SCBIZ Daily for March 25, 2020

U.S. Department of Education waives standardized testing

The U.S. Department of Education has approved a waiver request from the S.C. Department of Education to suspend spring testing.

Greenville validated to process COVID-19 tests

Greenville-based Premier Medical Laboratory Services has become the first commercial laboratory in the state validated to perform COVID-19 testing, the company announced. Premier will offer test results within 24-48 hours after receiving the sample and plans to boost its current testing capacity of 1,000 tests per day to 28,000 per week.

Miami-based private equity group acquires 1333 Main St.

Galium Capital LLC acquired the 224,315-square-foot building in Columbia’s central business district for $29.35 million. The building, home to tenants including Ameris Bank and CBRE, is Galium’s first Columbia acquisition.

Port operations steady as vehicle manufacturers halt

The S.C. Ports Authority says it does not expect any disruption or change to terminal operations as Volvo Car Corp. and BMW Manufacturing plan to cease production within the next two weeks.

Milliken boosting production of medical material

Milliken & Co. is boosting domestic production of an anti-microbial fabric technology used in scrubs, lab coats and other medical products.

Gotcha Mobility

Gotcha Mobility has seen an increase in ridership of its bicycles and scooters in municipalities, and the company is partnering with restaurants to provide bikes and scooters at a discounted rate for food delivery without cars.

Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau shifts focus to support local businesses and to be a resource for the community.

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