On Tuesdays, On the Menu provides the latest news from the Charleston area’s extensive culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs. Full Story »
“Perhaps now more than ever, helping entrepreneurs gain access to capital is crucial to the economic development and financial well-being of the state of South Carolina,” Huntley said. Full Story »
The Metro Chamber is hosting the Latin American Business Expo on Dec. 10 to bring together the business community to explore the purchasing power of Latin Americans in the region. Full Story »
A Charleston-based nonprofit organization is holding a fundraiser this week to ship a 40-foot container of medical equipment and supplies to a medical university in Cameroon, Africa. Full Story »
The S.C. Marine Association elected two new directors and certified four “clean” marinas at its Annual Marine Education Conference in Charleston last week. Full Story »
The CEO of General Electric said that the company would consider a partnership with the Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston that could further expand its research into wind power. Full Story »
More than 700 attendees and 40 exhibitors from across the country descended on the Charleston Area Convention Center last week for a government and technology conference for defense contractors. Full Story »
Visit Southern Aluminum Foundry and Machine, 2:15 p.m., 385 Torrington Road, Clinton. Red Ventures open house, 10 a.m., 1091A 521 Corporate Center Drive, Fort Mill. Full Story »
The first Dreamliner is still on schedule to fly by year’s end, a spokeswoman for The Boeing Co. said this morning. Full Story »
A panel of lawmakers considering the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford threw out four additional charges of ethics law violations from its deliberations today. Full Story »
A third meeting has been added for subcontractors who want to participate in construction of Boeing ’s Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston. Boeing’s general contractor, BE&K/Turner, said last week it will offer two informational sessions for subcontractors on Tuesday. Full Story »
The city of Charleston has expanded its rules against discrimination, including new provisions that prevent businesses from discriminating against people on the basis of sexual orientation. Full Story »
The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo Inc. to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they search and shop online this holiday season. Full Story »
NOTE: Location has been revised. Boeing ’s general contractor, BE&K/Turner, is hosting two informational sessions for subcontractors who want to participate in construction of the Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston. Full Story »
The design team crafting a plan to upgrade the Union Pier Cruise Terminal in downtown Charleston needs a little more time before releasing its preliminary plan, S.C. State Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome said in a letter this week. Full Story »
Wilbur E. Johnson, managing partner of the law firm Young Clement Rivers in Charleston, will join the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond starting Jan. 1. Full Story »
Henry H. Taylor (pictured) of Lexington has replaced the outgoing chairman, F. Hugh Atkins of Spartanburg, on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Full Story »
Charleston Young Professionals is looking for experienced business professionals to be mentors in its fourth mentor program, which starts in January. Full Story »
Some local longshoremen low in the seniority ranks will lose health insurance coverage in January because they did not log enough hours last year to qualify for benefits. Full Story »
Boeing ’s general contractor, BE&K/Turner, is hosting two informational sessions for subcontractors who want to participate in construction of the Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston. Full Story »
On Thursdays, Shopping Bag provides the latest news about retail business openings, significant changes to existing retail businesses, shopping trends or details about unique product offerings. Full Story »
A coatings company with an existing plant in the Upstate is planning to locate a new facility in the Lowcountry and add jobs to the local economy over the next few years. Full Story »
The College of Charleston , in partnership with local company City Slicker , has developed an iPhone application for a self-guided campus tour, the first of its kind for colleges. Full Story »
In a brief 30-minute hearing this morning, a special S.C. House of Representatives panel said 28 of the 37 charges of ethics law violations against Gov. Mark Sanford do not rise to the level needed for impeachment. Full Story »
S.C. Electric & Gas Co. has sold $150 million principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds and will apply the proceeds to finance capital expenditures, including costs to construct new nuclear units. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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