Funding to grow biotechnology development By Shelia Watson A portion of the $26.6 million received by Clemson University from the S.C. Research University Infrastructure Bond Act may revive hope for companies seeking to create a vibrant biotechnology cluster in the Charleston area.
Disasters bring out the best, worst in people By Bob Bouyea During the past couple of years as areas were hit by catastrophic disasters, I have noticed that disasters bring out the best in people and the worst in people.
Eight-state shrimping group locates to Charleston, creates Wild American Shrimp brand, certification By Rachel Pleasant Wild American Shrimp finally has a home. The nonprofit corporation, established 18 months ago as the marketing arm of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, recently signed a five-year lease with the city of Charleston. It will move into office space at the Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., this month.
New North Charleston office building helps fill class ‘A’ need By Dennis Quick Construction of a 105,816-square-foot class “A” office building across from North Charleston’s Executive Park at Faber Place will begin no later than Oct. 31, said Jeff Mixson, associate vice president of Holder Properties, the Atlanta-based developer of the project.
America: Are we ‘stuck on stupid?’ Leave it to a hard-nosed general to provide the right words to portray how many people are feeling these days.
Op-Ed By David L. Rawle Our new millennium is only five years old, and yet we have already seen 9/11, the tsunami and now Katrina.
Letters to the Editor Thank you for Matthew French’s article in the Aug. 22 Business Journal, “House passes affordable health insurance legislation.”
The Citadel offers bookkeeping certification By Rachel Pleasant Bookkeepers are in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s 2004-2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the demand for bookkeepers is expected to increase, and those with bookkeeping certification have the best shot at getting a job.
Businesses show compassion for Katrina victims By Dennis Quick They might not know it, but folks on the Gulf Coast ravaged by Hurricane Katrina have friends in the Lowcountry’s business community.
Berlin Myers Parkway extension stirs controversy By Martin Sinderman In another installment of a story occurring daily in growing areas nationwide, a planned Charleston-area road project designed to relieve traffic congestion has drawn opposition from residents living close to its path and environmental activists.
Hearing on MUSC-VA shared facilities plan held By Shelia Watson A congressional hearing was held Sept. 26 to receive testimony on a collaborative opportunity between the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the Medical University of South Carolina.
Upper King Street to get much needed makeover By Rachel Pleasant Upper King Street is getting a whole new look. Last month the Charleston City Council put its stamp on a contract with Gulf Stream Construction, clearing the way for a $12.1 million facelift along the 1.3 miles between Calhoun and Carolina streets.
CRDA resumes its business development director search By Ryan Dougherty The Charleston Regional Development Alliance and their hired recruiting firm, Strategic Development Group Inc. of Columbia, have rekindled the search for a Business Development director, a position vacant for nearly two years.
Patriots Point has nearly $49M economic impact By Dennis Quick Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant attracted more than 240,800 visitors during fiscal year 2005, which ended June 30, generating a $48.9 million economic impact on Charleston County and supporting nearly 650 jobs countywide, according to a new College of Charleston report.
Local company takes steps to Planning the Globe By Jamie McGee They are the ones behind the scenes, ensuring the red tablecloths are fire retardant, checking to make sure the CEO is not allergic to menu items, negotiating with hotel managers for free linen changes and blocking off seats on airplanes. They are event producers for corporate events, and Charleston now boasts its clout in the industry.
Research campus may spark $500 million industry By Dennis Quick Little did the sailors aboard the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley know that in the 21st century their vessel could launch a Lowcountry sustainability industry that in the long-term could generate a $500 million annual economic impact on South Carolina.
Wind, waves wash away sand, taxpayers’ dollars By Shannon Cavanaugh Folly Beach residents watched as $12 million and a summer-long U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach renourishment effort washed out to sea.
Business leader authors book about high-impact companies By Kim Chen Wiseman South Carolina venture capitalist John Warner, a leading advocate for creating a more innovative economy in South Carolina, has authored Swamp Fox Insights: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Time of Profound Change.
Scientists’ model helps predict blue crabs’ survival By Shannon Cavanaugh Catching blue crabs in South Carolina feeds a $5 million commercial industry, and a click of a mouse could wipe out the blue crab population in seconds. That is what scientists and biologists are finding as they start year two of the South Carolina Blue Crab Project.
Port nabs additional security grant funds By Martin Sinderman A new round of federal funding will help the Port of Charleston stay ahead of the curve when it comes to security measures.
Katrina’s effect on Charleston less than expected By Shelia Watson At a recent meeting of the Charleston Harbor Society, Ron Brinson, former CEO and president of the Port of New Orleans, related his experience of watching from New Orleans as his former hometown of Charleston bore the brunt of Hurricane Hugo 16 years ago.
Discover how you are limiting your success By Barbara Poole What is possible in your career and in your life? How are you limiting yourself with respect to achieving those possibilities?
News Briefs The AM Conservation Group Inc., a supplier of weatherization, water and energy conservation products, relocated its corporate headquarters to the Charleston region. Their distribution facility will also relocate to the area in spring 2006.
Foundation brings spokesman for disabled to Charleston By Kim Chen Wiseman The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, a local foundation that provides scholarships to disabled college students, is bringing David DeTonaris, a nationally recognized spokesperson, to Charleston.
Appointments Jan Cappellini was unanimously voted in as the upcoming 2006 president for the South Carolina Association of Personnel and Staffing. She has 20 years of staffing experience and is the owner and vice president of Alternative Staffing Inc.
Photo Finish MAU Inc.’s Outsourcing and Workforce Solutions Seminar at The Augusta Country Club included special expert panel members Terry Shrum, human resource manager for Robert Bosch Corp.; and Lewis Creel, human resource director for Alcoa Primary Metals. Discussions covered various MAU outsourcing projects at Robert Bosch, Alcoa, John Deere, Monsanto and the Savannah River Site. Pictured: Lewis Creel (center) with Alcoa Primary Metals discusses current outsourcing projects at his plant located in Goose Creek.
Accolades & More Marine Repair Services-Container Maintenance Corp. was presented with the “Partners in Safety Award” by Maersk Inc. for appreciation of the company’s proven safety record. The award was presented to MRS-CMC at a ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., home to the North American headquarters for Maersk Inc.
