 
Corporate giants like Nucor sitting on piles of cashSunday, Nov. 8, 2009
Nucor doesn't trust the government to reinvigorate the economy. “We’re keeping our powder dry,” says the steelmaker's CEO.
 Today's Business HeadlinesNewer stories | Older stories Mayor had incentive to be somewhere elseMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Dozens of elected officials jockeyed for space on a crowded the podium at Gov. Mark Sanford's signing on Friday of the incentives legislation that helped lure the Boeing Co. 's 787 assembly line to North Charleston
Banking business booming in Horry CountyMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
MYRTLE BEACH -- In a year where government regulators are poised to shutter more than 100 banks nationwide, this corner of South Carolina is bucking the trend.
Lowcountry 'dream' comes true in Boeing's statementWeek in reviewMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
SEATTLE -- Boeing ... today announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, S.C., facility as the location for a second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner program. Boeing evaluated criteria that were designed to find the final assembly location within the company that would best support the 787 business plan as the program increases production rates. In addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners, the facility also will have the capability to support the testing and delivery of the airplanes.
Group plans annual luncheonMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance, which promotes the tri-county area to businesses that are expanding or relocating, will hold its annual luncheon and update about the past year on Nov. 12.
How do reverse mortgages work?Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Seniors who are longtime homeowners may have another tool for surviving the economic recession: reverse mortgages.
Middleton to get 2 rare hogsMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Middleton Place plantation recently restored a nearly bygone species to its stable yards.
Belk holds Fall Charity SaleMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Belk's Fall Charity Sale on Nov. 7 will benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the Charlotte-based company's 16-state market area, including South Carolina and its four stores in the Charleston area.
Will clothing importer get old Mikasa space?Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
The stalking horse is at the paddock, champing at the bit to buy a significant industrial property in Charleston.
Many job-seekers jumping through hoopsMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Employers can be very choosy.
With about six unemployed people for every posted job, hirers have the luxury of large -- and often quite talented -- applicant pools.
Industry generates 28,000 jobsMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
GREENVILLE -- The nuclear industry is responsible for more than 28,000 jobs in South Carolina, a bigger impact than BMW, according to a new study by Clemson University researchers.
Make most of company meetingsMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Do your weekly meetings feel like a waste of time? More importantly, does your company have that kind of time to waste?
Create harmony with fewer workersMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With fewer people on the payroll, working effectively with each other is essential. Team-building exercises help people get to know each other, which builds trust and even the buy-in needed for an organization to reach its goals, experts say.
RECALLSMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Product recalls announced within the past week. Details are available in most cases at www.cpsc.gov and other Web sites or telephone numbers listed.
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