Executive order lifts restrictions on retail occupancy

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster issued a new executive order on Friday which lifts restrictions on the occupancy of retail establishments and allows bowling alleys to open immediately. The move comes a day after the state saw a single-day record of 687 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths.

Greenville's Arcpoint lab to offer antigen testing soon

As COVID-19 cases spike in Greenville County, Byron Berry, president of Arcpoint’s Greenville and Anderson labs, emphasized that implementing antigen, viral and antibody testing with social distancing guidelines is paramount to keeping employees safe.

PPP rehire date extended with additional flexibility 

Late last week, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law through a bipartisan effort to address concerns raised by small-business owners about rehiring requirements, repayment and uses for the loan.

Clemson to remove Calhoun name from honors college

After years of conversations about racism inherent in the Calhoun and Tillman names, Clemson’s trustees vote to change the name of its honors college and seek authority to restore the original name to its most iconic building.

Greenville budget prioritizes affordable housing and transit 

The city of Greenville’s budget, approved Wednesday after a second reading, will set aside $2 million for affordable housing, $500,000 more than the allotted amount in the first reading, and $1.2 million for Greenlink funding. Other allocations include $2 million for sidewalk construction and street resurfacing.

Duke Energy Foundation awards $240,000 in grants

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $240,000 in grants to five South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry's workforce of tomorrow.

In case you missed it ...

Here’s a quick look at this week’s headlines from GSA Business Report:

A survey shows a slight increase in optimism among small-business owners … Greenville Chamber CEO Carlos Phillips is one of five chosen to serve on National initiative on Inequality of Opportunity …  BMW No. 5 million rolls off the assembly line in Greer … National cross-country championships to boost sports tourism in Spartanburg … Officials say new pesticide restriction threaten a couple of major S.C. crops … Greenville receives federal funding for electric buses … Anderson restaurant executive appointed to Tri-County Tech Commission … Greenville real estate investment firm launches Hudson Oak Development.

Digital copy available of the latest GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still making digital copies of our latest edition available. Take a look at new plans for the Plush Mill site, find out what economists think lies ahead for the Upstate economy and read about some of the success stories of SCMEP's online portal connecting wants and capabilities in South Carolina. 

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