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• S.C. Arts Commission Grants Eclipsed $5.5 Million in FY20

  October 21, 2020

  In recently completed FY2020, South Carolina Arts Commission grants totaling $5.59 million went out into state communities to assist 835 artists and providers of arts and arts education.

• S.C. Chamber Releases 2020 Legislative Scorecard

  October 20, 2020

  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released its annual 2020 Legislative Scorecard and announced that 53 legislators will receive recognition as “Business Champions” or “Business Advocates” based on their 2020 voting record.

• $60 Million Transformational Gift Elevates Business at Clemson

  October 19, 2020

  President Clements announces University’s largest-ever gift, which positions Clemson’s College of Business to become a nationally recognized program for educating global leaders.

• SCRA Announces New SC Academic Innovations Director

  October 16, 2020

  The South Carolina Research Authority announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations.

• Arrival to Build Its First U.S. Electric Vehicle Microfactory in South Carolina

  October 15, 2020

  Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46 million investment into the region will create 240 new jobs.

• Certified South Carolina Is Good for Farmers, Good for Business

  October 14, 2020

  South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program.

• SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Announces the Recipients for the SC Economic Impact Award, SC Excellence in Business Awards and Rising Star Award

  October 13, 2020

  South Carolina Business Awards, home of the Official SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies® program, is pleased to announce the recipient for the 2020 South Carolina Economic Impact Award is Milliken & Company.

• State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Winners of Future Scholar “When I Grow Up” Sweepstakes

  October 12, 2020

  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the 20 winners of the Future Scholar “When I Grow Up” Sweepstakes, a social media photo contest held in celebration of College Savings Month. Each winner will receive a privately funded $529 grant toward their child’s Future Scholar account.

• Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair

  October 09, 2020

  The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new way in an effort to spread joy while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests will experience a snippet of the agriculture, arts, entertainment and food they look forward to each year while remaining in the safety of their vehicles.

• SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal Progresses Toward March Opening

  October 08, 2020

  Construction of SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is progressing toward a March 2021 opening, marking the country’s first container terminal to open since 2009.

• SC Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Announces Departure

  October 07, 2020

  The SC Chamber of Commerce announced today that Ted Pitts, the Chamber’s current President and CEO, will step down near the end of the year to take over as President and CEO of the South Carolina-based Commercial Real Estate Firm, Wilson Kibler.

• Energy, Tourism and Entrepreneurship Drive Success for Top-Performing Small Cities

  October 07, 2020

  Today Heartland Forward published the newest installment of its annual report, "Most Dynamic Micropolitan Regions," which ranks 515 micropolitans–regions whose populations range from 10,000 to 50,000–by their economic performance.

• State of South Carolina Places in Top 5 of Government Experience Awards

  October 06, 2020

  The Center for Digital Government awarded the State of South Carolina fifth place in the overall state category of the 2020 Government Experience Awards.

• Governor McMaster Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Week

  October 05, 2020

  In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day on October 2, 2020 and declaring the week of October 5th-9th as South Carolina Manufacturing Week.

• SCRA Announces Accepted and Funded Companies

  October 02, 2020

  South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Okra Medical as a new Client Company and Foresight Data Systems as being approved for grant funding.

• Boeing to Move All 787 Dreamliner Production to South Carolina

  October 01, 2020

  Boeing Co. will set plans this week to consolidate 787 Dreamliner assembly in South Carolina, people familiar with the matter said, ending production of that jetliner in Washington state as the coronavirus pandemic saps demand for aircraft.

• Duke Energy Invests More Than $350,000 in Projects that Help Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Places

  September 30, 2020

  The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.

• Amid Pandemic, Small Business Owners Respond With Meaningful Transformation; Remain Resilient

  September 30, 2020

  Amid this year's historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8th.

• Randstad US to Bring 400 Remote Customer Service Jobs to South Carolina

  September 29, 2020

  Randstad US announces it is hiring 400 remote customer service representative jobs in South Carolina. Candidates looking for job opportunities can apply through an online portal or attend an upcoming virtual hiring event.

• SCRA Announces New SC Launch Director

  September 25, 2020

  The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Russell Cook was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc.

• Together SC Announces New Board Members, Selected by South Carolina Nonprofits

  September 24, 2020

  Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina.

• Duke Energy Reaches Deal with Vote Solar, Sunrun, Renewable Energy Advocates to Modernize, Expand Rooftop Solar in South Carolina

  September 23, 2020

  Duke Energy announced an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by regulators, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in South Carolina.

• South Carolina Hospitals Earn More Zero Harm Awards Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  September 22, 2020

  The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is pleased to announce that we have recognized a record-breaking 59 SC hospitals who collectively won 239 Certified Zero Harm Awards this year. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, which led to stresses on staffing and equipment and led to additional complexities for patient safety, South Carolina hospitals rose to the challenge.

• Biggest Ship to Ever Visit East Coast Calling on SC Ports

  September 21, 2020

  The biggest container ship to ever call the U.S. East Coast — the 15,072-TEU CMA CGM Brazil — is expected to sail into Charleston Harbor on Sunday.

• Unemployment Insurance Claims Decrease in SC

  September 18, 2020

  For claim week ending September 12th, the number of South Carolinians who filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance benefits is 4,283, a decrease of 830 initial claims from the week prior. This brings the initial claims total to 739,643 received since mid-March.

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