October 2020 Features

• Nova Molecular Technologies Inc. Expanding Operations in Sumter County

  October 30, 2020

• Newsome: SC Ports Poised for Growth, Big Year Ahead

  October 30, 2020

  SC Ports Authority continues to advance infrastructure projects and attract new business, securing its position as the preferred U.S. container port ahead of an incredibly significant year.

• Brewer Renewables Establishing Operations in Orangeburg County

  October 29, 2020

  Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations.

• Southeast's Largest Defense Summit Opens Registration for Spring 2021 Event

  October 29, 2020

  The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA)—a non-profit advocacy group focused on the growth of defense and technology-related industries in the Charlestonarea—today announced the opening of registration for the 14th Annual Defense Summit to be hosted by CDCA March 2-4, 2021 at the North Charleston Convention Center.

• Topgolf, Callaway Golf Announce Blockbuster Merger to Create Golf Industry Giant

  October 29, 2020

  Callaway and Topgolf Entertainment Group today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

• SC Ports Welcomes Two New Ship-to-Shore Cranes

  October 28, 2020

  SC Ports received two new ship-to-shore cranes today, marking the first cargo-handling equipment to arrive for the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, which is under construction in North Charleston, S.C.

• South Carolina Department of Education Funds Over $33 Million in Protective Equipment and Supplies for All School Districts

  October 27, 2020

  State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to all eighty one public school districts to support efforts to maintain and return to face to face instruction.

• South Carolina Department of Commerce, South Carolina Research Authority Partner with Colleges and Universities to Launch SC Innovate

  October 26, 2020

  The South Carolina Department of Commerce has teamed up with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and 15 universities and colleges from across the state to launch SC Innovates, a program aimed at promoting entrepreneurism through a student pitch competition.

• South Carolina Department of Commerce & South Carolina Research Authority Partner with Colleges and Universities to Launch SC Innovates

  October 23, 2020

  The South Carolina Department of Commerce has teamed up with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and 15 universities and colleges from across the state to launch SC Innovates, a program aimed at promoting entrepreneurism through a student pitch competition.

• Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Minority, Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Application Start

  October 22, 2020

  Gov. McMaster announced that two new South Carolina CARES Act grant programs, the Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program and the Nonprofit Relief Grant Program, will begin accepting applications on Monday, October 19th. The programs will provide financial reimbursement to South Carolina's small businesses and nonprofits for COVID-19 related financial or operational impacts.

• 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.

• New WestLawn Office Building Coming to the BullStreet District, to be Largest of its Kind in S.C.

  October 16, 2020

  Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft. office building that will be made with mass timber and will be the largest office building of its kind in South Carolina.

• 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.

• 100% of MTC Class Finds Employment in Just Weeks

  October 14, 2020

  The Spring 2020 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) class found themselves facing unforeseen circumstances amid a pandemic but refused to let that stop them.

• 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.

• Over $200 Million in Grants via Central Carolina Community Foundation

  October 13, 2020

  Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $200 million in grants and scholarships since its founding in 1984 — a tremendous milestone and cause for celebration.

• 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.