Exports fuel packaging company’s growth By Dan McCue People talk about how exporting has expanded their business horizons, but when Ken Damon, founder of the Summerville-based World Packaging Co., discusses his exporting experiences, the phrase “expanded horizons” takes on an almost tactile quality.
‘Scary Mary’ advocates air safety By Dan McCue Despite the years she’s spent dealing with the human toll of commercial aircraft disasters, attorney Mary Schiavo breaks off in mid-sentence and reaches for a tissue from the box at the edge of her desk.
Avondale becomes women-owned business mecca By Rachel Pleasant Call them the Ladies of Avondale. In recent months, a handful of women have opened businesses in the Avondale section of West Ashley, bringing with them creative concepts, colorful décor, boundless energy and, perhaps most importantly, a sense of unity.
CARTA rolls out new bus routes, adds more services By Dennis Quick The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority launched Phase Two of its rebirth Jan.8, with nine new routes, two new services and 24 more buses.
Focus on brand building to enjoy a prosperous 2006 By Elizabeth Boineau Now that we have a new year upon us, it seems like a good time to consider those things that matter and endure: life, family, love, core values and reputation—your corporate reputation that is.
Tax reform may be biggest issue of new legislative session By Holly Fisher Property tax reform could be one of the hottest issues to hit the legislative calendar this year as the S.C. General Assembly convenes this week in Columbia.
Largest independent distributor calls Lowcountry home By Dennis Quick Think of the heavyweights among the nation’s television show distributors and names like Viacom Inc., America Online Inc., The Walt Disney Co. and Tribune Media Services come to mind.
Construction, port brighten first quarter economic forecast By Dennis Quick Take lots of hammering and sawing at building sites, throw in plenty of cargo container traffic, add steady tourism and you have the ingredients for the tri-county area’s strong economy.
Learn the best way to sell from someone who buys I was e-mailed a question from a woman in purchasing. It was about sales ethics. I usually e-mail back a response, but I was dying to know why someone in purchasing was reading a column on selling skills, so I called her.
Wal-Mart climbing up area’s largest-employer ladder By Dennis Quick When Vought Aircraft Industries and Alenia Aeronautica announced they would build an aircraft assembly complex in North Charleston employing about 645 workers, local leaders understandably applauded.
Holy City plays host to 25th anniversary of Renaissance Weekend By Ryan Dougherty How many New Year’s Eve get-togethers require an entire hotel? For Charleston resident Philip Lader and his wife, Linda, their New Year’s event, Renaissance Weekend, took the entire Charleston Place hotel.
Sen. DeMint introduces communications reform bill By Shelia Watson Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., a member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, has introduced the Digital Age Communications Act, which he says will create a communications regulation system that is market-oriented, competition-based and grounded in sound economic principles.
Doctors keep patients’ info in the palms of their hands By Rachel Pleasant A system in place since late September at Roper St. Francis Healthcare facilities is transforming the way doctors work and growing in popularity.
Charleston plays host to port productivity conference By Dan McCue They compete fiercely for business at almost every turn, but come February, the nation’s leading port operations professionals, carrier executives, shippers and suppliers will converge on Charleston for the first-ever port productivity conference.
State research authority concludes successful year By Shelia Watson In its 2005 annual report, the South Carolina Research Authority, along with its affiliated research and development institutes, shows the year ending on a high note, with significant growth in economic, programmatic and financial areas.
Roth 401(k) offers a good bet for retirement savings By Martin Sinderman Another tax-advantaged means of stashing away retirement savings is making its debut on the benefits menus of companies in the Charleston area and nationwide.
Rawle Murdy Associates serving clients for 30 years, sees brainpower driving marketing, advertising By Dennis Quick David Rawle happily embraces technology. While reflecting on Rawle Murdy Associates’ 30th anniversary, which the Charleston advertising, marketing and public relations firm celebrated in late October, Rawle marveled at how the technological innovations of the past three decades, particularly the advent of the personal computer, the fax and the Internet, changed the industry.
Local accounting trio remodels existing CPA firm By Dennis Quick When Joe deBrux retired from deBrux & Associates, the Charleston accounting firm he founded in 1978, he turned the firm’s reigns over to William Jarrard, Christopher Nowell and William Russell III. The three new partners changed the firm’s name to Jarrard, Nowell & Russell LLC.
DLO sues companies over patent infringements By Dan McCue A Charleston company comes up with an innovative product and corners its market. For most business owners, that scenario sounds perfect.
People in the News C3 Technology hired two staff members, Ellen Pfeiffer and Melissa Morlock. Pfeiffer is the business development manager. She brings with her 20 years of experience in IT consulting and business development. Morlock has been named technology sales designer. Morlock comes to C3 Technology from Genesis Restaurant Group where she served as marketing director.
Use the joy of rediscovery to recharge your life, career By Barbara Poole There is only so much you can do with leftover turkey. At some point, you have to acknowledge that you have cooked up every soup, stew, salad, sandwich and casserole worth having, and it is time to give the remains a decent burial.
Calendar • JAN 9: Learn business writing to communicate successfully. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Information: 216-6393.
Photo Finish The Center for Women and The Citadel School of Business Administration held a special networking event for women business owners and entrepreneurs at The Citadel Alumni Center. More than 200 people heard the featured speaker, Bob Siegel, CEO of Lacoste USA, talk about “Turning Your Business Around.” Following Siegel’s presentation was a facilitated networking opportunity for participants. Pictured: Siegel talks to the attendees.
Giving Back Publix Super Markets Charities presented a $4,000 donation to Dorchester Habitat for Humanity to help eliminate poverty housing in Dorchester County. Pictured, from left, Erin Byrd, development and communications manager for DHH, accepts the donation from Tom Boehm, store manager for Publix on Old Trolley Road in Summerville.
Accolades & More The Construction Network of the Carolinas honored Sen. Glenn McConnell as Legislature of the Year. Stuart Whiteside of Seamon Whiteside and Associates was named incoming chairman, and O.L. Thompson of O.L. Thompson Construction Co. was presented an award for his efforts as the inaugural chairman for the network.
Appointments Four South Carolina Federal Credit Union staff members were recently named to the Project Management Institute, Charleston Chapter executive board for 2006. They are Marie Bedard, vice president of project management, community outreach; Stacy Brogden, project manager I, vice president, administration; Rebecca Barrineau, business services analyst, vice president, membership; and Stacy Watts, project manager I, (committee chair) annual event coordinator.
