Amazon construction under way

The distribution center will be a three-story building of 2.4 million square feet. Completion is slated for Oct. 1. Chuck Whipple, economic development director for Lexington County, said the Amazon center, which is expected to bring more than 1,200 jobs to the Midlands, is projected to be a $100 million investment.

Columbia to put money into Main Street facades

The initial focus area for an incentive program to improve building facades within targeted redevelopment areas comprises 36 blocks bounded by Gervais, Elmwood, Assembly and Marion streets. While the entire district is eligible to apply, the blocks of 1200-1700 Main Street are the city’s highest priority.

Employers challenge Haley; she challenges legislators

At a town hall meeting Monday in Greenville, Gov. Nikki Haley stood her ground against resistance from some businesses over higher unemployment insurance bills. She also challenged lawmakers to get to work enacting her agenda.

Sonoco named to Best Corporate Citizens List for 2011

Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens List documents more than 320 data points compiled from publicly available information in categories such as environment, climate change, employee relations, human rights and governance.

S.C. BlueCross celebrates National Walk @ Lunch Day

For those close to the downtown areas of Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg, BlueCross will hold its annual community walks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 28 to encourage South Carolina companies to hold lunchtime walks for their employees.

Harvest Society gives preview of State Farmers Market

Shoppers seeking the most up-to-date information about the S.C. State Farmers Market can sign up to join the Harvest Society, a program that will enable members to be the first to know when crops arrive at the new market on U.S. Highway 321 in Lexington County.

Job of the Week

The University of South Carolina is hiring a data coordinator for its Development and Alumni Affairs, Advancement Services department. The coordinator will be responsible for data collection, data entry and logging of all gifts received by the university. A bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience, or a high school diploma and seven years’ experience in a data processing environment are required. Learn more or apply here.

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