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TwelveSouth’s accessory for Apple computers named a ‘great gadget’ for 2009
Dec. 29, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Trident Tech receives $208,000 grant to the film and television department
Dec. 29, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Mediterranean Shipping Company Adds New Suez Service in Charleston
Dec. 28, 2009
SCSPA News Release
Boeing acquires Alenia North America’s interest in Global Aeronautica
Dec. 22, 2009
Boeing
Charleston firm developing plastic-free packaging gets $50,000 grant
Dec. 22, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SEBIO Announces Restorative Physiology Group as the grand prize winner in the third annual BIO/Plan Competition
Dec. 22, 2009
SEBIO News Release
Star Academy shines
Dec. 21, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Community partnership rcognized with National Environmental Award: Ports Authority presents third installment of $4-Million community mitigation plan
Dec. 18, 2009
SCSPA News Release
Charleston County Academic Magnet High School honored
Dec. 18, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
SCRA MUSC Innovation Center has grand opening
Dec. 18, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Clemson University Restoration Institute recognized by EPA
Dec. 17, 2009
Clemson University
SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic partners with The Citadel
Dec. 16, 2009
SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic
Clemson leads $6M technology initiative
Dec. 16, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes first flight
Dec. 16, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Lab Work: South Carolina Research Authority, MUSC, City of Charleston collaborate on $6.1M Innovation Center
Dec. 15, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Belk Boosts Business for Charleston Port
Dec. 15, 2009
SCSPA News Release
The Home Depot Foundation names City of North Charleston winner of the Award of Excellence for Sustainable Community Development
Dec. 14, 2009
City of North Charleston
Clemson to award first automotive Ph.D.
Dec. 14, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Apparel importer to set up shop
Dec. 12, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Two SC Launch companies earn top honors at SoutheastBIO Investor Forum (SEBIO)
Dec. 11, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Alcoa gives Trident Tech $100,000 for apprentice program
Dec. 11, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MeadWestvaco plan transforms East Edisto land into antebellum neighborhoods
Dec. 10, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Centers of Economic Excellence program creates 3,200 jobs, boosts economy
Dec. 10, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
GE open to partnership with Restoration Institute
Dec. 8, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Mankiewicz Coatings LLC announces new facility in Berkeley County
Dec. 3, 2009
South Carolina Department of Commerce
'All the right ingredients': Energy chief praises Clemson, state for securing wind lab
Dec. 1, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
South Carolina population centers among fastest-recovering areas
Nov. 30, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Schools target utility savings
Nov. 28, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Clemson to build $98M wind turbine test facility in North Charleston
Nov. 24, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Endowed chairs examine economic growth
Nov. 23, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Boeing breaks ground for historic North Charleston plant
Nov. 20, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
American Eagle Airlines launches service to Charleston
Nov. 20, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Endowed chairs examine economic growth, high-paying jobs
Nov. 20, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
BAE Systems awarded $233M contract
Nov. 20, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC Launch-funded biotech companies to participate in forum
Nov. 18, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
State grant to pay for study of Boeing impact on roads
Nov. 17, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Three SC Launch® companies recognized at New Ideas SC business contest
Nov. 17, 2009
Swamp Fox
Mount Pleasant firm wins award for state’s fastest-growing business
Nov. 16, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Blackbaud's recession recipe: Preserve jobs, maintain clients, invest for the upturn
Nov. 16, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Report says energy efficiency worth 22,000 green jobs, $5B in S.C.
Nov. 12, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
BAE Systems contract could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars
Nov. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Local medical startup receives first round of funding from SC Launch
Nov. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Local medical startup receives first round of funding from SC Launch
Nov. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Biotech startup to receive $200,000 from SC Launch at business summit
Nov. 4, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
CoEE Endowed Chairs to form ‘brain trust’
Nov. 2, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston hyperlocal news site The Digitel lands investment, expanding
Oct. 28, 2009
Swamp Fox
CU-ICAR recognized as top emerging technology research center
Oct. 28, 2009
Swamp Fox
Boeing to place second 787 assembly line in North Charleston, SC
Oct. 28, 2009
The Boeing Co.
Growth Drives TRUMPF Medical Systems Forward
Oct. 27, 2009
Swamp Fox
Maersk Line Commits to Port of Charleston
Oct. 23, 2009
S.C. Ports Authority
S.C. Ports’ Strategic Plan Highlights Harbor Depth Advantage
Oct. 20, 2009
S.C. Ports Authority
MUSC to join Clemson, USC in tissue research center
Oct. 19, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Clemson, ArborGen partner in biomass research cooperative
Oct. 16, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Scientific Research Corporation announces expansion of its Charleston County operations
Oct. 14, 2009
South Carolina Department of Commerce
MUSC awarded approximately $29 million in stimulus funds
Oct. 14, 2009
Medical University of South Carolina
TBC Corporation selects Charleston, SC for 1.1 million square foot distribution center
Oct. 12, 2009
TBC Corporation, MeadWestvaco, Rockefeller Group
Charleston hires first-ever sustainability director to lead city’s environmental efforts
Oct. 8, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Wonderlic tests area, decides it makes grade
Oct. 5, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Life-science nonprofit joins S.C. Research Authority
Oct. 5, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
ATI named among Top Small Workplaces in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal
Oct. 1, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vehicles on way to combat: Charleston C-17's will move hundreds of armored trucks
Sep. 30, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Wonderlic, Inc., selects Charleston, SC for company expansion
Sep. 30, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Zeus: dedicated to advancing biomaterial technology with enhanced capabilities
Sep. 30, 2009
Zeus
College of Charleston Foundation reaches agreement to purchase historic McLeod Plantation
Sep. 29, 2009
College of Charleston
Company opens new distribution center in Charleston near Wando Terminal
Sep. 29, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection receives $52.8 million order for 48 mine-clearing vehicles
Sep. 29, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Wando High administrator named 2010 National High School Principal of the Year
Sep. 29, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Carnival to launch year-round cruise program from Charleston
Sep. 21, 2009
S.C. Ports Authority
Columbia company moving to Charleston after acquisition
Sep. 21, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
SCLaunch makes $100K follow-on investment in Sabal Medical
Sep. 21, 2009
TechJournal South
Blackbaud ranked as one of world’s largest software providers
Sep. 21, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
New endowed chair to tackle chronic health problems
Sep. 21, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Acadia HCS acquired, raises $5 million round of financing
Sep. 16, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
SCRA’s SC Launch® Affiliate Invests in Lowcountry
Sep. 16, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Joint venture fights mercury pollution
Sep. 10, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection Europe rolls new patrol vehicle targeted at Britain military program
Sep. 10, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
BeliefNetworks to Provide Forbes.com With Technology to Enhance Access to Relevant Content and Ads
Sep. 9, 2009
Market Watch
Charleston VAMC upgrades OR suites with BERCHTOLD surgical equipment to provide Veterans highest level of care
Sep. 2, 2009
Swamp Fox
Transportation cluster launches strategic communications plan
Aug. 31, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
North Charleston firm wins national SBA minority business award
Aug. 31, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Companies form partnership to go after federal work
Aug. 31, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Boeing: First flight for Dreamliner by year-end
Aug. 27, 2009
Associated Press
Advanced Technology Institute awarded $99M Navy contract
Aug. 27, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vehicle training site opens
Aug. 26, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
MUSC Research Funding Again Soars To Record Level $217 million
Aug. 24, 2009
Swamp Fox
Vapor Apparel expanding operations at Navy Yard
Aug. 21, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
SC schools among top public schools in U.S. News & World Report ranking
Aug. 21, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
County at work on landfill gas deals: Methane from waste could bring $1M a year
Aug. 20, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
USC study: Bachelor’s degrees boost state’s economy
Aug. 20, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
South Carolina Ports Top 1.37 Million TEU, Add New Business
Aug. 18, 2009
SCSPA News Release
Force Protection diversifying
Aug. 17, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Research funding at USC reaches record $210M, up 2% from last year
Aug. 14, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Seven area businesses make list of fastest-growing companies
Aug. 14, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
14 S.C. schools make Forbes’ ‘Best Colleges’ list
Aug. 12, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Advanced security cluster to offer new training programs
Aug. 7, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Advanced security industry group announces training initiatives, launches website: New Carolina’s ASTRA cluster aims to grow SC’s strengths in cyber security
Aug. 5, 2009
New Carolina News Release
Biofuels innovator forms division in Charleston
Aug. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vought sale complete; now 'Boeing Charleston'
Jul. 31, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Charleston ranked one of Outside Magazine's best small adventure locations
Jul. 29, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Miami now one flight away through American Eagle
Jul. 28, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Hanahan defense company expands into new facility
Jul. 27, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
College to bring new life to historic old barn
Jul. 27, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
National Science Foundation announces $20 million research award to South Carolina: the largest single competitive NSF Award in SC history
Jul. 23, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Area's Advanced Security cluster grows with BAE Systems' announcement of new jobs, expansion
Jul. 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
MUSC scores high in annual ratings
Jul. 17, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Startup plans hydrogen station for Upstate
Jul. 17, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
SPAWAR civilians receive medal, award for MRAP vehicle integration
Jul. 16, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
BERCHTOLD® Corporation launches TELETOM for the critical care market
Jul. 15, 2009
Swamp Fox
MUSC to receive $20 million grant from the National Institutes of Health
Jul. 14, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Global Recovery LLC Announces New Facility in Dorchester County
Jul. 13, 2009
South Carolina Department of Commerce
SCRA's ATI announces Vanadium safety readiness program for US Army
Jul. 10, 2009
Swamp Fox
Charleston-based medical equipment manufacturer wins major design award for LED surgical lights
Jul. 9, 2009
Swamp Fox
Manufacturer expanding in Dorchester County
Jul. 9, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
The Citadel opens resource center for businesses
Jul. 9, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
S.C. Film Commission has grants to give
Jul. 9, 2009
The Digitel
Trident Tech partners with Virginia Tech on green work force development program
Jul. 8, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Summerville company offering incubator space, expertise for startups
Jul. 8, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Boeing to buy Vought plant in North Charleston for $580M
Jul. 7, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
eThority recognized as finalist in 2009 American Business Awards
Jul. 6, 2009
Swamp Fox
New HIV atlas generates national attention for ROK Technologies, Inc.
Jul. 1, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Passing the hammer: ACBA says goodbye to a friend, mentor and inspiration
Jun. 30, 2009
ACBA News Release
Program has teens build own computers
Jun. 29, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Fixing walls, American College of the Building Arts is helping their college
Jun. 29, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Google, educators working with Lowcountry middle school entrepreneurs
Jun. 26, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of Charleston Deepening Project Advances
Jun. 26, 2009
S.C. Ports Authority
BAE Systems awarded $124M in Army contracts
Jun. 26, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Welded Tube-Berkeley expanding to support new product line
Jun. 25, 2009
For Immediate Release
Mount Pleasant biotech company secures $10 million in financing
Jun. 25, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
BiblioLabs Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Wharf District in Charleston, South Carolina
Jun. 24, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Charleston ranks highly among young professionals
Jun. 22, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MeadWestvaco, Rockefeller Group break ground on logistics park
Jun. 19, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MUSC Children’s Hospital heart program nationally ranked
Jun. 19, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Academic Magnet ranked among best public high schools in nation
Jun. 16, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Vaccine 'effective' against dengue
Jun. 16, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Wave Sciences Corporation locates corporate headquarters to Charleston, SC
Jun. 15, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Stimulus showing up: SBA smooths the way for book publisher 's loan
Jun. 15, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Navistar, American LaFrance working on low cab-over truck
Jun. 15, 2009
Fleet Owner
New Centers of Economic Excellence approved
Jun. 11, 2009
S.C. Centers of Economic Excellence
Trident One Stop Career Center Winner of the 2008 International Association of Workforce Professionals
Jun. 2, 2009
PR Web
South Carolina Startup and InnoVenture presenter BeliefNetworks named to Silicon Alley Insider 2009 Startup Top 10
May 29, 2009
Swamp Fox
SCRA’s Advanced Technology Institute selected by Wall Street Journal as Winning Workplace Finalist
May 29, 2009
Swamp Fox
South Carolina Publisher wins 3 indepenent publishing awards in field of 4,090 worldwide entries.
May 29, 2009
Swamp Fox
Mediterranean Shipping Co. growing its local presence, adding weekly call
May 28, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Force Protection Inc. transforming its core mission
May 28, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
BeliefNetworks, Inc. named member of 2009 TechJournal South Tech50 list
May 19, 2009
Swamp Fox
Charleston School of Law graduates third class
May 18, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
MeadWestvaco forms partnership with Rockefeller Group in Jedburg deal
May 18, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Recycler plans to go national
May 13, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Trident One Stop Career Center receives top award
May 13, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
SCRA, MUSC, USC selected as clinical Consortium Study Site for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
May 13, 2009
SCRA Press Release
University of South Carolina receives record $12.5 million to create Energy Frontier Research Center
May 12, 2009
Swamp Fox
Force Dynamics gets Cheetah contract
May 6, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Caterpillar plant bucks trends, adds to workload
May 6, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
New work force development lab opens in Chicora-Cherokee in North Charleston
May 6, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Math teams up with Google
May 5, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Mediterranean Shipping Company commits to Charleston through 2017
May 5, 2009
SCSPA News Release
American LaFrance LLC announces consolidation of manufacturing operations to Berkeley County
Apr. 29, 2009
For Immediate Release
Centers of Economic Excellence reports successful fiscal year 2008
Apr. 29, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Clemson partners to sell switchgrass in Europe
Apr. 29, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Building arts college to graduate first class of baccalaureates
Apr. 24, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
SCRA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory reach cooperative accord
Apr. 23, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Charleston Port project to create 720 jobs, $78 million in local impact
Apr. 21, 2009
S.C. Ports Authority
Area gets wind of a powerful idea
Apr. 17, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection, MUSC make progress on brain injury research
Apr. 14, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Force Protection finalizing new deal
Apr. 10, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection contracts with Hungarian government
Apr. 8, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
TwitPic creator, entrepreneur plans move to Charleston
Apr. 8, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
TRUMPF Medical Systems, Inc. to build new facility, add jobs
Apr. 2, 2009
For Immediate Release
Revolutions Medical Corporation new corporate headquarters
Mar. 30, 2009
Trading Markets
Surya Biofertilizers announces key business milestones
Mar. 27, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Mediterranean Shipping Co. opens its new office
Mar. 26, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
High-tech contractor to double its payroll
Mar. 25, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
NanoScreen, LLC, appoints Proteigene of Saint Marcel, France as a distributor for its disposable tip product lines, dispense heads and dispense systems in France
Mar. 23, 2009
Nanoscreen Press Release
Ground broken on research center
Mar. 17, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Restoration Institute, Savannah River National Laboratory partner to develop bioenergy
Mar. 17, 2009
Clemson University
Port of Charleston gains new combo breakbulk/container service
Mar. 17, 2009
SCSPA News Release
Groundbreaking ceremony for SCRA MUSC Innovation Center, Charleston
Mar. 13, 2009
SCRA Press Release
South Carolina to begin offshore wind study
Mar. 10, 2009
Santee Cooper News Release
Historic Navy chapel becomes living classroom
Mar. 9, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Trident Technical College boasts highest enrollment numbers as more people seek new skills
Mar. 4, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
South Carolina Research Authority gets $700M contract
Mar. 2, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
MUSC's Hollings Cancer Center awarded top designation
Mar. 2, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
eThority announces “recession-friendly” business intelligence offering
Feb. 25, 2009
Swamp Fox
Lead Dog, LLC announces opening of Lowcountry innovation center at Navy Yard
Feb. 23, 2009
Noisette News Release
SCRA receives $2 million contract for Army metal casting equipment
Feb. 20, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Revolutions Medical receives 510K FDA clearance to market Rev Vac safety syringe
Feb. 19, 2009
Reuters
Medical firm opens headquarters
Feb. 16, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Manufacturer of durable, 100% recyclable packaging to begin operations in the Charleston region
Feb. 12, 2009
For Immediate Release
SC Launch helps S.C. land new company
Feb. 12, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
D-Finitive Cell Technologies expands global cell solutions’ 3D cell culture offerings
Feb. 12, 2009
Charleston County News Release
MUSC wins preservation award
Feb. 12, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Dorchester County developing 610-acre industrial cente
Feb. 11, 2009
Dorchester County News Release
SCRA and partners form defense advanced battery manufacturing coalition
Feb. 10, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Firefly Looking to expand operations
Feb. 6, 2009
ABC News
South of Broad, I’On to be part of Clemson University neighborhood study
Feb. 6, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston Laboratories completes research for clinical trial
Feb. 3, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Students build on their education
Jan. 19, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Force Protection, Inc. and General Dynamics land systems partner in response to U.S. Army's M-ATV solicitation
Jan. 16, 2009
Street Insider
NanoScreen announces the release of the V30 disposable tip
Jan. 16, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
SCRA affiliate Advanced Technology Institute to install fuel cells for backup power of mission-critical applications
Jan. 16, 2009
SCRA Press Release
Old books get a new life, a local company that digitizes out-of-print materials
Jan. 15, 2009
Charleston Post and Courier
Production Design Associates a finalist for national technical support award
Jan. 15, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston-based avVenta Worldwide will expand after closing on $20M in funding
Jan. 14, 2009
WRAL.com
Report: Centers of Economic Excellence program is ‘best-in-kind’
Jan. 13, 2009
SCBIZ Daily
Dr. Carl Ehmann joins FirstString’s scientific advisory board
Jan. 13, 2009
Charleston Digital Corridor
Charleston Laboratories, Inc. Phase I Clinical Trial
Jan. 12, 2009
PR Newswire
Tencarva Machinery triples size of South Carolina location
Jan. 9, 2009
Industrial Distribution
Greystar acquires Texas company
Jan. 6, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
SCRA to help refurbish vehicles returning from war
Jan. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Local media firm launches new marketing product for retailers
Jan. 5, 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Chatterbox: Pecha Kucha is all the talk of local artists and art lovers
Jan. 5, 2009
Charleston Magazine
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