SCBIZ Daily for Feb. 17, 2021

TTI expansion Project Spartan garners port aid

After TTI put one of the state’s highest economic development investments in its Anderson County plant, at $100 million, the company’s floor care arm set its sights on one of the largest speculative projects on the Spartanburg market.

Lowcountry nonprofit receives $55,000 grant for accelerator program

Increasing H.O.P.E. in North Charleston works with families, individuals and entrepreneurs to reverse the cycle of debt and build assets through investments, home ownership and business startups. The grant money will help launch its I-HOPE Accelerator Pilot Program.

SCRA invests in Greenville drone industry startup

Maybe there’s truth in the phrase, “There’s an app for everything,” in an era when, thanks to one Greenville company, drone pilots can stash away flight plans and access airspace from an iPhone.

Weston Inc. expands S.C. portfolio with 3 properties

The Cleveland-based developer purchased three vacant industrial properties in greater Columbia, bringing its S.C. portfolio to 45 properties totaling nearly 8 million square feet. Last February, the company acquired Carolina Industrial Properties.

CSU named Large Business of 2020

The Greater Summerville/ Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce recognized the private university in North Charleston as the 2020 Large Business of the Year for its dedication, achievement and entrepreneurial spirit.

Lexington Medical Center accepting internship applications

The Partners Program summer internship is open to rising high school juniors and seniors in Richland and Lexington counties interested in health care careers. Applications for the two-week July session are due March 19.

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