Kiplinger praises tri-county’s economy

Knight Kiplinger, economic forecaster and editor in chief of Washington, D.C.-based The Kiplinger Letter and Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, recently addressed 250 business leaders at the Charleston Regional Development Alliance's annual update luncheon at Hibernian Hall. Kiplinger sees high economic promise for the Lowcountry. Continue reading

U.S. Navy officials ask SPAWAR engineers to design anti-terrorism device

After the USS Cole was attacked two years ago while docked in Yemen, U.S. Navy officials asked engineers at Charleston's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center-SPAWAR to design a device that could protect our harbored ships. Continue reading

Noisette Company completes “first draft” of the 20-year renewal scheme centered around North Charleston’s Noisette Preserve

The Noisette Co. recently completed what company president and CEO John Knott Jr. calls a "first draft" of the $1 billion, 3,000-acre, 20-year renewal scheme centered around North Charleston's Noisette Preserve, north of the old Navy base. Continue reading

Charleston Cancer Center opens state-of-the-art facility

Charleston Cancer Center has announced the opening of its new cancer center, offering cutting-edge technology for oncology and hematology patient services. Continue reading

MUSC Medical Center named as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals

The MUSC Medical Center was the only hospital in South Carolina named as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the nation by Solucient, a health care business intelligence source. The study identified hospitals that have achieved excellence in care, efficiency of operations and sustainability of cardiovascular performance. Continue reading

California software firm joins Digital Corridor

Transportation Management Concepts Inc.-Tramco- will open its East Coast office at the corner of East Bay and Hassell streets and become part of the Digital Corridor, which stretches from downtown Charleston to Daniel Island and is specially zoned for high-tech companies. Continue reading

Kiplinger regards Charleston as a top choice for high-tech firms

According to Knight Kiplinger, editor-in-chief of The Kiplinger Letter, quality of life will play a growing role in site selection, especially for high-tech and service firms that are able to locate anywhere. He notes that Charleston, S.C., long a favorite vacation spot, is now also a strong location for business relocations and start-ups. Continue reading

Charleston cited as a top 10 U.S. region for the medtech executive’s expansion itinerary in 2003

For medtech executives with expansion on their minds, the search for suitable sites often begins where others have already gone. Tried-and-true regions in New England, California, Florida, and Minnesota still make for a compelling draw — but they aren't the only areas that should be of interest to medtech companies. The Charleston region of South Carolina is one of 10 lesser known areas worth a second look. Continue reading

Scout Boats expanding plant by nearly 50 percent and adding 33 new jobs

Flooded with demand for its new line of larger boats, Scout Boats plans to increase the size of its plant on U.S. Highway 78 by nearly 50 percent. The expansion is expected to be finished by March and will result in the addition of 33 employees. Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler subsidiary to locate in Charleston region

MTU Drive Shafts, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and the world’s largest manufacturer of passenger-car drive shafts, will bring its business to the North American market through the establishment of a new operation in North Charleston, S.C. A total workforce of more than 200 is expected by 2006. Continue reading