Cultural expo aims to build economic bridge to Caribbean

“Caribbean Realities,” a June 7-8 exposition celebrating Charleston’s cultural and economic links to the Caribbean, will be more than a steel drum-syncopated, spice-flavored festival. The two-day event honoring the centennial of the first Charleston-Caribbean cultural celebration could open doors to local businesses interested in Caribbean trade. Continue reading

I’On named ‘Best Smart Growth Community’

The National Association of Home Builders recently awarded The I’On Co. with a “Best in American Living Award” for 2001. I’On was honored with a Platinum Award for being the “Best Smart Growth Community” in the nation at the 2002 NAHB national convention in Atlanta, Ga. Continue reading

Blackbaud launches free nonprofit career site

Blackbaud Inc. has launched www.jobsatnonprofits.com, a free online resource that enables nonprofits to share news of job openings and for job seekers to research available opportunities nationwide. Continue reading

GenPhar on the verge of success

GenPhar's product line sounds more like a list of miracles: A test to determine HIV drug resistance, a treatment for solid cancerous tumors and an AIDS vaccine platform that also can work for hepatitis B and protect against viral agents used for bioterrorism - all with virtually no side effects. But to some, the most unbelievable part of GenPhar is this: Its Charleston-area address. Continue reading

Santee Cooper ranks 3rd nationally

Santee Cooper is the nation’s third largest publicly owned electric utility based on the amount of electricity generated, according to recent statistics from the American Public Power Association. Continue reading

SUNCOM now open

Executives from SunCom opened the company's new $14 million facility in a formal dedication ceremony that included Charles S. Way, the state's commerce secretary. The 98,000-square-foot facility will serve as the new regional headquarters for Triton PCS. Continue reading

Kiawah Island named golden years hot-spot

Kiawah Island is among the 20 top retirement spots in the United States and abroad, according to a list compiled by Barron's Online. Continue reading

DAK Americas announces plant expansion at Cooper River site

DAK Americas announced that it plans to expand its Cooper River, Charleston, S.C., manufacturing site with the construction of a PET resin unit, doubling the company's total resin production capacity Continue reading

Clemson, MUSC to split $9M grant

Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina will split a $9 million federal grant to research things such as tissue-engineered heart valves to nanoparticles that track contamination in meat. Continue reading

MUSC designing helmet to perk up sleepy minds

Doctors at MUSC have received a $2 million Defense Department contract to develop high-tech equipment that could someday boost a soldier's ability to think and remember - even if he hasn't slept for days. Continue reading