The Columbia Regional Business Report will return Nov. 30. Happy Thanksgiving. 

PPP forgiveness eased as delays concern lenders

Many S.C. businesses will qualify for a streamlined loan forgiveness program laid out by the SBA in October, though frustration grows as banks await action by the organization. State businesses used $76 million in federal aid to save 134,506 jobs.

Digital Coaches program launches in S.C. on Monday

The Grow with Google initiative provides digital skills training for Black- and Latino-owned small businesses and features regional professionals across the country. South Carolina’s coach is entrepreneur Shennice Cleckley. 

Small Business Saturday chance to support local shops

With small businesses employing more than 817,000 S.C. residents, Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt is encouraging shoppers to support the annual Small Business Saturday initiative Nov. 28.

Get the word out about your business

The Columbia Regional Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Midlands who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to Soda City Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition.