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
Rooftops and retail reshape West Ashley
Development in West Ashley around Bees Ferry Road has been dominated by multifamily growth — a trend the city of Charleston planning director said the city wasn’t expecting when development of annexed areas began in the late
Consultant says historic districts offer viable long-term, community assets
Creating and preserving historic districts hits more metrics of economic growth than widespread new construction, including more direct and indirect jobs created, lower foreclosure rates and more startup businesses moving into the area.
Retailer adds e-commerce distribution center
Hampden Clothing, a Charleston clothing boutique at 314 King St., has leased a 7,200-square-foot distribution center on north Meeting Street to keep up with demand from shoppers both in person and online.
Office complex, commercial space anchor music venue
The venue will be located on the campus of a company’s office and commercial space complex on the Upper Peninsula. A restored passenger railcar from 1956 will serve as a “green room” for acts, a nod to the industrial site which onc
Johns Island developers, property owners oppose new infrastructure fees
At a special meeting Feb. 8, Charleston City council members heard from Johns Island property owners and developers opposed a newly-passed plan that put Johns Island into a special district that imposes fees on new large-scale residentia
Shooting survivor creates scholarship to encourage jail nursing careers
The endowed scholarship provides money to students interested in this specific career track, Trident Technical College said, with the money going toward a number of costs, including uniforms and licensing exams
Space, parking issues spur restaurant’s move off peninsula
A lack of parking and the need for a larger space to host events like oyster roasts are reasons for the move, said Megan Ladd, marketing director for the restaurant group owned by Mike and Jen Kulick.
Charleston tech company doubles potential market access with acquisition
The company, which was founded in Charleston, purchased a Washington, D.C., company for $750 million with a combination of cash and shares. The employees of the Washington, D.C., company will keep the offices open
Home Team BBQ takes over empty Mount Pleasant space
Home Team BBQ will open a new location in the former Rusty Rudder restaurant at 3563 N. U.S. Highway 17, directly across
Restaurant owners build on customer interest during pandemic
The business owners behind Ma’am Saab take a pandemic-era opportunity to serve up Pakistani street snacks East of the Cooper.
Developer plans $40 million multifamily complex on upper Meeting Street
The 250-unit apartment building with retail options on the first floor is planned for 584 Meeting St., the current location of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church, which is planning to move to a larger space in North Charleston.