Governor permits attractions to open, COVID-19 and the participation trophy, Greenville Tech tuition freeze

Some attractions allowed to open Friday

Attractions including zoos and aquariums will be allowed to open beginning Friday. Gov. Henry McMaster’s Wednesday announcement comes with a list of guidelines established by the Response Committee of AccelerateSC. Facilities will be limited to 50% capacity and required to sanitize surfaces between users.

Viewpoint: It’s time to stop criticizing the participation trophy

Lately, GSA Business Report Editor Ross Norton has been thinking about the participation trophy almost as much as the coronavirus and how everyday heroes have kept us safer and healthier simply by showing up to work.

5 reasons you shouldn’t worry about job losses

Even with the economy freezing up and layoffs surging, there are hopeful signs for recovery following this sudden collapse in American commerce caused by COVID-19. Stocks posted their best month since 1987 in April, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 cutting its 33% loss from February into late March by more than half through close last week.

Greenville Technical College board votes to freeze tuition

The Greenville Technical College Area Commission this week approved a tuition and fee freeze for summer and fall 2020. The board took action to keep education affordable as families experience financial setbacks brought on by the pandemic, according to a news release.

Spartanburg textile plant answers need for medical gowns

Spartanburg’s Johns Mansville textile plant began producing nonwoven polyester fabric for Level 3 personal protective equipment this month, following the company’s decision to produce masks at their Richland, Miss., plant.

Zooming In

Staying in the loop from home

Webinars and virtual updates are popping up across the Upstate as we distance socially amid the pandemic. This week, we cover virtual events from Ten at the Top, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce and others. For the time being, Zooming In replaces our usual Upstate Weekend feature each Thursday. Let us know what virtual events you have planned for the next few weeks of social distancing at gsanews@scbiznews.com.

Digital copy available of the latest GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still keeping a copy of this week's print edition featuring BMW's reopening strategy, updates on Lockheed's F-16 production and other stories on aerospace and manufacturing in the Upstate online for your convenience.

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