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Helping Out for April 28, 2021
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area.
SC Works holding job fair, announces funding for workforce training
Five employers hiring for manufacturing, logistics and customer services positions are participating in an online job fair on Thursday. State employers can also apply for more than $1 million in workforce training.
Greenville life science company targets PPE for nonprofits
As South Carolina continues its rollout of vaccines across the state, the push for personal protective equipment looks quite different than it did a year ago.
Tax credit to offset vaccination leave for small businesses
As part of the American Rescue Plan, employers of less than 500 people who provide paid leave for employees to get vaccinated, and take up to 10 days off for after-effects, would be eligible for a tax credit up to $17,110.
Columbia technology startup receives 2nd investment
Land Intelligence Inc., which provides software solutions for land development, home construction and investing, has received a second $200,000 investment from SC Launch Inc., an affiliate of S.C. Research Authority.
SOAR Fund begins accepting applications today
The economic recovery loan program is focused on assisting small and minority-owned businesses in 15 states, including South Carolina. Thirteen Community Development Financial Institutions are originating loans purchased by the fund.
New Columbia tourism experience highlights Reconstruction landmarks, figures
A history-centered tourism trail launched by Experience Columbia SC and Historic Columbia will take participants on a journey featuring eight pivotal locations and 10 trailblazers of the post-Civil War period.
Hot Properties, April 27, 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 Daily email.
World Acceptance Corp. finances tech scholarship
World Acceptance Corp. will gift $5,000 toward tech scholarships at the Carolina Code School in Greenville.
Community grants awarded to 11 Midlands nonprofits
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Connected Community grants fund projects aimed at improving quality of life in the Midlands. Eleven organizations received more than $315,000 in grants.
Biopharmaceutical company establishes operations in Goose Creek
ADMA Biologies Inc. has opened a plasma collection center on Saint James Avenue as part of its three-year plan to establish 10 or more collection centers around the country.
S.C. Secretary of State warns of ongoing scam
Mark Hammond’s office is receiving continued complaints about letters purporting to provide certificates of status and has received new complaints about offers to sell certified copies of articles of organization.