SCBIZ Daily for Feb. 11, 2020

S.C. export sales reach $41.5B in 2019

South Carolina set a record for total export sales for the 10th year in a row last year, with the state’s exporters selling $41.5 billion in products in 2019. This is a 19.7% increase over 2018 and ranks 11th among all states. Texas was the top exporter, with $330.5 billion in products sold.

Cayce seeking public input for 2020 comprehensive plan

The city is holding its second public input session on Feb. 25. The 10-year plan will outline a long-range vision for growth while addressing issues such as housing needs and continued revitalization efforts.

Furman offers customer-centric innovation program

Furman University has created Customer-Centric Innovation, a three-day program to help organizational leaders adapt to the speed of innovation. The course was developed for the Upstate business community.

Port’s volume growth continues

The S.C. Ports Authority moved 211,020 TEUs across the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in January, the highest total ever for January TEU volumes. Measured by the total number of boxes handled, the port moved 118,943 pier containers in January, for a total of 813,599 pier containers this fiscal year.

Converse trustees vote to admit men, change name

For the first time since 1889, undergraduate men will walk the Converse campus in the fall of 2021, when the Spartanburg college starts operating under a new name. The Converse leadership elected to make the changes in the face of enrollment challenges.

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