September container volumes break terminal records

Container volumes for September outpaced 2019 numbers, and the S.C. Ports Authority is seeing a 25% increase in vehicles for fiscal year 2021.

New pandemic relief programs open to S.C. businesses

Federal relief funds, to be distributed by the S.C. Department of Administration, are available to qualifying small and minority-owned businesses as well as nonprofit organizations. An online application process begins Oct. 19.

VentureSouth establishes Furman angel network

Greenville-based angel investor group VentureSouth has helped Furman University establish an angel investor network in which Furman entrepreneurs can tap capital offered by investors also linked to the school.

Hot Properties

Tradd Varner, Todd P. Garrett and Daniel McClam of Avison Young – South Carolina Inc. represented the landlord, Coastal Crust Holdings LLC, in the lease of 8,400 square feet of industrial space at 6460 Savannah Highway in Ravenel to Carolina Hemp Men.

S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo: Aerospace Economic Impact Study

The S.C. Council on Competitiveness will unveil the results of a statewide economic impact study during the S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo at noon Oct. 29. This year, the expo is going online, including keynotes from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in the Palmetto State.
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