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COPING WITH COVID: Medical University of South Carolina
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
SC Codes adds new Java course
The statewide coding education program SC Codes has added a new course to teach Palmetto State residents the basics of Java programming language. The new Java Concepts course covers proper syntax, variables, classes and methods.
Charleston to begin using Citibot app
The city of Charleston plans to use the software platform Citibot to give citizens another way to report issues to and ask questions of municipal officials. Citibot allows citizens to use text messaging to interact with local government.
S.C. Blockchain Conference plans to go ahead this weekend
A statewide conference about blockchain and how it could impact industry and the economy is set for this weekend at Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant. The S.C. Blockchain Conference will feature speakers discussing how companies can prepare.
Benefitfocus moves One Place conference online
Benefitfocus is taking its annual One Place conference online, canceling the in-person event and opting for a virtual experience in response to concerns about the new coronavirus. Benefitfocus plans to release details in coming days.
When it comes to broadband, size matters
Unsurprisingly, the largest cities and towns in South Carolina have the best coverage for high-speed internet service, according to data from a business group that uses government data and private sources.
Smith Technologies to remain in Spartanburg after acquisition
Spartanburg-based Smith Technologies, a subsidiary of JM Smith Corp., will remain headquartered in the Upstate after an acquisition by growth equity firm Francisco Partners was announced Tuesday.
CenturyLink to expand fiber network throughout Lowcountry
CenturyLink Inc. is expanding its fiber network infrastructure in the Charleston region to meet the Lowcountry’s demand for high-speed internet and data capacity. The expansion is expected to be completed by midyear.
AbatUS to invest $10 million, create 35 jobs
Germany-based logistics service AbatUS will invest $10 million in a new Greenville location established to serve growing business in the Southeast.
Bioscience organization to host inaugural conference on Isle of Palms
Southeast Life Sciences will host its inaugural Advanse Life Sciences Conference May 28-29 on the Isle of Palms. The conference will highlight innovations from 50 early stage medical technology and bioscience companies.
CARTA weighs ride-hailing partner pilot program
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority board unanimously approved pursuing a pilot program in downtown Charleston to partner with a ride-hailing company for rides to and from the medical district for certain customers.
Vikor Scientific moving headquarters to WestEdge
Vikor Scientific, a biotech firm that provides targeted diagnostics to improve patient outcomes, is expanding and will move its headquarters this spring from Meeting Street to 22 WestEdge in Charleston.
