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Second helpings, anyone?
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New firm provides sustainability help for nonprofits
Philanthropic organizations across the state have had to re-examine strategies for fundraising throughout the pandemic, and Sarah Evans Sprinkle’s new venture is designed to help. Sprinkle launched Sarah Sprinkle Philanthropy, a Columbia-based boutique consulting firm designed to help organizations create sustainability and generate revenue. The firm offers customizable plans to increase ind[...]
City records nearly 100% vaccination as mandate deadline ends
Charleston is proving its vaccine mandate works to get people inoculated against COVID-19. As of yesterday’s deadline for compliance with the city’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, 90% of city employees have been vaccinated, and 9.7% have received medical or religious exemptions, the city said in a news release. Non-compliant city employees, which include one full-time[...]
Capacity drives flow of furniture to Charleston
Years ago, when Micah Mallace walked through a warehouse at holiday time, he watched as container after container arrived filled with hover boards — a popular self-balancing scooter that burst onto the scene that holiday. Retailers were preparing for an inundation of orders. “What predicts the next explosive thing, I think, 100% is our buying […]
Lack of healthy snacks turns into healthy family business
When Ian and Jessica Saultz relocated back to the U.S. from Germany a few years ago – with two toddlers in tow – they were beyond disappointed with the snack options available for children. Stateside noshes were crumbly and messy and full of sugar. They paled in comparison to the refined, healthy treats their family was […]
Port has record 8th month as retail-driven growth continues
As consumers continue to buy retail goods, home goods and furniture, retail imports continue to drive cargo growth at the S.C. Ports Authority. For the eighth consecutive month, SCPA reported record volumes at the Port of Charleston, moving 234,923 TEUs — an industry measurement equivalent to a 20-foot container — at Wando Welch Terminal, North […]
Hot Properties for Nov. 22, 2021
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Todd Garrett, SIOR, CCIM, and Tradd Varner, SIOR, of Avison Young – South Carolina Inc. represented the landlord, Evans and Evans Land Co. LLC, in the lease of 5,600 square feet of industrial space […]
Another writer who wore the ring
Though well known for his fiction set in the Charleston area, Citadel graduate Pat Conroy wasn’t the only writer to wear the ring. Another writer who graduated from South Carolina’s military college and outsold Conroy by tens of millions of copies wove stories across 14 books in a fantasy series known as The Wheel of Time. […]
MUSC offers new internship for 6 Charleston County teens
If you know a teenager with a love of science, listen up. Medical University of South Carolina is offering internship opportunities for 10th and 11th graders in underrepresented groups, the hospital said in a news release. The students must attend a Charleston County school. Of the applicants, six selected teen ambassadors will work side-by-side with […]
Bank of America contributes additional $500,000 to IAAM
This holiday season, Bank of America is presenting the International African American Museum with a gift, but this one won’t be wrapped up in a neat little bow. The bank is doubling its support to the museum with another $500,000 donation to support programming and operations, the IAAM said in a news release. The funding […]
Home goods provider invests $627K in Berkeley County facility
A home good provider has expanded into Summerville, making the company’s first foray into East Coast operations. The Wisconson-based DHI Corp., founded in 1872, is investing $672,000 with the hopes of creating 40 jobs. The new distribution center at 300 Trade Zone Blvd. is already fully operational. The facility will help the company increase capacity […]
Health Care Heroes selected for 2021
The Charleston Regional Business Journal has named honorees for the 2021 Health Care Heroes. Each year, the Business Journal and its partners honor professionals across the region who work in health care and related fields. These individuals and their organizations frequently go beyond the call of duty for their communities and professions and in service to others. […]