Anderson County moves ahead on development projects

Vocal crowds may have stretched out the latest Anderson County Council meeting with concerns over a countywide mask ordinance and relocation of a Confederate monument, but the council made headway on the budget and several economic development projects.

Nimbleness, diversification key to companies’ survival

During the COVID-19 pandemic, S.C. manufacturers such as Columbia-based ZVerse have thrived by being willing to reimagine their business models and able to branch out into new areas. 

Fireflies changing Major League Baseball affiliation

The Columbia team has been a part of the New York Mets’ minor league system for more than a dozen years. Its new affiliation will be announced in the coming weeks, according to a statement from the Fireflies. 

Upstate Giving

Greenville teams raise awareness for plasma drive

As COVID-19 cuts into sports seasons and tickets sales, business leaders of Greenville’s professional baseball, hockey and soccer teams met last week to raise awareness for “Unite to Fight,” a plasma donation drive scheduled for Nov. 20 at Fluor Field from 11 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Digital copy available of the Nov. 16 GSA Business Report

Our latest edition is online. Boeing Co.'s decision to consolidate the company's final assembly operations for the 787 Dreamliner is one of the most significant economic developments in recent years and the latest example of the growing influence of the aerospace sector in South Carolina. Our statewide news team takes a look at Boeing and the industry across the state. Also, read about battery technology that may be a real power boost for electric car manufacturers.

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