| Governor and S.C. Chamber to launch task forces this week As Gov. Henry McMaster makes plans to launch the Accelerate S.C. Task Force, possibly at a 4 p.m. press conference today, Ted Pitts, S.C. Chamber of Commerce CEO and president, said a separate chamber-led task force will incubate new initiatives to jump-start the state’s economy. GADC, Greenville Chamber survey results in Of the 330 businesses polled in a Greenville-area survey released April 16, about 41% have laid off staff or cut hours, while 70% seek financial assistance such as the Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loans. | 
Chemical manufacturer BASF Corp. has gifted $50,000 to the city of Seneca Relief Fund following the touchdown of an EF-3 tornado in the city on April 13. 
The owner of the Kolache Factory in Powdersville, like many other restaurateurs, has received his share of goodwill and support from loyal customers. When that support reached around $400 from small sums of cash passed, on top of purchases, through the drive-through window, Dean Lord decided to pay it forward.
