S.C. business schools ranked in top 100

Clemson University’s undergraduate business school program cracked the top 50 while the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business came in the top 90, according to BusinessWeek magazine's ranking of "The Best Undergraduate Business Schools." Continue reading

GenPhar expansion in Charleston region

GenPhar Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and producing therapeutic vaccines against some of the world’s most dangerous diseases, Tuesday announced its plans for a $33 million expansion of its presence in the Lowcountry. Continue reading

South Carolina recognized for pro-business climate

For the third consecutive year, the state of South Carolina has been named among “America’s Top Ten Pro-Business States” in “Keeping Jobs In America: Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States in 2007,” an independent study published by Pollina Corporate Real Estate, Inc., a leading U.S. corporate site relocation expert. Continue reading

Prominent neurologist arrives at MUSC

A leading physician and scientist who has spent several decades researching brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease has joined the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina as part of a state-sponsored program geared to boost the state’s output of applied research. Continue reading

North Charleston call center to hire 250

Verizon Wireless is seeking another 250 full-time customer service professionals for its North Charleston call center. Currently, Verizon Wireless employs more than 4,500 in South Carolina. Continue reading

Long-awaited cargo container cranes arrive today

After traveling 15,000 miles from Shanghai, China, a ship loaded with four massive new container cranes costing more than $35 million will sail up the Wando River today to deliver its cargo to the Wando Welch terminal in Mount Pleasant. Continue reading

South Carolina announces new state office in Toronto

The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced plans to open a Canadian office in Toronto, Ontario. Gov. Mark Sanford made the announcement today at the 46th annual Canadian-American Days in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The office is scheduled to open later this year. Continue reading

DOE, NOAA join forces on homeland security

An agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research facilities in South Carolina will strengthen advances in homeland security, marine health and ocean observation technologies through sensors to detect biological toxins and chemical hazards while maintaining ocean health and water quality. Continue reading

Restoration ecologist joins CURI

A nationally recognized restoration ecologist has been named to lead environmental efforts at Clemson University's Restoration Institute (CURI). Gene W. Eidson, founder and president of Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy in Augusta, Ga., will join Clemson Jan. 15 as professor of biological sciences. Continue reading

Global medical device company brings growing field to region

Belimed Inc, a worldwide leader in infection control technology for hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, will locate its corporate headquarters in the Charleston Regional Business Center. Continue reading