Local Business

Officials say the latest employment situation report for the nation is good news, but not good enough.

Health insurance analysts say pending changes under the health-care reform act could have unintended consequences.

The Clemson University Small Business Development Center in Greenville will host an interactive workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 1, featuring experienced local professionals who can help small-business owners identify common legal pitfalls.

The Leadership Anderson Alumni Association will host a seminar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tucker's Restaurant, 3501 Clemson Blvd.

Local charities, schools and other nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the Belk Fall Charity Sale from 6 to 10 a.m. Nov. 6.

Bi-Lo will work with members of the community to provide pet food for 87 area food banks as part of the company’s PAWS Premium promotion.

The South Carolina Independent School Association announced that Montessori School of Anderson administrator Dana Hill completed a two-day SCISA Heads’ Institute training session.

The Better Business Bureau is warning people against five scams

At noon Thursday, the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for Anderson-Clemson Shuttle Services to celebrate the opening of its second office at 1103 Tiger Blvd. in Clemson.

The Perfect Dress has received an Elite Retailer of the Year award from Jim’s Formal Wear, a formalwear distribution network with over 5,000 independent retailers.

Over 100 organizations in the Anderson area will share in more than $32,000 through Bi-Lo Charities’ “boostersplus” program, which gives Bi-Lo shoppers the opportunity to select community organizations to receive a portion of the proceeds from their purchases.

BBB advises students on how to avoid theft

Scott Mason is first Fluor Endowed Chair in Supply Chain and Logistics at Clemson University.

Upstate group plans summit to understand area needs.

Aleda Roth, the Burlington Industries Distinguished Professor in Supply Chain Management at Clemson University, has been named to the executive advisory committee for the U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative.