SCBIZ Daily for Jan. 7, 2021

Sotheby’s International Realty launches Clemson office

Greenville-based Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty plans to establish a new office in Clemson’s Patrick Square to serve customers in Pickens, Anderson and Oconee counties.

S.C. adds 4,100 construction jobs in 12-month period

Growth in Spartanburg and Columbia, two of 122 metro areas in the country to add industry jobs, contributed to 4% growth in South Carolina from November 2019 to November 2020. Nationally, 34% of metro areas added jobs in that span.

Purcell Tire joins Michelin service network

Purcell Tire and Rubber Company, the largest retreader for off-road tires in North America, will join forces with Michelin North America’s Commercial Service Network and Michelin Retread Technologies.

S.C. education, workforce training receive $19 million in funding

As part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief, $19 million will be invested in the state’s provide job training, educational resources to foster children, and early education for children in poverty.

Jobs, retirement top reasons for moves to S.C.

A study by United Van Lines determined that South Carolina was the second most sought after state to move to in 2020. Inbound moves made up 64% of total relocations.

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