Open for business By Dan McCue The finishing touches at the massive Global Aeronautica facility in North Charleston were still days away from completion, but Charles “Newt” Newton already wore the expression of a kid in a candy store.
Despite his more than 40 years of experience in building passenger airliners—he was among the engineers who helped kick-start Boeing’s 747 program way back in 1966—having a major hand in building the 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft that will ferry passengers well into the 21st century, obviously thrilled him.
Mayor: Grow or die By Kathleen Dayton A recent public hearing in the town of Awendaw filled the auditorium at the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, normally unlit on the last night of November.
Cement trends validate local plant expansions By Dan McCue Strong demand from residential and commercial property developers and a surge in capital project spending by municipalities should bode well for cement manufacturers here in South Carolina, according to a leading industry analyst.
Reconstruction of marinas set to begin this month By Kathleen Dayton The new owner of two marinas on the Stono River expects to begin work this month on upgrading the facilities as the first step toward creating a Class “A” marina community with new amenities, residences and privately owned boat slips.
New Democrats likely to focus on trade issues By Dan McCue International trade and increased demands to create a more level playing field with trading partners will be front-burner issues next year as Democrats take over leadership of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Going coastal: State must address windstorm insurance issue By Bill Settlemyer State Sen. Glenn McConnell has the good habit of tackling tough issues head on. He demonstrated that trait recently when he held a forum to address the rising cost and shrinking availability of windstorm and homeowners insurance coverage along the South Carolina coast.
Op-EdBoard and superintendent will work together for excellence By Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson Students in Charleston County start learning the basics of good citizenship as early as kindergarten, and the basics of government and democracy are part of their curriculum all the way through school.
Misunderstanding led to resistance of CaroLinks By Dan McCue Lucy Duncan-Scheman would like to have been transporting cargo from the Port of Charleston to inland facilities at Orangeburg and near Spartanburg, but instead was pondering what she characterized as a widespread misunderstanding of just what she’s trying to do.
‘E-tailers’ poised to see green this holiday season By Shelia Watson When it comes to the news about online sales, it’s all good. In late November, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that online retail sales in the third quarter of 2006 grew at four times the rate of total retail sales.
Local holiday sales forecast calls for sunny December By Kathleen Dayton National surveys have indicated relatively subdued holiday gains for retailers this season, but local retailers think South Carolina will beat national predictions.
Senior centers dishing up fine dining to lure baby boomers By Dennis Quick The desserts and breads are made from scratch. The same goes for the salad dressings, which contain no trans fats. Rack of lamb is a favorite menu item. Fine wine is, of course, a must.
Palmetto rose peddlers craft business from the streets By Lindsay Danzell Specks of palmetto fronds covered George Hamilton’s face and became imbedded in his dark hair and black fleece jacket. His hands worked deftly as he bent and twisted a leaf into a rose.
Merger could mean short-term tough times for fliers By Dan McCue Mark C. Fava flew from Charleston to Atlanta on business Nov. 15 fully expecting his day to end with an informal dinner with Delta Air Line’s new general counsel.
Family owned business has bells, whistles and lights By Lindsay Danzell What difference does four years make? For one local family, the last four years have been devoted to establishing and growing a half-million dollar business.
Lowcountry a ‘rich laboratory’ for real estate center By Dennis Quick Perry Woodside, finance professor at the College of Charleston, pointed out that the tri-county area is a goldmine of real estate and land-use issues.
Folly’s Jetty House re-examines coastal construction By Kathleen Dayton Like the beachfront jetties for which it is named, a Folly Beach home designed by three young architects stretches in a slim, linear block toward the ocean and seems to defy wind and sea.
Charleston Under Construction: What I learned about design-build By Richard Garcia There comes a time in all our lives and careers when we need to stop, evaluate what we have learned from our projects and profession, adapt to new conditions and environments and finally share with others what we have learned so others may benefit from our experiences.
2006 PACE Awards The Charleston Regional Business Journal honors Lowcountry architectural projects that embrace a collaborative effort among owners/developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers and contractors. View all the winners here.
Help wanted By Dennis Quick Each year for the next five years, there will be an average of 60 job openings for electrical technicians and an average of 80 job openings for maintenance and repair technicians in South Carolina, according to the S.C. Employment Security Commission’s occupational projections.
Is your brand identity a holiday treat for buyers? By Elizabeth Boineau If we believe that image is everything, or most of it anyway, then what better time than the holidays to do a spot check on the packaging of your product or service to be sure it exudes the best possible brand presence, full of character and energy, and speaks to your target before the first ribbon is untied?
Building a business case for a flexible workplace By Barbara Poole It’s certainly not a new issue. As long as there have been dual-career families, the issue of how to juggle it all has been a dilemma for employers and workers alike.
’Tis the season for gracious gratitude in your business By John Carroll As we move into the holiday season, you can almost feel it in the air. That’s right, that sense that no matter how fast we move, we’re simply not going to get it all done.
Success and fulfillment: Which will you work for? By Jeffery Gitomer People make life choices, career choices, business choices and even relationship choices based in large part on their tolerance for risk, weighted against their greed. As life progresses, these decisions will be mitigated and compromised based on existing conditions of family and debt. Often not in that order.
People in the News Anthony Gray, a nine-year veteran of the culinary team at Maverick Southern Kitchens, has been hired as chef of High Cotton Maverick Bar and Grill.
Calendar DEC. 12: Jingle Mingle. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gibbes Museum of Art. Charleston marketing community networking event. Cost: $10; includes appetizers and open bar.
Accolades & More Bobby R. Creech Jr., a CPA and partner at WebsterRogers LLP, has been appointed by Gov. Mark Sanford to a term on the S.C. Board of Accountancy through June 30, 2009.
Giving Back East Cooper Meals on Wheels receives 135 hams, 100 turkeys Charleston Gourmet Sweet Hams and Operation Freebird teamed with East Cooper Meals on Wheels to provide 135 hams and 100 turkeys for Thanksgiving, meaning all 220 East Cooper Meals on Wheels recipients were able to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving dinner.
Photo Finish DORCHESTER DEVELOPMENT BOARD HONORS JENKINS The Dorchester County Economic Development Board and the Dorchester County Council honored Ken Jenkins of St. George for his 14 years of service as a board member.
