Global Aeronautica opens its 787 Dreamliner integration facility

In a ceremony today involving local, state, national and international leaders, Global Aeronautica, LLC, officially opened its facility that will assemble and integrate components for the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft – the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Continue reading

U.S. Marine Corps Orders More Force Protection Vehicles

Continuing strong demand for Force Protection, Inc.’s armored vehicles was highlighted today as the manufacturer announced another delivery order from the U.S. Marine Corps worth an estimated $69 million for 100 additional Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicles (JERRV). The order marks the fulfillment of a sole source contract previously announced and awarded to Force Protection on November 9, 2006. Continue reading

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Selects Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus, a leader in health care technology, has signed a contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) to support its group business with eEnrollment capabilities. Continue reading

Luxury digs in South Carolina’s Lowcountry

Wentworth Mansion, Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and Woodlands Inn have all earned five diamonds from AAA -- as has the restaurant at the Woodlands -- a cluster of top-quality resorts in the South Carolina Lowcountry, which now boasts more top-rated properties than entire states. Continue reading

Weaving history into a growing area

Mount Pleasant Town Council gave initial approval to a Sweetgrass Basket Overlay District, which is a joint effort with Charleston County to recognize and protect the art form that has been a part of the community for more than 300 years. Continue reading

Lowcountry a ‘rich laboratory’ for real estate center

Brownfields, historic preservation, urban sprawl and development, wetlands and environmental regulations, all of these concerns lie within only 30 miles of the Charleston peninsula. That is why Woodside and Bob Pitts, dean of the College of Charleston’s School of Business and Economics, consider the college’s new Carter Center in Real Estate essential to the region. Continue reading

‘Creative class’ will turn Navy base into urban gem

Artists and artisans are setting up shop on the formal Charleston Naval Base that 13 years ago doomsayers pronounced dead. The creative industries cluster is developing indeed and playing a vital role in transforming the base into an exciting place to be. Continue reading

SC Launch! and SC BIO announce partnership

SC Launch! and SC BIO announced the formation of a collaborative partnership, designed to advance the commercialization of innovative life science technologies in South Carolina and to bolster growth of the knowledge economy. Continue reading

MSC adds Charleston call to Mediterranean service

The Port of Charleston will be added as the last outbound port in a weekly shipping service to the Mediterranean. The upgraded service, by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), commences tomorrow with the call of the MSC LUGANO at North Charleston Terminal. Continue reading

Lottery paying off for science in S.C.

The appointment of Dr. Richard Swaja to the Endowed Chair in Regenerative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina raises to 11 the number of scientists hired at the state’s three research universities under a lottery-funded program to attract academic stars. Continue reading