Spartanburg task force unveils benchmark goals

Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s business recovery Bringing Back the Burg task force released benchmark goals and business reopening guidelines Thursday. It also unveiled a joint campaign with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System to encourage infection prevention in the workplace.

Spartanburg County Foundation offers grants to nonprofits

The Spartanburg County Foundation has extended $225,000 in grant money to regional nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 as the demand for food and financial services increases. Nonprofits that apply for the grant online may be awarded between $10,000 to $50,000 if eligible.

DHEC director cites health, family concerns in resignation

Rick Toomey said recent health problems, coupled with a desire to spend more time with his first grandson, led to his decision to resign as director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control in the midst of the state agency’s battle against COVID-19.

ECPI University reopens campuses with caution

ECPI University has reopened all of its Southeastern campuses with safety protocols in place. Many classes will continue to meet remotely but many courses require a hands-on learning component.

In case you missed it ...

Here’s a quick look at this week’s headlines from GSA Business Report:

Clemson researchers explore flood mitigation solutions … Inman wastewater plant expands with USDA grant … S.C. Chamber PAC announces support for candidates … Precision Genetics, Abbotts Laboratories develop COVID-19 tests for workplace … BMW Charity Pro-Am hosts Week of Giving … BorgWarner returns after tornado and coronavirus shutdown… First Steps expands child care access in Spartanburg … Lockheed’s F-16 production takes off with finalized contracts.

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