Sprinting Ahead By Shannon Cavanaugh Gov. Mark Sanford and Secretary of Commerce Bob Faith didn’t quit after DaimlerChrysler gave Project Bluebell the red light.
American LaFrance rescinds layoffs By Shannon Cavanaugh American LaFrance isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. The emergency vehicle manufacturing company, which occupies the facility DaimlerChrysler will soon use to assemble its Sprinter van, said it has an agreement with DaimlerChrysler to share the facility.
State should study Ireland for economic pot of gold By Dennis Quick At the University of South Carolina’s 25th Annual Economic Outlook conference held Nov. 21 in Columbia, keynote speaker William Harris, Science Foundation Ireland’s director general, urged state business leaders and economists to look to Ireland as an example of how to rise economically from the bottom to the top.
C3 Technology networks offices, organizations By Shelia Watson C3 Technology Inc., a long-time member of the Charleston Digital Corridor, is moving to a new location on Daniel Island, the area generally known as the high-tech corridor of the Lowcountry.
Building to be home to third company in 3 years By Shannon Cavanaugh At the heart of the DaimlerChrysler economic development activity is a 460,000-square-foot facility located at 8300 Palmetto Parkway in North Charleston in the Palmetto Commerce Park.
Palmetto Commerce Park tenants grow Pattillo Construction, one of the Southeast’s leading industrial and warehouse builders, saw the potential of the Palmetto Commerce Park.
SPAWAR’s new facility will help enhance war communications By Shelia Watson A $10 million expansion is underway at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, following the recent groundbreaking ceremony at the center’s facilities at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station.
High rates drive worker’s comp coverage out of state By Dennis Quick During the past four months, worker’s compensation insurance has taken a beating in South Carolina, according to Todd Tyler, president of the North Charleston-based Commonwealth Insurance Group, a worker’s compensation insurance broker.
Successful entrepreneurs know when to ask for help By Ted Albenesius Entrepreneurs are independent by nature. Business owners take the risk of entrepreneurship because they have bright ideas and the skill and determination to get the job done.
Contract for S.C. Research Authority announced By Shelia Watson The Office of Naval Research has signed a new contract with the South Carolina Research Authority for the operation of the Composites Manufacturing Technology Center.
Marketing trends reveal audience fragmentation By David L. Rawle This year has almost slipped away. It’s hard to believe. For me, it’s hard to believe that our company has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
New company sees distribution advantages at I-95, I-26 intersection By Holly Fisher Even though the Port of Charleston is growing considerably each year, the number of trucking companies is shrinking. It is a dilemma for businesses shipping to and receiving from the port. Containers must be removed from the port in a timely fashion to avoid fees, but many businesses can’t handle an influx of 100 shipping containers in one or two days.
Razing buildings raises hope at Charles Towne Landing By Shelia Watson Demolition began this month on buildings in Charles Towne Landing that were designed and built for Charleston’s tri-centennial celebration in 1970, while a few feet away construction continues on the new visitors’ center museum.
Part of the secret of success: Put it in writing By Jeffrey Gitomer I’m a writer, not an author. I write my own material. Many “authors” don’t. It would disappoint you to know who doesn’t write their own stuff.
Plastic panel house makes debut in Charleston By Holly Fisher When hurricanes, earthquakes or other disasters leave hundreds of people homeless, a perfect solution would be a durable house that comes in a readymade kit and can be put together in a couple of days.
Local developer has big plans for Florida shopping center By Rachel Pleasant Mount Pleasant’s Joe Griffith Inc. is behind a proposed retail project nearly 400 miles south of its Johnnie Dodds Boulevard headquarters—a project that, if all goes as planned, promises big changes for a Central Florida community.
Retainage amendment a boon for contractors and subs By Shelia Watson In June 2005, Gov. Mark Sanford signed into law an amendment to the South Carolina statute that governs the amount of retainage that can be withheld on state contracting projects.
People in the News Santee Cooper announced three promotions. Thomas Kierspe was promoted to vice president of engineering and construction services. This role involves oversight of the $1.4 billion construction project for Cross units 3 and 4. Kierspe, a 22-year Santee Cooper veteran, currently serves as manager of generation projects. William Brown was promoted to the position of vice president of human resources management. Brown, a 27-year Santee Cooper veteran, currently serves as corporate secretary and manager of community relations. Pamela Williams was promoted to the position of corporate secretary and associate general counsel for corporate affairs. Since 2001, Williams had served as Santee Cooper associate general counsel for corporate affairs.
Accolades & More Charles Muldrow, Judy Dixon, Dave Comer, Jennifer Gilmer, Billy Connell, Margie Longshore, Samantha Meinders and Adam Rohaly of Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects Inc. recently passed the LEED Professional Accreditation exam. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Appointments Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys were appointed to leadership positions in the employment and labor law sections of the North and South Carolina Bar associations. William H. Floyd III is the new chair of the South Carolina Bar’s employment and labor law section. Regina Hollins Lewis has become the section’s CLE leader. Brian S. Clarke is now the Pro Bono chair for the North Carolina Bar’s section. Their new positions will be effective beginning 2006.
Giving Back Rein & Shine enjoys successful fundraising event
More than 200 people enjoyed the horse show, pony rides, face painting, jump castle and pumpkin carving contest at this year’s Rein & Shine BarnRaiser while listening to the blue grass sounds of Common Ground and eating a buffet provided by Jimmy Hagood’s Tidewater Catering/Black Jack BBQ. Proceeds from the event, which included a silent auction and raffle prizes, support Rein & Shine programs. Rein & Shine gives children and adults with physical, mental, social or emotional limitations an alternative method of healing and therapy. Pictured, from left, board member Wendi Freeman and Rein & Shine executive director Ginny Pierce.
Photo Finish GLOBETROTTER VISITS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Motivational speaker and former Harlem Globetrotter Tracy Williams spoke with students at Laing Middle School in Mount Pleasant. The theme of Williams’ presentation was, “You Can Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind.” After the presentation, the teachers had students outline Williams’ main points during their writing classes that afternoon. Williams also gave autographs and bookmarks to the students and took the time to speak individually with many of them. Pictured: Deborah Price, principal of Laing Middle School, and Williams.
Calendar • NOV. 30-DEC. 2: Seventh Annual Biotechonolgy Investors forum. At Charleston Place. Speakers: William Haseltine, founder of Human Genome Sciences; and Arthur Klausner, partner at Pappas Ventures. Information: www.sebio.org.
News Briefs Glasspro makes commitment to safety
Glasspro is among a small group of auto glass replacement companies that have made a strong commitment to safety by registering a commitment to install windshields and auto glass in accordance with the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard.
AGRSS-registered companies have agreed, in writing, to comply with all the provisions of the AGRSS safety standard.
Glasspro operates seven auto glass replacement and repair facilities in the Lowcountry, including Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Georgetown, Walterboro and Myrtle Beach.
