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
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.
Broadcast TV studio planned for Broad Street in downtown Charleston
A crisis communications lawyer and regular guest on national news programs is planning to transform a room on the first floor of a historic building on Broad Street into a state-of-the-art TV broadcast studio.
Prime waterfront property in Charleston to be sold — here’s what’s next
A master plan is being developed for the 70-acre property sale in downtown Charleston with views of the Ravenel Bridge across the Charleston Harbor.
How this high-growth Charleston company landed on the Inc. 5000 list
What started as a way to solve a fundraising problem for nonprofits has now become one of the most rapidly growing companies in Charleston and in the country.
How this North Charleston division expands capabilities for Department of Defense projects
A unique on-demand manufacturing division of North Charleston-based Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, formerly SPAWAR, has expanded its capabilities.
How this Charleston startup is filling a niche in the supply chain industry
Frank Szewczyk and Juerg Gege, both retired international freight forwarders based in Charleston with nearly 100 years of combined experience in the industry, launched The International Forwarding Academy after they saw the massive suppl
Charleston International Airport expands capacity 20% with 2 new gates
The Charleston International Airport last week celebrated the opening of two new gates, A6 and A7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Forty Under 40 honorees celebrated at Charleston Gaillard Center
Forty outstanding individuals were recognized for their business accomplishments and community service at a cocktail reception at the Gaillard Center on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Female executives: Business acumen fostered at early age
South Carolina female CEOs and entrepreneurs were interviewed on stage by S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in a casual conversation to discuss their roles, passion and drive during the Inspiring Women Leaders Luncheon.