CONTRIBUTING WRITER PROFILE

I’ve been a workforce development professional since 2007. That’s also when I first became aware of the mission side of Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina. We’re all familiar with the thrift sto... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss  An irreplaceable piece of South Carolina’s aviation history sits in a rented corporate hangar in Columbia, being restored to its former glory by volunteers while it waits for a permanent home. ... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Groundbreaking for the largest expandable speculative building to ever be constructed in central South Carolina took place today at the Sandy Run Industrial Park. The 497,952-square-foot building, locate... Read More

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By Christina Lee Knauss Columbia residents looking for ways to locate fresh, healthy food now have help thanks to a food access GIS (geographic information system) map created by the city and the Columbia Food Policy Committee. ... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss A company dedicated to making bags and other products from recycled plastics opened a new sustainable manufacturing facility called Upcycle  in Chapin today. Global Strategies Holding Corp., ba... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Tom Keith, long-time president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor. Keith received the honor from Sen.... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss The city of Columbia’s Business License Division is waiving business license renewal penalty fees for the month of June. The division is waiving the penalty fees as a show of appreciation for Columbia ... Read More

People in the News Submit people items for possible publication in the Charleston Regional Business Journal using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. A... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss The owner of a new business on North Main Street wants to offer the neighborhood and the city of Columbia a space for everything from making art to celebrating life events. Irmo resident Ebony Livingston... Read More

Contributing writer Regulatory changes announced by the city of Columbia on Monday aim to benefit new and existing businesses by streamlining startup processes and eliminating or lessening fees. City officials said the purpose ... Read More

Medical spas are on the rise in South Carolina. Now that we are coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the state seem ready to take the wrinkles from the last two years off their faces — and who can blame them? So it... Read More

The IMF’s global GDP forecast for 2022 was downgraded by 0.8% from 4.4% to 3.6% largely because of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Typically the revisions to IMF projections are 0.2-0.3%. Thus, the negative impact of the war on... Read More

Submit items for possible publication in the Columbia Regional Business Report using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. Construction The project manag... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Borden Dairy’s recent decision to shutter its North Charleston manufacturing plant is a sign of dairy’s continued decline in South Carolina, according to one expert who monitors the industry. Dal... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Turmeric is a popular spice in many kitchens, known not only for its taste but for its many health properties. But who knew it also could function as a more environmentally friendly way to generate electri... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Hotels around South Carolina continue to see strong demand for rooms despite reduced service levels caused by ongoing hiring challenges, according to a first quarter 2022 report released by Colliers South Carol... Read More

Submit items for possible publication in the GSA Business Report using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. Real Estate The Art of Real Estate anno... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Donors opened their wallets in a big way for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving event hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The ninth annual event shattered previous records by raising $3.... Read More

By Ron Clyde, Owner/BIC, Clyde Realty LLC Ron Clyde has been in real estate in Upstate South Carolina since obtaining his real estate license in 1979. Now owner and Broker-in-Charge of Clyde Realty LLC, in Simpsonville, which speciali... Read More

The city of North Charleston will spend $45 million to improve recreational areas in Park Circle, including $20 million to redevelop the interior of a large traffic circle that ushers drivers into the area.  Plans include replaci... Read More

By Dean Livingston, Certified Wealth Strategist, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC Dean Livingston is a Certified Wealth Strategist with SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC.   SeaCrest is an independent, employee-owned Registered... Read More

People in the News Submit items for possible publication in the GSA Business Report using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. HOSPITALITY Megan Kola... Read More

People in the News Submit people items for possible publication in the Charleston Regional Business Journal using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. B... Read More

The largest single industrial building in the Charleston market is in the works on a plot of land near the Port of Charleston’s Leatherman Terminal. This development could help alleviate backup at the ports as it handles an unprece... Read More

By Amy Sartain, VP of Operations, Sunland Logistics Solutions One question I am often asked is, “What makes Sunland Logistics Solutions such a great choice for third party logistics services? I have several answers for that o... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss High school students learned about keeping the lights on and natural gas flowing to homes at a special event sponsored by Dominion Energy. The Skilled Craft Career Day drew more than 60 students from around ... Read More

The Charleston Wine & Food Festival has named its long-time marketing communications director Alyssa Maute Smith as its interim executive director, while it launches a search for a permanent fill for the nonprofit organization that s... Read More

Toni Reale of Roadside Blooms floral shop in North Charleston has firmly planted her roots in the Park Circle community and is now expanding with a bigger, more permanent shop.  Ten years ago, Reale, serving as the CEO, lead ... Read More

By Jonathan Fowler, Founder and CEO, Logicle Every company uses data analytics in some form, from simple Excel spreadsheets to enterprise database servers and custom tools. It’s easy to always develop things on the spot and nev... Read More

Four luxury condominiums under construction at 122 Beaufain St. in downtown Charleston have hit the real estate market. The units, located one block from Colonial Lake and Broad Street, vary between two- and three-bedroom residences ... Read More

People in the News Submit people items for possible publication in the Charleston Regional Business Journal using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. A... Read More

By Danielle Besser, Communications and Engagement Manager, Upstate SC Alliance Consuls General from around the world. Site selection consultants. Business leaders considering new locations. Many of these influencers come to the Ups... Read More

By George Maalouf, President/CEO, Rogers & Callcott and Matt Gibson, Environmental Scientist, Rogers & Callcott Rogers & Callcott has been contributing to quality-of-life enhancements in our communities for well over 50... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss The Columbia area is a good place to be an entrepreneur but presents some challenges for employers trying to find and keep talent, according to the most recent 2021-22 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report. ... Read More

People in the News Submit people items for possible publication in the Charleston Regional Business Journal using the submission portal at this link. Publication is dependent on editorial guidelines and space considerations. Constr... Read More

By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer When you search for information on COVID-19, make airline reservations, seek reviews on toasters, videoconference for work or watch your child attend school virtually, you likely take for granted ... Read More

By Carlos Phillips, President/CEO, Greenville Chamber of Commerce For more than 130 years, the Greenville Chamber has been in the business of helping businesses just like yours succeed. From providing some of the best connection oppor... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Contributing Writer When March rolls around, so does the height of tax season, and those who didn’t get their returns filed early start preparing — and stressing out —  with only a littl... Read More

By Bruce Alexander, CSP, Vice President and General Manager, OpSource Staffing A couple of years ago, I was toying with a tag line for the company’s branding efforts. It went something like, “OpSource Staffing — The ... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss  With inflation rising faster than it has since Ronald Reagan was president, small businesses are among those being hit hardest by rising prices. Economists and business leaders from around the Caro... Read More

By Pat Riley, President/CEO, Allen Tate Companies As we move into the New Year, it’s a good time to look back on the real estate market activity and intensity of 2021 and see what we will carry forward into 2022. I’ve been... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Sparks flew in a good way on Feb. 25 inside the new Welding Technology Center on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College. Inside the center, more than 40 high school students from 11 schools aro... Read More

By Alexander Tucker, Director of Membership, Commerce Club It takes years to hone your skills for networking; it takes practice and persistence. I began networking at an early age — I like to think in high school. Raised in t... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss When the first hard seltzers rolled off the lines at the massive Mark Anthony Brewing facility off Shop Road in November 2021, it marked the culmination of more than a year of feverish work and collaboratio... Read More

By Dr. Michael Mikota, President, Spartanburg Community College With just shy of $2 billion in economic development investment flowing into Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties in the last year and an ever-changing and evolving ec... Read More

By Julie Godshall Brown, Owner, Godshall Since 1968 Godshall has built the community through recruitment of talent with a focus on the Upstate of South Carolina. Founded by Wayne and Jessie Godshall, Godshall is now led by second-gene... Read More

Innovation ecosystems and economic growth in the U.S. and across the world depend on an efficient lab-to-market process. A lab can be a highly sophisticated and well-equipped place at a research university or federal research fac... Read More

In the first state of the town address since he was re-elected mayor, Will Haynie had a message for the world about Mount Pleasant: We’re back to normal. In a recorded 13-minute video complete with a montage of 2021 events, Hayn... Read More

In the past couple of weeks stock prices have fallen 7% with wild volatility and bond yields have risen 0.5%. Layoffs rose in mid-January Air travel has fallen off sharply. Signs of trouble? We do n... Read More

By Bill Simmons,  Founder , Thrive Business Strategies As the business owner or executive, you intuitively know what you want your business processes to be and how to effectively and efficiently get things done. Are your team mem... Read More

Now under new ownership, The Charleston Place hotel in downtown Charleston will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation that will “reimagine nearly all aspects” of the 434-room hotel, according to a press release from owner... Read More

Though graduates’ faces were half covered, there was no mistaking the excitement in their march. Twenty-three students received a doctorate of education in leadership degree from Charleston Southern University in December, t... Read More

By Jackie Baxley, EHS Practice Leader, HRP Associates Inc. In 1998 Google was founded, Jesse “the Body” Ventura was elected Governor of Minnesota, “Titanic” swept the Oscars, I graduated from college, and the E... Read More

By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer Now entering its 50th year, the state’s third largest city with 111,000 residents, North Charleston is running a tight fiscal ship and focusing on growth, said Keith Summey said, who ha... Read More

By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer In his sixth State of the City address as mayor of Charleston, John Tecklenburg laid out his priorities for 2022 while appealing to what he called the common-sense majority of the city. He iden... Read More

By Christina Lee Knauss Richland County had its second-best year for capital investment in history in 2021, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the Richland County Economic Development Office.  The relea... Read More

By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer The local master planned community named the best in the nation has begun work on another phase, on the way to 7,500 residences. This new phase of the Nexton community in Summerville and Berk... Read More