Clemson professor elected to American Philosophical Society, Xcelerate Inc. pursues merger with HS Pharmaceuticals

Your Daily Report of Upstate business news Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  May 14, 2021 Clemson professor elected to American Philosophical Society The director of the Clemson Center for Human Genetics has been elected to the American Philosophical Society. The oldest learned society in the United States, the organization was founded by Benjamin Franklin and has a membership lists that includes George Washington, John Adams, Charles Darwin and Thomas Edison. Xcelerate pursues merger with Greenville pharma company Mauldin's Xcelerate Inc. signed a non-binding letter of intent to pursue a merger with Greenvills's HS Pharmaceuticals, according to a news release. The letter of intent allows Xcelerate to begin reviewing HS Pharmaceuticals' operations, structure and intellectual property. S.C. initial unemployment claims rise by 232 in week As Gov. Henry McMaster directed South Carolina to terminate all federal unemployment program benefits, the number of initial unemployment claims filed in the state increased by 232 from the previous week. In case you missed it ... Following ransom, Colonial Pipeline starts moving fuel again … The cities of Greenville and Charleston plan to sue short-term rental companies such as Airbnb and Verbo … S.C. Auto Summit takes place online … Rick Jenkins, former publisher of GSA Business Report, named group publisher for SC Biz News … BASF in Oconee County expanding operations, adding jobs … United Community Bank to acquire FinTrust Capital Partners. S.C. Manufacturing Conference launches new website The S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo, set for Nov. 10-12, has launched a new website with video, information for exhibitors, an online agenda and more information about the upcoming three-day conference, including safety guidelines for the event. Click here for more information about the event. Digital copy available of GSA Business Report The latest issue of GSA Business Report is available in digital format. In this issue, Limestone University readies its new library complex for use by students and and the business and civic community. The head of Electrolux North America takes a victory lap through a significantly upgraded plant that will make 2 million units a year in Anderson, mostly refrigerators and freezers. Simpsonville's Thomas Concrete produces concrete that captures its own carbon output.  Take a look at the latest issue online.  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. 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. Connect with us: SC Biz News 35 Cessna Court, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us