Tuesday's headlines from the Charleston Regional Business Journal

Benefitfocus moves One Place conference online

Benefitfocus is taking its annual One Place conference online, canceling the in-person event and opting for a virtual experience in response to concerns about the new coronavirus. Benefitfocus plans to release additional details about the digital One Place conference, to take place March 18, in the coming days.

S.C. Blockchain Conference plans to go ahead this weekend

A statewide conference about blockchain and how it could impact industry and the economy is set for this weekend at Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant. The S.C. Blockchain Conference will feature speakers from various industries, including technology, government and logistics, discussing how companies can prepare for the widespread utilization of blockchain.

Nursing home care requires advance planning

A survey found the median annual cost of care in a skilled nursing facility in South Carolina is $42,000. Industry experts recommend those starting to save for future care put away at least 10% of their income.

SCBio chief named to S.C. Chamber executive committee

Sam Konduros, CEO and president of economic development organization SCBio, says he looks forward to tackling franchise tax and business licenses in his new role with the chamber, among other issues.

Tax help available for qualifying income earners

Qualified taxpayers, earning $56,000 a year or less, can receive tax assistance from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the S.C. Department of Revenue said. IRS-certified volunteers will be available throughout South Carolina to assist with taxes.

On the Menu

Burtons Grill, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Charleston Animal Society have partnered to host Paws on The Patio from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in March, April and May, and September, October and November.

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