Genetics research park growing in Greenwood

Spinoff companies or related industries could build on the 225 acres adjacent to the Greenwood Genetic Center’s four-building campus, potentially creating a bioscience and genetics research park.

Following a vote by the Clemson University trustees, Clemson will be the park’s first resident in a $6.5 million research and education center.

After receiving her master’s degree in human genetics, student Richa Koul (left) moved to South Carolina from India to study at the Greenwood Genetic Center.  Read More...

TD Bank ranks No. 1 in SBA loan volume in South Carolina

TD Bank approved $15.1 million in SBA 7(a) loans to S.C. small businesses during the first half of the 2012 fiscal year.  Meanwhile, Wells Fargo and Branch Bank & Trust tied for the most deals during the first half, each approving 19 SBA loans.  Read More...

S.C. jobless rate drops to 8.8% in April

About 28,290 people have found jobs in the past year, indicating the economy in South Carolina is on the rebound, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. All but one of the industry sectors surveyed showed increases in employment between March and April.  Read More...

X-R-I opens testing facility in Duncan

Michigan-based X-R-I Testing opened a testing facility in Duncan for the aerospace, automotive and power-generation industries nationwide. The family-owned company provides nondestructive testing services at its new facility. Read More...

Steel Heddle to lay off 80 in Greenville

Steel Heddle plans to lay off 80 people from its Greenville facility by June 1, according to a layoff notification filed with SC Works. The textile company manufactures, sells and distributes weaving accessories. Read More...