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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina receives highest rating
Dec. 29, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
CoEE attracting private funds beyond match dollars
Dec. 29, 2008
Swamp Fox
Verizon Wireless hiring 65 for North Charleston call center
Dec. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
U.K.-based health care company plans S.C. operations
Dec. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C.-based publishing company thrives
Dec. 26, 2008
The State
Charles River research facility expands in Charleston County
Dec. 18, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Green Builder Magazine names Oak Terrace Preserve one of nation’s leading green residential projects
Dec. 17, 2008
Noisette News Release
American Media Services Interactive partners with music industry giant, Al Bell to launch digital platform and products
Dec. 16, 2008
BusinessWire.com
Charleston terminal advances, port expansion buoys local economy
Dec. 16, 2008
S.C. Ports Authority
City plans redevelopment of West Side as biotech research hub
Dec. 10, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC State partner in state-funded Center of Economic Excellence for prostate cancer research
Dec. 9, 2008
Swamp Fox
Four SC Launch® portfolio companies recognized at InnoVision Technology Awards
Dec. 9, 2008
Swamp Fox
Local high school named among best in country
Dec. 8, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Revolutions Medical completes merger with Clear Image
Dec. 7, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Roper plans new cancer center
Dec. 5, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Company a finalist in Wired business competition
Dec. 4, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Summerville plant bucking trend in boat industry
Dec. 3, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
SCRA to administer US Dept. of Energy H-Prize
Dec. 3, 2008
TechJournal South
Sigma-Aldrich to collaborate with D-Finitive Cell Technologies, Inc. to develop research tools for regenerative medicine
Dec. 3, 2008
PR Newswire
Oak Terrace Preserve, Noisette Community focus of Charleston County’s ‘Living Green’ program
Nov. 26, 2008
Noisette News Release
South Carolina ranks among the top five states for employment in engineering occupations
Nov. 25, 2008
Swamp Fox
Delfin Group USA announces $55 million expansion
Nov. 24, 2008
For Immediate Release
Mediterranean Shipping expands local office
Nov. 20, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SPA posts a good October
Nov. 19, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Creative Industries Cluster launched in Lowcountry
Nov. 14, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston County’s “Living Green” TV show airs second episode in November/December
Nov. 13, 2008
Charleston County News Release
State lands informatics endowed chair
Nov. 11, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Hybrid vehicle maker coming to CU-ICAR
Nov. 11, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Lowcountry Graduate Center enrollment grows 78 percent in one year
Nov. 7, 2008
Lowcountry Graduate Center
Why a dying coral reef may save your life: The Hollings Marine Lab
Nov. 4, 2008
Charleston Mercury
Military honors Force Protection
Oct. 31, 2008
ABC News
Google’s green agenda could pay off
Oct. 31, 2008
New York Times
SC Ports’ impact: $45 billion
Oct. 31, 2008
SCSPA News Release
Surya Biofertilizers closes initial funding round and commences operations
Oct. 30, 2008
Charleston Digital Corridor
SCRA awarded digital enterprise Air Force contracts
Oct. 30, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Organic fertilizer company locates in Charleston
Oct. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston considered for military’s Africa Command
Oct. 28, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
College students compete in Google innovation contest
Oct. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston bumps NYC in Conde Nast Readers' Choice
Oct. 21, 2008
Associated Press
SCRA’s SC Launch receives national award
Oct. 17, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Wages, job growth strong along Digital Corridor
Oct. 16, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Mixson receives award from the American Institute of Architects
Oct. 15, 2008
Ion Group
Report cites sustainable revitalization of North Charleston Noisette Community
Oct. 15, 2008
PR Web
Clemson to build biofuel processing plant
Oct. 15, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Blackbaud named among 200 best small companies in America
Oct. 13, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
avVenta Worldwide launches Silverlight training program
Oct. 10, 2008
Market Watch
UK-based Myconostica to open U.S. headquarters in South Carolina
Oct. 10, 2008
Expansion Management
TV drama re-enlists
Oct. 9, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Waterfront Park among 10 Great Public Spaces
Oct. 9, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Google celebrates data center
Oct. 8, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Trident Tech opens new downtown culinary facility
Oct. 6, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Santee Cooper fires up fourth coal-fired unit
Oct. 3, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
College of Charleston receives record-setting $60 million dollar gift
Oct. 3, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
SAIC consolidates in North Charleston
Oct. 2, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
College of Charleston joins South Carolina Computing Consortium
Sep. 30, 2008
Swamp Fox
SPAWAR reorganizes with division HQ in Charleston
Sep. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Old mattress factory christened as new research center
Sep. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Art Institute awards first three diplomas
Sep. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SCRA, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), City of Charleston Unveil Design and Plans for Innovation Center
Sep. 24, 2008
SCRA Press Release
SCSPA completes voluntary, ground-breaking air emissions inventory
Sep. 22, 2008
SCSPA News Release
Center to help prevent costly medication errors
Sep. 22, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
UK-based parts maker shows off new facility
Sep. 19, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Two more centers OK'd
Sep. 18, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Sweet potatoes in your gas tank
Sep. 18, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
S.C. State joins endowed chairs program
Sep. 17, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
South Carolina Energy Office awarded nearly $500,000 to study wind power potential
Sep. 16, 2008
Swamp Fox
Sawgrass Technologies expands Charleston operations
Sep. 16, 2008
Swamp Fox
World Wide Watchers
Sep. 15, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Google works to inspire with its story
Sep. 15, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Construction giving iconic building another life
Sep. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Restoring the past
Sep. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
'Dear John' to be filmed in Charleston County
Sep. 14, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Arrival of world’s largest car carrier marks new Charleston service
Sep. 12, 2008
SCSPA News Release
Milken puts area in top 10 in the 2008 Best-Performing Cities Index
Sep. 11, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Nonprofit film society is in works for North Charleston
Sep. 10, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
MUSC ready to begin new construction
Sep. 9, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
MWV making multimillion-dollar investments in North Charleston plant
Sep. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
VA improving, expanding to help returning troops
Sep. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Road improvements pave the way for Magnolia
Sep. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance hosts annual conference in Charleston, SC
Sep. 8, 2008
Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance
Force Protection to redesign Cheetah MRAP
Sep. 8, 2008
UPI.com
Roper plans 50-bed hospital
Sep. 5, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Collexis and Health Sciences SC launch first statewide knowledge directory of medical research expertise
Sep. 3, 2008
BusinessWire.com
Innovator of the Year 2008: Global Moisture Management Systems
Aug. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Developers propose large industrial parks
Aug. 28, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Military contracts drive Charleston market
Aug. 28, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Gun & Garden magazine hunts for well-heeled
Aug. 26, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
U.S. News and World Report names College of Charleston one of the best universities in the South
Aug. 26, 2008
Swamp Fox
SC Ports Authority reports record earnings
Aug. 22, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
SGIS named top simulation company
Aug. 22, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SCRA deal with Israel has far-reaching economic potential
Aug. 19, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Global Moisture Management named Innovator of Year
Aug. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
VA hospital ranked No. 10
Aug. 14, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Employment program celebrated
Aug. 13, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Charleston a future 'adventure' locale
Aug. 12, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Taking center stage
Aug. 11, 2008
Variety
Covering the waterfront
Aug. 11, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Institute hires planning firm for 86-acre research park
Aug. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Navistar, American LaFrance to co-build vocational truck lineup
Aug. 7, 2008
PR Inside
MUSC tops $200M in research funds
Aug. 7, 2008
Swamp Fox
Film to document charter school's success
Aug. 7, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
SC Ports among five in environmental effort
Aug. 6, 2008
Associated Press
Firefly Distillery outside of Charleston puts a spin on the traditional Southern beverage
Aug. 6, 2008
Hilton Head Island Packet
Lowcountry Open Land Trust announces largest conservation gift in South Carolina history
Aug. 5, 2008
PR Newswire
Santee Cooper announces first home to receive solar equipment through the Solar Homes Initiative
Aug. 5, 2008
Swamp Fox
Restoration Institute begins revitalization effort
Jul. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C. Research Authority goes global
Jul. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection gets $3.5 million work order
Jul. 23, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Panama Canal and South Carolina State Ports Authority renew strategic alliance
Jul. 23, 2008
S.C. Ports Authority
Rawle Murdy national finalist for workplace award
Jul. 21, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MUSC to house new stem cell research center
Jul. 18, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Global manufacturer selects Charleston region for significant plant expansion
Jul. 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
EPA names Clemson a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management
Jul. 14, 2008
Swamp Fox
Medical University of South Carolina services ranked in annual edition of America's best hospitals
Jul. 14, 2008
Medical News Today
Daniel Island startup receives more capital
Jul. 14, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Biotech alliance to hold meeting in Charleston
Jul. 14, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
First female CoEE endowed chair named to lead gastrointestinal cancer program at MUSC/Hollings Cancer Center
Jul. 14, 2008
Medical University of South Carolina
Jet engine supplier opens in Ladson
Jul. 10, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston company’s product part of iPhone launch
Jul. 10, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection received $42.5 million order
Jul. 10, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC Launch! gets $2M from BlueCross BlueShield
Jul. 10, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Travel + Leisure readers love Charleston
Jul. 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C. group to test local crops as biofuels
Jul. 9, 2008
Aiken Standard
Army moving into $2.5 million building in Summerville
Jul. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Project reinvents downtown block
Jul. 7, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Building to be business incubator
Jul. 6, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Construction Advances at New Charleston Container Terminal
Jul. 3, 2008
S.C. Ports Authority
Cottage Living magazine names North Charleston's Noisette community as one of the nation's Top 10 Neighborhoods
Jul. 2, 2008
Noisette News Release
New book names Oak Terrace Preserve one of the nation’s leading green built communities
Jun. 26, 2008
Noisette News Release
Young professionals want to connect, make a difference
Jun. 26, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Blue Shield of California chooses Benefitfocus
Jun. 26, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
2 new movies to be shot in S.C.
Jun. 26, 2008
The State
New organization puts Charleston Parks first
Jun. 26, 2008
Charleston Parks Conservancy
Local filmmaker receives grant
Jun. 25, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Six Charleston employers make work work
Jun. 25, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
State's farmers get major boost
Jun. 25, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Company thrives on complexity
Jun. 24, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Protecting minds and bodies
Jun. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SBIR grants help develop innovative technology
Jun. 24, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SPAWAR in the business of security
Jun. 23, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Lowcountry continues to nab military contracts
Jun. 23, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
CU-ICAR gets machinery, $1.5M for research
Jun. 20, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Top brain researcher coming to MUSC
Jun. 18, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C. makes top supply chain list
Jun. 13, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Lulan Artisans: sustaining Southeast Asia's traditions while shaping its future
Jun. 13, 2008
Textile Web
Boeing closes N. Charleston deal
Jun. 12, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
MUSC Children's Hospital ranks 19th in survey
Jun. 12, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Tulsa Community Foundation will use Blackbaud Solutions to manage 650 funds and more than $3 billion in assets
Jun. 10, 2008
Swamp Fox
Force Protection marks delivery of 200th buffalo vehicle
Jun. 10, 2008
Swamp Fox
Life-sciences firm secures funds to launch products
Jun. 9, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Vought Aircraft Holdings planning IPO
Jun. 9, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Charleston region's automotive, aerospace and marine industries gain momentum
Jun. 9, 2008
For Immediate Release
Vought confirms commitment to Charleston
Jun. 6, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection and Medical University of South Carolina announce opening of Center for Brain Research
Jun. 5, 2008
BusinessWire.com
Lowcountry resort tops World’s Best Service list
Jun. 3, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
SPAWAR contract worth up to $221 million
Jun. 3, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Area firms share part of $5.3 billion in contracts
Jun. 2, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection awarded $43.7 million for service and support
Jun. 2, 2008
Force Protection, Inc.
Bioengineer receives NSF award for stem cell research
Jun. 2, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Blackbaud plans to spend $46M to buy software rival Kintera Inc.
May 30, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Starbucks brings an economic jolt to Jedburg
May 22, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Academic Magnet High School Ranked 7th in U.S.
May 20, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Myconostica Ltd completes $10.8M round with $2M from UMIP Premier Fund
May 20, 2008
Charleston Digital Corridor
MWV Specialty Chemicals and Chemserve partner in Brazilian joint venture
May 12, 2008
BusinessWire.com
Tourism industry adds $3.09B to local economy
May 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port to get boost from increased shipping service calls
May 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Medical device developer gets OK to trade stock
May 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of Charleston doing brisk business in exports
May 8, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection nets $94M UK contract for Cougar
May 7, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Defense contractor picks permanent location
May 7, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Assay Designs announces collaboration with Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
May 5, 2008
Assay Designs Press Release
Charleston once again named a top arts destination
May 1, 2008
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Goose Creek manufacturer wins F-35 contract
Apr. 29, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vought successfully delivers aft fuselage for Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Apr. 26, 2008
Swamp Fox
Work starts on Kevlar plant
Apr. 25, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
College of Charleston wins $1.5 million science grant
Apr. 22, 2008
Swamp Fox
CACI receives $49 million SPAWAR contract
Apr. 22, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Top stroke researcher recruited to SC through CoEE program
Apr. 18, 2008
S.C. Centers of Economic Excellence
Local tech firm announces Costa Rican expansion
Apr. 18, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Clemson digital production arts graduates help win Oscar
Apr. 18, 2008
Swamp Fox
Charleston sixth in nation for job growth
Apr. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Clemson architecture captures two of six national NCARB prizes
Apr. 15, 2008
Swamp Fox
AT&T expands Charleston service
Apr. 11, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Medical diagnostics company establishes U.S. HQ in Charleston
Apr. 10, 2008
Charleston Digital Corridor
Art Institute of Charleston - You've come a long way, baby
Mar. 31, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New endowed chair, $5 million grant put S.C. at forefront of cardiac research
Mar. 25, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Single CT scan could diagnose heart disease at MUSC
Mar. 24, 2008
TechJournal South
Blackbaud forms new division for Internet solutions and services
Mar. 24, 2008
Blackbaud News Release
Charleston to serve as springboard for Jafza
Mar. 19, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
AAI Services wins $12.6M contract from Boeing
Mar. 13, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SCRA scores $1M contract to slim soldiers’ waistlines
Mar. 13, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Benefitfocus healthcare video portal merges community with credibility
Mar. 3, 2008
Swamp Fox
Organizations get grants to develop charter schools
Feb. 28, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
JSJ Pharmaceuticals announces launch of aesthetic division - Vitivia
Feb. 27, 2008
Swamp Fox
DLO unveils videoshell for third generation iPod nanos
Feb. 26, 2008
Swamp Fox
Force Protection gets $123 million in orders
Feb. 25, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Conference showcases new technology in security R&D
Feb. 22, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
AirTran saves locals an estimated $80M in first year
Feb. 22, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
I’On Group’s Mixson project wins urban-design award
Feb. 21, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Sabal Medical receives initial institutional investment capital
Feb. 19, 2008
Sabal Medical News Release
MeadWestvaco to expand local operation
Feb. 18, 2008
SCBIZ Daily
Port of Charleston experiences growth spurt
Feb. 16, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
BAE nets $242 million Pentagon contract
Feb. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
College of Charleston among nation’s safest schools
Feb. 14, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston County receives sustainable communities award
Feb. 13, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Belimed opens U.S. headquarters in Charleston
Feb. 8, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Worker training center is planned in St. George
Feb. 8, 2008
Charleston Post and Courier
American College of the Building Arts to receive Arthur Ross Award
Feb. 6, 2008
ACBA News Release
New high-tech machine targets tumors with precision
Feb. 4, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
First patients check in to MUSC’s new Ashley River Tower
Feb. 4, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Ravenel bridge is backdrop for GM television spot
Jan. 31, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New Carolina announces advanced security cluster
Jan. 31, 2008
New Ideas Dream Team News Release
MUSC spin-off company to test regenerative wound healing gel
Jan. 30, 2008
Science Centric | News
AAIPharma Charleston sterile manufacturing receives MHRA approval
Jan. 24, 2008
AAIPharma News Release
MUSC and Halsey Institute create partnership between art and science
Jan. 23, 2008
PR Newswire
$20M deal restarts Chevron site
Jan. 21, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vought complex wins design-build award
Jan. 15, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Third feature in a year to roll film in SC
Jan. 12, 2008
Charlotte Observer
Grassroots organization to promote S.C. film industry
Jan. 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of Charleston, Wando terminal lead poll
Jan. 9, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
TWIB distributes nearly $280,000 to local employers
Jan. 2, 2008
Charleston Regional Business Journal
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