Google Adds $600 Million Investment to Lowcountry Operations
Governor Nikki Haley, state Sen. Paul Campbell, Berkeley County Supervisor Dan Davis, Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce President Elaine Morgan, Google’s Berkeley County Data Center Operations Manager Eric Wages and local business and community leaders participated in a groundbreaking ceremony announcing that Google will expand its operations at the Mt. Holly Commerce Park in […]
SC Takes Top Spot for Jobs Linked to Foreign Investment
South Carolina continues to stand out as a top destination for foreign investment, ranking first in attracting jobs through foreign investment, according to an analysis by IBM-Plant Location International (IBM-PLI). The Palmetto State ranked above Texas and North Carolina, which were ranked second and third, respectively, in the 2012 report. “It is exciting to see […]
2013 South Carolina State of the State
Each January, much like the president does at the Federal level, the governor of South Carolina addresses a joint session of the General Assembly to describe the state of our state. If you missed Wednesday night’s address, you can watch it here or read the text of her speech below. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, […]
BMW Manufacturing Reports Record Production Volume
BMW Manufacturing achieved another record production year. Annual production of 301,519 vehicles marks 2012 as the highest production volume in the South Carolina plant’s 19-year history. This represents a 9% increase over the production volume for 2011 (276,065). Since 2010, the plant’s production output has increased by 90% (159,284). “Our Associates are very committed […]
Why Take Advantage of Restaurant Week? Look to Stella’s Southern Bistro.
By: John Malik Jason Scholz pays about $8.00 for a whole chicken and in order for his restaurant to be successful as a business, that $8 needs to come back to him at least three times. “I can make a whole lot of wonderful with a whole chicken,” grins Jason, the Chef/Owner of Stella’s […]