Denny's to hire thousands, Community Works hosts new SBA center, paper industry rolls on, STEM grants

Denny’s to hire 10,000 new employees

As dine-in restrictions lift across the country, spokespeople for the Spartanburg-based chain say Denny’s Corp. is committed to getting people back to work. New openings include managerial, serving and cooking positions among others.

Community Works to host SBA Women-owned business hub

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, the SBA said today.

Paper industry production rolls on at full tilt

South Carolinians may now have enough toilet paper for a century stored in basements, attics and bathroom closets, but at Spartanburg’s Sun Paper Company, sales haven’t faltered since March. Travelers Rest's Paper Cutters Inc. has seen increased demand from food processors and fertilizer suppliers while retail purchases have tapered off.

Fluor Field pivots to events after Drive season canceled

The Greenville Drive canceled its 2020 season Tuesday along with other major and minor league teams. Minor League Baseball delayed the 2020 season on March 12, and concerns of spiking COVID-19 infections have since halted the Greenville Drive’s plans for a re-opening.

Columbia Fireflies will not take the field in 2020

Season ticket holders, groups and corporate partners will be contacted in the coming days with reimbursement options. Individual tickets purchased for any 2020 game can be exchanged for any 2021 game once that schedule is available.

Spartanburg schools receive grant for STEM teachers

University of South Carolina Upstate and Spartanburg Community College students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math education can get a head start on their careers thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Packaging company relocates to Fort Mill

Ohio-based industrial container manufacturer Pipeline Packaging has moved its Charlotte facility into South Carolina in search of I-77 accessibility and more space.

Digital copy available of the June 15 GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still making digital copies of our latest edition available. This issue includes coverage of the first tentative steps in the comeback of tourism, a local company gearing up to make COVID-19 swabs by the millions, and an economic outlook by Upstate economists.

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