| Construction worker shortage worrying industry The Carolinas Associated General Contractors found that 78% of U.S. construction firms reported difficulty filling hourly positions. In July 2019, construction employment dipped nearly 3% in S.C. compared with July 2018 and was 22% lower than the state’s peak construction employment in October 2006. VentureSouth closes third angel funding round VentureSouth has closed its third sidecar investment fund, the VentureSouth Angel Fund III, at a record pace, reaching its maximum target size of $5 million. Raised during 2019, the fund allows its 82 investors to participate automatically in investments made by active VentureSouth members. | 