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• The City of Columbia and Local Partners Present A Four Part Community Conversation on The Color of Law

  November 19, 2020

  The City of Columbia and local partners have worked together to host four virtual sessions on the book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. The purpose of these sessions is to explore the concepts presented in the book to understand their role in shaping Columbia and explore ways we can address the effects of past policies to create a more equitable community.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Furman Innovation, Entrepreneurship Gains Global Recognition

  November 16, 2020

  Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a group of more than 250 universities.

• Santa Cruz Nutritionals Selects Sumter County for Expansion

  November 13, 2020

  Santa Cruz Nutritionals (SCN), a subsidiary of Santa Cruz Healthcare, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The $84 million investment will create 164 new jobs.

• SCRA Announces Accepted and Funded Companies

  November 13, 2020

  South Carolina Research Authority announces Cruzzle, Inc. and RAAMP, LLC as new Member Companies, and Indiemark, LLC being approved for grant funding.

• SC Ports Sees Strong October Volumes, Ongoing Recovery

  November 12, 2020

  South Carolina Ports’ October volumes show an ongoing recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland ports.

• EY Survey: US Executives Rethink Corporate Strategies in Anticipation of Post-Election Legislation, Regulation and Policy Changes

  November 12, 2020

  On the heels of the US elections, US executives are responding to uncertainty from the impending changes in legislation, regulations and policy by rethinking their corporate strategies in the US and abroad, according to the Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Election Pulse Strategy Survey, conducted by EY US Strategy and Transactions.

• SC Future Makers and Veterans ASCEND Launch Partnership to Connect Veterans with Employers

  November 11, 2020

  On this Veterans Day, SC Future Makers is announcing a partnership with Veterans ASCEND, an online skills-matching platform that specializes in breaking employment barriers between veterans and individuals transitioning out of the military with employers.

• University of South Carolina Folks Center for International Business Hosting Forum about Biggest Global Financial Risks for 2021

  November 11, 2020

  The University of South Carolina’s Folks Center for International Business and Risk and Uncertainty Management Center are presenting an online forum Thursday, Nov. 12, with Preston Keat, head of political and country risk for UBS, one of the largest and most influential global financial services firms in the world.

• State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Reminds Families About Perfect One-Size-Fits-All Gift This Holiday Season

  November 10, 2020

  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a contribution to your loved one’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan.

• Tripadvisor Reveals 2020 Thanksgiving Travel Index: Over Half of Americans Still Traveling

  November 10, 2020

  Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, today released findings from its Thanksgiving Travel Index for 2020, providing insights into where Americans are traveling for the holiday. The big takeaway is that despite COVID-19 concerns, more than half - 56 percent - of Americans still intend to travel this Thanksgiving.

• Small Business, Nonprofit Relief Requests Exceed Available Funding in South Carolina

  November 09, 2020

  More than 11,200 establishments have requested $290 million in relief to reimburse them COVID-19-related expenses in South Carolina’s relief program for small and minority-owned businesses and nonprofits.

• Columbia Chamber Announces 2021 Leadership Columbia Class

  November 06, 2020

  Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2021. The 39 individuals will be the 48th graduating class since the program was founded in 1972.

• Grow Your Business With Santee Cooper Programs And Loans

  November 06, 2020

  South Carolina is conveniently located in a premier location on the east coast. It provides unparalleled value for businesses to optimize their operating costs. Both of these factors are driving reasons as to why the state is ideal for thriving business.

• Dominion Energy Releases Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report

  November 05, 2020

  From developing the largest offshore wind project in the Americas to committing tens of millions of dollars to promote higher education equity, Dominion Energy is transforming how the company serves customers and communities for the greater good.

• Education Resources Every South Carolinian Should Know About

  November 04, 2020

  Unprecedented issues call for innovation and pioneering solutions. The education system has been vastly affected by these extraordinary times. Luckily, even before the impacts from COVID-19, South Carolina state departments, businesses, and education platforms were working on tools to provide proper training to residents to accommodate the rapidly growing and diverse industries in the state.

• Jim Newsome Receives Lifetime Service Award for Supporting South Carolina’s Manufacturing Sector

  November 03, 2020

  SC Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome received the BlueCross BlueShield Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award for his dedication to supporting South Carolina’s advanced manufacturing sector.

• South Carolina Health Leaders Recognized by Statewide Alliance

  November 02, 2020

  The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina recently hosted the 3rd Annual Live Healthy SC Meeting and recognized the organizations and leaders who are working to advance the state’s overall health status and innovate best practices for population health.

• 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.

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