Logistics companies prepare for boom as Inland Port launches expansion project, Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Your Daily Report of Upstate business news Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  April 29, 2021 Inland Port Greer launches expansion project, grows capacity On the heels of opening the Hugh Leatherman Terminal, the S.C. Ports Authority today announced plans to expand Inland Port Greer — a pair of developments drawing praise from players in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. One Greer-based logistics company plans to double or triple the size of its personnel team; another hopes the port will draw more ships from Savannah to Charleston. Restaurant Revitalization Fund registration launches Friday The U.S. Small Business Administration will open registration for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Friday and begin accepting applications at noon on May 3. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted, according to a news release. Wastewater operator workshop hosted at University Center Duncan-based Operators Unlimited will address some of the wastewater industry's recruitment and training challenges May 11-12 with a free continuing education course for operators at the University Center of Greenville. Upstate Weekend A glance at some of what's happening in the Upstate: Tree giveaway at Lake Conestee In celebration of Arbor Day, Trees Upstate, Duke Energy and other partners will give more than 200 trees to the first visitors at Greenville's Lake Conestee Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Available native tree species include red maple, black tupelo, pignut hickory, bald cypress and five varieties of oak. The event, sponsored by the city of Greenville, is part of the city's tree canopy restoration initiative. Digital copy available of GSA Business Report We continue to make the latest issue of GSA Business Report available in digital format. In this issue, Greenville area developers weigh in on the challenges of making affordable housing ... well, affordable. A business owner prepares to introduce the world to what the manufacturer believes is a superior and longer-lasting face mask. And an already vibrant state port system takes another big step with the opening of the Sen. Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal. Take a look at the latest issue online.  Get the word out about your business GSA Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Upstate who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to GSA Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition of the Business Report. Submit your project for Upstate Under Construction.   Join our lists, or update your company's listing. Get all the business news delivered to your inbox: From the Lowcountry, the Midlands, the Upstate and across South Carolina.   Check out GSA Biz Wire and the daily Morning Blend for the latest unfiltered content.   Subscribe to our print editions. Connect with us: SC Biz News 35 Cessna Court, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us