Table 301 founder testifies before Senate Budget Committee

Greenville’s Table 301 Group founder Carl Sobocinski testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in Washington on Thursday against implementing a “Raise the Wage Act” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCBio, S.C. bank host Furman Women’s Leadership Summit

Greenville’s United Community Bank and SCBio will partner with Furman University as it prepares for its virtual seven-week Women’s Leadership Institute starting April 15. The program is open to emerging and established women leaders.

PGA Championship limits capacity to 10,000 spectators a day

PGA of America will welcome fans back to the annual event for the first time since 2019, but will cap crowds at 10,000 a day. The major golf championship will run May 17-23 at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

NHE Inc. acquires Gatehouse Management portfolio

Property management firm NHE Inc. has added five new Upstate residential communities to its growing South Carolina presence with the acquisition of Greenville-based Gatehouse Management’s portfolio.

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Book of Experts: Digital marketing more important than ever 

Half a dozen years ago I read a study suggesting that, by 2025, Fortune 500 companies would be spending 80% of their marketing budget on digital marketing and only 20% on traditional marketing. Many at the time laughed at imagining businesses pulling away from these so heavily to spend in things like websites, online ads, and search engine ranking.

Digital copy available of GSA Business Report

The latest digital issue of GSA Business Report is online now. Three of our journalists take a deep look at how state and federal programs, notably the Paycheck Protection Program, impacted businesses in South Carolina over the last year. We also find out that BMW remains bullish on the electrification of the American auto fleet. We also meet the new CEO of AnMed Health. And while much of the country awaits a chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, we hear some advice for employers who may be considering a vaccine requirement for workers.

In case you missed it ...

Here's a quick look at this week's headlines:

Vaccine supplier will start production in the Upstate in May … Small businesses and schools navigate COVID-19 … BMW Manufacturing announces and breaks ground on $20 million training center … AC Hotel opens hotel and one of seven dining and beverage options to eventually occupy the Camperdown space … Aldi breaks ground on another location as part of its drive to become the country’s third-largest grocer … Entrepreneur and former owner of Carolina Panthers makes $150 million gift to Wofford … University of South Carolina invests in its economic development efforts in the Upstate.

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