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COPING WITH COVID: Odd Bird Books
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
Nephron donates hand sanitizer to Columbia VA hospital
The West Columbia manufacturer of respiratory medication donated 50 liters of hand sanitizer made in-house to the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Friday.
COPING WITH COVID: Village Idiot
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
COPING WITH COVID: Cantina 76
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
COPING WITH COVID: City Limits Barbeque
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
Nephron requests approval to add production lines, will begin making hand sanitizer
West Columbia-based Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. says it can immediately add up to six filling lines at its sterile respiratory medication manufacturing facility. CEO Lou Kennedy said orders have gone up about 48% in the last two weeks.
Call 4 Health establishes Richland County operations
The medical answering services provider has call centers throughout the U.S. Its Richland County facility, located at 810 Dutch Square Blvd., is expected to create 291 jobs and is now hiring.
Nursing home care requires advance planning
A survey found the median annual cost of care in a skilled nursing facility in South Carolina is $42,000. Industry experts recommend those starting to save for future care put away at least 10% of their income.
S.C. Public Health Emergency Plan Committee meets
The committee met today to discuss the state's preparedness for the potential effect of novel coronavirus. The committee includes representatives of public health agencies and a private physician specializing in infectious diseases.
South Carolina joins investigation into Juul Labs
The 39-state coalition is probing the electronic cigarette company's marketing and sales practices, including advertising target audiences and claims regarding nicotine content.
USC, Prisma Health form new partnership
The agreement aims to further research and innovation and identify mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners. The organizations will collaborate in areas including intellectual property patents and cybersecurity.
Employers confronting legal issues surrounding coronavirus
Employers have to consider several factors, including employee health privacy and potential for discrimination, when dealing with the novel coronavirus outbreak. Legal experts advise establishing and/or updating company pandemic plans.
