Mask Up initiative distributes 10,000 masks
Since the Greenville Chamber and local companies joined forces to distribute masks to small businesses under the Mask Up initiative, more than 10,000 masks were distributed by July 9 with 30,000 more in the works.
Greenville angel investor group matches 2019 investment numbers
Despite 2020’s financial uncertainty, VentureSouth has helped finance 17 startups across the country and support existing companies navigating the crunch of an economic shutdown.
Inaugural Upstate class of Forty Under 40 to be honored
This inaugural class of the Upstate’s Forty Under 40 will be honored in a virtual event broadcast on the GSA Business Report YouTube channel on Thursday, Aug. 27, starting at noon. Registration to attend the event online is open now.
$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.
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.
Spartanburg Chamber and CommunityWorks launch COVID-19 business fund
A $453,000 loan pool offers low-interest, forgivable loans to small businesses across the county that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Velux, Eaton expansions indicate continued growth in Greenwood
As Eaton and Velux expand their production capacity in Greenwood, Heather Jones, CEO of the Greenwood Partnership Alliance, says two more expansion announcements — and two new companies — are in store for the county.
Zooming In for June 18
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Commerce Department hosts trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania
The S.C. Commerce Department will host a trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania this fall from Sept. 19-20, open to companies across the state.
Upstate Giving, June 15, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corp. is giving free infrared thermometers to Greenville County businesses.
Zooming In for June 11, 2020
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