SCBIZ Daily for April 3, 2020

Unemployment claims keep rising in S.C.

For the week ending March 28, state unemployment claims rose to 64,865, and increase of approximately 109% from the previous week and a 3,149% increase from the week ending March 14.

SBA prompts businesses to ready PPP applications

Columbia’s Small Business Administration director Gregg White encourages business owners to ready Payroll Protection Program applications before lenders’ floodgates open Friday. It’s going to be a first-come, first-serve basis,” White said.

Boeing to offer voluntary layoff packages

Boeing will offer voluntary layoff packages to employees in the coming weeks, a move that President and CEO Dave Calhoun says will help ensure the company emerges from the economic downturn in a position to succeed. More information on eligibility and how the program will work will be made available in the coming weeks.

S.C. Department of Commerce expands online resources

Businesses needing status clarification in light of an executive order shuttering all nonessential services must complete a form available on the department’s website. The site also has a list of specified nonessential businesses.

USC to begin issuing student refunds

The University of South Carolina said it will begin processing prorated refunds for meal plans, parking permits and on-campus residential housing immediately. The refunds will include fees for services not received on or after March 16.

SeamonWhiteside

Five years ago, SeamonWhiteside went fully virtual, allowing its 120 employees to more easily work from home and collaborate across its five offices. Over the past few weeks, the company’s foresight has paid off.

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