Economic recovery loan program to assist 15 states

The SOAR Fund aims to help small businesses and historically underbanked organizations throughout the South. An application portal, scheduled to open in April, will offer loans of up to $100,000.

Agribusiness entrepreneurs can apply for ACRE program

The S.C. Department of Agriculture initiative, in its third year, has awarded nearly $500,000 to 35 agribusiness entrepreneurs. Applicants must have a business plan and a product prototype or sales history.

West Columbia extends face mask ordinance

West Columbia City Council extended the ordinance during a special meeting Tuesday. Face coverings must be worn inside most public buildings and by food service and retail establishment employees until May 1. 

NPR correspondent to address pandemic's effect on Europe

Eleanor Beardsley is a National Public Radio Paris correspondent and a 1991 graduate of the Moore School’s Master of International Business Studies program. She will address a March 10 online forum.