Swimming pool manufacturer to buy soon-to-close boat plant in Marion

Global swimming pool manufacturer Leisure Pools Group will purchase a 225,000-square-foot facility in Marion opened by yacht builder Groupe Beneteau in 1986. Group Beneteau announced in June that the plant would close by year’s end.

New website aims to connect entrepreneurs, resources

Innovate Columbia, an initiative of the Midlands Business Leadership Group, launched Tuesday. It provides links to area business programs as well as information on upcoming networking events.

The Space now open at the Hub at Columbia

The co-working office concept is geared toward students and young professionals. It will offer leadership seminars and networking opportunities along with mediation workshops and yoga to members.

Bank of America gives to Upstate Women’s Business Center

Bank of America, long-time partner of Greenville’s CommunityWorks, has contributed to the new Women’s Business Center to help create more pathways to employment and support female entrepreneurs in the Upstate, says the bank's Upstate market president.

Direct L.A. flight connects Charleston to Asian market

In October, JetBlue will begin offering direct flights from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, and Charleston County Aviation Authority CEO Elliott Summey anticipates the route will bring the economy more business from Asian manufacturers.

More than $300,000 in Midlands counterfeit products seized

An investigation into Richland County business NewImageSC and its operator began in March, according to the S.C. Secretary of State’s office. The business included a storefront at 1945 Decker Blvd.

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