MUSC Children’s Health participating in national effort to improve patient safety in children’s hospitals
March 9, 2017
MUSC Children’s Health is participating in a first-of-its-kind effort by 110+ children’s hospitals across the country and Canada to improve patient safety called Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS). Leading the…
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Office Market looks promising as 2016 comes to a close and 2017 unfolds
March 9, 2017The Charleston office market is thriving, as the region continues on a path of economic prosperity. With a few larger tenant shifts, notably the departure of ITT Technical Institute from…
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West Ashley parcel to be repositioned with help from NAI Avant
March 9, 2017NAI Avant announced that the firm’s managing principal, David Grubbs, recently represented the buyer in the sale of a two-building property on ±0.65 acres of land at 1591-1595 Sam Rittenberg…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell grows firm with new staff members
March 9, 2017
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Sherry Knebel as front desk receptionist and April Almond as staff accountant at the firm’s…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Trump’s Increased Immigration Enforcement: What It Means to All Employers
March 9, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In January 2017, President Trump signed an executive…
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Trump’s Increased Immigration Enforcement: What It Means to All Employers
March 9, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In January 2017, President Trump signed an executive…
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West Ashley parcel to be repositioned with help from NAI Avant
March 9, 2017
NAI Avant announced that the firm’s managing principal, David Grubbs, recently represented the buyer in the sale of a two-building property on ±0.65 acres of land at 1591-1595 Sam Rittenberg…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, on-the-move
Office Market looks promising as 2016 comes to a close and 2017 unfolds
March 9, 2017
The Charleston office market is thriving, as the region continues on a path of economic prosperity. With a few larger tenant shifts, notably the departure of ITT Technical Institute from…
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Sunshine Week next week recognizes transparency and open government
March 8, 2017
Local officials sharing resources to increase FOIA compliance Sunshine Week is observed every March as a celebration of access to public information. In anticipation of this observance next week, the…
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Turner Padget attorney named among statewide leaders in the law
March 8, 2017
Turner Padget announced that its Florence office managing shareholder, J. René Josey, has been chosen as an honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for its 2017 Leadership in Law award.…
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AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence
March 8, 2017
GREENVILLE. SC – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued growth.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Jonathan Jones as next State Fire Marshal
March 8, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced Jonathan Jones as the next S.C. State Fire Marshal at the Firefighters Association’s Annual Luncheon on the State House grounds. Jones has 22 years of experience…
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Mayor Tecklenburg unveils Neighborhood Toolkit
March 8, 2017
Mayor John J. Tecklenburg will officially unveil a new “Neighborhood Toolkit” to Neighborhood Council representatives at a special event on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Education 2 Employment (E2E) program garners national and statewide honors
March 8, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has received a 2016 National Association of Development Associations (NADO) Innovation Award for an outstanding, creative approach to bettering North Charleston with its Employment 2…
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Education 2 Employment (E2E) program garners national and statewide honors
March 8, 2017
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has received a 2016 National Association of Development Associations (NADO) Innovation Award for an outstanding, creative approach to bettering North Charleston with its Employment 2…
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The Brandon Agency promotes within, adding new Associate Media Director
March 7, 2017
The Brandon Agency, the only accredited brand strategy agency in the Carolinas, has promoted Courtney Olbrich to Associate Media Director. Olbrich was previously designated as the Senior Media Planner/Buyer at…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ashley Beebe as new Cane Bay branch manager
March 7, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to welcome Ashley Beebe as its new Cane Bay branch manager. In her role with CresCom Bank, Beebe will be…
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Spoleto Festival USA to offer ticket savings for Charleston locals during Spoleto Sunday event on Sunday, March 12
March 7, 2017
Discounts available on purchases made in person at Spoleto Festival USA offices, 14 George Street Sunday, March 12 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm Spoleto Festival USA will offer a 20-percent discount…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy celebrates 10 years with community party
March 7, 2017The Charleston Parks Conservancy is celebrating a decade of connecting people to their parks and creating stunning public spaces and strong communities throughout the City of Charleston. Join the Conservancy…
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Three-Time Pulitzer Prize finalist Tony Bartelme discusses his latest book, A Surgeon in the Village Friday, March 24
March 7, 2017
Join us Friday, March 24 at noon forBlue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series luncheon at High Cotton, with three-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist Tony Bartelme discussing his latest book, A Surgeon…
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BCSD to host annual teacher recruitment fair Saturday, March 11
March 7, 2017
Sign On Bonuses and Incentives Available to Qualifying Teachers The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host its 16th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m.…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Cristen Jones named as a Charleston 2017 Forty Under 40 winner
March 7, 2017
Dixon Hughes Goodman announced that Tax Manager, Cristen Jones, has been selected as a 2017 Forty Under 40 winner by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Cristen has consistently elevated herself as…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017
The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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AAMCO franchise expands in South Carolina with opening of Summerville service center
March 6, 2017
AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. (“AAMCO”), franchisor of the world’s largest branded chain of transmission specialists and an industry leader in total car care services, announced it has expanded in South Carolina…
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Two more international stars will compete in the 49th annual RBC Heritage
March 6, 2017
Paul Casey and Martin Kaymer are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is being held April…
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Amanda Reeves represented the Tenant in the lease at 652 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant, SC
March 6, 2017
COMING SOON– LowCountry Kids Pediatric Dentistry to Coleman Boulevard! Lee & Associates Charleston’s Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP, represented the Tenant, LowCountry Kids Pediatric Dentistry, LLC in the lease at…
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File Your Taxes for FREE
March 6, 2017
MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes. It is sponsored by United Way, with support from H&R…
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File Your Taxes for FREE
March 6, 2017
MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes. It is sponsored by United Way, with support from H&R…
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BCDCOG welcomes Sharon Hollis as Principal Planner
March 6, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments announced that Sharon Hollis has joined its staff as a Principal Planner. Hollis comes to the BCDCOG from the private sector, where she worked on…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Harrell Square
March 6, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1,143 SF of space at Harrell Square to Check N Go. Harrell…
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BCDCOG welcomes Sharon Hollis as Principal Planner
March 6, 2017
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments announced that Sharon Hollis has joined its staff as a Principal Planner. Hollis comes to the BCDCOG from the private sector, where she worked on…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Harrell Square
March 6, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1,143 SF of space at Harrell Square to Check N Go. Harrell…
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Recognizing March as Red Cross Month
March 3, 2017During March – Red Cross Month – the American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to residents and communities in the Lowcountry. “March is Red Cross Month, the…
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Recognizing March as Red Cross Month
March 3, 2017
During March – Red Cross Month – the American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to residents and communities in South Carolina. “March is Red Cross Month, the…
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King Charles Inn announces monthly pop-up series
March 2, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel in Charleston’s historic district is pleased to announce a series of pop-up events featuring six local purveyors. Occurring monthly between March and August, each…
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Apartment Portfolio Aquisition
March 2, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM and William Moore represented Natwill, Ltd. in the acquisition of an apartment portfolio in Savannah for $7,200,000 to help satisfy a 1031 exchange.
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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City of Charleston addresses harmful effects of e-waste, discontinues curbside pick-up
March 2, 2017
Electronic waste, or e-waste, comprises just two percent of all waste collected in the United States, but amounts to 70 percent of the toxic waste in our landfills. There are…
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Citadel accepts transformative gift for Business School
March 2, 2017The Citadel is proud to announce a substantial gift from celebrated Charleston entrepreneur and philanthropist Tommy Baker and his wife, Victoria. In recognition of their generosity, the college will name…
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South Carolina’s Airbnb hosts earned over $34 million in 2016
March 2, 2017
Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, announced that its South Carolina host community earned a combined $34.5 million in supplemental income while experiencing 209,000 guest arrivals to the…
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South Carolina’s Airbnb hosts earned over $34 million in 2016
March 2, 2017
Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, announced that its South Carolina host community earned a combined $34.5 million in supplemental income while experiencing 209,000 guest arrivals to the…
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King Charles Inn announces monthly pop-up series
March 2, 2017
King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel in Charleston’s historic district is pleased to announce a series of pop-up events featuring six local purveyors. Occurring monthly between March and August, each…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Apartment Portfolio Aquisition
March 2, 2017
Dunston Powell, CCIM and William Moore represented Natwill, Ltd. in the acquisition of an apartment portfolio in Savannah for $7,200,000 to help satisfy a 1031 exchange.
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House passes bill to reform SC Retirement System
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H.3726, a bill that seeks to restore the solvency of the South Carolina Retirement System and…
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