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Colleges might get deal on space

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010
The city of North Charleston wants to give the South Carolina technical college system a cut-rate deal on office space the state needs to train Boeing Co. employees.


 

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Spending from the College of Charleston permeates the local economy

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
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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 MoreRead More

 

Chamber looks to take care of some business

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

In the job hunt, beware of scams

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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

 

Rezoning takes building a step closer to renovation

Week in review

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
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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 MoreRead More

 

Patriots Point seeks master plan input

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Project links workers, jobs

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Bob Ellis celebrates 60 years

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
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Bob Ellis shoe shop at 322 King St. in downtown Charleston has a notable anniversary to celebrate this month. Read MoreRead More

 

New mortgage company Web site

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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

 

Electric bus plant deal could create 2,600 jobs

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
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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 MoreRead More

 

Centers offer assistance

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Minority-owned firms struggle for capital

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Follow rules for home office tax deduction

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Attractions get 'staycation' boost

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Hospitals considering iPad mobile device

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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 MoreRead More

 

Despite slow start, Gen X workers may become leaders

Monday, Feb. 8, 2010

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

 

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