S.C. under emergency declaration after pipeline attack, Boeing fire, Charleston embezzlement scheme

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 10, 2021 S.C. under emergency declaration following DarkSide hack After a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline Co. halted all operations at the Georgia-based pipeline, South Carolina and 16 other states were placed under a "regional emergency declaration" that called for an immediate transport of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to mitigate an impending shortage. Roof of Boeing plant catches fire Saturday No one was injured and no aircraft were damaged in the incident. The company, which produces three models of 787 Dreamliners at the facility in North Charleston, said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Charleston bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $1 million The Mount Pleasant resident pled guilty in federal court and could receive as many as 20 years in prison. FBI and IRS agents found a separate set of books where she kept detailed records of how she allegedly stole the money.   Upstate Giving Velux makes $150,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs Velux Group USA has named the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands region as a 2021 grant recipient of the company's new Community Support Program. The four-year commitment includes a $75,000 donation and a plan to brighten the gymnasium with Velux skylights. Click here for more info. 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