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2023 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards honorees named
Honorees for SC Biz News’ Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards have been chosen, based on the overall criteria of leadership, impact, sustainability and focus. This recognition highlights both individuals and organizations that make diversity, equity and inclusion a strategic priority in policy and practice in Berke[...]
Charleston professor to co-chair international trade group
Rene Dentiste Mueller, professor of international marketing at the College of Charleston School of Business, has been named co-chair of the S.C. International Trade Coalition. The coalition is an organization made up of government agencies, trade associations, educational institutions, and other organizations providing expo[...]
Dorchester County Economic Development hires marketing chief
Dorchester County Economic Development hired Anna McSwain as its marketing and investor relations administrator. In her new role, McSwain is charged with guiding the marketing and communication efforts of the county to facilitate new business and economic expansion while supporting the vitality of existing industry in the county, according to a news release. Additionally, she […]
Check out a gallery of Forty Under 40 honorees
The Charleston Regional Business Journal celebrated the 2022 Forty Under 40 honorees on Sept. 16 at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The event honored professionals under age 40 from around the Charleston area for their professional success and involvement in the community, drawing honorees from a mix of industry, professional an[...]
Forty Under 40 honorees celebrated at Charleston Gaillard Center
Honorees celebrate at the Charleston Regional Business Journal's Forty Under 40 event. (Photos/Ariel Perez) They’re volunteers, non-profit board members, foster parents, founders of nonprofits that help children and the community and pioneers in their fields. Even more outstanding? They’re all under 40 years old.[...]
SC Biz News names Forty under 40 honorees
SC Biz News has named its 2022 Forty under 40 honorees in the Lowcountry and will feature them in a special Sept. 5 edition of the Charleston Regional Business Journal. The honorees will also be feted at a special recognition event, now in its 25th year. The event honors professionals under age 40 from around […]
People in the News, June 14
People in the News Submit people items for possible publication in the Charleston Regional Business Journal using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. Accounting Alexandria Romero, CPA, has joined Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA, as a virtual chief financial officer. In her new role, Romero directs financial planning, […][...]
Gallery: Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards
Honorees from SC Biz News’ inaugural Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards, presented by Furman University’s Riley Institute, gathered on May 12 at a celebratory luncheon at the Harbour Club at WestEdge. The event, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals and South Carolina Federal Credit Union, celebrated 11 organizati[...]
2022 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards honorees named
Honorees for SC Biz News’ inaugural Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards have been chosen, based on the overall criteria of leadership, impact, sustainability and focus. This recognition highlights both individuals and organizations that make diversity, equity and inclusion a strategic priority in policy and practice in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The 2022 honorees […][...]
Axel Bense takes the wheel of S.C. auto plant
Former lead of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand and Mercedes-Benz Rus Axel Bense will succeed Arnhelm Mittelbach as CEO and president of the company’s North Charleston plant on April 1. Mittelbach, who has served at the helm of South Carolina’s Mercedes-Benz Vans plant since 2019, will take on a new position[...]
Haley to step down as Lowcountry Local First executive director
After nearly 15 years, Jamee Haley is stepping down as executive director of Lowcountry Local First. She made the announcement today in a personal letter to LLF supporters. Haley’s last day is expected to be Dec. 31, at which time she’ll serve in a consultant capacity, supporting fundraising efforts, onboarding the n[...]
New 2021 PGA Championship Director heading to Kiawah Island
PGA of America has a new director for the 2021 PGA Championship, which will return to The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 17. Ryan Ogle, who joined PGA of America eight years ago as an intern, will replace Scott Reid, who departed as championship director in July to pursue a sports […]
