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Erin Ford appointed to District Export Council
Erin Ford, executive vice president of SCBio, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to serve on the S.C. District Export Council.
Small Business Chamber CEO calls for swift SBA loan allocation
Frank Knapp Jr., president and CEO of the S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce, lauded the $2 trillion U.S. Senate relief bill in a recent statement, but said it is only the first step toward recovery from COVID-19 damage.
SBA offers expedited bridge loans for small business
The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer expedited Express Bridge loans to small businesses awaiting long-term financing options.
SBDC offers guidance amid confusion on small business loans
More than half of 1,500 respondents in a recent Goldman Sachs survey expect their small business to survive three months or less under current circumstances, yet more than 67% don't know how to access emergency funding.
Greenville City Council approves Unity Park budget
The Greenville City Council on Monday approved the Unity Park budget and sale of hospitality tax bonds for the 60-acre project on the city's west side.
SBA approves statewide disaster loan eligibility
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster's COVID-19-related disaster declaration request, making businesses in the entire state eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
Governor closes restaurant dining rooms statewide
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster mandated that all restaurants and bars close their dine-in services across the state during an afternoon press conference today.
SBA disaster loans may be available as soon as two weeks
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s district director estimates that federal economic injury disaster loans may become available within two weeks to a month for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Governor says he has already requested small business loan eligibility
Almost as soon as President Donald Trump said $50 billion would be made available for coronavirus-related small business disaster loans, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster requested a share of the capital for the Palmetto State.
Small business loans could be available to those affected by coronavirus
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-interest loans to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, on small businesses.
Education bill aims to improve early education
An S.C. Senate education reform bill providing for statewide 4K, early childhood literacy readiness and heightened state authority over struggling school districts passed with a 40-4 vote last week. The bill awaits House amendments.
Greenville County Council decision rescinds 1996 anti-LGBT resolution
The Greenville County Council today voted to adopt a measure that rescinds a 1996 anti-LGBT resolution.
