German manufacturer to establish North American operation in the Charleston region

Zeltwanger LP, a Germany-based manufacturer of high-precision machinery components, will establish a North American presence with the location of a manufacturing operation in the Charleston region. Continue reading

California-based software company bringing world headquarters to Charleston

At a gathering today at the Charleston Regional Development Alliance headquarters, a leading provider of data interoperability software formally announced the consolidation of its operations to the Charleston region. Modulant will soon be among the area’s largest software companies. Continue reading

Arcadia Publishing to expand corporate offices and consolidate national distribution center in the Charleston region

Arcadia Publishing, the largest publisher of books on local history, announced today that the company will expand its corporate offices and consolidate its national distribution center to a new $1.8 million facility. Continue reading

Coastal Glass Distributors to expand its operations in the Charleston region

A local company with a growing business in specialty glass fabrication will expand its operations in the Charleston region. Coastal Glass Distributors, LLC today announced that it will triple its capacity in order to accommodate growth in its business. Continue reading

Universal Solutions moving world headquarters to Charleston

Universal Solutions, a leading provider of business communications products and services, is moving its worldwide corporate headquarters—currently located in Jackson, Miss.—to the Fountain Walk development in downtown Charleston. Continue reading

Daniel Island-based Blackbaud increases focus on Canadian nonprofits

Daniel Island-based Blackbaud Inc., a provider of technology to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, recently announced it has launched a formal effort to increase its focus on the Canadian nonprofit community. Continue reading

Pilot brings experts to Charleston for asthma summit

Pilot Therapeutics Holdings Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing a portfolio of pharmaceutical and clinically validated over-the-counter products, is bringing renowned leaders in the field of asthma research together for the inaugural Charleston Asthma Summit. Continue reading

Dover Hydraulics to bring new operation to Charleston region

A company that specializes in the repair and reconditioning of hydraulic cylinders and components will soon break ground on a new facility in St. George’s New Century Industrial Park. Dover Hydraulics, Inc. today announced this first expansion outside its Dover, Ohio base. Continue reading

Charleston ranked among “Best Places to Reinvent Your Life”

A recent AARP study looked at 10 criteria reflecting the needs, interests, and tastes of Americans age 50 and older. In this study, Charleston, SC ranked sixth among the 15 "best places to reinvent your life." Charleston was chosen not only for its beauty and charm, but also for a strong economy, nine colleges and universities, and a highly regarded health care community. Continue reading

Charleston chosen by Men’s Journal as “Best Place to Live in the South”

Happiness has a lot to do with being in the right place. That means having all the amenities of a big city...without having to sit in traffic all morning. It means having all the familiarity of a small town... without having to go into exile. As editor's pick among Southern locations, Charleston offers just the right mix. Continue reading