Suppliers cache inventory for next supply chain storm

Although the auto industry held its breath last spring as car sales bottomed out, Colliers International’s Dillon Swayngim says demand for nearby industrial speculative and warehousing space has been on the upswing in the Upstate. MingHua's recent lease near BMW Manufacturing is just one example.

First Citizens Bank expands into Lowcountry’s Nexton

The bank broke ground on its new branch in the 5,000-acre master-planned community in Summerville. It’s expected to open in late 2021 and will offer a staffed lobby, drive-through and ATM services and more. The bank plans to make a monetary gift to Berkeley Citizens to help the nonprofit group's home.

SCBIO 2021 life sciences conference adds speakers

A Microsoft vice president is among the newly announced speakers at the conference, to be held online Feb. 16-17. The two-day event will feature a virtual exhibit hall showcasing S.C.’s $12 billion life sciences industry.

Midlands Rhino Medical Supply fulfilling PPE niche

The newly formed, Columbia-based company focuses on meeting the needs of small- to medium-sized organizations in S.C. and beyond in need of personal protective equipment as the pandemic continues to affect businesses.

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