Shipyard breathes new life into old warships By Staff Writer On a chilly December morning, Mike Fahey, senior onsite representative for the VSE Corp.’s foreign military sales program, walks a wind-blown 100 yards from his office and prepares to climb below the deck of the USS Chandler.
Expansions mend area’s hospital needs By Rachel Pleasant Taken individually, the impact of hospital projects planned or underway in the Charleston area seems almost run-of-the-mill: a hospital needs space or wants to tap another market, so it builds a new facility.
American LaFrance site, workforce attracts buyer By Dan McCue The head of the New York investment firm that bought American LaFrance from DaimlerChrysler’s Freightliner LLC has told the company’s 470 workers that she has no intention of moving the company.
Bahrain free trade agreement to boost port business By Dan McCue The city and Port of Charleston are in a “very strong position to benefit” from a pending free trade agreement with the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain, according to those familiar with the Lowcountry’s standing in the global market.
Let’s hurry to grab a piece of the biotech economic pie By Dennis Quick At the recent Southeastern Bio Investor Forum held at Charleston Place hotel, 16 young companies from the Southeast presented themselves to potential investors. Only one of those startups—Argolyn Bioscience Inc. in North Charleston—hailed from South Carolina.
S.C. needs a strategy for small business development By Andy Brack With all the time and money spent to bring big businesses to South Carolina, you would think the state could do something big to help small businesses.
Commercial laundry folds up plans to close plant By Dan McCue Consider it, perhaps, a Christmas season miracle.The National Linen & Uniform Service, which had announced the impending closure of its North Charleston plant, has reconsidered the move and informed its 86 workers that they will have jobs in 2006.
Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Jr., a friend to business By Shelia Watson For South Carolina, former Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Jr. came along at the right time. The state’s economy was floundering, and the state’s tax codes and governmental structure was not conducive to attracting businesses to the state.
VA, MUSC explore sharing high-cost medical equipment By Shelia Watson The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Medical University of South Carolina have agreed in concept to a sharing agreement proposal that would bring some of the latest medical technology to the Charleston area.
Independence Air reduces service as ridership falls By Dan McCue First came the bankruptcy filing; now comes word that Independence Air, Charleston International Airport’s low-fare airline, will no longer service Chicago, Buffalo, N.Y., Jacksonville, Fla., and Manchester, N.H., beginning Jan. 5.
Know the top answers By Jeffrey Gitomer I did an interview recently, and luckily, I recorded it. The questions apply to everyone. The answers will apply to you.
MUSC researchers see good medicine in drug ads By Dennis Quick Since 1997, when the Food and Drug Administration eased regulations on prescription drug television and radio advertisements, permitting advertisers to mention the product’s name and the diseases and symptoms it treats, feverish controversy has surrounded the ads.
Local doctor pushes nutrition to reduce health care costs By Larry Monteith Dr. Ann Kulze is an evangelist, preaching nutrition and exercise to prevent chronic diseases. She has found in the business community, which is looking for ways to reduce health care costs, a receptive audience for her message.
State process regulates hospital projects By Rachel Pleasant Before a spade of dirt is turned or a brick is laid, South Carolina hospitals wanting to expand must go through a rigorous state review process in the hopes of receiving a certificate of need.
Hospitals expand to meet growing needs By Rachel Pleasant Ask a hospital administrator or the state officials charged with signing off on hospital construction, and they will tell you that no two projects are the same. That is certainly the case for the three projects in the works in the Charleston area. Here is a look at each.
Expanding hospitals see few staffing problems ahead By Rachel Pleasant East Cooper Regional Medical Center may be planning a new, larger facility, Roper St. Francis Healthcare may have a new hospital in the works and the Medical University of South Carolina may be expanding but, overall, none are too worried about staffing the new facilities.
Virtual surgery sparks medical career interest By Dennis Quick Timberland High School senior Ashley Welsh plans to become a nurse, a career move that will help ease South Carolina’s nursing shortage.
Three local companies receive Export Achievement awards By Shelia Watson Three Lowcountry businesses were presented the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement award by U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-S.C., at a ceremony earlier this month.
Remember: Your perception influences every conclusion By Barbara Poole Where have your best life lessons come from? I have a client whose grandmother dispensed pearls of wisdom to him when he was a child. Miss Anna, not one to mince words, would yank him up by the ear when he began questionable behavior and admonish him with, “Child, it ain’t what it is; it’s what it looks like.”
People in the News Katherine Acquino was named county director of the Dorchester County Department of Social Services. Acquino has more than 15 years of experience in social services programs, including child and adult protective services, home studies and stabilization services.
Accolades & More The city of Charleston was designated a Preserve America community. Yvonne Fortenberry, director of design, development and preservation for the city, went to Washington, D.C., to represent Charleston. Preserve America communities are being recognized for their dedication to protecting and celebrating their heritage.
Giving Back East Cooper Habitat dedicates home to long-time supporter
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity recently dedicated a house to Kathryn C. Carroll for her lifetime of support and giving from herself and her son, Jimmy Carroll, through Carroll Realty. Pictured, the Washington family and Jimmy Carroll.
Photo Finish SAFE MOVES ENJOYS FUNDRAISING EVENTSafe Moves, a community-based family violence resource center, held its annual fundraiser and silent auction at The Charleston Maritime Center with the help of “The Hat Ladies.” Pictured, from left, are contributors to the auction: Doug Coupe, president of Coupe Public Relations Inc.; his wife, Edie, owner of Peek-A-Boo Baby Inc.; Brad Tapscott of McGuire, Tapscott, Hyden & Associates; and his fiancée, Misti Andes.
Calendar • DEC. 28: Business Network International meeting, West Ashley chapter. 12:15-1:45 p.m. at the Sunfire Grill, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Information: Steven Clem, 375-2004.
