Dozen employers partnering Nov. 5 to fill Lowcountry jobs

SC Works Trident will host an open-air job fair Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in North Charleston with 12 area employers. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, which is organizing the job fair, said the event could push against the nearly 5% regional unemployment rate.

Discount stores’ net sales rise during pandemic

With cheaper prices and locations nearer to homes, discount stores that sell essential goods crushed their third quarter net sales for 2020, according to Colliers International.

S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo: It's not over!

If you missed a session or just want to relive the Bosch super video (left) on the internet of things, you can check out the keynotes and sessions archive at SCBIZtv at this link. Also, don't miss visiting booths of companies exhibiting on the virtual expo floor. You'll have an opportunity to continue to visit these companies for 30 days and find out more about what they do to ensure the viability of manufacturing. Click to register and attend at no charge.

Greenville’s Young Office opens audiovisual division

Young Office has launched a new audiovisual division to help remote workers make stronger presentations from home offices. The company president says the division will continue to serve a need as offices return to normal after the pandemic.

News from across South Carolina

• Pandemic could complicate employee benefits picture
• Coronavirus has been good for sale of remote homes 
• Professor studies impact of sleep on work
• West Columbia extends face covering ordinance
• SC Biz News acquired by Transom Capital Group

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