Anderson, Central receive EPA Grant, Anderson University teams up with Apple, rapper hosts SBA call, AFL

Central, Anderson and Rock Hill receive $800,000 from EPA

The cities of Anderson and Rock Hill and town of Central are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants totaling $749,338. Anderson plans to conduct environmental site assessments and develop cleanup plans for contaminated parts of the ABC Streets Community. Central will put its money toward the cleanup of three sites near downtown.

Anderson University offers remote learning certificates

Apple-Distinguished School Anderson University is offering remote learning certificate programs for educators and administrators across the country with support from the international tech company.

Law, human resources experts offer return-to-work advice

Legal and human resource experts from QBS, Burr Forman McNair and Fisher Phillips emphasize that clear communication with employees and an honest assessment of the economic and health risks following reopening are critical to avoid infection and liability issues in the workplace.

SBA, rapper host call for Southeastern entrepreneurs

U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Ashley Bell and Tip “T.I.” Harris, a rapper and entrepreneur, will host a conference call for minority business owners dubbed 100,000 Strong to spotlight small business resources today at 6 p.m.

SC Housing provides $5 million in rent assistance

The program will provide up to $1,500 to eligible renters facing financial hardship because of shutdowns, layoffs, reduced work hours or furloughs. Payments, in the form of a one-time lump sum toward rent, will be made directly to landlords or management companies.

AFL represented on national industry organizations

As fiber-broadband infrastructure is spotlighted by state leadership, representatives from AFL pledge to bolster the fiber broadband market and manufacturing sector in active roles through industry organizations.

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