USC researchers: S.C. economic recovery faces obstacles

The state’s recovery from the pandemic, which slowed in July, will be affected by the U.S. presidential election and could stall if fall brings an uptick in COVID-19 cases, University of South Carolina researchers say.

More than $17.5M in grants allocated to 23 communities

The Community Development Block Grant funding, distributed in the fall and spring of each year by the S.C. Department of Commerce, benefits public improvement projects in areas throughout the state. 

Orangeburg business center wins state, regional awards

The Orangeburg Area Small Business Development Center has been named both the state and regional SBDC Center of Excellence and Innovation. The center assisted 303 clients in the creation of 33 new businesses in 2019.

QuikTrip hiring at 4 Midlands locations

The convenience store chain is looking to fill part- and full-time clerk and assistant manager positions in Columbia, Lexington, Blythewood and Orangeburg as part of an expansion in the Southeast. 

Get the word out about your business

The Columbia Regional Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Midlands who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to Soda City Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition.