Pandemic complicating employee benefits picture

Pandemic could complicate employee benefits picture

Some employees may have to shoulder increased premium contributions going forward, though one expert says S.C. employers are doing a good job of managing long-term risk while still focusing on recruitment and retainment.

SC Biz News acquired by Transom Capital Group

The parent company of the Columbia Regional Business Report and SC Biz News has been acquired in a sale to a private equity firm. SC Biz News also produces the Charleston Regional Business Journal, GSA Business Report and SCBIZ magazine, among other publications and events.

USDA invests millions in S.C. water and wastewater projects

As part of a $891 million investment to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across 43 states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $29.1 million in five rural S.C. water and wastewater projects.

West Columbia extends face covering ordinance

The ordinance requiring face coverings in most public establishments was extended during a Monday city council meeting until Jan. 2. The city of Columbia extended its emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in September.

S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo: It's not over!

If you missed a session or just want to relive the Bosch super video (left) on the internet of things, you can check out the keynotes and sessions archive at SCBIZtv at this link. Also, don't miss visiting booths of companies exhibiting on the virtual expo floor. You'll have an opportunity to continue to visit these companies for 30 days and find out more about what they do to ensure the viability of manufacturing. Click to register and attend at no charge.

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