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cybersecurity

Survey: Cyber Security Officers Struggle to Balance Regulation and Security Demands

As cybersecurity threats multiply and new regulations like the NIS 2 Directive, MiCA, and DORA are soon to be implemented, the role of Chief Informati...

equipment

Equipment Leasing and Finance Assoc. Survey: January New Business Volume Up 6% Year-Over-Year

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies ...

education

Kroger, P&G Game Changers Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Kroger Co. and The Procter & Gamble Company announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its third year...

exports

SC: South Carolina Export Sales Total $37.3 Billion in 2023, Defying National Exports Trend

Gov. Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 20...

technology

Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with GlobalFoundries to Strengthen Domestic Chip Supply

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalFoundries (GF) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorand...

plastics

FL: NPE2024 Will Be The Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies In The Americas

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the continued growth of the bioplastics industry at its upcoming trade show, NPE: The Plastic...

business

Wood Industry Resource Collaborative Report Finds Career Opportunities, Job Growth in Future

The Wood Industry Resource Collaborative (WIRC), a coalition of wood industry trade associations with a mission of perpetuating the long-term growth o...

business

Education Program Announced for Inaugural Quality Show South in Nashville, May 1-2

The QUALITY Show SOUTH, taking place May 1-2, 2024 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN will offer dozens of education sessions including half da...

workforce

MD: Maryland Department of Commerce Incentives Support Nearly 10,000 Maryland Jobs in FY 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland Department of Commerce finance and tax incentive programs helped create and retain 9,725 direct jobs i...

business

SC: South Carolina Department of Commerce Unveils “Launch to Legacy” Brand

In fulfilling its vision of embracing the future to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Com...