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Helping Out April 6, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form.
Lockheed hosts hiring event tomorrow in North Charleston
Lockheed Martin is hosting a hiring event tomorrow in North Charleston, and decisions for new hires will be made the same day. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at ECPI University, Lockheed Martin will conduct interviews and extend offers for hourly, F-16 production positions at its Greenville facility, of which new hires will be eligible for a […]
Boating company expansion to bring 75 jobs to Dorchester County
As coastal residents start to take to the water once again for the spring, Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. is expanding to provide even more products for aquatic lovers. The family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater, center-console fishing boats is investing $8 million to expand its Dorchester County operations and create 75 jobs. The expansion will […]
Hot Properties for April 4, 2022
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Steve Hund of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic represented the tenant, Dunlap Bailbonding, in the lease of 1,650 square feet of retail space at 2470 Mall Drive in North Charleston. Conor McCarty of Meyer Kapp & […]
Former BMW CEO bridges gap between higher ed, global industries
It was serendipitous when College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu met Knudt Flor. Hsu was invited to the former BMW president and CEO’s retirement party last year. Never having met before, the two struck up a brief conversation about higher education not meeting the needs of the industry. Flor said that for BMW that translated […]
Rawle Murdy reimagined to expand services in ‘escape’ market
After 47 years, Rawle Murdy is going by a new name. The Charleston marketing company was acquired by Buffalo Groupe three years ago to drive growth for both companies. To merge ideas, and now headquarters, the companies are rebranding as BGRM. Buffalo Groupe CEO Kyle Ragsdale said this wasn’t the initial plan for his company […]
Serial airline starter expands Charleston’s flight plans
David Neeleman is good at starting airlines. “That’s what I do,” he said. His track record isn’t as strong for seeing operations through, but he hopes the success of his newest venture, Breeze Airways, is a sign that the worst is behind him. Headquartered in Utah, the airline launched in May with two nonstop flights […]
Founding Father’s historic home on market in downtown Charleston
The Lowcountry market has had a wild few years. Agents have sold some of the most expensive homes in the region’s history, even an island. Now one agent is selling the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Governor’s House, built in 1760, was formerly home to Founding Father Edward Rutledge, […]
SC Aquarium celebrates 10 million visitors
The D’Angelo family had no idea just how exciting their trip to the South Carolina Aquarium would be when they arrived on March 16. After postponing their January trip to Charleston, Nic, Stacia and their daughters, Emery and Aubrey, headed to the aquarium for a casual tour when they were named the aquarium’s 10 millionth […]
Charleston business recycles more than 7,000 sails into new products
Reclaimed sails are finding new purpose in a new shop that opened in downtown Charleston. Sea Bags opened its second South Carolina retail store March 18 at 84 N. Market St., showcasing designer bags, totes and accessories made from recycled sail cloth. To-date, the company has reclaimed more than 7,000 tons of sail cloth since 2017. […]
Hot Properties for March 28, 2022
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Vitré Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Avison Young – South Carolina Inc. represented the seller, Hamlin Market LLC, in the sale of 9,878 square feet of retail space at 2521 U.S. Highway 17N in Mount Pleasant […]
Training program available for those interest in running for office
Have you ever desired to run for public office? You’re not the only one. The Charleston Metro Chamber has launched a public service training program designed to identify, cultivate and train people interested in running for public office or serving on appointed boards and commissions, the chamber said in a news release. Civic Leadership Academy […]