Recent Articles from Guest Columnist
When will the predicted recession arrive?
The Conference Board’s index of leading indicators (LEI) has been falling steadily since December 2021. The index anticipates turning points in the business cycle by around 10 months. Based on this steep slide the Conference Board, the Federal Reserve, and many private sector economists anticipate a second half recession. The index of leading indicator consists […]
Viewpoint: Use technology to start recruiting entry-level workers
Kids grow up hearing, “If you can dream it, you can do it!” So long as they go to elementary, middle and high school, then graduate from college, of course. Once they do that, they should be unstoppable, right?
Viewpoint: Charleston prospers when we embrace innovation
Entrepreneurs built America. In commerce, and in politics, they embraced new, innovative ideas and looked beyond the status quo to new opportunities and possibilities.
COLUMN: Why Summerville is overhauling its zoning ordinances
For the past two years, Summerville has engaged consultants and staff in a project to overhaul our zoning ordinances. The intent is to clarify, simplify and rationalize the town’s expectations for homeowners, builders and developers who want to build new residential and commercial properties. The challenge we face is to strike the right balance between […]