State leaders see recovery in manufacturing and trade

With the S.C. hospitality industry making a slow recovery, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Dan Ellzey, executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, say the manufacturing sector and the state's reopening schedule have helped keep the economy above water. (GSA Business Report)

Trucking regulations could regionalize supply chains

The COVID-19 pandemic might have brought with it a host of complications for the logistics and transportation sector, as well as an urge to regionalize operations. But some in the field say national regulations in the trucking industry had already begun to reconfigure and reconnect supply chain nodes over the past few years as a result of losses by the industry. (GSA Business Report)

FAA plans to fine Boeing $1.25 million for S.C. facility

The federal agency said Boeing S.C. managers pressured Federal Aviation Administration representatives working under a program that allows designated Boeing employees to perform FAA duties. Boeing said the company took action and worked with agency investigators after incidents were reported. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Silgan Containers expanding Lancaster County operations

The $9.7 million investment is expected to create 16 jobs during the next five years. The company makes metal containers for shelf-stable food and general product lines. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston still on schedule for March opening

Vertical construction on the Port of Charleston’s newest terminal is nearing 70% completion, as the steel frame for the project’s 6-story-tall refrigerated container racks is in the works this month. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Ga. distributor US LBM acquires Maner Builders Supply

Maner Builders Supply, a building products dealer with locations in Charleston, Augusta and Aiken, has been acquired by US LBM Holdings LLC, a distributor of specialty building materials, according to a news release. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Lieutenant governor honors Upstate businesses

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette toured several Upstate businesses last week and thanked the companies for their work in helping battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Sites included Jostens, JR Automation and Oxco. (GSA Business Report)

S.C. receives $500,000 grant to combat human trafficking

The U.S. Department of Justice grant will allow Summerville-based Doors to Freedom to assist trafficking victims with housing costs, employment searches and occupational training. (Columbia Regional Business Report)