SCBIZ Daily for April 20, 2020

Boat landings may open beginning last Friday

A revision to an executive order will allow S.C. public boat ramps to open at the discretion of managing authorities for the purpose of launching and retrieving a boat. State public beach access points remain closed.

Governor announces state of emergency following tornadoes

The declaration allows an emergency operations plan to go into effect after a tornado touched down in Seneca and Clemson, and could open up affected businesses to storm-related SBA disaster assistance.

Charleston County asking for input for HUD funding

Charleston County is set to receive federal grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19. The county is asking citizens to fill out a survey to determine how to prioritize the funding. The deadline to complete the survey is noon Monday.

Unemployment ticks up in survey completed March 12

The latest S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce survey, which predated many closures related to COVID-19, found employment climbed to 2.6% in March from 2.5% in February. Nationally, unemployment rose from 3.5% to 4.4%.

Iron Hill founder crafted BullStreet plan for years

Kevin Finn, founder of Delaware-based Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, had his eye on the BullStreet District for a while, but said he was waiting for the retail momentum he believes the development has now to begin brewing.

Coping with Covid: Conversation with Dr. Matt Bitner

SC Biz News talks to Dr. Matt Bitner, chairman of emergency medicine for Prisma Health, about COVID-19, the impact on businesses and communities, and how the novel coronavirus outbreak is reshaping how health care is delivered across South Carolina.
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Minuteman Press

The Mount Pleasant franchise is participating in a nationwide initiative to offer free advertising and COVID-19 awareness posters to community businesses. Operations manager Ron Malm said being proactive is a business’s key to bouncing back.

The Blood Connection

As Prisma Health and Roper St. Francis wade into a treatment trial using the plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients,The Blood Connection has received three blood donations for the treatment.

PrimeSouth Group

The portfolio developer said the banking sector is providing a solution for businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, which is a direct change from the Great Recession.

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