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Boeing education program reaches 1 million students
Cash is king
Paying cash, buying homes fully furnished and more real-estate trends in 2022. Page 10
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Hitting the water
Sportsman Boats expands its Summerville shop just in time for summer. Page 6
Hospital expansion A new Veterans Medical Center could come to Dorchester County. Page 14
Supporting Volvo
BMW, Mercedes supplier opens new site to assist Ridgeville car manufacturer. Page 10
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Upfront................................. 2 SC Biz News Briefs................. 3 Small Business Spotlight........ 4 In Focus: Architecture, Engineering and Construction................ 13 List: Landscape Architecture Firms..............26 At Work...............................27 Viewpoint............................ 31
Court’s in session Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic won the Credit One Charleston Open on April 10, the first event held in the renovated Daniel Island stadium. Page 13 Photo/Teri Errico Griffis
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ifth-graders nowadays aren’t just talking about TikTok and Fortnite—they’re discussing advanced manufacturing, aerodynamics and the future of STEM education. These conversations are facilitated through Boeing South Carolina’s DreamLearners educational program, which celebrated one million participants this month. On April 6, representatives from Boeing, North Charleston Elementary School and local community leaders gathered to celebrate this milestone. “STEM education unlocks tomorrow’s innovations, encouraging breakthroughs and advancements we can’t even imagine today,” said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of government operations at Boeing, who attended the event. “Boeing celebrates the inspiration and sense of accomplishment STEM programs can bring to young minds, and we are proud to champion a unique program like DreamLearners.” DreamLearners began in 2012 as a STEM-based instructional program that educates students about Boeing’s presence in the state, as well as about advanced manufacturing and aerospace. While students of all ages can take part in the educational offerings, the program also meets the Force and Motion standards for fifth-grade classes in the state of South Carolina. Participants of DreamLearners get the chance to contribute to group activities while learning more about different careers at Boeing and the benefits of a STEM-focused education through speaker events See BOEING, Page 8
CHARLESTON UNDER CONSTRUCTION Who is building what in the Charleston area? Projects, companies, prices, projected timelines, photos and stories. Page 13