SCBIZ Daily for March 27, 2020

Prisma Health innovation may tackle ventilator shortage

Prisma Health has received emergency use authorization to distribute and use a new technology developed by its physicians to treat four patients simultaneously on a single ventilator.

Unemployment insurance claims soar in S.C.

For the week ending March 21, the state saw 31,054 intrastate unemployment claims, an increase of approximately 1600% from the previous week, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. Horry County had 5,258 claims.

Chamber, CofC partner to help small businesses

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the College of Charleston School of Business have partnered to provide free consultations to businesses affected by the new coronavirus. The program, called Profs on Call, matches business school faculty with small business members of the chamber for 15- to 20-minute consultations.

SBDC offers loan guidance amid confusion

More than half of 1,500 respondents in a recent Goldman Sachs survey expect their small business to survive three months or less under current circumstances, yet more than 67% don’t know how to access emergency funding.

Citadel giving prospective students virtual campus tours

A new website will give The Citadel’s prospective students and cadets a chance to tour the campus virtually while the campus is closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mashburn Construction

Mashburn Construction is keeping its job sites open for the time being, though the company said it has implemented certain safety measures to keep employees safe. President and CEO Paul Mashburn said he believes keeping people employed is one of the best things to do right now.

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