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SCBIZ launches Emerging Leaders Under 40, expanding recognition of SC’s rising business leaders

SCBIZ, South Carolina’s leading source of business news and intelligence, has announced the launch of Emerging Leaders Under 40, a new statewide recognition program honoring the next generation of professionals […]

A rendering shows the future clubhouse complex at Kawonu Golf Club, a private golf-only club under development near Greenville. (Rendering/Joel Newman)

Kawonu Golf Club unveils Greenville clubhouse plans

Manufacturing

Company officials, including Chairman Sergio Iasi, celebrated the opening of Maccaferri’s new North American manufacturing facility in Fort Lawn. (Photo/Maccaferri)

Maccaferri opens North American hub in Fort Lawn

Italy-based Maccaferri has opened its new Fort Lawn manufacturing facility, expanding North American production and infrastructure solutions.

Real Estate & Construction

Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit apartment community on Johns Island, has been sold to an affiliate of Blue Hour Housing for $18.75 million. (Photo/CBRE)

Johns Island apartment complex sells for $18.75M

CBRE arranged the $18.75 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit apartment community on Johns Island, to Blue Hour Housing.

Health & Life Sciences

HCA Healthcare is building a $15 million freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay, expanding emergency care access for rapidly growing Lowcountry communities. (Image/HCA Healthcare)

HCA Healthcare breaks ground on Cane Bay freestanding ER

HCA Healthcare is investing $15 million in a new Cane Bay freestanding emergency room to expand 24/7 emergency care in Berkeley County.

Hospitality and Tourism

Riva Mare will be an Italian seafood restaurant with a rooftop and open-air dining spaces planned in North Charleston’s Navy Yard Design District. (Photo/WECCO Development)

Navy Yard gains Indigo Road Hospitality Group Italian restaurant

Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Riva Mare, an Italian seafood restaurant with rooftop dining at North Charleston's Navy Yard.

Distribution & Logistics

SC Ports is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal to support growing cargo demand and rail connectivity. (Photo/Matthew Peacock)

SC Ports begins construction on North Charleston ro-ro operations

SC Ports is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal with a new facility expected to open in 2027.

Technology & Innovation

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

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Behind the Deal

CSL Consulting expands presence in the Southeastern U.S.; Announces strategic partnership with Brownstone Construction Group

Burlington, MA & Columbia, SC — CSL Consulting LLC (“CSL Consulting”) today announced a major expansion into the Southeastern United States through its acquisition of Brownstone Construction Group LLC (“Brownstone” […]

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    Lowcountry

    Red Metals picks Charleston County for copper plant

    Chip Crane’s journey up the Charleston construction industry ladder

    HCA Healthcare breaks ground on Cane Bay freestanding ER

    Small businesses adapt to rising costs and uncertainty

    South Carolina small businesses drive jobs, growth

    Fed expected to hold rates as inflation concerns persist

    Highline Hospitality Partners to open second King Street hotel

    This emerging hiring practice causes lasting damage to companies

    Shelley W. Greene has joined Charleston Southern University as senior vice president for university advancement, leading fundraising initiatives and supporting the CSU Rise strategic plan. (Photo/Charleston Southern University)

    Charleston Southern names Shelley Greene to advancement role

    Charleston Southern University names Shelley Greene senior vice president for university advancement to lead fundraising and support CSU Rise.

    Riva Mare will be an Italian seafood restaurant with a rooftop and open-air dining spaces planned in North Charleston’s Navy Yard Design District. (Photo/WECCO Development)

    Navy Yard gains Indigo Road Hospitality Group Italian restaurant

    Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Riva Mare, an Italian seafood restaurant with rooftop dining at North Charleston's Navy Yard.

    (Photo/DepositPhotos)

    May jobs growth fuels Fed rate hike concerns

    Strong May jobs growth, rising inflation and oil market uncertainty are raising expectations that the Federal Reserve could hike rates.

    Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit apartment community on Johns Island, has been sold to an affiliate of Blue Hour Housing for $18.75 million. (Photo/CBRE)

    Johns Island apartment complex sells for $18.75M

    CBRE arranged the $18.75 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit apartment community on Johns Island, to Blue Hour Housing.

    TG Meeting Street Suites LLC sold 3,347 square feet of short-term rental space at 235 Meeting St. in Charleston to Crimson Hospitality LLC. (Photo/CBRE)

    HOT PROPERTIES: South Carolina commercial real estate deals

    Commercial real estate transactions across South Carolina include Charleston sales, Greenville deals, Spartanburg leases and more.

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    Midlands

    Small businesses adapt to rising costs and uncertainty

    South Carolina small businesses drive jobs, growth

    Fed expected to hold rates as inflation concerns persist

    This emerging hiring practice causes lasting damage to companies

    Growing hardware company plans stores No. 5 and 6

    HOT PROPERTIES: Commercial real estate deals across South Carolina

    SCRA launches rural health tech startup funding

    Clemson names new South Carolina deputy veterinarian

    Company officials, including Chairman Sergio Iasi, celebrated the opening of Maccaferri’s new North American manufacturing facility in Fort Lawn. (Photo/Maccaferri)

    Maccaferri opens North American hub in Fort Lawn

    Italy-based Maccaferri has opened its new Fort Lawn manufacturing facility, expanding North American production and infrastructure solutions.

    (Photo/DepositPhotos)

    May jobs growth fuels Fed rate hike concerns

    Strong May jobs growth, rising inflation and oil market uncertainty are raising expectations that the Federal Reserve could hike rates.

    LivSmart Studios by Hilton has opened in Columbia, bringing Hilton’s extended-stay concept and 113 apartment-style suites to the Midlands market. (Photo/Parks Hospitality Group)

    LivSmart Studios by Hilton opens hotel in Columbia

    Parks Hospitality Group opens the 113-room LivSmart Studios by Hilton in Columbia, the third U.S. location under Hilton's new extended-stay brand.

    TG Meeting Street Suites LLC sold 3,347 square feet of short-term rental space at 235 Meeting St. in Charleston to Crimson Hospitality LLC. (Photo/CBRE)

    HOT PROPERTIES: South Carolina commercial real estate deals

    Commercial real estate transactions across South Carolina include Charleston sales, Greenville deals, Spartanburg leases and more.

    Chip Crane, president and CEO of Hill Construction, has spent more than two decades helping guide the Lowcountry contractor’s growth while maintaining its focus on client relationships and community-based projects. One recent project is the Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel. (Rendering/Hill Construction)

    Chip Crane’s journey up the Charleston construction industry ladder

    Hill Construction CEO Chip Crane reflects on 26 years in Charleston construction, repeat clients and growth across the Lowcountry market.

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    Upstate

    Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events to open at Greenville airport

    Link85 office headquarters project unveiled in Greer

    Chip Crane’s journey up the Charleston construction industry ladder

    Austrian company picks Oconee County for $44.5M facility

    Small businesses adapt to rising costs and uncertainty

    GE Vernova Park opens as Greenville Triumph home

    USA Rare Earth selects Cherokee County for $1.2B plant

    South Carolina small businesses drive jobs, growth

    Gina Blohm has been named executive director of the Greenville Tech Foundation, where she will lead fundraising initiatives supporting Greenville Technical College and its students. (Photo/GTC)

    Greenville Tech Foundation names Gina Blohm director

    Greenville Tech Foundation has named Gina Blohm executive director to lead fundraising efforts supporting Greenville Technical College students and programs.

    A rendering shows the future clubhouse complex at Kawonu Golf Club, a private golf-only club under development near Greenville. (Rendering/Joel Newman)

    Kawonu Golf Club unveils Greenville clubhouse plans

    Kawonu Golf Club has released renderings of its clubhouse complex near Greenville as construction advances on the private golf club.

    (Photo/DepositPhotos)

    May jobs growth fuels Fed rate hike concerns

    Strong May jobs growth, rising inflation and oil market uncertainty are raising expectations that the Federal Reserve could hike rates.

    Fluor engineers from various offices collaborate to work on complex projects around the world, including the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo/Fluor)

    Fluor names Hannah Carmical Greenville general manager

    Fluor has appointed an Upstate native to lead its Greenville office starting July 1.

    TG Meeting Street Suites LLC sold 3,347 square feet of short-term rental space at 235 Meeting St. in Charleston to Crimson Hospitality LLC. (Photo/CBRE)

    HOT PROPERTIES: South Carolina commercial real estate deals

    Commercial real estate transactions across South Carolina include Charleston sales, Greenville deals, Spartanburg leases and more.

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