Off campus

Spending from the College of Charleston permeates the local economy

College of Charleston junior Pat Wilson enjoys some cheese fries, a chicken sandwich and a beer at the Kickin' Chicken restaurant on King Street. Read More

Chamber looks to take care of some business

More than 250 member representatives from the region's biggest and oldest business advocacy group are set to start making cold calls and knocking on doors. Read More

In the job hunt, beware of scams

In depressed job markets, where job hunters vastly outnumber job openings, there are people who try to profit at desperate job hunters' expense. Read More

Rezoning takes building a step closer to renovation

Week in review

The owners of the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building took the first step toward getting the long-vacant building rezoned for a hotel. They told city planners they plan to renovate, rather than demolish, the seven-story building. Dewberry Capital of Atlanta plans to leave the building's exterior largely as-is. Read More

Patriots Point seeks master plan input

Have the answer to saving a fleet of sinking warships? Hate the suggestion of plopping the male version of Lady Liberty in Charleston Harbor? Read More

Project links workers, jobs

A group of firms from the local knowledge economy has teamed up with the city of Charleston to create a one-stop, online resource for high-skilled workers and the businesses seeking to tap into that talent pool. Read More

Bob Ellis celebrates 60 years

Bob Ellis shoe shop at 322 King St. in downtown Charleston has a notable anniversary to celebrate this month. Read More

New mortgage company Web site

A new nationwide database shines a little more light on the mortgage industry. Read More

Electric bus plant deal could create 2,600 jobs

GREENVILLE -- Electric bus maker Proterra Inc. could create as many as 2,600 jobs in Greenville over the next seven years -- double the 1,300 it has promised state officials -- if overseas business materializes as expected, the company's chief executive officer said. Read More

Centers offer assistance

A list of free tax-filing assistance centers published in the Business Review on Feb. 1 omitted some local tax-help sites offered through AARP. Read More

Minority-owned firms struggle for capital

DALLAS -- The nation's 4 million minority-owned firms face large disparities in accessing capital, making it even more difficult to weather the recession, according to a new report by the U.S. Commerce Department's Minority Business Development Agency. Read More

Follow rules for home office tax deduction

NEW YORK -- Many people who received buyouts and severance packages last year used the money to start home-based businesses. Now, they'll want to take tax deductions for their home offices. Read More

Attractions get 'staycation' boost

COLUMBIA -- The economic downturn has been a boon for Columbia's museums, zoo and historic homes as residents looked to save money on gas and lodging and have an adventure closer to home. Read More

Hospitals considering iPad mobile device

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Apple's new creation, the iPad, might be a novelty to many consumers, but hospitals already are starting to abandon paper-and-pen clipboards for hand-held digital tablets. Read More

Despite slow start, Gen X workers may become leaders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Those born between 1960 and 1981 might become known as the "lost generation" in the workplace. Read More