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International wellness company plans to spend $100,000 in Lowcountry
The company, which is based in Australia, is establishing operations in Charleston County, and will move 80 jobs to the city of North Charleston.
Charleston airport reveals ‘quick win’ growth opportunities
With an uptick in holiday traffic, Charleston Aviation Authority expects the 2022 fiscal year to be the airport’s best.
Hot Properties for Dec. 13, 2021
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region.
SC Ports awards grants to 111 community organizations
As part of its Community Giving Program, the S.C. Ports Authority is awarding $205,000 to organizations and nonprofits focusing on improving children’s wellness, creating workforce development solutions, addressing food insecurity
New Orleans brunch comes to Charleston, partners with nonprofit
Ruby Sunshine just opened its first location in downtown Charleston on Wednesday, but it has already provided Lowcountry Food Bank with a check worth
Company solves welder shortage by guaranteeing jobs
A company in Berkeley County has taken a hands-on approach to welding and metal fabrication by training and growing its own workforce. The program targets individuals who are either unemployed and/or underemployed.
EventWorks adds 3 companies amid labor shortages
In-person events are cautiously popping back up on our social calendars, and with them, the event companies that host and organize these gatherings. EventWorks is preparing for the inundation of events to come, be it postponed occ
Volvo readies for next stage in Ridgeville
Volvo Cars' Ridgeville plant is ready to ramp up production with a major hiring push, but finding the right talent as the company expands has been an ongoing challenge.
Aerial intelligence company invests $14.7M in Johns Island facility
An aerial intelligence, surveillance and renaissance systems company is bringing its operations to Johns Island. Barzan Aeronautical LLC, a Qatari-owned, U.S.-based company, is investing $14.7 million, bringing an expected 34 jobs to
Timbers Kiawah sells out, records $35.3M sales in 2021
Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club and Residences has sold out. The residential development, owned and operated by Timbers Resorts, opened in 2018 as Kiawah Island’s only private residence club. With a boom in island sales throughout
Hot Properties for Dec. 6, 2021
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region.
Unemployed workers could actually be self-employed
Daniel Island economist Stephen Slifer offers up a reason you’re having trouble finding talent for your business in his annual Economic Outlook Conference