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What anchors the Charleston economy
- Joint Base Charleston.
- Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
- The Boeing Company (Boeing South Carolina).
- Charleston County School District.
Beyond the headlines
Charleston is corporate home to Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) — Daniel Island, Benefitfocus (acquired by Voya) — Daniel Island, South Carolina Federal Credit Union — North Charleston, and InterTech Group — North Charleston.
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Charleston Business Leaders Name Housing, Child Care as Top Needs
Charleston SC Business News North Charleston, S.C. — Lowcountry business leaders named affordable housing, child care and infrastructure as top challenges Monday as a statewide business group brought its 10-year economic plan to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce presented Blueprint 2036: A Roadmap for South Carolina Economic Future during […]
Charleston SC Business News COLUMBIA, S.C. — Farm & Home Supply, a family-owned farm and home retailer from Illinois, plans…
Charleston SC Business News CHARLESTON, S.C. — New Orleans biotechnology firm Obatala Sciences has opened its first East Coast operation…
Charleston SC Business News Naman Hotels has sold the Staybridge Suites Charleston-Ashley Phosphate in North Charleston. Marcus & Millichap brokered…
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Charleston Business Leaders Name Housing, Child Care as Top Needs
North Charleston, S.C. — Lowcountry business leaders named affordable housing, child care and infrastructure as top challenges Monday as a statewide business group brought its 10-year economic plan…
Farm & Home Supply plans 3 SC stores, Sumter distribution center
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Farm & Home Supply, a family-owned farm and home retailer from Illinois, plans to open three stores and a distribution center in South Carolina, its…
Charleston, S.C., lands Obatala Sciences East Coast lab
CHARLESTON, S.C. — New Orleans biotechnology firm Obatala Sciences has opened its first East Coast operation in Charleston County, leasing space at the Medical University of South Carolina’s…
Staybridge Suites in North Charleston Sold
Naman Hotels has sold the Staybridge Suites Charleston-Ashley Phosphate in North Charleston. Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of the property. The five-story hotel, built in 2009, is…
Dockside Tower Demolition Presents Unique Challenges
Demolition Challenges for Dockside Tower The Dockside high-rise tower and its adjacent townhomes have been vacant since February 2025 following a city-mandated evacuation due to structural concerns. The…
Bay Street Biergarten to Open New West Ashley Location
Bay Street Biergarten, a restaurant and entertainment venue, is expanding with a new location in West Ashley. Partner Greg Pierdon confirmed the news of the opening on Friday.…
Magnolia Landing Development to Feature 26 Acres of Parks
Charleston's Magnolia Landing Development Progresses with Park Plans The Magnolia Landing development in Charleston is set to include 26 acres of parks. Two of these parks, totaling 10.6…
Southeast Partners Breaks Ground on Murray Mill
Charleston-based Southeast Partners began construction on a $44 million residential community called Murray Mill in downtown Anderson.
CofC’s Cougar Free Store Promotes Sustainability
The College of Charleston is highlighting the benefits of its Cougar Free Store, a campus initiative that provides students with essential items at no cost, promoting sustainability and…
Charleston Wealth Manager Recognized as Emerging Leader
Clay Koch, a wealth manager with Wagner Wealth Management, was recently honored as one of South Carolina's leading young professionals. This recognition comes as part of SCBIZ's Emerging…
Z-Man Introduces New Octane MinnowZ for Sportfishing
Charleston-area anglers and the broader sportfishing community are noting the recent introduction of the Z-Man Octane MinnowZ, a new ribbed swimbait designed for durability and specific tail action.…
Charleston OKs $33M budget for West Ashley office complex
Charleston City Council has cleared the way for a new municipal office complex in West Ashley, giving final approval to a construction budget of nearly $33.4 million for…
