Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Charleston region alone boasts more than 140 international businesses, including big names like Sweden’s Volvo Cars and Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Vans. But there’s one thing that’s missing: a major company headquarters. Bobby Hitt, the state’s Commerce Secretary,...
Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
For the eighth consecutive year, Charleston has been named the most popular city in the U.S., according to Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The Awards are widely regarded as the longest-running and one of the most prestigious recognitions of excellence in the travel...
Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
More than 30 foreign ambassadors spent time touring the Charleston region earlier this week as part of a trip sponsored by the State Department and the Office of the Chief of Protocol. The trip was part of Experience America, a program that allows members of the...
Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Those who live in the Lowcountry are unusually lucky to have summer-like weather nearly all year long, along with great waterways to explore. People visiting from far and wide miss out on the purely South Carolina experience of fishing in back rivers and touring the...
Oct 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Charleston region will add 35,000 new jobs over the next five years, according to the 2018 Talent Demand Study from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. The study shows that 80% of the jobs will be in 10...
Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Federal regulators have issued the final approval for a plan to extend Joe Riley Waterfront Park to a portion of the State Ports Authority property. The “River Walk” project will make an additional 400 feet of land along Charleston Harbor accessible to the public....
Sep 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the fall of 2010, Charleston, SC and Washington, DC business consultant Baron Christopher Hanson recognized the scarcity of South Carolina companies listed on Inc. Magazine’s annual list of America’s 5000 fastest-growing, privately held companies. Conducting...
Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Google plans a $600 million expansion of its data center in South Carolina.The Post and Courier of Charleston reports records regarding the expansion were filed with Berkeley County, which will consider a property tax break for the unit of...
Sep 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Foreign companies are flocking to South Carolina, specifically the Charleston Metro region—and Dorchester County is one place reaping the benefits. But the Palmetto State has roots in foreign trade relationships dating back to the 17th century so it’s really no...
Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Another Blue Crab Festival in Awendaw SC is in the books. The theme this year was engagement and unity, coming together as a community with its neighbors with the purpose of influencing youth and the next generation. There was a Crab Eating Contest and new games and...
