, CEO turnover in the Russell 3000 began seeing a marked slowdown as boards opted for continuity. For this reason, 2020 could shape up as a record-low year for CEO turnover.
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Greenville Business Community Comes Together to Conquer COVID-19
December 10, 2020
The Greenville business community came together last week to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and to fight back against the virus with a joint blood and convalescent plasma drive benefitting The Blood Connection.
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SC Ports’ Community Giving Program Supports 55 Charitable Organizations Across SC
December 10, 2020
South Carolina Ports Authority awarded $61,000 in grants to 55 S.C. charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program.
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South Carolina Capital City Mayor to Head US Diplomacy Group
December 09, 2020
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) announced Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, as new incoming co-chair of the Center for U.S. Global Leadership Board, the organization’s education arm, effective January 1st.
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SC Ports Hits Record for November Volumes
December 08, 2020
As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November.
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Crawford Strategy Celebrates 10 Years with New Name
December 07, 2020
Crawford Strategy, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, is excited to reveal that in celebration of its incredible growth and evolution during its first ten years in business, the company will be changing its name to Crawford. The team celebrates its first decade with a new logo, brand refresh and new website to further give life to the company’s new name.
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Walmart Breaks Ground on Distribution Center in South Carolina
December 07, 2020
Walmart broke ground on its nearly 3-million-square-foot Walmart Ridgeville Import Distribution Center in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
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SC Home Sales up 19% Compared to This Time Last Year, Demand High
December 04, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS released its October 2020 statewide real estate market data. Despite the pandemic, Realtors continue to set sales records with a 19% increase in closed sales throughout the state compared to this time last year.
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Online Retailers' South Carolina Sales Tax Tops $311.5M in Past Year
December 03, 2020
According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), remote sellers and online marketplace facilitators reported collecting more than $311.5 million in South Carolina Sales and Use Tax
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Techtronic Industries Expanding Operations in Anderson County
December 02, 2020
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Clemson Joins 59 Institutions in a $111 Million Public-Private Partnership to Drive Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
December 02, 2020
As manufacturing lines are transformed through connecting more components to the internet, manufacturers see increases in energy efficiency, productivity and cost savings, however, it also creates new vulnerabilities – manufacturers must also protect their advanced manufacturing systems from cyberattack.
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‘Grow with Google’ Launching SC Program to Help Black and Latino Small Businesses
December 01, 2020
Tech giant Google is launching an initiative in South Carolina on Monday aimed at helping Black and Latino small businesses succeed.
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SCRA Announces Investment in Hank AI
November 30, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 to Hank AI. The Columbia-based company is a leader in medical coding and compliance automation.
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U.S Chamber Awards Greenville Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation
November 20, 2020
The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the Greenville Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.
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Federal Reserve Bank President to Speak at Nov. 30 Installment of University of South Carolina Economic Outlook Series
November 20, 2020
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business will host its next installment of the 40th Annual Economic Outlook series on Monday, Nov. 30, with a special session dedicated to post-election economic impact. The event will feature Thomas I. Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, as the keynote speaker.
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Greenville Technical College & YMCA of Greenville Establish Partnership to Impact Health and Wellness of Students, Staff, and Stakeholders
November 19, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the YMCA of Greenville have established a collaborative relationship. The goal is to promote health and well-being of the college’s students, staff, and stakeholders through shared programming, pathways, and collaborative opportunities.
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U.S. Economic Health Heavily Dependent on COVID-19 Path
November 19, 2020
The response by consumers and policymakers to rising COVID-19 case counts is likely to determine whether currently projected improvements to U.S. economic growth materialize, according to the latest commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.
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SCHA and State Leaders Encourage You to Stay #SCStrong This Holiday Season
November 18, 2020
As we approach the holiday season and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike across South Carolina and the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA), and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) urge all South Carolinians to rededicate themselves to individual actions to protect public health amid this pandemic.
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New App from South Carolina-based Tech Company Tallo Instantly Matches Students with Colleges and Jobs
November 17, 2020
As South Carolina’s economy recovers amid the continued need for social distancing, it is vital that employers, educational institutions, job seekers, and students find new ways to connect and share opportunities.