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Archive: 2006
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Alliance Press Releases
Force Protection teams with General Dynamics for new $10B armored vehicle project
Dec. 26, 2006
LocalTechWire.com
SC Launch! and SC BIO announce partnership
Dec. 20, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MSC adds Charleston call to Mediterranean service
Dec. 20, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
AAI Services to produce additional aircraft maintenance trainer systems in support of C-17
Dec. 19, 2006
Swamp Fox
Lottery paying off for science in S.C.
Dec. 15, 2006
The State
Weaving history into a growing area
Dec. 13, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Luxury digs in South Carolina's Lowcountry
Dec. 13, 2006
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lowcountry a ‘rich laboratory’ for real estate center
Dec. 11, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
State offers tax incentive to increase business through Port of Charleston
Dec. 8, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
U.S. Marine Corps Orders More Force Protection Vehicles
Dec. 8, 2006
Swamp Fox
Global Aeronautica opens its 787 Dreamliner integration facility
Dec. 5, 2006
Global Aeronautica News Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Selects Benefitfocus
Dec. 5, 2006
Benefitfocus News Release
East Cooper Regional Medical Center named distinguished hospital by J.D. Power and Associates
Nov. 29, 2006
Swamp Fox
Military has $3.5 billion impact locally
Nov. 27, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
‘Creative class’ will turn Navy base into urban gem
Nov. 27, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Medical University of South Carolina names endowed chair
Nov. 22, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC Launch! announces Partner Program
Nov. 22, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Buffalo transforms into movie role
Nov. 20, 2006
Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection to partner with General Dynamics to build high-tech military vehicles
Nov. 16, 2006
LocalTechWire.com
New apprenticeship program to meet demand for skilled workers
Nov. 14, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Tech colleges to train electrical, mechanical apprentices
Nov. 13, 2006
The State
MUSC pens $40-million deal with Siemens Medical
Nov. 13, 2006
Yahoo!Finance
CRDA announces 2006 results, goals for 2007
Nov. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Regional economic outlook points upward for 2007
Nov. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Economic research validates region’s development efforts
Nov. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
In preservation market, if you restore it, they will come
Nov. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
‘FlightLink’ idea takes off with SPAWAR, SCRA on board
Nov. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection receives $214 million contract for vehicles in global war on terror
Nov. 10, 2006
Swamp Fox
The Woodlands receives second top recognition
Nov. 10, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection, Inc. named South Carolina’s fastest-growing company in 2006
Nov. 3, 2006
Swamp Fox
South Carolina ranks 11th among entrepreneur-friendly states
Nov. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Wage levels at Charleston Digital Corridor Companies continue to exceed South Carolina and regional averages
Nov. 2, 2006
Charleston Digital Corridor
MUSC listed as one of the best heart centers using new device
Nov. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Benefitfocus introduces benefit sales and enrollment technology in Delaware
Nov. 1, 2006
Swamp Fox
Charleston tops travel destination list
Oct. 26, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Supply chain execs rank Charleston port #1 in North America
Oct. 25, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
Aurora Funds combines with the Trelys Funds to expand into South Carolina
Oct. 24, 2006
Yahoo!Finance
Charleston-based company subcontracted for Iraqi vehicles
Oct. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Travel magazine recognizes Charleston Place Hotel for 13th year
Oct. 23, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Tennis
magazine lists Kiawah in three of its Top 5s
Oct. 20, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Local firm Benefitfocus.com wants revenues of $1B in next decade
Oct. 20, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
EDO to cut ribbon today on new Daniel Island facility
Oct. 20, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
MUSC’s endowed chairs advance bioscience cluster
Oct. 16, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Art Institute of Charleston prepares for tasty debut
Oct. 16, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters' HomeDock Deluxe scores with iPod owners
Oct. 6, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
The Citadel School of Business named one of Princeton Review’s best
Oct. 5, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Million Air breaks ground for new facility at Charleston International
Oct. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
AAI Corp. to work on C-17 simulators
Sep. 29, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection extends agreement with South African technology partner
Sep. 29, 2006
Swamp Fox
SC ranked #1 in percentage of workforce employed by international firms
Sep. 28, 2006
Swamp Fox
MUSC launches world’s first dual source heart CT scanner
Sep. 27, 2006
Swamp Fox
Benefitfocus and Subimo ally efforts
Sep. 26, 2006
Swamp Fox
Port of Charleston receives $8.7M grant to strengthen security
Sep. 26, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Richard Jerue named president of The Art Institute of Charleston
Sep. 25, 2006
Swamp Fox
MUSC receives $10.8 million NIH award
Sep. 19, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
High-tech innovation key to Robert Bosch's success
Sep. 17, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
City welcomes Art Institute of Charleston
Sep. 15, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Key element of Dreamliner construction plan takes flight
Sep. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of Charleston beneficiary of restructured service to Brazil
Sep. 12, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
North Charleston company secures vehicle armor technology license
Sep. 12, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Metropolis Magazine
highlights schools as Innovative Centers of Learning
Sep. 11, 2006
MSN.com
Pilot for television series shooting in Charleston
Sep. 11, 2006
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Inc.
magazine names Digital Lifestyle Outfitters the 3rd fastest-growing private company in America
Sep. 6, 2006
Swamp Fox
Lafarge announces major expansion, modernization, at Harleyville site
Aug. 29, 2006
For Immediate Release
State approves health care center for economic research
Aug. 29, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
FCC approval granted for Navigational Sciences data communications system
Aug. 29, 2006
Navigational Sciences Inc. News Release
ASC Process Systems Completes the Autoclave for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner
Aug. 24, 2006
PR Newswire
Charleston-based DLO among
Inc.'s
fastest-growing companies
Aug. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston metro area ranked 2nd best place for entrepreneurs
Aug. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Kiawah Island Golf Resort reaping ranking
Aug. 23, 2006
Kiawah Island News Release
South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for workforce training programs
Aug. 23, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Biotech project could launch local kidney-producing industry
Aug. 21, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Trident Tech ‘Enterprise Campus’ to house film studios
Aug. 21, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Growing international trade spurs Class ‘A’ warehouse development
Aug. 18, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Trident Tech 'Enterprise Campus' to house film studios
Aug. 14, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
British buying Cougar vehicles from Charleston-based Force Protection, Inc.
Aug. 11, 2006
Force Protection, Inc. News Release
Scienceuticals expands Charleston area operations
Aug. 8, 2006
For Immediate Release
Mt. Pleasant's GenPhar at forefront of bioterrorism fight
Aug. 6, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Independence Blue Cross selects Charleston-headquartered Benefitfocus for eEnrollment
Aug. 2, 2006
Benefitfocus News Release
Revolutionary surgical light now available in U.S.
Aug. 1, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Navigational Sciences Inc. restructures management as part of growth plan
Jul. 31, 2006
Navigational Sciences Inc. News Release
MUSC researchers test possibility of growing kidneys for transplant
Jul. 31, 2006
Swamp Fox
Latin America’s largest shipping company moves service to Charleston
Jul. 31, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Marine lab's expansion an ocean of possibilities
Jul. 29, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
British ready to place order with Force Protection for anti-mine vehicles
Jul. 26, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
New Asia service for Charleston
Jul. 24, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
Cummins announces expansion plans at opening of new plant
Jul. 21, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Cummins Turbo Technologies expands capacity with new Charleston manufacturing facility
Jul. 21, 2006
Cummins News Release
Safe Ports, LLC and IIT form alliance to provide inter-modal security solutions
Jul. 20, 2006
Swamp Fox
Mount Pleasant lives up to its name as one fine place to live
Jul. 19, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Demand drives Ladson business to boost output
Jul. 19, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Shimano American Corporation expands distribution operation
Jul. 18, 2006
For Immediate Release
Patent approved for hybrid spread spectrum technology licensed by Navigational Sciences
Jul. 18, 2006
Navigational Sciences Inc. News Release
South Carolina promotes its aerospace benefits in England
Jul. 18, 2006
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Navigational Sciences Inc. honored as one of Charleston’s top innovators for 2006
Jul. 14, 2006
Navigational Sciences Inc. News Release
Skamper-Ramp named top product by pool industry magazine
Jul. 12, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New 787 plants a boon for economy
Jun. 29, 2006
Settle Post-Intelligencer
BellSouth expands wireless broadband service into Charleston area
Jun. 28, 2006
BellSouth News Release
Force Protection receives $9.3 million vehicle order from Marines
Jun. 21, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Local technology firm signs agreement with Oak Ridge National Lab
Jun. 20, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection subsidiary to develop blast manipulation technology
Jun. 15, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
AARP Magazine ranks Charleston in top five cities for retirees
Jun. 15, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New York-based fabric supplier establishes presence in the Charleston region
Jun. 13, 2006
For Immediate Release
S.C. ports budget calls for record volume, $154 Million in capital improvements
Jun. 13, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
Benefitfocus vice president of technology wins top InfoWorld Award
Jun. 8, 2006
Benefitfocus News Release
SC plant opens to build 787 fuselages
Jun. 8, 2006
Settle Post-Intelligencer
JW Aluminum announces plans to expand in Charleston region
Jun. 6, 2006
For Immediate Release
Aircraft parts plant set for takeoff
Jun. 6, 2006
The State
Ladson company under contract to build armored vehicles for Iraq
Jun. 1, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Automated Trading Desk reports record volume day
May 25, 2006
Automated Trading Desk News Release
American LaFrance expanding in the Charleston region - 200 jobs to come
May 25, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
American LaFrance announces new Charleston area location
May 24, 2006
For Immediate Release
Longtime customer extends port contract for another five years
May 23, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MeadWestvaco receives technological innovation award
May 23, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Berchtold Corp. launches new flat panel monitor arm
May 22, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
A&R Transport opens east coast distribution facility in the Charleston region
May 16, 2006
For Immediate Release
Companies to target homeland, port security with advanced technology solutions
May 11, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston a top five art destination among small cities
May 4, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection receives $50 million contract for armored vehicles
May 4, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston job growth is hot,
Inc.
magazine says
May 1, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Electronics firm chooses Summerville for new distribution center
Apr. 28, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Linear, LLC opens electronics distribution facility
Apr. 28, 2006
For Immediate Release
Proposed growth of Panama Canal would impact Port of Charleston
Apr. 25, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Renowned cancer researcher accepts position at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
Apr. 19, 2006
Medical University of South Carolina
NanoScreen expanding business in the Charleston region
Apr. 17, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Walls rise at new Benefitfocus headquarters on Daniel Island
Apr. 17, 2006
Benefitfocus News Release
Defense contractor lands contract following Charleston-area expansion
Apr. 11, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Hunley boom: restoration could launch technology industry
Apr. 9, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Shipping lines begin service from Northern Europe to Port of Charleston
Apr. 5, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
State to sell automotive manufacturers on 'Made in S.C.'
Apr. 5, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New Europe service for Charleston translates into business for the port
Apr. 4, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
Dreamliner demand to rev up hiring in aerospace industry
Apr. 3, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Economists: Business investments keep Charleston, nation upbeat
Mar. 31, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
South Carolina recognized for pro-business climate
Mar. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Musicorp helps nation’s musicians play on
Mar. 20, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MUSC develops Ebola vaccine that may protect against Sudan and Zaire strains
Mar. 17, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Noisette offices and studio recognized for green, healthy design
Mar. 16, 2006
Noisette News Release
Charleston company launches ads targeting iPod, cell phone users
Mar. 16, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SPAWAR Charleston to enhance outreach to small businesses
Mar. 3, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Benefitfocus eExchange announces web services
Feb. 23, 2006
Benefitfocus News Release
Meeting demand for armor — New company expects to employ 250 at former shipyard
Feb. 23, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Biotech research at MUSC spawns new company
Feb. 20, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Promising anti-scarring gel could prove boon to MUSC
Feb. 18, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
Blackbaud Inc. reports $42 million in fourth quarter revenues
Feb. 17, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
NASCAR.com teams again with netSCOPE Inc. to provide webcasting technologies
Feb. 16, 2006
netSCOPE news release
BB&T to move regional headquarters to Charleston
Feb. 15, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection secures another military contract
Feb. 13, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC Film Commission introduces New film production fund
Feb. 10, 2006
Swamp Fox
Force Protection receives contract for additional armored vehicles
Feb. 6, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MUSC and Lumera sign codevelopment contract to build protein array
Feb. 6, 2006
TMCnet
Company expands military research to protect local residents
Feb. 6, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
ATI assists national health care technology initiative
Feb. 6, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
American Eagle Airlines to begin service between Charleston and DFW
Feb. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SPAWAR has more than $1.4 billion economic impact in ’05
Feb. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Argolyn Bioscience receives $200,000 in funding from the SCRA
Feb. 2, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SKF facility shift to add 100 jobs in Lowcountry
Jan. 27, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
SC State Ports Authority sets new volume record
Jan. 26, 2006
S.C. Ports Authority
SKF selects Charleston for new operation; expands the region's aerospace cluster
Jan. 26, 2006
For Immediate Release
Manufacturer announces expansion of North Charleston operations
Jan. 26, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Blackbaud acquires rival in $6M deal
Jan. 24, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
New office park planned in the Charleston region
Jan. 24, 2006
Charleston Post and Courier
American LaFrance will continue manufacturing Condor cabs, chassis
Jan. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance selects new leader
Jan. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vought creates Web site for North Charleston Dreamliner assembly plants
Jan. 24, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SCWTC, SCSU to develop $400 million research center
Jan. 23, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C. Department of Commerce launches hydrogen, fuel cell initiative
Jan. 16, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection records substantial '05 growth
Jan. 12, 2006
Force Protection, Inc. News Release
Metropolis magazine names Knott design visionary
Jan. 11, 2006
Noisette News Release
Selden Mast to expand North Charleston manufacturing plant
Jan. 6, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Leading energy suppliers meet to evaluate advanced technologies and recommend energy policies that most benefit consumers
Jan. 6, 2006
National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) News Release
Contracts for Boeing’s Dreamliner soar
Jan. 5, 2006
Charleston Regional Business Journal
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