SCBIZ Daily for Nov. 8, 2019

DMG builds off-campus housing for USC Upstate students

Officially, Wednesday was groundbreaking day for Auden Upstate, a $28 million off-campus housing complex built specifically to accommodate USC Upstate students and their lifestyles. Even as the ceremony took place, however, six buildings were already rising behind them.

Study: NCAA regional held in Columbia generated $11.3 million

The NCAA men’s basketball regional held in Columbia in March brought a direct economic impact of $11.3 million to the capital city, a study by University of South Carolina sport and entertainment management professor Tom Regan found.

Lowcountry defense summit to focus on warfighting innovations

The Charleston Defense Contractors Association’s summit Dec. 11 and 12 will focus on warfighting innovation. The summit is the organization’s largest event and draws companies from across the nation who are involved in information warfare technology.

Greenville Craft Beer Festival

The Greenville Craft Beer Festival is returning for its seventh year on Saturday at Fluor Field. This year we will have many familiar faces returning as well as some new faces bringing quality brews.

S.C. DOT opens I-526 Lowcountry Corridor project office

The S.C. Department of Transportation has opened an office on Rivers Avenue focused on providing information about the Interstate 526 Lowcountry Corridor West project. The office will be open at least five days a week for community members to ask the project team questions as the project ramps up.