Goose Creek staffing company makes $17.3M acquisition

HireQuest Inc., with headquarters in Goose Creek and other locations throughout the state, is purchasing the Texas staffing company, Snelling Staffing for $17.3 million. The acquisition would include Snelling’s 43 locations in 24 states.

Actor Chris Pratt raises $20K for Lowcountry Food Bank

Chris Pratt founded the Feed Thy Neighbor initiative to help raise money to fight food insecurity. In a partnership with Greater Good Charities, he raised $650,000 and has donated $20,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank.

Leadership expert 2nd guest on Business Forum

The 21st Century Business Forum continues with influential leadership expert John Maxwell. The second episode, hosted by author Jon Gordon, will broadcast at noon Feb. 10. Registration is free.

S.C. Senate confirms DHEC director

Dr. Edward Simmer was selected by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s board from a pool of 83 applicants. He was most recently the CEO of TRICARE Health Plan. 

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