USC Upstate launches center for applied economics, philanthropy center opens

Your Daily Report of Upstate business news Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: GSA Business Report will return on July 6. TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  July 2, 2021 Spartanburg County Foundation opens philanthropy center More than 100 Spartanburg community leaders gathered this week for the Spartanburg County Foundation's opening ceremony for what they call the state's first center for philanthropy. The new center, called the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, is located at 431 E. Kennedy St. Center for Applied Economic and Community Research opens The George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics at USC Upstate has launched a new academic center designed to leverage the university's resources to advance the economic development and well being of the region. Rhino Medical named exclusive medical scrubs distributor The South Carolina company has been named the exclusive distributor of Deltapine cotton medical scrubs in an initiative created to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton and revitalize an end-to-end U.S. supply chain. We love our celebratory fireworks in South Carolina Fireworks stands are popping up in most of the cities and towns all over the Palmetto State. There seems to be a lot of pent-up demand to spend money and blow off steam. That's not just anecdotal, either.  In case you missed it ... A quick look at this week's headlines Fujifilm informs employees that four plants will close, costing 400 Greenwood jobs … DHL Supply Chain and ADS to operate out of Greer facility … Nestlé to invest $100 million and hire 160 more in Gaffney … Lightsey confirmed as new secretary of S.C. Commerce Department … VisionGreenwood takes action to boost business, education and lifestyle through wider access to broadband … Greenville Chamber dashboard pinpoints area strengths and needs. Renovation on Village of West Greenville iconic building nears completion. 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.   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