Jenny Peterson is a 2005 graduate of the College of Charleston and has 10 years of experience in journalism. Prior to joining the staff of SC Biz News, Jenny was the associate editor at New Orleans CityBusiness and editor of the Summerville Journal Scene. A New Orleans native, she enjoys live music, crawfish and infuses the right amount of personality into every project.
Recent Articles from Jenny Peterson
Union Pier project in Charleston delayed after public outcry — what’s next
More than 250 people packed the South Carolina Ports Authority’s passenger cruise terminal to air their concerns about the development, its related zoning designation and how quickly the application is moving.
$48M Charleston mental health center is state’s first in 30 years
The state’s newest free-standing mental health hospital in more than 30 years is not designed like facilities of the past, as physical barriers have been removed, large windows allow natural light and a courtyard provides a serene spac
Amazon layoffs hit home — see the memo here
Thousands of Amazon employees in mostly tech-related positions were officially notified of the expected news that they were being laid off on Wednesday, April 26, according to Amazon corporate communications.
Updated Charleston Union Pier master plan to include public space
Plans for a major public park with a grassy pedestrian mall and promenade from Concord Street to the waterfront will be submitted to the city of Charleston by the South Carolina Ports Authority.
Charleston CEO turns yacht into office space
David Moore, CEO of BlueChip Mergers and Acquisitions in Charleston, decided during the pandemic that if he had to work in isolation, he might as well do it from an office with waterfront view of the Charleston Harbor.
SCBIO caps annual conference in Charleston with pitch competition
To close out the SCBIO 2023 conference, three South Carolina early startups in the life sciences industry pitched venture capitalists in a “Rapid Fire: SC Super Pitch” competition in the ballroom of the Gaillard Center with h
North Charleston seeks master developer for Navy Yard Charleston
The city of North Charleston is looking for a master developer to own and plan a 70-acre waterfront development on the north end of the former Navy Base.
Redwood Materials visits SC — the latest on its $3.5B Berkeley County project
Redwood, which expects to create 1,500 jobs in South Carolina, is the first company in the world that recycles used electric vehicle batteries and other types of batteries for use in new EV batteries.
Portable pet bowl invented in Johns Island to land on Walmart website
A Johns Island-based company that makes a foldable, portable pocket dog bowl and matching carrying pouch will soon land on one of the nation's largest e-commerce websites.
Here’s the latest on the $15M Old Charleston Jail renovation
New prime office and event space is actively being leased inside the renovated 200-year-old Old Charleston Jail in downtown Charleston, while an entire floor is being set aside for historic tours.
United Airlines orders 100 Dreamliners with option for 100 more
United Airlines has ordered 100 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a contract with an option to add 100 more; the largest widebody aircraft order by a U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history, according to the company.
Charleston startup rates businesses on sensory triggers, accessibility
The mobile app, created by College of Charleston students, ranks businesses using familiar star ratings on common sensory triggers and handicapped accessibility both outside and inside the business.