SCBIZ Daily for April 2, 2020

Governor orders nonessential businesses to close statewide

During Tuesday's press conference, Gov. Henry McMaster ordered all “nonessential” businesses including entertainment venues, close-contact service providers and sports venues to shutter statewide starting Wednesday.

Paycheck Protection Program application open April 3

The U.S. Small Business Administration released more information Tuesday on the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program targeting small business job retention.

CBRE to lease and manage 1333 Main St.

The commercial real estate agency is a tenant in the 203,307-square-foot building purchased in February by Miami-based Galium Capital LLC. CBRE will also lease and manage Vista Center, a retail center located across the street.

Goose Creek sues Santee Cooper over service to smelter

Goose Creek has filed a lawsuit against Santee Cooper over the city’s right to provide electric utility service to Century Aluminum. A special referendum passed in December allows Goose Creek to establish a municipal electric utility.

Attorneys counsel businesses grappling with paid leave act

As the Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect, Ogletree Deakins' Lucas Asper and Nexsen Pruett's Jamie Hedgepath offer some insight for small businesses scrambling to understand the implications of the new law.

CofC names Austin provost, academic affairs leader

Suzanne Austin has been appointed as the College of Charleston’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.

Medical University of South Carolina

Joshua Kim and a team of designers at the Medical University of South Carolina have developed a 3D-printed mask and filter cartridge system to address the shortage of personal protective equipment in fighting the new coronavirus.

Beacon Community Bank

Beacon has told employees to work remotely if they are able, but banking is an essential business and Beacon remains open. To increase safety, the bank has reduced its hours, restricted access to its lobby and begun promoting electronic banking.

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