Construction worker shortage worrying industry

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors found that 78% of U.S. construction firms reported difficulty filling hourly positions. In July 2019, construction employment dipped nearly 3% in S.C. compared to July 2018 and was 22% lower than the state’s peak construction employment in October 2006.

Unum Group leases space at Midway Logistics IV

The Tennessee-based insurance company and parent of Colonial Life leased 50,000 square feet of warehouse space at the speculative building in the Lexington County Industrial Park. It is the first tenant at the 200,000-square-foot site.

VentureSouth closes Angel Fund III

VentureSouth has closed its third sidecar investment fund, the VentureSouth Angel Fund III, at a record pace, reaching its maximum target size of $5 million, according to a news release.

249 S.C. schools receive achievement awards

The Palmetto Gold and Silver awards program recognizes achievement based upon an analysis of the 2018 annual school report cards and feedback from a task force of principals.

Logistics company to establish $60M facility

A&R Logistics Inc., a supply chain services company based in Louisville, Ky., plans to build a new export facility in West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, investing $60 million and creating at least 60 jobs.