Midlands companies make list of nation's fastest-growing

KRJ Consulting LLC led area businesses in Inc. 5,000’s 2020 list, ranked by three-year percentage revenue growth from 2016 to 2019. The business management consulting company ranked No. 546 with 848% growth.

Report: Opportunity zones bring $75 billion to communities 

During his Monday night speech at a virtual Republican National Convention, Sen. Tim Scott highlighted the $75 billion in private capital stimulated in Opportunity Zones. A recent report highlighted tax cuts extended to 8,000 low-income communities.  

Cash versus credit: Businesses face several considerations

While there is no federal requirement that businesses accept cash, there are reasons some states have passed such legislation, legal observers say. A coin shortage fueled by the pandemic has brought the issue into focus.

Charleston Southern University to start aeronautics program

In fall 2021, Charleston Southern University will offer S.C.’s first collegiate aeronautics program. The program will train students to become professional pilots to help fill a forecast global pilot shortage.