Senate cuts funding for S.C. World Trade Center S.C. World Trade Center leaders are taking steps to replace the state funding the organization has used as life support for the last three years. The state Senate cut the organization’s funding from a budget that had been approved by the House of Representatives.
Blackbaud profit up 21% in first quarter Blackbaud Inc., an international supplier of software that helps nonprofits identify wealth, posted a 26% increase in revenues and a 21% increase in net income during the first quarter of 2008.
Housing slowdown tugging at office market Grubb & Ellis Barkley Fraser’s first-quarter figures show that office vacancy rates are up slightly in all Charleston-area markets excluding the peninsula. The downtown business district has thus far proven immune to the softening housing market as office demand remains steady and inventory drops off.
BB&T named export lender of the year The U.S. Small Business Administration honored the company for generating the most SBA-guaranteed international loans in the previous fiscal year and for its commitment to supporting the growth and expansion of small businesses across the country.
Shopping Bag Ready for your makeover and new summer wardrobe? Head to K. Morgan downtown, where the trendy retailer — which carries women’s clothing and accessories — is teaming up with three of Charleston’s top designers to host a special “Girls’ Night Out.”
Job of the Week A busy and expanding Daniel Island insurance company is seeking a full-time high-energy operations manager who will be responsible for all human resource functions, staff management, maintaining an Access-based database through coordination with Programmer, agent licensing and diverse project management.
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