Truist donates IT scholarships; developers find promise in land trusts

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. 29, 2021 Technology incubator receives $200,000 to boost IT workforce Truist Financial Corp., through the Truist Charitable Fund, donates funds intended to provide 300 scholarships to help guide careers in information technology. A goal is to build the IT workforce in South Carolina. Land trusts hold potential for development projects The founders of a pair of preservation trusts, along with at least one developer, see an opportunity for preservation and development to serve a greater good. They point to the Victorian-era house that gives Travelers Rest its name as an example. 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