Panelists say apprenticeships strengthen workforce

South Carolina is the national leader in registered apprenticeship programs, with more than 1,000 registered programs in the state, according to Amy Firestone, vice president of apprenticeship for the S.C. Technical College System. Thirty percent of the registered apprenticeship programs in the state are in manufacturing.

Santee Cooper approves bond sale

The Santee Cooperboard of directors has approved the sale of $163 million in variable rate revenue obligation bonds that will be used to refund debt.

Shopping center Pelham Place trades hands in Greer

Greenville-based Crown Properties LLC has purchased Pelham Place in Greer for $6.5 million. The 51,158-square-foot shopping center is home to tenants that include Tropical Grille, Poinsett Medical, Nail Style, Papa Johns and Eye Level Learning Center.

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

Forestry generates $21 billion economic impact statewide … ACI Plastics is investing $10 million in Westminster expansion … Greenville County awarded for creating healthy culture … Mauldin picks developer for City Center … Haase named senior vice president at BMW Manufacturing … SCPA has $33 billion annual economic impact in the Upstate.

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