| New pandemic relief programs open to S.C. businesses Federal relief funds, to be distributed by the S.C. Department of Administration, are available to qualifying small and minority businesses as well as nonprofit organizations. An online application process begins Oct. 19. Carolina-based wealth management firms merge Two Carolina-based wealth management firms announced plans to merge last week, expanding clients' access to financial planning services and a digital platform that supplies real-time data from anywhere in the world. | 
Kevin Graham, director of plant engineering for Volvo Cars will open the S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo at 9 a.m., Oct. 29. This year, the Expo is going online, including keynotes from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in the Palmetto State.
