Commerce Department addresses audit criticism

More than one month after the release of a legislative audit critiquing the Commerce Department for its lack of oversight and transparency with money funding economic development projects, the agency has adopted some recommendations as state lawmakers prepare to address corresponding budgetary concerns in September.

Charleston Harbor deepening project on schedule

The project, which has been funded through state and federal dollars, will deepen Charleston Harbor to 52 feet. The deepening is on track to be completed by mid-2022. Once the project is completed, Charleston Harbor will be the deepest on the East Coast.

Digital copy available of the Aug. 10 GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still making digital copies of our paper available. This issue includes a look at how smaller airports are doing since the onset of the pandemic. Some attorneys from Ogletree Deakins take a deep dive into coronavirus-related issues that should be of concern to the executives out there.

In case you missed it...

Here’s a quick look at this week’s headlines from GSA Business Report:

Adidas plans to hire 500 more for Spartanburg center … Commission to explore racial equity and promote economic mobility … State loses 500 construction jobs in June … Fast-growing Upstate businesses make national list … Sen. Tim Scott cites opportunity zones during speech to GOP convention … Clemson employees face furloughs … Upstate credit unions merge.

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