SCBIZ Daily for Feb. 7, 2020

Despite struggles finding workers, S.C. construction grows

The highest-ranked metro area in South Carolina in the most recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data is Augusta-Richmond County, which added 1,000 jobs for 6% growth between December 2018 and December 2019.

SCRA accepts 3 new companies into SC Launch

SCRA has accepted three new client companies into its SC Launch entrepreneurial program. Charleston-based Wander, which created the Rayka social recommendation platform, was accepted, as were a cloud-based reporting platform from Cayce and a mobile equestrian app company from Aiken.

Synnex Corp. launches new service in Canada

Synnex Corp., a business process and IT services company, has launched Synnex Stellr in Canada. Stellr provides services including customized workshops and trainings, bundled product offerings, exclusive events, a partner directory and digital playbooks.

Kimpton plans boutique hotel in Greenville’s West End

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants plans to build and operate what it describes as a boutique hotel in Greenville’s West End. The hotel, scheduled to open early next year, will have 170 guest rooms.

New cataract technology offered to Lowcountry patients

Carolina Eyecare Physicians ophthalmologist Dr. Kerry Solomon is the first doctor in the state to offer the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, which can be adjusted to correct vision after it is implanted in cataract surgery.

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