Employer Summit to close disability employment gap
August 18, 2020
South Carolina businesses and human resource professionals will be gathering online in October to learn how to close the disability employment gap and build a disability-inclusive workforce. The Employer Summit,…
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First National Bank adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina commercial banking team
August 12, 2020
First National Bank Adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina Commercial Banking Team First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced that it has hired Meg Peavey…
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One ‘Ping’ away: New mobile app transforms student networking, recruiting despite social distancing
August 5, 2020
Ping, a Tallo platform, takes “matching students with opportunities” to a whole new level MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Tallo, a digital platform that connects talent with opportunities, launches Ping, a…
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The Beach Company announces new hires and one promotion
May 19, 2020
The Beach Company announced several new hires at its headquarters in Charleston and one regional promotion within its Columbia-based developments. • Laura Staiano has been hired as a design production…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders that furloughed employees qualify for unemployment benefits
April 8, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-22, which allows furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments” from their employers and still qualify for unemployment benefits. “Every day, our primary objective…
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Shawn Skillman joins communications team at Flock and Rally
February 12, 2020
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrates the addition of accomplished public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as a…
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Camp Burnt Gin accepting camper and staff applications for 2020 season
February 8, 2020
Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, is accepting applications for the camp’s 2020 season, the S.C. Department of Health and…
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Rogue Motion becomes Cape Horn’s only authorized South Carolina dealer
January 9, 2020
New owners continue to grow business, will appear at Charleston Boat Show Rogue Motion, the Charleston area’s premier boat dealership, announced their designation as the only South Carolina-based dealer authorized…
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Citadel provides best ROI of public institutions in SC, according to Georgetown University study
December 5, 2019
A first of its kind report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) attempts to answer the question about whether a college degree is worth the…
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Hire Dynamics completes acquisition of Trace Staffing Solutions, strengthens industry leadership in the Southeast
December 3, 2019
ATLANTA and SAVANNAH – Hire Dynamics (hiredynamics.com) announced it has acquired Trace Staffing Solutions, a commercial staffing company headquartered in Savannah, Ga. The combined company will serve more than 2,000…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2019
November 19, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Continues Record Setting Pace Unemployment Rate Remains at All Time Low Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement on October 2019 Employment…
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Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 7, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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Firefly Distillery hires new Event Manager
November 4, 2019
Sara Bennett has joined Firefly Distillery as Events Manager ahead of its move to a new expanded location near Park Circle in early 2020. Bennett comes from a special events…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2019
September 23, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Increases Significantly Nonfarm Payroll Employment Continues Upward Trend DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement: “South Carolina’s numbers continue to be strong as the unemployment…
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Nexton hosts annual Work Outside Day
September 17, 2019Nexton, the most technologically advanced community in South Carolina, hosted its second Work Outside day. Approximately 70 employees from a dozen regional companies, including Greystar, Equifax and Robert Bosch participated…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 best places to work in South Carolina
June 28, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2019 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. To identify the state’s top-notch employers, the South Carolina Chamber partnered with the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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“Asphalt Works!” workforce development campaign launched by S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
May 21, 2019
Statewide initiative aims to reenergize asphalt industry and repair S.C. roads In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2019
May 17, 2019
Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up The number of individuals working moved higher, by an estimated 6,704 people, compared to March of 2019, establishing a new record of 2,281,003.…
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Flurry of initiatives announced as Palmetto Goodwill celebrates Goodwill Industries Week
May 8, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill is celebrating Goodwill Industries Week with a number of announcements that highlight its mission impact throughout the eighteen counties it serves. First, Palmetto Goodwill officially announced the opening…
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South Carolina’s veteran unemployment rate drops significantly in 2018
May 8, 2019
Announcement Comes as S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Welcomes New Executive Director The state’s annual unemployment rate for veterans declines to 3.3 percent in 2018, down from 3.9 percent in…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2019
March 12, 2019
Job Growth Remains Stout Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 5,582 people, marking a new record of 2,260,509 for the…
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SC Works Trident launches new website
February 21, 2019
SC Works Trident, a workforce development program servicing Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, has launched an-all new website, now live at www.tridentscworks.org. With an upgraded look and expanded features, the…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director resigns
November 27, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. Originally nominated to lead the agency by…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2018
November 16, 2018
Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The number of individuals working across the state climbed higher in October, increasing by 3,430 people to…
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Back to Work graduation opens doors for homeless individuals
November 8, 2018
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is holding a Back to Work graduation ceremony November 9. Partnering with the Phoenix Center and its Lotus Program at Serenity Place,…
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Record cuts to unemployment tax rate
October 28, 2018
This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for four counties affected by Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2018
August 17, 2018
Employment levels continue record climb for the state of South Carolina, unemployment rate declines to 3.6 percent The number of individuals working across the state increased by 1,651 people to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018
June 18, 2018
Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…
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9 Employee Recognition Ideas for Small Businesses
June 18, 2018
By Matt Vaadi We’ve all had the conversation. “Got a minute.” One of your valued teammates sits you down to tell you they are leaving. “It’s not you,…
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Team South Carolina Economic Development efforts result in over 100,000 announced jobs since 2011
May 21, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg County…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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SC Works Trident partners with Trident Technical College on incarcerated veteran re-entry program
March 20, 2018
Program’s first graduates released and employed An incarcerated veteran’s transition back into society is often long and arduous. A new re-entry program at MacDougall Correctional Institution, led by SC Works…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – December 2017
January 23, 2018
S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the Hospitality and Tourism and Construction sectors…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – November 2017
December 22, 2017
S.C. business payrolls set record, unemployment rate edges up South Carolina businesses continued to set record job levels in November with manufacturing leading the way by adding 3,800 jobs over…
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Port of Charleston drivers vote to join Teamsters Local 509
December 14, 2017
In a national move to modernize the port trucking industry to respect the rights of drivers and stabilize their families’ income, drivers at a South Carolina port drayage company have voted to…
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