Electrolux ready to hire 500, workers with disabilities, education reform bill

Electrolux ready to hire 500 for new facilities

After coming together slower than company officials originally predicted, a new Electrolux assembly plant in Anderson is ready to hire. Through Greenville-based Human Technologies Inc., the company intends to hire more than 500 workers by May.

SBA loans available to businesses hit by coronavirus

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-interest loans to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, on small businesses.

Education bill aims to improve early education

An S.C. Senate education reform bill providing for statewide 4K, early childhood literacy readiness and heightened state authority over struggling school districts passed with a 40-4 vote last week. The bill awaits House amendments.

Able SC helping businesses hire people with disabilities

Non-profit Able SC plans to teach Spartanburg employers how to harness the potential of one of South Carolina’s largely untapped talent pools: people with disabilities.

Port volumes strong despite virus disruptions

The S.C. Ports Authority recorded the highest February cargo volumes and rail moves ever last month despite concerns that the new coronavirus could impact supply chains. The two inland ports also saw record activity in February, with Inland Port Greer reporting 13,749 rail moves and Inland Port Dillon reporting 3,068 rail moves. That’s a 22.3% year-over-year increase for Greer.

Upstate Weekend

A glance at some of what’s happening in the Upstate

The Return to the Green Irish festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary in Greenville's West End, Sunday, March 15, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fluor Field. Admission to the family-friendly event is free and will host Irish dance performances, Celtic and traditional Irish music acts, Gaelic athletic demonstrations and food and drink sponsored by Guinness.

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