Tuesday's headlines from the Charleston Regional Business Journal

Boeing to temporarily halt S.C. 787 operations

Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations in South Carolina starting Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Operations will remain suspended until further notice.

MUSC temporarily lays off 900 employees

The medical university is temporarily laying off 900 employees across its hospitals and clinics in response to the financial pressure that COVID-19 has placed on the health system.

Charleston to allow public planning meetings to go virtual

Charleston City Council has passed an emergency ordinance that will allow the city’s public planning bodies to meet virtually during the coronavirus pandemic.

Carolina Park

COO Brian Keels said the master-planned community in Mount Pleasant has kept its workforce intact and hasn’t adjusted marketing efforts during the outbreak, thinking that people might have more time on their hands for virtual walk-throughs.

Hotel Trundle

The Columbia hotel has paused operations because of public health concerns, but its co-owner is confident brighter days are ahead.

Viewpoint: Small businesses must cut costs to survive

When the economy is good, we all tend to be a little looser in how we spend our money. Small-business owners are no different with their business expenses. However, those times are now gone, possibly for a long time.

On the Menu

The S.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association has partnered with Scofflaw Brewing Co. to launch grants for assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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