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S.C unemployment claims drop below 5,000 for week
The 4,921 claims for the week ending April 17 represented a drop of 124 from the previous week, when claims topped 5,000 for the first time in more than a month. Greenville saw 509 claims filed, while Richland County had 427.
Technical college association names CEO of the Year
The S.C. Association of Technical College Commissioners has named Tri-County Technical College President Galen DeHay the 2020 CEO of the Year.
Manufacturing has $200 billion economic impact on state
The economic impact from South Carolina’s manufacturing industry is estimated to total between $194 billion and $206 billion annually, according to an economic impact study released yesterday by SC Future […]
Startup mentorship program has secured 100 Spartanburg jobs
Three Spartanburg startups will benefit from a $15,000 peer-based loan fund as part of the Start: Me Spartanburg program launched by the University of South Carolina Upstate’s George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics a
Helping Out for April 21, 2021
Helping Out for April 21, 2021 Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. […]
Millions still available in rental assistance program
Richland County has awarded more than $173,000 since its Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched April 5. The U.S. Treasury awarded the county $12.5 million to help renters affected by the pandemic.
Veterans Virtual Career Fair to take place May 4
More than 30 state agencies and higher education institutions will participate in the online event. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina had an annual average of 10,000 unemployed veterans in 2020.
Online celebration to honor community development organization
April 22 has been declared Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation Day in the city of Columbia. An online event will honor 10 local leaders for contributions to the nonprofit.
United Way of Greenville County receives $25,000 grant from bank
The Truist Financial Corp.’s charitable arm, The Truist Foundation, donated $25,000 to United Way of Greenville County for its work in boosting the economic mobility of individuals and families in the county.
Median home prices in S.C. increase 13% over last year
Median home prices in South Carolina increased 13% year-over year, from $234,000 to $265,000. Sales also were up an average of 22% from last year with majority of the state […]
Citibot sees growth as governments continue to serve virtually
As local governments continue to deliver virtual services, a Charleston AI-powered chat technology company is seeing an increased adoption of its platform. Formed in 2016, Citibot provides interactive chat solutions […]
Hot Properties, April 20, 2021
Hot Properties, April 20, 2021 The following commercial real estate transactions were recently completed in the Upstate. For weekly updates on commercial deals, see the Hot Properties feature every Tuesday in the GSA Business Report.
