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Upstate mayors to discuss leadership, community
Pique Young Professionals will host a virtual “Upstate Panel of Mayors” from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. This free event is open to the public and will feature panelists from Travelers Rest, Greenwood and Anderson.
Irish company builds data center power hub in Upstate
Following the groundbreaking of incoming data center DC Blox in Greenville, E+I Engineering is on the move in Anderson with a $13 million investment set to bring a data center power distribution center and 200 jobs to the area.
S.C. Chamber CEO wants to see bigger growth statewide
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce has a new CEO and he is determined from day one to spread the word about the state's under-recognized value.
Saban shares leadership insights, success secrets
The Alabama football coach and seven-time national championship winner told the 21st Century Business Forum that effective leaders must create culture, be disciplined and help others.
IPS acquires 2 companies in Washington state
IPS, a Greenville-based company that specializes in service, repair and engineering for electric motors, generators and rotating equipment, has purchased Delta Electric Motors and Eastside Electric Motors in Washington State.
Program to fund improvements on Broad River Road
A Richland County program will provide up to $15,000 per project for exterior improvements including signage, painting and lighting projects from the 2200 block to the 3100 block. Applications will be accepted until May 25.
SC Launch Inc. invests in event data company
The Greenville B2B startup focuses on live event organizers and other companies that need to aggregate, manage and securely store customer identity information.
Report: S.C. small business recovery outpacing national average
A Facebook survey of 27 countries and territories found that 73% of S.C. owners of small- to medium-sized businesses were confident in their ability to remain open for at least six months, though challenges remain.
Partnership to provide business resources for veterans
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs have created the Veterans’ Professional Advancement Series, featuring quarterly webinars and meetings. The first webinar will be held April 15.
Forum to address post-pandemic supply chain strategies
An April 15 forum hosted by the Folks Center for International Business will feature Wharton School management professor John Paul MacDuffie. The forum, which begins at 4 p.m., will include a question-and-answer session.
Consultant develops app to connect customers to Black-owned businesses
With her consulting jobs drying up during the pandemic, Karen Thrower took her skills virtually and developed an app that can connect locals and tourists to Charleston’s Black-owned businesses.
South Carolinians have lost $30 million to cybercriminals
The Federal Bureau of Investigation launched its 2020 Internet Crimes Report and found that South Carolinians lost more than $30 million to cybercriminals, particularly in business email and email account compromise.
