Executive budget focuses on small businesses, education

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2021-2022 budget also calls for investments in broadband expansion, workforce training and law enforcement and would allocate $500 million to the state’s reserve fund.

SCBIO 2021 conference set for Feb. 16-17

The online conference, featuring national speakers and award presentations, will address how South Carolina’s $12 billion life science industry can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is available online.  

Paycheck protection program reopens today

The Paycheck Protection Program will reopen today for any borrowers who missed the last round of funding and certain existing borrowers. Only community financial institutions can make First Draw PPP Loans today.

Lancester, Chester county broadband networks get $1.6M

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $1.6 million in Lancaster and Chester counties as part of a $16 million grant package for broadband expansion in rural Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina.