SCBIZ Daily for Aug. 7, 2020

FAA plans to fine Boeing $1.25 million for S.C. facility

The federal agency said Boeing S.C. managers pressured FAA representatives working under a program allowing designated workers to perform FAA duties. Boeing said the company took action and worked with agency investigators after incidents were reported.

S.C. receives $500,000 grant to combat human trafficking

The U.S. Department of Justice grant will allow Summerville-based organization Doors to Freedom to assist trafficking victims with housing costs, employment searches and occupational training.

Groundbreaking for Hampton Station apartments set for fall

Neo-industrial retail development Hampton Station was Atlanta-based Urban Realty Partners’ largest plunge into both the Greenville and retail markets when the “new growth urbanist” developers acquired the project last year.

Leadership Columbia seeks proposals for 2021 class project

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program chooses a nonprofit program each year focusing on community issues such as education, arts and culture, and health services. The deadline to submit proposals is Aug. 24.

Lieutenant governor honors Upstate businesses

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette toured several Upstate businesses on Monday and thanked the companies for their work in helping battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Sites included Jostens, JR Automation and Oxco.

Nominations open for Health Care Heroes 2020

The critical role of health care professionals and first responders has never been more obvious for the safety of our communities, families, businesses and overall well-being. Please join us in honoring these heroes in our community by nominating someone as a Health Care Hero. Tell us their stories, and we’ll tell their stories in a virtual event and in the pages of the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Click here for the nomination form.

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