Nestlé to make big investment, bring jobs; HQ relocation complete for bank

Your Daily Report of Upstate business news Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  July 1, 2021 Greenwood hit with Fujifilm plant closings One of the largest employers in Greenwood County will lose more than half of its workers as Fujifilm announces the closure of four plants in the face of changing technology choices. The plant produced recyclable cameras, photographic paper and digital printing plates. S.C. sees 1,672 unemployment claims as fed benefits end In the final week of federal unemployment benefits programs in South Carolina, the state saw 1,672 initial unemployment claims filed. Greenville County had more than any other county, at 153, with Richland and Charleston counties not far behind. Nestlé to invest $100M, create 160 new jobs in Gaffney The international food and beverage company is expanding capacity to make meals under the Stouffer's and Lean Cuisine brands. State officials say the investment is a boon for the Cherokee County community and farmers across the state. Bank headquarters officially moves to Greenville United Community Bank officially relocated its headquarters to Greenville today. Following several years of growth in South Carolina, the formerly Georgia-based bank announced its intent to name Greenville its corporate headquarters in February. Trident Medical Center becomes teaching hospital Starting today, Trident Medical Center in Charleston has its own teaching program. The hospital is launching its residency program with two graduate medical education programs: Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Trident said in a news release. Both are three-year programs that are open to 10 residents annually. Upstate Weekend Hartness rolls out the red, white and blue Hartness kicks off Independence Day from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday with a fireworks show, food trucks, music and games on the Great Lawn. Vendors will include Sonny's Grill on Main, Traveling Taps, Village Kitchen, The Community Tap, Pink Mama's Ice Cream, Thoroughfare and the King of Pops. Click here for more information. Digital copy available of GSA Business Report The latest digital issue of GSA Business Report is now online. This issue has the latest news on a new automaker and their plans for an assembly plant in Spartanburg County. We also take a look at the positive economic benefits of major golf in South Carolina along with the negative effect that the rising cost of building materials is having on construction of affordable housing. We also get our fist glance at the person tapped to be the next commerce secretary for South Carolina. Take a look at the latest issue online.    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