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Nonprofit reimbursement bill reaches White House
A bipartisan nonprofit unemployment reimbursement bill introduced by Sen. Tim Scott was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday and is bound for White House approval.
Grant and local investment garner Greenlink buses by 2023
Greenlink plans to extend ridership hours and its electric bus fleet with six battery-electric Synterra vehicles purchased through a federal grant and $1 million in matched local funding.
$79 million in CARES Act funding open to Greenville businesses
Greenville County opened the door to $70 million in stimulus funding for Greenville businesses on July 6. Minority small businesses and public health providers also can apply for grants from the $5 million and $4 million funds.
Senate passes bill to aid nonprofits with unemployment reimbursement
A bill co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott that allows nonprofits to pay states only 50% of unemployment costs upfront was passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate July 2.
SBA opens Women’s Business Centers across South Carolina
Women-owned enterprises across the state will have access to training and resources through two U.S. Small Business Administration business development hubs in Greenville and Columbia, announced today.
Former FTC director foresees endurance of Upstate economy
As economic fears escalate, Bruce Yandle, Clemson economist and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission, believes that scars from the COVID-19 shutdown will likely heal in South Carolina faster than in other states.
Seven farms expand business with $125K in state grants
Entrepreneurs from across the state were awarded a combined $125,000 from the S.C. Department of Agriculture to grow operations ranging from worm castings production to an alpaca farm’s remote educational outreach program.
Unity Park, Project Unity Gateway plans leap forward
Greenville City Council members expect the city’s investment in the 60-acre Unity Park and affordable housing community Project Unity Gateway to pay off as the local economy reclaims lost territory after the pandemic.
Upstate counties lead in number of JDC and grant projects
Greenville and Spartanburg counties topped the list for targeted grants and job development credits in a recent audit critical of the S.C. Commerce Department for inadequate oversight measures for verifying job creation.
Greenville City Council mandates masks, launches business fund
Council voted to mandate masks in some businesses after Bon Secours St. Francis Health System almost met its ICU bed limit last week with a COVID-19 influx. Small businesses affected by COVID-19 may also be eligible for city grants.
Greenville City Council to vote on mask ordinance tonight
Greenville City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance enforcing masks in grocery stores and pharmacies.
