SCBIZ Daily for Feb. 20, 2020

Hotels approved for former Kline Steel site in the Vista

The deal was negotiated as part of the Community Development Incentive Program offered through Richland County and the city of Columbia, which provides tax breaks for commercial development worth $30 million.

GSP begins construction on new firefighting facility

Construction is underway on a new $9 million aircraft rescue and firefighting facility at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The 24,000-square-foot facility will house GSP’s fire department and serve as the center of emergency response operations for the entire airport campus, according to a news release.

Coast Guard expected to announce growth in Charleston

In his second State of the Coast Guard address, Adm. Karl Schultz is expected to announce investments in the Port of Charleston over the next five years that will grow Charleston into one of the largest concentrations of Coast Guard assets in the country. Schultz will also discuss the Coast Guard’s response to Hurricane Dorian and its 2021 budget request.

Pique scheduled for young professionals

Ten at the Top’s young professional event, Pique, will be held on March 23 at the Huguenot Mill and Loft in downtown Greenville, with ScanSource as the presenting sponsor.

Hospitality association to host 60-employer job fair

The Lowcountry Hospitality Association will host a job fair on Feb. 26 with representatives from more than 60 employers from the hotel and food and beverage industries. Job openings for all skill levels will be available.

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