Supply portal links non-traditional health care providers to suppliers, Ten at the Top postpones summit, business liability protections

Ten at the Top moves Upstate Summit to 2021

Ten at the Top postpones the Upstate Summit until May. The keynote speaker is an author of a book about how cities are increasing inequality and deepening segregation — and what can be done about it.

Business associations support liability protection legislation

South Carolina business and medical associations commend AccelerateSC's recomendations for COVID-19 liability immunity legislation. Recommendations called for temporary and limited state legislation, pertaining only to the spring’s COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.

Non-traditional health care providers supplied through portal

As Dick Pace rushed to the hospital March 12, he had no idea that he would spend seven weeks visiting his newborn daughters and son in an intensive care unit — or that it would take place during a pandemic. "I always joke and say I woke up the day after, and the whole world was different,” Pace said. “I’ve got three children now and a pandemic in place.”

SCMEP training goes online

The S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s employee training program now is available online. The training portal will feature classes added weekly and enable companies to follow their employees’ progress.

Software helps hospice provider pinpoint visitation needs

Spartanburg’s Hospice Care of South Carolina, which recently merged with Agape Hospice, has adopted a new predictive modeling software, Muse, to help alert their team when a patient needs additional visits from staff members.

Digital copy available of the latest GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still making digital copies of our latest edition available. Take a look at new plans for the Plush Mill site, find out what economists think lies ahead for the Upstate economy and read about some of the success stories of SCMEP's online portal connecting wants and capabilities in South Carolina.

Zooming In

Staying in the loop from home

This week, we cover virtual events from the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Ten at the Top, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville Chamber. For the time being, Zooming In replaces our usual Upstate Weekend feature each Thursday. Let us know what virtual events you have planned for the next few weeks of social distancing at gsanews@scbiznews.com.

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