Pandemic leads to innovation; Palmetto State films earn funding

Your Daily Report of business news from the Midlands Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  Oct. 28, 2021 Pandemic, vaccines driving insurance innovation Vaccine Verifier is a digital platform that offers a way for employers to verify vaccination status and keep track of vaccine exemptions and the resting status of non-vaccinated employees. The program launches next month by a Columbia-based supplemental insurance company. Filmmakers receive funding for 3 SC projects The S.C. Film Commission is providing funding that will greenlight three projects. The grants help the filmmakers make a movie but also provides professional training for their crews.   Digital edition of Oct. 11 CRBR available In the Oct. 11 digital edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report, learn about next step Midlands Technical College is taking to meet demand for workers in the welding industry. Also, find out why Paul and Lee Mashburn say their Columbia-headquartered construction company, founded by their father Harry 45 years ago, is in better position than ever to meet pent-up demand as it emerges from the pandemic with a robust backlog.  Training sessions at S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo 18 different training sessions available at conference, expo The S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo includes 18 professional training sessions provided through the S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The training is included with your conference registration. Sessions include topics such as Maxwell Leadership Game, Personal Kanban, Building a Leadership Pipeline, among others. Click for list of training options. Register: S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo The three day event from Nov. 10-12 at the Greenville Convention Center includes world-renowned speakers, demonstrations, exhibitors, products, panel discussions, keynotes and the SCMEP Manufacturing Excellence Awards with Gov. Henry McMaster providing an address and awards presentation. Click for agenda and registration. Get the word out about your business The Columbia Regional Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Midlands 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 Soda City Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition.  The Daily Report is published by the Columbia Regional Business Report, a publication of SC Biz News.  Got a news tip or story idea? Let us know about it. Get all the business news delivered to your inbox: From the Lowcountry, the Midlands, the Upstate and across South Carolina.   And check out Soda City Biz Wire for the latest unfiltered content and the daily Morning Report. Subscribe to our print editions. Connect with us: SC Biz News 1612 Marion St., Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29201   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us