South Carolina Banks Help Launch Small Business Lending Program
South Carolina’s banks are preparing to help distribute $349 billion in emergency Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Act passed by Congress last week.
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SC Gov. McMaster Orders Closure of More Businesses, Short-Term Rentals
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Senators Scott, Warner Co-Lead Bipartisan Letter to HHS and CMS
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Susan G. Komen SC Announces Lucy Spears as Executive Director
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UofSC Announces Extension of Remote Learning through Summer Sessions
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Coronavirus Pandemic Changing Age-old Rituals in Funeral Industry
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HGTC Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Healthcare Facilities
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US Tech Sector Employment Appears to be Holding Steady in Uncertain Labor Market
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USDA Invests $65M in Rural Community Facilities in 14 States
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Duke Endowment Announces $1.25M Gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
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Fred Carter of Francis Marion University, Celebrating Their 50th Anniversary
Fred Carter, President of Francis Marion University, discusses the school's past 50 years and how it is vastly different today compared to then.
Rich Bradshaw of United Community Bank, Commitment to South Carolina
Rich Bradshaw, Chief Banking Officer of United Community Bank, discusses some key factors that show their commitment to the state including the high number of people they have employed from the state.
Jeremy Bennett of The Citadel, Keeping Connected with the Business Community
Jeremy Bennett, Director of Degree Completion Programs and MBA Programs of The Citadel, discusses the multiple ways they stay in touch with the business community including meeting with student's employers.
Dr. Michael Mikota of Central Carolina Technical College, Relationship with Industry
Dr. Michael Mikota, President of Central Carolina Technical College, discusses their great relationship to the businesses and industry in the area and gives a recent example.
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