More than 2,900 applicants to receive $65M in relief funds

A total of 2,970 small and minority businesses and nonprofit organizations will receive SC Cares Act Relief funding. The S.C. Department of Administration coordinated the program payments, which will occur through January.

Richland County leads state in initial claims increases

For the week ending Dec. 26, Richland County saw 675 initial unemployment claims as the total claims in the state increased by 968 from the previous week. South Carolina is awaiting federal guidance to implement extended federal benefits. 

Bamberg company buys Northeast flex building

Brabham Oil Co. purchased 130 Pinnacle Point for $4.7 million in a transaction facilitated by Trinity Partners. The 111,509-square-foot industrial flex building was 93% leased to two long-term tenants. 

Business forum to offer expert insight for 2021

The 21st Century Business Forum monthly webcast will feature advice from top executives and entrepreneurs. The forum, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, will begin Jan. 13, and online registration is free.