Recent Articles from Steve McDaniel
2.5-million-square-foot industrial park planned near Summerville
A 2.5-million-square-foot industrial park has been planned for Berkeley County, according to a news release. The Coastal Crossroads facility, developed by Indiana-based Citimark and partners NCP Capital and Pure Development for a planned $200 million-plus cost, will be located on Strathmore Road, off the Jedburg Road exit of Interstate 26 west of Summerville. Plans call […]
Dorchester School District Two health care students honored
Dorchester School District Two health care students won state awards in a recent competition and qualified for international competition in Nashville, Tenn., in June. Students from Ashley Ridge, Fort Dorchester and Summerville high schools earned recognition through the state level of Health Occupation Students Association – Future Health Professionals, which develops students to becom[...]
EverGlade Consulting opens Charleston office
A Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm that specializes in helping clints secure federal funding has opened an office in Charleston. EverGlade Consulting recently named Andrew Stiles as principal in the group and will use the Charleston location to recruit new staff and develop a client base. The company currently works with a variety of life sciences […]
Nonprofit headquarters finds new home in former church
A North Charleston-based nonprofit has purchased the Cherokee Place United Methodist Church building as its headquarters. Neighbors Together has leased the first floor of the church at 2105 Cosgrove Ave. in North Charleston since 2017. The building became available for sale when the Cherokee Place UMC congregation closed in October. “Thanks to the hard work […]
Industry event set for federal contracting opportunities
Architecture, engineering and construction firms can learn about federal government contracting opportunities at a two-day event in Charleston. The Society of American Military Engineers Charleston post is holding its 2022 Industry Day on April 13-14. Events include a golf tournament and a beginner golf class at Charleston Municipal Golf Course on April 13, followed by an evening [&helli[...]
Summerville industrial park expands with 2nd phase
The second phase of a Summerville industrial park is under construction, according to a news release. The Class-A speculative facility will be the second of two heavy industrial buildings comprising the Portside Distribution Center. The 204,000-square-foot facility beside Interstate 26 near the Nexton Parkway interchange will be suitable for clients such as logistics companies, aerospace [&h[...]
Historic tract of land for sale in Charleston County
A 2,245-acre property in southern Charleston County has recently been listed for sale for $13.5 million. Willtown Plantation is located on Parker’s Ferry Road near Jacksonboro, about 30 miles south of Charleston. The landscape of the property, predominately populated with longleaf pine, has been managed for bobwhite quail habitat for several generations. In May, The [[...]
The Brandon Agency acquires marketing firm
A Charleston-based marketing company has acquired an ecommerce marketing firm that specializes in digital advertising and content marketing, the company said in a news release. The Brandon Agency, through its holding company TBA Worldwide, has acquired Eight Oh Two, a marketing firm for ecommerce retailers that specializes in pay-per-click advertising, search engine optimization and content [&hell[...]
JBJ Invest acquired in deal with Creative Planning
JBJ Invest, an independent financial planning firm in Charleston, has been acquired by Creative Planning LLC. JBJ Invest, founded by pediatric dentist and certified financial planner Dr. Jim Jackson in 2012, specializes in financial planning and small business consulting within the health care industry. JBJ manages more than $735 million in assets and offers investment […]
Knight’s Cos. buys 2 businesses to expand product lines, capacity
Knight’s Cos. has acquired Tekna Corp., a prestressed and precast concrete manufacturer, and Sovereign Steel, a rebar and steel reinforcements fabricator. Both companies, founded by Eric Deierlein, are located in Charleston. These acquisitions give the Summerville concrete supplier additional product lines and more capacity for upcoming infrastructure projects. Since 1969, Knight&rsquo[...]
King buys general contracting firm Palmetto Craftsmen
General contracting firm Palmetto Craftsmen has been sold to Charleston contractor Zach King, according to a news release. Former owner John B. “Demi” Howard will continue as a consultant with the company, which specializes in renovation and restoration of historic buildings, as well as commercial construction repairs and maintenance and new construction. “After [...]
DOT awards federal grant for bus rapid transit project
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has received an $860,000 federal grant to continue planning for a proposed bus rapid transit line, according to a news release. The Lowcountry Rapid Transit system is a planned 21.5-mile route that will connect the Ladson area to downtown Charleston with dedicated bus lanes along existing traffic arteries, running rough[...]