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May 26, 2020

NFIB survey: 90% of small business received PPP funding

Almost 90% of the members of the small business advocacy group National Federation of Independent Business received funding from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to a recent survey.

May 21, 2020

Zooming in for May 21

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May 20, 2020

SBA, rapper host call for Southeastern entrepreneurs

SBA Regional Administrator Ashley Bell and Tip “T.I.â€_x009d_ Harris, a rapper and entrepreneur, will host a conference call for minority business owners dubbed 100,000 Strong to spotlight business resources.

May 15, 2020

Greenville task force releases recommendations, launches Hispanic business website

Greenville's Business Recovery Task Force reported its initial guidelines for reopening the local economy today and also helped launch a Greater Greenville Pledge site geared toward Hispanic business owners.

May 14, 2020

Viewpoint: Opening up and returning to work

Last month, we discussed ideas on how to manage a business and a workplace amid a pandemic. This month, we discuss opening up your business and returning employees to the workplace.

May 14, 2020

Spartanburg chamber names recovery task force members

During Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce's Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force meeting on Wednesday, business and local government leaders discussed pre-COVID-19 economic figures to set benchmarks for recovery.

May 14, 2020

SBA assists businesses impacted by April tornadoes

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened up several disaster loan options to businesses impacted by tornadoes, storms and high winds on April 12-13.

May 13, 2020

Greater Greenville Pledge promotes guided reopening

Greenville’s Business Recovery Task Force launched a "Greater Greenville Pledge" initiative to promote social distancing, capacity limits, monitoring employees for COVID-19 symptoms and the use of masks.

May 8, 2020

Spartanburg Chamber composes revitalization task force

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced a Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force today, with representation from local government, business, non-profit and community development leaders.

May 7, 2020

Zooming In for May 7

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Apr 30, 2020

Zooming In for April 30

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Apr 30, 2020

S.C. political leaders review business assistance, reopening

Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham advocated for federal assistance targeted at Main Street America at a Womble Dickenson-hosted webinar, while Gov. Henry McMaster said he looks forward to opening restaurants soon.