Charleston Regional Business Journal - June 5, 2023

Upfront

Where are all the

workers?

That’s a question many companies were asking themselves long before the recession exposed the cracks in the market for skilled and professional labor. With an unemployment rate of 3.17% on average for the first four months of 2023, South Carolina, like the nation as a whole, has one of the lowest rates of unemployment on record.

South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce has a task force designed to analyze the data and determine how and why people might not be entering the workforce in the Palmetto State.

The task force determined a number of reasons for individuals not fully entering the workforce, including retired workers, students, or workers with disabilities and health issues.

After accounting for those variables, 28% of workers have exited the labor market but are elibile to work. Among the reasons cited for not working include lack of high-paying jobs, lack of transportation, lack of child care and flexible hours.

Along with that analysis, SC DEW also determines where the most workers are entering the labor market in South Carolina. This could help direct resources and efforts to find under employed areas of the state and overcome barriers to employment to help workers and businesses find a way to grow the state’s economy together.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most populated counties with the most opportunities for housing, transportation, and higher-paying jobs, have a higher concentration of workers compared to the population of working-age adults.

by Andy Owens

Labor force participation in SC

The following counties have the highest participation of labor in South Carolina, according to the latest dates from SC Department of Employment and Workforce. Overall, the state has an average participation rate of 56.3%, which is 11% less than the national average.

Labor participation among SC counties

SC’s workforce by the numbers

2,406,354

Size of South Carolina’s workforce as of April, which is an increase of 9% from the same month 10 years ago.

56.3%

Source: SC Department of Employment and Workforce

ON THE RECORD

South Carolina’s Labor Force Participation Rate, a rate that indicates how many of the state’s eligible workers 16 years and up are engaged in making money for labor.

10

Number of counties in South Carolina with a Labor Force Participation Rate of under 50%, with Marlboro County the lowest at 36.2% of working age adults holding jobs.

36

Number of counties in South Carolina with a participation rate above 50%.

1

Number of counties in South Carolina with a Labor Force Participation Rate above the national average of 62.6%. Charleston’s rate is 65.7% for April 2023.

Source: SC Department of Employment and Workforce

“Charleston was Breeze’s very first destination. … As we approach our second birthday next week, it’s incredible that we have grown now to 31 nonstop and one-stop destinations from CHS.”

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SC Biz News Briefs

Summer expected to bring launch of $2B development project in Greenville

The first phase of a long awaited $2 billion-$3.5 billion Greenville County development is expected begin this summer.

The Union Bleachery project on Old Buncombe Road will consist of luxury apartments, townhouses, affordable housing, restaurant and retail space, and commercial space — in all, more than 20 million square feet, according to project developer Dean Warhaft.

The site sits on more than 250 acres and is currently going through the civil permitting process for the first phase of the project.

The first phase of the development will include four acres of commercial space along S.C. Highway 253 and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, said Warhaft. Tied to this phase will be two residential communities — approximately 600 housing units — another commercial parcel that will include food and beverage opportunities, an entertainment parcel, and another plot with a historical structure that will be reused as a distillery, he said. CRBJ

Caterpillar announces closure plans for hydraulic cylinder plant in Sumter

The Caterpillar hydraulics plant in Sumter will close in the first quarter of 2024. The heavy equipment manufacturer is closing its hydraulic cylinder plant at 650 Jefferson Road, which will affect 150 workers, according to company officials. The plant opened more than 20 years ago and is one of two Caterpillar sites in Sumter.

The closure does not affect the company’s Sumter Precision Pins facility at 1355 N. Wise Drive, which will remain open, officials said.

“In order to better position ourselves for future competitiveness, we plan to consolidate operations at our Sumter hydraulics facility into other existing facilities early near year,” said Brant Watson, senior communications representative for Caterpillar. “We will do our best to redeploy affected employees. Otherwise we are offering severance packages.”

The company expanded the hydraulics plant in 2012 and moved production from a plant in Joliet, Ill., to Sumter, making it the primary source for Caterpillar’s hydraulic cylinders for the Americas. CRBJ

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A rendering shows the part of the project where developers plan to create a distillery. (Rendering/Provided by Dean Warhaft)

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The CEO of a Charleston non-profit organization is stepping down.

Phyllis Martin, CEO of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, will be leaving the organization effective June 30, according to a news release. Martin will transition to a new role as the executive director of the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Greater Charleston, according to the release.

As a long-time advocate and change-maker in the non-profit sector, Martin has spent more than 20 years working with the sole purpose of helping communities solve their toughest challenge — implementing effective, sustainable change, the release stated.

During her three-and-a-half-year-tenure, Martin has led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded programming, partnerships, and innovation, implemented a Community Leaders Council to drive TCCC’s impact strategies, as well as pivoted the organization to a new business model, the release stated.

This model built the foundation for TCCC to implement the Low Country Digital Equity Coalition, serve as lead agent for One Region Roadmap, execute the Tri-County Data Collaborative, enter into a partnership with the University of South Carolina’s All4SC Initiative to implement Community Schools, establish a partnership with The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy to change economic mobility rates in the region, and a national partnership with Bridges to implement a regional Youth Advisory Strategic Plan, the release stated. Each of these partnerships will change outcomes for our region’s youth and families along the cradle to career continuum while addressing systems that serve as barriers to their success.

“I was charged, as the transitional chief executive officer, with leading the organization through a pivot during a critical time in TCCC’s evolution. I am proud of the work the collaborative has accomplished over the past three plus years and its demonstrated ability to serve as a high functioning collective impact organization with the trust of local, regional, and national partners,” Martin said in the release. “More importantly, the collaborative, comprised of over 60 partners, is working in alignment with a shared vision and the foundation needed to ensure that we collectively achieve community level change

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for our region’s Black, brown, and low-income children and families. I will remain a champion and supporter of this unique and very special organization and all those who have the courage to engage and participate in our collective work.”

Martin has worked diligently to strengthen the financial position of the organization by creating new opportunities for social impact investing, including partnerships with municipalities, national partners, and regional alliances while building staff capacity, the release state. In her tenure, TCCC received the Team/Collaboration – Noteworthy Network award at the 2022 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards, hosted Charleston’s first Digital Inclusion Week in partnership with the city of Charleston, published the Community Focus Parent Engagement Report in 2021, and partnered with the University of South Carolina and All4SC to publish the South Carolina Whole Child Education Policy in 2022 to advance a whole child/ whole community system of education in South Carolina.

The TCCC board of directors is working to name an interim CEO and a search for a permanent CEO has begun. CRBJ

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The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative works toward creating sustainable change for Black, brown and low-income families in the Lowcountry. (Photo/File)

Realtor association elects Columbia Realtor as president

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

David Lockwood, executive vice president and CEO of Colliers South Carolina, has been elected by the board of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors to serve a one-year term as president of the lobal commercial real estate organization.

His term will commence officially at SIOR’s fall 2023 conference in Chicago in October, according to a news release from Colliers.

Lockwood attained his SIOR designation in 1990. He was elected as the current SIOR president-elect in the fall of 2022 and before that as vice president in the fall of 2021. He has also served as past president of the Carolinas SIOR Chapter and has been active within SIOR on a national level, including serving two terms on the board of directors and chairing numerous committees related to governance, education and membership, the news release stated. Additionally, he served as a member of the SIOR Foundation Board of Trustees and served eight years as SIOR’s representative on the National Association of Realtors Executive Committee. In total, he has held more than 20 roles within the SIOR organization.

At Colliers, Lockwood’s primary areas of expertise include brokerage management, market analyses, lease negotiations and consultative brokerage, the release said. He has been with Colliers since 1986, starting as an office brokerage associate before progressing to managing the Columbia leasing division of Colliers South Carolina and eventually being promoted to his current role as executive vice president and chief operating officer and serving as the market president for the Columbia market.

“We are so fortunate to have David represent Colliers on a global level for SIOR,” John W. Folsom, president and CEO of Colliers South Carolina, said in the release. “David is an exemplary leader and has dedicated countless hours to advancing the mission of SIOR and of Colliers. He will have a successful year heading the industry’s top organization for brokerage professionals.”

In addition to receiving his SIOR designation, Lockwood has earned designations as a Certified Commercial Investment Member and a Counselor of Real Estate. He is a member of the Clemson University Board of Visitors where he serves as chair of the Student Engagement Committee. He recently completed nine years as a South Carolina Real Estate Commissioner representing the Second Congressional District and is a past chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

He has received numerous recognitions from the commercial real estate industry including the South Carolina Realtors Association’s Realtor of the Year Award. CRBJ

Wealth management firm merges with Charleston company

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Charleston-based Apollon Wealth Management and Catalyst Wealth Management, based in Atlanta, have entered into a partnership.

The new entity, Catalyst Apollon, will be part of Apollon’s SEC-registered investment adviser firm, according to an Apollon news release.

Apollon is a full-service wealth management firm, and as a result of this partnership, Catalyst Apollon clients will have access to a wealth management experience with innovative investment solutions, an elite service team and cut-

ting-edge technology, the release stated.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Catalyst Wealth Management’s mission and vision align with Apollon’s commitment to creating a foundation of success for our clients,” said Michael Dolberg, founding partner and CEO of Apollon Wealth Management, in the release. “We were impressed by the principles that guide their approach to clients and are excited to have them join as a partner firm.”

The Catalyst Wealth Management team is led by managing partners Christopher D. Pullaro, David Pierce, Dave Mirolli and Brian Pierce, according to the release. Along with advisors Matt Cayce and Cal Hallibur-

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The Charleston Regional Business Journal, in partnership with the city of North Charleston, staged the annual North Charleston Business Expo on May 23, which drew more than 150 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees to the Charleston Area Convention Center. The event also featured workshops on navigating challenges within the supply chain industry, as well as the future of mobility, which featured Japan-based SkyDrive and its emerging “flying car” technology. CRBJ

An afternoon session featured Japan-based SkyDrive, which is developing “flying car” technology and has established operations in Beaufort County as it works to establish a statewide air mobility ecosystem.

Executive editor Jason Thomas moderates a panel discussion about the supply chain, featuring Daniel Schlegel with KION North America, Taylor Jackson with SC Competes and Joel Britt with SC Ports.

Over 150 exhibitors set up booths at the annual North Charleston Business Expo, which attracted several hundred attendees and featured sessions about the supply chain and the future of mobility.

Exhibitors connect with attendees at the annual North Charleston Business Expo.

BuenaVista Information Services was named the Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers.

Attendees network at the event.

Former “American Idol” contestant Clay Page entertained attendees during a happy hour event.

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey was recognized for his contributions to the expo.

SC Biz News publisher Donna Bischoff kicks off the event, which was also sponsored by North Charleston.

The Charleston Animal Society brought dogs to the event, which was a popular draw.

Photos by Glenna Richards, G-Local Media

Silver Screen Bottling acquires Charleston Coastal Pure Beverages

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Silver Screen Bottling Co., a licensing, bottling and distribution company for entertainment properties, has acquired Coastal Pure Beverages of Charleston, formerly known as Green River Spirits Co. and Terressentia.

Silver Screen partners with entertainment brands and celebrities to create custom spirits.

The company said the acquisition further positions Silver Screen as a foremost partner in the custom spirits field.

“This acquisition further empowers the company to oversee every stage of creation and bottling, from developing innovative recipes to packaging the award-winning spirits in distinctive, eye-catching bottle designs,” Silver Screen Bottling Co. said in a news release.

Since its founding in 2019, Silver Screen has licensed, bottled and distributed award-winning whiskey for NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Terry Bradshaw (Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey) and country performer Alan Jackson (Silverbelly Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey) and has produced limited-release spirits and beers celebrating Star Trek (James T. Kirk Bourbon Whiskey, Ten-Forward Vodka), The Walking Dead (Augie’s Ale), Ray Donovan (The Fixer Blended Whis-

key), Predator (Dutch Bourbon Whiskey), Fallout 76 (Nuka Dark Rum), and the NFL Panthers (Two State Vodka).

“Since 2007, Coastal Pure has been synonymous with world-class spirits production and bottling,” Silver Screen said

in the news release. “Their state-of-the-art production and innovation center in North Charleston serves as a one-stop solution for the development and growth of worldclass spirits brands.”

Coastal Pure services include custom liquid creation across all categories of blended spirits, brand and packaging design assistance, guidance for permitting and state registration, material procurement, bottling, and support for logistics and warehousing, the release said. Coastal Pure offers a range of bottling lines, offering both high-speed and handcrafted options for customized production.

Silver Screen said its acquisition of the North Charleston facility will catalyze the growth of its product base, saying it will pave the way for more creativity and experimentation with spirits lines, propelling the company’s evolution from its 2019 origins as an ideas and licensing entity to a national, fully functional, multivertical spirits brand.

Coastal Pure has more than 40 years of experience in developing new spirits and flavored products for the global market, the release said, and has a patented finishing method that naturally enhances the flavor profile of all beverages. The company operates five bottling lines, including a high-speed line capable of accommodating bottle sizes from a half liter to 1.75 liters. Coastal Pure has an annual bottling capacity of 950,000 cases in its 72,000-square-foot North Charleston facility. CRBJ

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Silver Screen Bottling Co. creates custom spirits associated with celebrity brands. (Photo/Provided)

Bottles move through a washer on the production line at Coastal Pure Beverages. (Photo/Provided)

Private use for big Boeings boosted by plane’s efficiency

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

The Boeing Co. says the efficiency of some of its planes is boosting a different kind of customer interest in its aircraft, including the North Charleston-based 787s.

A division called Boeing Business Jets has sold up to four premium longrange jets to undisclosed “VIP customers.” Orders include two 787-8 Dreamliners, one 737-7 and an option for a 777-9.

The company announced the order during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Switzerland, according to a news release. The price for the planes was not divulged.

“With the right combination of comfort, performance and best-inclass operating economics, the BBJ family offers VIP customers all the

features they are looking for in a business jet,” Joe Benson, Boeing Business Jets president, said in the news

release. “Designed on the platforms of Boeing’s best-selling commercial airframes, customers recognize the value

in operating the most reliable and capable jets in world.”

Equipped with the latest innovations and technologies of Boeing’s commercial airplanes, the enhanced environmental performance of the BBJ family reduces fuel use compared to previous generations of each aircraft, the release said. The jets provide customers with a unique combination of globe-spanning range, efficiency and passenger comfort.

The BBJ 787 Dreamliner delivers fuel savings with a range up to 9,945 nautical miles. Along with improved environmental performance, the Dreamliner’s lower cabin altitude, increased cabin air humidity and advanced smooth ride technology to counter the effects of turbulence, work together to enhance passenger comfort, the release said. CRBJ

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Breeze starts nonstop service to Portland and another Charleston

Staff Report

Breeze Airways closed out May by adding two more destinations from Charleston, with nonstop flights to Portland, Maine, and Charleston, W.Va. For a promotional week last month, Breeze offered flights for as little as $39 one way to West Virginia and $99 to Portland, excluding taxes and fees, according to a news release from the airline.

Flights to Portland take off Mondays and Fridays and starting flying on May 19. The Charleston-to-Charleston flights will be summer seasonal on Wednesdays and Saturdays and started May 31.

With these additions, Breeze now serves 23 nonstop and eight one-stop/no plane change BreezeThru destinations.

“Charleston (S.C.) was Breeze’s very first destination, of the airline’s inaugural flight on May 27, 2021,” David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO, said in the news release in May.  “As we approach our second birthday next week, it’s incredible that we have grown now to 31 nonstop and one-stop destinations from CHS.”

The South Carolina Charleston also has become the company’s busiest terminal, a Breeze spokesman said.

Neeleman also was founder of JetBlue. Breeze Airways is based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

From Charleston, Breeze also serves Akron/Canton, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Hartford, Conn; Louisville, Ky.; New Orleans, La.; Norfolk, Va; Orange County, Calif; Phoenix, Ariz.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Providence, R.I.; Richmond, Va.; and in New York: Syracuse, Westchester County-New York, and New York-Islip.

The carrier is also rebranding its front seating section to be called “Breeze Ascent,”

which it calls an affordable, elevated onboard experience.  Ascent includes a recliner-style

seat in a 2x2 configuration, with 20.5-inches of width and 39-inches of seat pitch, and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol, according to the release.

Breeze offers its guests both bundled and ala carte options known as Nice, Nicer and Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes Breeze Ascent and two checked bags.  The airline currently flies both short distance and transcontinental flights within the United States on a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220300 aircraft, the release stated. The carrier has ordered 80 A220s, manufactured by Airbus, with options for 40 more, the release stated.

Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. CRBJ

Boeing says the composite construction of the 787s results in a fuel efficiency that make them attractive to buyers who make long flights. (Photo/Boeing)

The first flight of Breeze Aiways landed at Charleston International Airport and the Holy City has since become the carrier’s busiest terminal. (Photo/Provided)

Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman also was the founder behind Jet Blue.

(Photo/Provided)

Patriots Point Development Authority gains new board member

Staff Report

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster approved a recommendation from the state’s head of military operations, Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, to appoint James Smith Jr. to the Patriots Point Development Authority Board.

Smith is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives for more than 20 years.

He also served as a Judge Advocate General officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard and later as an infantry officer in Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

“We’re excited to have James join the board. He was a strong supporter of Patriots Point throughout his service in the House,” PPDA Board Vice Chairman Wayne Adams said in the news release. “His experience with the university, in the National Guard, and in the legislature will be invaluable as we plan for Patriots Point’s future.”

In addition to his military and political service, Smith served the University of South Carolina as special assistant to the president for external affairs.

Smith’s grandfather served aboard Patriots Point’s historic destroy-

James Smith Jr.

A briefing room inside the aircraft carrier Yorktown shows what life was like through exhibits at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. (Photo/File)

His 17 years of leadership as President and CEO of the South Carolina Aquarium have been pivotal in the growth of education programming, research and conservation both within the Aquarium and beyond our walls.

Clemson says $130M new building will help build advanced materials workforce

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Clemson University officials say a $130 million building now officially under construction will house an effort to create and train the next generation of engineers and scientists in advanced manufacturing, energy and health innovation.

The university broke ground May 16 on the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, a 143,000-square-foot facility designed for education and research. It is scheduled to open at the end of 2025, according to a university news release.

More than 960 advanced materials companies call South Carolina home, and the field accounted for 3,411 new jobs and $890 million in capital investment in the state from 2017-22, the news release stated, citing South Carolina Department of Commerce data.

The new facility will be a major part of Clemson’s efforts to supply the workforce for the advanced materials industry.

“The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex groundbreaking is a pivotal moment for Clemson University,” President Jim Clements said in the release. “This state-of-the-art facility will shape the future of advanced materials through driving innovation, meeting workforce demands and promoting economic development. Through experiential learning, collaboration and cutting-edge research our faculty, staff

and students will continue to elevate the state of South Carolina and beyond.”

The building will be on the corner of Williamson and S. Palmetto streets in a parking lot near Sirrine Hall and a group of dormitory buildings known as the “Shoeboxes.”

The complex will be the University’s most technologically advanced facility. It will include cutting-edge research and teaching laboratories, smart classrooms and collaborative spaces for exploration and conversation outside the lab and classroom.

“The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex will be a cutting-edge advanced materials education and research facility, serving as a shining beacon for attracting top talent, both

exceptional faculty and outstanding students,” Anand Gramopadhye, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, said in the release.

“It will establish Clemson and our state as a national leader in advanced materials supporting industries in advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, health innovation and next-generation computing. It will be the driver for research, innovation and for creating the future workforce to support our industry and overall economy. When we look back, a decade from now we will point to this very moment when we broke ground to create this facility, celebrating that it has served the very purpose it was intended to do — attracting new industry and jobs, bolstering our

economy and bringing prosperity to all South Carolinians.”

All students in the complex will conduct research, helping prepare them to be future leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in advanced materials, the release stated. The discipline is transformative in numerous fields, including advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy and health innovation.

The building will be the home of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Researchers and educators from the departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will work collaboratively in the new space.

“The groundbreaking of the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex represents Clemson University’s commitment to fostering excellence in education and research, Provost Robert Jones said in the release. “This world-class facility will help Clemson attract some of the best and brightest faculty, students and staff. By providing cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces, we are cultivating a dynamic environment that nurtures innovation and prepares our graduates to excel in the fast-changing landscape of advanced materials.”

Jones is executive vice president for academic affairs.

More details about the building, its programs and its faculty can be found at htps://cecas.clemson.edu/amic/ CRBJ

The Market at Paradiso opens in North Charleston

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Paradiso has opened the doors to The Market at Paradiso in part of the renovated space that once was known as the Mixon Club.

Earlier this year Success Street Hospitality announced that they had bought the Mixon Club and would rebrand and relaunch the space at 4401 McCarthy St. in North Charleston. Paradiso is a members-only social club that contains a pool, which is open now, and a restaurant that is expected to open within the next month.

Success Street Hospitality has made structural and cosmetic renovations to the property, including updates to the pool deck, event lawn, locker rooms, fitness and wellness center, and most recently, a complete overhaul of the Market, according to a news release. The restaurant and bar are also revised.

The Market at Paradiso is open to the public and features a full-service coffee counter, a number of grab-and-go options, a wine and beer selection and local provisions goods, the release said.

“We are thrilled to finally open the

doors of The Market at Paradiso,” Success Street Hospitality owner Boris Van Dyck said in the release. Van Dyck was a founding member of Mixson Bath and Racquet.

“Reimaging Paradiso has been a labor of love, and we are now one step closer to fulfilling our vision,” he said in the release. “We look forward to welcoming guests to the new market this week and to providing our members with a space to enjoy time with their friends and families throughout this summer season and beyond.”

University officials say the entire state will benefit from the workforce that comes together under the roof of the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, under construction now in Clemson. (Rendering/Provided)

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey congratulates Success Street Hospitality owner Boris Van Dyck on the opening of The Market at Paradiso. (Photo/Provided)

Staff and supporters open The Market at Paradiso, which will be open to members and the public at 4401 McCarthy St. in North Charleston. (Photo/Provided)

Patriots Point launches new audio tour onboard the USS Yorktown

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has launched a new audio tour for visitors aboard the historic USS Yorktown.

The audio tour is presented by Charleston history tour company Bulldog Tours and is available for purchase through a mobile application entitled Patriots Point Experience. The app is priced at $7.99 on the IOS and Android marketplaces, according to a news release.

Visitors who download the audio tour on their personal device will hear details and stories from veterans at more than 100 stops along the self-guided tour routes aboard the aircraft carrier. The tour also includes sound effects designed to bring many of the areas aboard Yorktown to life. Guests are encouraged to bring their own headphones.

“Touring the USS Yorktown is already an amazing experience. By pairing those sights, exhibitions and artifacts with information and stories told by sailors, we have improved the visitor experience by creating memories that people will never forget,” Patriots Point Executive Director Allison Hunt said in the news release. “This audio tour is something visitors won’t want to miss.”

The Patriots Point Experience audio tour is one of many products the museum has built in partnership with Bulldog Tours and the USS Yorktown Foundation. Visi-

tors can also purchase guided history tours for families and groups every day. After

hours, Ghost Tours are also offered every night and include stories and access to places that are off-limits to visitors during the day, the release stated.

“Patriots Point is such a special place, and the museum’s ships are full of the most amazing history and stories, Bulldog Tours owner John LaVerne said in the release. “It’s an honor for us to work aboard the Yorktown, support the USS Yorktown Foundation and help bring history to life. We look forward to working with the Patriots Point team to expand on the success of the audio tour so that it includes the USS Laffey and Vietnam Experience.”

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

An audio tour of the venerable old aircraft carrier is available through an app on the IOS and Android marketplaces. (Photo/Provided)

Bulldog Tours worked with the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum to develop the tour. (Photo/Provided)

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A PLACE TO PLAY

By Mike McMillan Contributing writer

North Charleston is anticipating the opening of an inclusive playground and a completely revamped Park Circle that’s on track to open this fall, according to Ryan Johnson, a representative for the mayor’s office.

Johnson said the playground will likely be finished before the park opens in November, but it will officially open along with the rest of the park. So far, the rest of the park is on track for the fall opening.

The park is part of a $20 million project that will revitalize Park Circle. Planners say the playground will be the largest inclusive playground in the country.

Johnson believes the reimagined Park Circle could mean big things for the city. He said queries are coming in from across the country.

“We are getting the feeling this will be

a popular project,” he said. He said the city will hold a large ceremony when the park opens.

“I don’t know of any other projects in the world that are as large as this playground,” said Pat Faust with Landscape Structures, one of the contractors working on the project.

The goal for the 55,000-square-foot

playground, Johnson said, is to have a place where everyone can play. He mentioned the old-style playgrounds that were mostly steel and divided kids between skill levels. Now, the playground will be available to children with disabilities like Down syndrome, autism, mobility difficulties and more. The city will have a therapeutic program manager on

staff once the park opens to continue to address the needs of all children.

“There’s intentionality going on,” he said. For instance, he noted the slides will be stainless steel so children with cochlear implants won’t have problems using the slide. There will also be double-wide ramps leading to playground equipment for children to walk with disabled friends.

The old Felix C. Davis Community Center was demolished earlier this year, and a new building with twice the space is under construction. The new community center will be an event space with a theater and meeting rooms.

The theater itself will be in a somewhat black box style, Johnson said, which involves a square room with black walls and a flat floor.

The project was funded through a tax increment financing district, which is funding earmarked for public projects like Park Circle, and will not come out of the general fund. It’s part of a $45 million project for the area. CRBJ

$20 million Park Circle reimagining, which includes a massive playground, on track for fall opening

Along with playground improvements the park will offer community and event space.

Officials say the new park playground will thrill attendees and be accessible to children with disabilities.

The playground’s fall construction deadline will allow for a return of holiday events at the park, something that was greatly missed last year.

The new community center will double the space of the previous building.

Inclusive elements will be enjoyed throughout the park.

CHARLESTON UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Find out about the latest projects taking shape across the Lowcountry in Charleston Under Construction. Thanks to all who submitted information for this issue. The deadline for the next Charleston Under Construction section is Sept. 18. We are looking for descriptions and photos or renderings of projects your firm has recently completed, currently has under construction or has in development. This is not advertising — the Business Journal publishes Charleston Under Construction as an editorial product for our readers. Submit projects to tinyurl.com/CUCsubmit. Please note that emailed submissions are no longer accepted.

CTE Innovation Center at Roper Mountain

402 Roper Mountain Road

Greenville

Developer/owner: Greenville County School District, Greenville, SC

Architect(s): Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charleston, SC

Estimated completion date: August 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $12.7 million

Project description: The 29,145-square-foot CTE Innovation Center will be a world-class facility created to house future-focused, innovative programs with a growing presence in Greenville County, including Emerging Automotive Research, Aerospace Technology, Cybersecurity/Networking, Clean Energy Technology, and Automation and Robotics. Constructed with durable and easily maintained materials, the building design expresses the range and scale of collaborative spaces and the integration of outdoor learning spaces.

Sono

Bello - Charleston

4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100

North Charleston

Developer/owner: Body Contour Centers, LLC

dba Sono Bello, Kirkland, Wash.

Architect(s): IA Interior Architects, Houston, Texas

General contractor: J Musselman

Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): Henderson Engineers, Franklin, Tenn.

Estimated completion date: October 2023

Project description: This project is an interior upfit for a state-of-the-art medical treatment facility. A new floor plan is being built to accommodate a waiting room, reception area, exam rooms, nurse stations, procedure rooms, restrooms, break room, etc. with all new architectural finishes. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trades are also included.

Stars Rooftop

495 King Street

Charleston

Developer/owner: Triple Star LLC dba Stars Rooftop & Grill Room, Charleston

Architect(s): Robbie Marty, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Estimated total cost of project: Project description: This project is a renovation of a restaurant rooftop which includes new roofing, pavers, banquette seating, lighting, paint and other social media friendly features.

Punchlist Office

22 Westedge Street, Suite 510

Charleston

Developer/owner: Atlantic Companies, Atlanta

Architect(s): Bello Garris Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J Musselman

Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): Constantine Engineering, Charleston

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CUC, from Page 14

Estimated completion date: June 2023

Project description: This is an interior upfit on the 5th floor of an office building for common workspaces, private offices, a conference room, breakroom, and other common areas. New walls, doors, casework, and paint are being

added. Mechanical, electrical, IT, fire alarm and plumbing trades are included.

Novotech

22 Westedge Street, Suite 500

Charleston

Developer/owner: Atlantic Companies, Atlanta

Architect(s): Bello Garris Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman

Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): Constantine Engineering, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This is a fifth floor interior upfit for tenant office space including a new floor plan designed for comfortable, efficient workspaces that includes operable partitions, windows, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and paint. The mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems are being implemented as well.

Shumaker Law Office

176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 400 Charleston

Developer/owner: Shumaker Law Office, Charleston

Architect(s): Moseley Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman

Construction Inc.

Engineer(s): EPIC Engineering Solutions LLC, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical); CCCS International, Charleston (structural)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This project is an interior upfit of the 4th floor of an existing building for a law practice. The upfit consists of a new floorplan with new architectural features including casework, flooring, painting, lighting, and operable partitions. New mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm systems are also included.

410 Mill Street

410 Mill Street

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: WRS Inc., Mount Pleasant

Architect(s): SMHa Inc., Mount Pleasant

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): HG Consulting Engineers, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), ADC Engineering Inc., Hanahan (structural)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This project is a 1st and 2nd floor tenant upfit involving the demolition of existing space and addition of new offices with renovation of common space and corridors. This project includes a new floor plan with a breakroom, conference rooms, and bathrooms. Architectural features are to be added as well as all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Palmetto Community Care New Office

5064 Rivers Avenue North Charleston

Developer/owner: Palmetto Community Care, North Charleston

Architect(s): Moseley Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman

Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): Forsberg Engineering & Surveying Inc., Charleston (civil), CCCS International, North Charleston (structural), EPIC Engineering Solutions, Mount Pleasant (MEP), WM Building Envelope Consultants LLC, Moncks Corner (building envelope)

Estimated completion date: July 2023

Project description: This 30,000-square-foot project is an exterior and interior renovation of a new Palmetto Community Care medical facility. Site work, landscaping, a new roof, and a new storefront are included in this exterior upfit. The interior upfit consists of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. The new floorplan includes offices and treatment areas with casework, flooring, lighting, paint, doors, storefront and blinds.

See CUC, Page 16

Old Towne Creek County Park

1400 Old Towne Road

Charleston South Carolina

Developer/owner: Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission, Charleston

Architect(s): Liollio Architecture, Charleston

General contractor: MPS Engineering & Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Stantec Consulting Services Inc., North Charleston (landscape architecture, structural engineering & civil engineering)

Charleston Engineering, Charleston (site electrical engineering)

Newcomb & Boyd, Charleston (mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering)

Bolchoz Marine Advisors Inc., Charleston (boardwalks)

Project manager: Stantec Consulting Services Inc., North Charleston

Estimated completion date: March 2025

Estimated total cost of project: $11 million

Project description: Old Towne Creek County Park is a 67-acre park located in West Ashley off Old Towne Road, adjacent to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. The project includes a new vehicular entry and parking which will guide visitors to the Park Center and new Learning Pavilion. Amenities include a new playground, observation deck, trails, 10’ multi-use path, boardwalks, outdoor learning amphitheater, rain gardens & cisterns, landscape, reconstruction of the existing impoundment & utility improvements.

Pinnacle Financial Partners at Morrison Yard

850 Morrison Drive

Charleston

Developer/owner: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Nashville, Tenn.

Architect(s): Liollio Architecture Inc., Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): RMF Engineering, Charleston

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Project description: This is a 1st and 9th floor upfit of new shell space with 1927 square feet for bank services and 17,622 square feet for executive offices. The 1st floor upfit includes office spaces and lobby with teller areas for the bank branch. The 9th floor includes conference rooms, learning center, workroom, and open/private offices. Interior work includes new walls, floors, paint, casework, storefront, and lighting. Also included are modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

General contractor: J. Musselman

Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineer(s): Barrett, Woodyard & Associates, Inc., (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing)

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Project description: This project consists of a 1st floor upfit at the Charleston Tech Center for use as an architect firm office. A new layout is being constructed with new walls, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, casework, flooring, storefront, paint, and a feature wall in the lobby. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are included along with fire alarms and fire sprinklers.

included are new mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire alarm systems.

CTC - GMC Architects

997 Morrison Drive, Suite 102 Charleston

Developer/owner: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood LLC, Montgomery, Ala.

Architect(s): GMC Architects, Columbia

Pinnacle Bank Offices

530 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Nashville, Tenn.

Architect(s): Shook Associates Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston Engineer(s): Charleston Engineering, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: June 2023

Project description: This project is a full renovation of 2nd floor bank offices with a new layout including new walls, bathrooms, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, glass, casework, flooring, paint, lighting, and other architectural items. Also

Airy Hall

22 Airy Hall

Kiawah Island

Developer/owner: Giving Tree Realty - Charlotte

Architect(s): Architecture Plus - Charleston

General contractor: GTR Building Group –Charlotte

Project description: A modern Arts + Crafts three-story custom residence located on the Kiawah River side of Kiawah Island, SC. Home features a four story stair tower with an openriser floating staircase, a vaulted great room with 16-foot automated door opening to a bridge that transports you from the inside of the home to an elevated marsh pavilion floating amongst the vegetation, and a third floor sanctuary sweet with a cantilevered balcony, spa, sauna, and guest suite.

Ripley Marina Residence

12 Mizzen Mast Drive

Charleston

Architect(s): Architecture Plus, Charleston

General contractor: Dolphin Builders, Charleston

Project description: A three-story custom contemporary residence nestled at the end of the Ripley Light Marina, capturing breathtaking views of Downtown Charleston. Exterior cladding features Nichiha Architectural TuffBlock Siding and Trex Transcend wood cladding.

Architect(s): Architecture Plus sc LLC, Charleston

General contractor: Hill Construction, Charleston

Estimated total cost of project: $50 million

Project description: A multi-phase mixed use commercial development along the main promenade of of Carnes Crossroads. The 100,000 square-foot of open-air commercial spaces will be set over 10 acres with over 65 stores, restaurants and businesses. Community green spaces will be incorporated to house gatherings, events, happy hours, etc.

Project description: Located in the exciting, new Point Hope Community on Clements Ferry Road, the project consists of new construction of a 5,065-square-foot retail/food/beverage building for future tenants.

College of Charleston Silcox Building Envelope

Restoration

24 George St. Charleston

Developer/owner: College of Charleston

Architect(s): SMHa, Mount Pleasant

Flex Offices @ Windsor Hill Blvd.

0 Windsor Hill Boulevard North Charleston

Developer/owner: Tenant Development Company, Charleston

Architect(s): Architecture Plus sc LLC, Charleston

Estimated completion date: January 2023

Project description: This project is a multibuilding commercial property to house flexible office spaces for Office, Flex, Retail, Food + Bev., etc.

Located along Ashley Phosphate behind Parkers Kitchen and Food Lion. Project features a preengineered metal building shell enveloped with split face block, cementitious board and batten, and horizontal lap siding.

West Ashley Station - Phase II

1133, 1137, 1145 and 1149 Savannah Highway

Charleston

Developer/owner: West Ashley Station LLC

General contractor: Hill Construction

Project description: Phase II of the redevelopment includes 26,232 SF of shell building space spread across three buildings on an existing developed site for selected tenant spaces. New retail shop space, a restaurant with outdoor seating and outparcel opportunities will be created.

The Charleston Battery at Patriots PointPhase II

85 Patriots Point Road

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: HCFC LLC

General contractor: Hill Construction

Project description: Phase II of the project includes a new Kids Play Zone with synthetic turf and wall rebounder, three new raised wood amenity decks with stand-up drink rails, an Owner’s Suite Box with a railroad tie perimeter and a new fire lane with grading and enhanced landscaping.

General contractor: Thompson Turner, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Structural and Civil Engineer: ADC

Engineering

MEP Engineer: DWG Consulting Engineers

Estimated completion date: October 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $4.2 million

Project description: This historic renovation includes an exterior renovation to correct envelope deficiencies, including replacement of roofing systems and related work, replacement of steel lintels above the windows, repair and recoating of the exterior stucco and repair and reglazing of all windows.

UpTown - Carnes Crossroads Promenade

Corner of Highway 17A and McBride Lane

Goose Creek

Developer/owner: Urban Core Advisors, Charleston

Point Hope Retail Pad B

116 Renaissance Lane

Charleston

Developer/owner: 116 Renaissance Lane LLC

General contractor: Hill Construction

Corner of Hwy 17A & McBridge Lane

Goose Creek

Developer/owner: Urban Core Advisors

General contractor: Hill Construction

Project description: Phase 1 of the new mixed-use development includes five buildings consisting of 35,000 square feet of commercial space including a rooftop bar. Designed as a gathering place that is equal parts shopping, dining, working and playing.

Charleston ENT & Allergy

South Mount Pleasant Clinic

622 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Charleston ENT Real Estate Holdings LLC, Charleston

Architect(s): SMHa, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Trident Construction, North

UPTOWN Carnes Crossroads

Charleston

Engineer(s): Structural Engineer: E+M Structural, Charleston

Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer: MECA, Columbia

Electrical Engineer: ETi Engineering, Columbia

Civil Engineer: Earthsource Engineering

Estimated completion date: September 2023

Project description: This 8,000-square-foot renovation will be the newest Charleston ENT & Allergy location, with 13 rooms for specialty healthcare and Charleston Plastic Surgery. The existing brick building exterior is being refreshed with a modern feel and new lobby entrance. The interiors provide a warm, comfortable healthcare and working environment, featuring finishes of natural stained wood elements, quartz and stone countertops, and customized graphics, all inspired by the Lowcountry.

Estimated completion date: Late fall 2023

Project description: One of two facilities to break ground in the new Palmetto Coast Industrial Park in North Myrtle Beach, Edgewater Ventures and Choate Construction partner to bring an 165,000 SF spec warehouse to the area. The tilt-wall concrete structure will include 16 – 9x10’ doors, 32’ clear height, and two drive-in truck ramps. An external fire pumphouse will sit on the property to serve the entire park. Also included in this project are two additional pads for future expansion.

tenant upfit includes metal wall protection panels on interior walls specific to the end-users needs.

Architect(s): LS3P Associates, Charleston

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Seamon Whiteside + Associates, Mount Pleasant (civil); MEHA Engineering, Norcross, Ga. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); WGPM Inc., Charlotte (structural)

Camp Hall 8 Buildings A, B, and C

1125 Camp Hall Blvd

Ridgeville

Developer/owner: Childress Klein Properties, Charlotte

Architect(s): Fukui Architects, Pittsburgh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Thomas + Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); PEA Associates, Greenville (structural); Refresco Consulting Engineers, Charlotte (mechanical); Haas Kennedy, Charlotte (Electrical)

Project manager: Mt Pleasant

Estimated completion date: Spring 2024

Project description: Dalfen Industrial partners with Choate Construction and LS3P Associates for the Design-Build delivery of the largest speculative industrial building to date in the Charleston market. Measuring a record-breaking 1.3 million square feet, the new facility will help support strategic growth at the ports by delivering much-needed warehouse and distribution space.

Palmetto Coast Building #1

8651 Water Tower Road

North Myrtle Beach

Developer/owner: Edgewater Ventures, Raleigh

Architect(s): HagerSmith Design, Raleigh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Development Resource Group, Myrtle Beach (civil); Fluhrer Reed, Raleigh (structural); Bass, Nixon + Kennedy, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)

Project manager:

Edgewater Pepsi Distribution Facility

9101 Water Tower Road

North Myrtle Beach

Developer/owner: Edgewater Ventures, Raleigh

Architect(s): HagerSmith Design, Raleigh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Development Resource Group, Myrtle Beach (Civil); Fluhrer Reed, Raleigh (Structural); Bass, Nixon + Kennedy, Raleigh (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing)

Estimated completion date: Late fall 2023

Estimated total cost of project:

Project description: Choate Construction Company partners with Edgewater Ventures to bring Pepsi Bottling Ventures’ (PBV) newest distribution facility to North Myrtle Beach. The tiltwall concrete structure will include 10 9x10 and five 12x14 doors, impact-rated storefront, five drive-in truck ramps as well as a wash bay. In addition, the

Estimated completion date: Fall 2023

Project description: The 107 developable acres is the home to three industrial build-to-suit warehouse buildings, totaling over 1,422,680 SF located in Camp Hall Industrial Park. The Campus 8 tract consists of Building A (967,680 SF), Building B (273,000 SF) and Building C (182,000 SF) built concurrently. These tiltwall buildings provide dual road connection points, 40-ft clearance heights, and offer easy access to the global marketplace via rail, road, sea or air transportation.

Hudson Summerville Nissan 370 Holiday Drive

Summerville

Developer/owner: Hudson Automotive Group, Charleston

Architect(s): Redline Design Group, Charlotte General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Hoyt + Berenyi, Ladson (civil); Britt, Peters + Associates, Greenville (structural); Teeter Engineering Group PA, Charlotte (electrical)

Project manager: Mount Pleasant

Estimated completion date: Summer 2023

Palmetto Logistics

8000 Palmetto Commerce Parkway

Ladson

Developer/owner: Dalfen Industrial, Dallas

Project description: Hudson Automotive expands its footprint by bringing a 2-story, 59,028-SF Hudson Nissan Dealership to Summerville. The exterior façade consists of split-faced and smooth-faced

CMU masonry with ACM panels, curtainwall, and storefront, which will house administrative and office space, customer lounge, kids’ recreation space, sales, service reception, parts storage, locker rooms, and more. The dealership’s campus will also include an outdoor lounge and a stand-alone carwash facility and dumpster.

Historic Cotton Gin Building at Boone Hall Plantation

1235 Long Point Road

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant

Architect(s): Goff D’Antonio Associates, Charleston

General contractor: SouthCon, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Earthsource Engineering, Mount Pleasant (civil), R-K Engineers, Charleston (structural), and Saber Engineering, Charlotte (mechanical, plumbing, electrical).

Estimated completion date: June 2023

Project description: The Historic Cotton Gin Building at Boone Hall is being renovated and an addition added to serve as an exhibit space and a gift shop on the ground floor and an events space on the second floor. The new building houses restrooms, a warming kitchen, and stairs and elevator for second floor access. The Cotton Gin is on the National Register of Historic Places. Completion will occur in summer of 2023.

651

Meeting St

651 Meeting St Charleston South Carolina

Developer/owner: Madison Capital, New York

Architect(s): Goff D’Antonio Associates, Charleston

General contractor: Linden Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Tharpe Engineering Group, Savannah (structural), Seamon Whiteside, Mount Pleasant (civil), Stantec, North Charleston (civil), and Saber Engineering, Charlotte (mechanical, plumbing, electrical)

Estimated completion date: Spring 2023

Project description: This project is the renovation and adaptive reuse of an historic building adjacent to the American College of the Building Arts on Meeting Street in Charleston. The project includes a vertical addition over the existing building for residential units. There will be retail and multi-use space on the ground floor and a hardscaped / landscaped exterior courtyard between this building and the American College of the Building Arts for use by the College and the residents of 651 Meeting Street.

Treetide Office Building - Tideline CPA

1214 Chuck Dawley Blvd.

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Treetide LLC (Mount Pleasant)

Architect(s): Rush Dixon Architects (North Charleston)

General contractor: Harbor Contracting (Mount Pleasant)

Engineer(s): Seabrook Engineering, Mount Pleasant (Civil)

The Tomblin Company, Charleston (Landscape Architecture)

ADC Engineering, Hanahan (Structural) Charleston Engineering, Charleston (MPE)

Estimated completion date: Spring 2024

Project description: This 11,000 square-foot building will be the new headquarters for Tideline CPA Group, a local accounting firm and includes a 3,500-square-foot office suite which is available for lease. The design approach for this building responds to the historic Live Oak tree on the property, both literally and figuratively; from the “L” shape of the footprint which provides an outdoor gathering area under the tree to the brick pilasters and textured abstract accents on the facade.

The Pickle Bar

162 Cherry Street

Summerville

Developer/owner: The Pickle Bar, Charleston

Architect(s): The Middleton Group, North Charleston

General contractor: Newport Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineer(s): Hensley Goerling Consulting Engineers, Charleston SC (mechanical, engineering and plumbing); 29E6, LLC, Beaufort, SC (structural engineer); Outdoor Spatial Design, LLC, North Charleston, SC (landscape architect); C Baker Engineering, LLC, Charleston, SC (civil engineer); Terracon, North Charleston, SC (geotech engineer)

Estimated completion date: July 31

Project description: The Pickle Bar is a new concept coming to Summerville, South Carolina’s Nexton Development. The facility will feature ample indoor and outdoor gathering space. Covered, outdoor stadium pickleball courts will be surrounded by a two-story bar and restaurant with a secondfloor deck, and a large outdoor stage and yard for games and entertainment. CRBJ

PHOTOS BY LESLIE MCKELLAR & PATRICK BRICKMAN

National company moves HQ to downtown Charleston

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Adigital services consulting firm will establish its corporate headquarters in Charleston, spending about $1 million and creating more than 100 jobs.

Ignite Digital Services said in announcements through the state Commerce Department and Charleston County Economic Development that it will invest $966,426 and create 135 new jobs in what it expects to be the hottest of its markets across the country.

Ignite Digital Services is an operational consulting company, providing program integration and data management services to commercial and national security customers, according to the news release.

The company has operations in San Diego, Calif.; Norfolk, Va.; Washington, D.C.; and New Orleans.

“The company plans to expand across all locations and expects the most significant growth in the Charleston location,” Ignite Digital Services stated in the news release.

“The state of South Carolina and the Charleston metropolitan area provide the ideal environment for Ignite Digital Services to expand its operations and cli-

ent portfolio,” Ignite CEO Marc Murphy said in the release. “The region offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts a wide pool of technology talent, both of which support the city and our organization’s rapid growth. We appreciate the work done by the governor and secretary of Commerce to drive the innovation economy in this area and are excited for this new opportunity to expand Charleston’s technology community.”

“As a certified global UiPath Premier Pub-

lic Sector Partner, Ignite Digital Services uses modern technology and effective business solutions to ignite digital transformations across the industry,” the release said. UiPath helps to fast-track portfolio innovation and enhance product capabilities for clients looking to harness automation and robotic process automation.

The offices are at 1505 King St. downtown. Hiring is underway, according to the release, and operations are expected to be complete by 2024.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Ignite Digital Services’ establishment in Charleston County,” County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III said in the release. “Their investment and creation of 135 new jobs will undoubtedly propel our local economy forward. Charleston County welcomes and supports the growth of Ignite Digital Services, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community and beyond.” CRBJ

Architecture Firms

Ranked by No. of Registered Architects in the Charleston Area

LS3P

1/2 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture 850 Morrison Drive, Suite 600 Charleston, SC 29403

SMHa Inc. 400 Hibben St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Liollio Architecture 1640 Meeting Street Road, Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29405

Novus Architects 1 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 200 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

SGA NW 804 Meeting St., Suite 103 Charleston, SC 29403

Herlong Architects & Interior Design 25 Calhoun St., Suite 310C Charleston, SC 29401

Goff D'Antonio Associates Ltd. 34 Radcliffe St. Charleston, SC 29403

Bello Garris Architects 76 Spring St., Suite B Charleston, SC 29403

CEMS Engineering Inc. 108 Bentons Lodge Road, Suite B Summer ville, SC 29485

Glick Boehm & Associates Inc.

493 King St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29403

Red Iron Architects LLC 4591 Durant Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

Rosenblum Coe Architects Inc.

1643 Means St. Charleston, SC 29412

Moseley Architects

997 Morrison Drive, Suite 601 Charleston, SC 29403

Applied Building Sciences 2308 Cosgrove Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

Coast Architects Inc. 1 671 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Spivey Architects Inc. 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 302 Charleston, SC 29412

Walker Concepts Architecture LLC 1 91 Broad St., Suite B Charleston, SC 29401

Wayne Windham Architect P.A. 1779 Main Road Johns Island, SC 29455

Camens Architectural Group 3461 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC 29455

Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design 20 Broadway St., Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Architecture Plus 1044 E. Montague Ave., Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29405

Cumulus Architecture & Design LLC 42 Warren St. Charleston, SC 29403

Evans & Schmidt Architects 284 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

Glenn Keyes Architects LLC 12 Vanderhorst St., Suite B Charleston, SC 29403

843-577-4444 www.ls3p.com connect@ls3p.com

843-566-0771 www.mcmillanpazdansmith.com pmyers@mcmillanpazdansmith.com

843-881-7642 www.smha.com m.delcioppo@smha.com

843-762-2222 www.liollio.com info@liollio.com

843-849-7407 www.novusarchitects.com tiffany.graves-davis@novusa.com

843-853-4506 www.sganwdesign.com info@sganwdesign.com

843-883-9190 www.herlongarchitects.com info@herlongarchitects.com

843-577-2163 www.goffdantonio.com ggoff@goffdantonio.com

843-640-3566 www.bellogarris.com

843-875-3637 www.cems-ae.com info@cems-ae.com

843-577-6377 www.glickboehm.com isabelle@glickboehm.com

843-834-2677 www.red-ironarchitects.com info@red-ironarchitects.com

843-577-6073 www.rosenblumcoe.com rca@rosenblumcoe.com

843-577-5063 www.moseleyarchitects.com bwhitener@moseleyarchitects.com

843-724-1456 www.appliedbuildingsciences.com info@appliedbuildingsciences.com

843-763-7064 www.coastarchitects.net connie@coastarchitects.net

843-795-9370 www.spiveyarchitects.com mspivey@spiveyarchitects.com

843-727-3140 www.walker-concepts.com jwalker@walker-concepts.com

843-243-0790 www.waynewindhamarchitect.com info@waynewindhamarchitect.com

843-768-3800 www.camensarchitecturalgroup.com gina@camensarchitecturalgroup.com

843-937-6001 www.theandersonstudio.com designers@theandersonstudio.com

843-718-3416 www.architectureplusllc.com info@architectureplusllc.com

843-607-3888 www.cumulusarchitecture.com info@cumulusarchitecture.com

843-723-5495 www.evansandschmidtarchitects.com evansandschmidt@gmail.com

843-722-4100 www.glennkeyesarchitects.com

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Providing architecture, interior design, programming, historic preser vation, renovation and master planning ser vices for the U.S. southeast region

Architecture, interior design, master-planning, environmental graphics, building information modeling, construction administration, furniture, fixtures and equipment coordination, due diligence, facility assessments, scheduling and permitting

8 28

Stephen Herlong 1986 8 12

R. Garey Goff, Tony Giuliani, Henr y D'Antonio 1991

Eddie Bello, Eric Garris 2015

Stephen Mahaffey, Scott Perkins 1989

Shawn Mellin 1981

Emma Souder 2011

Josh Caplea Steve Coe 1971

Lisa Demmel, Benjamin S. Whitener, Corey McCalla 1969

6 14

5 7

4 59

4 12

Team of design and planning professionals, in-house disciplines of architecture, interior design, land planning and landscape architecture

Architecture, interior architecture, interior design for residential and commercial projects

Architecture, interior design and planning for hospitality, education, mixed use, multifamily, health care and commercial projects

Architecture, historic preser vation, interior design, city planning, local design

Architecture, interior design, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire protection, planning and commissioning

Architecture, interior design, planning

4 8

4 9

Commercial, educational, governmental, hospitality architecture and interior design

Architecture, master planning, interior architecture, feasibility studies, cost estimating, 3D visualization and virtual reality

4 13

Architecture, interior design, engineering, construction administration

Jason Gregorie, Scott Har vey, Al Schweickhardt 2003 3 20 Architecture, building enclosure consulting, roof consulting, structural and civil engineering

Connie Zafiris, Arnie McClure 2003 3 1 4

Michael W Spivey 1983

Architectural and design ser vices

3 5 Custom commercial and residential design ser vices; commercial interiors, tenant upfit, planning, consultation

James S. Walker 1986 3 1 4 1

Architecture, planning, interior architecture, interior space planning, design architect and consulting ser vices; commercial and residential projects (formerly Schmitt Walker Architects)

Gordon Wayne Windham 1981 3 7 High-end residential architecture, single-family custom home design, renovations, 3D visualizations and fly-arounds, light commercial architecture

Marc Camens 1982

Scott W Anderson 2010

Tim S. Hilkhuijsen, Kevin E. Whalley 2011

Abby F Lesslie, Robert D. Lesslie 2011

Joseph D. Schmidt 1984

Glenn Keyes 1986

2 7 Architectural ser vices for high end new construction and renovations.

2 10

Architecture and interior design studio; high-end custom residential design and select bespoke hospitality projects; rooted in historical architectural style

2 8 Residential, commercial and interior architecture, renovations, adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings and design of public facilities and investment properties

2 2

Architecture, custom residential architecture, renovations, conceptual design, island design, home design

2 3

2 4

Full ser vice firm specializing in new construction, historic district infill sites, historic renovation, historic adaptive reuse, retail, commercial, hospitality, educational, multi family, space planning, office tenant up-fit and custom residential

Range of architectural ser vices specializing in historic preser vation and the adaptive use of historic structures; consulting and architectural ser vices for analysis of existing structures

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Architecture Firms

Ranked by No. of Registered Architects in the Charleston Area

www.r4architecture.com info@r4architecture.com

www.rushdixon.com judy@rushdixon.com

Young & Associates 3 Morris St., Suite B Charleston, SC 29403

814 N. Cedar St. Summer ville, SC 29483

Tyler A. Smyth Architect LLC 386-A Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29403

Vinyet Architecture 1 56 Broad St., 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29401

Cobb Architects 67 Washington St. Charleston, SC 29403

LFK Architects 886 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 200 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Mead & Hunt 5595 Core Road, Suite 510 North Charleston, SC 29406

MRB Group Consulting P.C. 134 Meeting St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29401

Add & Dwelling Group LLC 1 806 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 205 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

AJ Architects LLC 1 538 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

www.simonsyoung.com simons@simonsyoung.com

www.swallowtailarchitecture.com info@swallowtailarchitecture.com

843-724-7787 www.tylerasmyth.com info@tylerasmyth.com

843-619-7662 www.vin-yet.com contact@vin-yet.com Bill R. Senst

843-856-7333 www.cobbarchitecture.com dac@cobbarchitecture.com

yl A. Cobb

843-330-8940 www.lfkarchitect.com info@lfkarchitect.com Losse F Knight III

843-486-8330 www.meadhunt.com mailbox@meadhunt.com

843-992-0275 www.mrbgroup.com info@mrbgroup.com

843-856-5022 www.add-dwelling.com info@add-dwelling.com

843-810-0029 www.ajarch.net ashley@ajarch.net

Alice B. Lanham Architect 2978 Cane Slash Road Johns Island, SC 29455 843-795-8735 alicelanham@aol.com

B Studio Architecture 1103 Justice St. North Charelston, SC 29405

Berenyi Inc. 49 Immigration St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29403

BRPH 229 Huger St., Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29403

Byers Collaborative 1 314 E. Erie Ave. Folly Beach, SC 29439

Dolphin Architects & Builders 3730 Bohicket Road Johns Island, SC 29455

Epps Architecture 1 Pinckney St. Charleston, SC 29401

James P. Verkaik Architect LLC 4846 Causey Pond Road Awendaw, SC 29429

John Douglas Tucker Architect 2962 Hut Road Johns Island, SC 29455

Kevan Hoertdoerfer Architects 538 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

KW Designs LLC

2744 Samuel Gibbs Road Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

Michael E. Karamus Architect LLC

3690 Bohicket Road, Suite 3A Johns Island, SC 29455

Synchronicity

69 Morris St., Suite 101 Charleston, SC 29403

843-608-1858 www.bstudioarch.com info@bstudioarch.com

843-284-2000 www.berenyi.com

843-743-0222 www.brph.com info@brph.com

843-814-8544 www.byerscollaborative.com sanford@byersdesign.com

843-768-2404 www.dolphinbuilders.com info@dolphinbuilders.com

843-577-2080 www.eppsarchitecture.net eppsarch@att.net

843-200-3509 www.jamesverkaik.com james.the.architect.llc@gmail.com

843-303-1594 www.tuckerarchitect.com tuckerarchitect@gmail.com

843-724-6002 www.hoertdoerferarchitects.com

843-990-1923 www.kwdesignsllc.net kwoudstra@kwdesigns.net

843-768-9980 www.mkarchllc.com mkaramus@aol.com

843-203-4766 www.synchronicity.design info@synchronicity.design

Dan Moses, Robert Moore 1900

Kevin Park, Ryan T Colvin, James J. Oberst 1927

Ronald J. Denton John Abess 2010

Tony A. Berenyi 1990

Stephen Gallagher 1964

Sanford E. Byers 1999

Noel Kade, Jonathan Marshall, Christopher Ibsen 1990

Robert E. Epps 1985

projects

and full-ser vice design, specializing in custom residential architecture; historic renovations and restorations, custom primar y and vacation residences and renovations; commercial upfits

homes, renovations, small commercial

and residential architecture; planning and feasibility studies, new construction, upfits and renovations

Planning, design and engineering ser vices in architecture and interior design, dams and hydro power, food processing, militar y, municipal infrastructure, transportation, EPC, water and wastewater in Lexington, Myrtle Beach and North Charleston

engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, building envelope consulting

accessor y dwelling

Architecture, real estate and design ser vices for client assets; focuses on hospitality, custom residential and light commercial design projects across the low countr y

General contractor, design build commercial and industrial projects, structural and architectural

Full-ser vice architecture, design, interior design, engineering, construction ser vices and mission solutions firm ser ving clients in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, entertainment, hospitality, commercial and education.

1 1 Small commercial and residential new and renovation; boutique firm

1 14 Custom design and build firm featuring fully-licensed architecture, interior design and construction expertise

James P Verkaik 2002 1

John Douglas Tucker 2003

Kevan Hoertdoerfer 2003 1 4

Kyle Woudstra 2020 1 2

Michael E. Karamus 1999 1 1

Todd Richardson Luke Jarrett 2016 1 9

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Multi-stor y Class A tilt concrete office buildings; Class A tenant upfit, medical, dental and surger y center work, custom residential on new homes and addition, remodel

Residential and commercial architectural ser vices

Architecture, master planning, interior design

Architecture, master planning, design, construction administration; full commercial and residential ser vices

Site planning, residential design, interior architecture, small commercial design

Density, urban infill, redevelopment, mixed-use, adaptive reuse, master planning, land solutions, development strategy, rezoning, entitlement, feasibility studies, PUD writing, affordable and workforce housing, senior living and amenity centers

General Contractors

Ranked by Construction Revenue Received in 2022 in the Charleston Area

Thompson Turner Construction 111 Coleman Blvd., Suite 401 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Dooley Mack Constructors of South Carolina LLC 620 Dobbin Road, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29414

Hill Construction 295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 301 Charleston, SC 29492

Balfour Beatty US 306 Meeting St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29401

Mashburn Construction Co. Inc.

1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

M. B. Kahn Construction Co. Inc.

148 1/2 E. Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

Linden Construction of South Carolina Inc. 350 Seacoast Parkway Charleston, SC 29464

Vannoy Construction 2457 Aviation Ave., Suite 105 North Charleston, SC 29406

general.inquir y@sametcorp.com Carson P Knizevski

843-225-6066 www.thompsonturner.com info@thompsonturner.com

843-762-6690 www.dooleymacksc.com

843-884-6888 www.hillcon.com robert@hillcon.com

843-974-4590 www.balfourbeattyus.com info@balfourbeattyus.com

843-853-4303 www.mashburnconstruction.com lyarborough@mashburnconstruction.com

843-990-7700 www.mbkahn.com nstroud@mbkahn.com

843-637-4375 www.lindeninc.com lfranks@lindeninc.com

Paige Carlton, Liz Rhoads

John O. RossJr Jeff Boyer 2008

Chip Crane, Gene Garrett, Bart Bodkin

Jeff Sandeen, Scott Skidelsky

Lee MashburnJr , Paul Mashburn 1976

William H. Neely, Robert A. Chisholm 1927

Brandon Linden, Greg Munzel, Leland Franks

843-998-7194 www.jr vannoy.com melvin.cline@jr vannoy.com Mark Vannoy, Eddie Vannoy

843-308-9400 www.hitt.com info@hitt-gc.com

VanScoy Ryan Bixler

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Industrial and manufacturing, corporate office and base building, health care, technology, education, historical renovations, senior living, multifamily, civic and sports facilities

New construction and renovation ser vices throughout South Carolina; educational facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, and complex renovations

Ground-up, renovation, remodel, retrofit, demolition for commercial projects, focus on retail, restaurant, banking, automotive, medical and professional office, light industrial and amenities sectors

Pre-Construction, Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting ser vices across ever y segment of commercial construction

Highways, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment plants, light rail networks, heavy rail, commuter rail, city streetcars, short line, Class 1 freight railroads, corporate offices, education

Preconstruction, construction management and design-build ser vices to historic, healthcare, education, hospitality, office, industrial, religious, public and multi-family clients

General contracting, construction management, construction management at risk, integrated project deliver y, facility planning and design-build ser vices

Ground-up construction, multifamily, Class A office, mixed-use, interiors, major renovations to existing structures, medical, retail

Harbor Contracting Inc. 1147 Pleasant Oaks Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

SC 29403

J. Musselman Construction Inc.

Ser vices Group Inc. 1022 Physicians Drive Charleston, SC 29414

www.berenyi.com

1985 $25,000,000 34 25 Commercial construction, medical, dental, office, municipal, industrial, religious Berenyi Construction LLC 49 Immigration St., Suite 201 Charleston,

2008 $18,000,000 11 17 Commercial general contractor, construction manager providing

a variety of construction ser vices

www.arnettconstructionsc.com office@arnettconstructionsc.com

Design Build Construction 9561 Hamburg Road Ladson, SC 29456

IPW Construction Group LLC 7623 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29418

K-Con Inc.

2728 Spruill Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

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843-225-2527

843-744-4477 www.crhippconstruction.com pete.bailey@crhippconstruction.com Pete L. Bailey

Commercial

HVAC, plumbing, process piping, sheet metal fabrication, prime mechanical work and utility

843-747-5757 www.blanchardconst.com ronnie@blanchardconst.com $11,931,003 1 57 1 55 1 Industrial,

843-851-1449 www.designbuild-construction.com rob@designbuild-construction.com

843-745-0434 www.kconinc.com info@kconinc.com

Matt O'Donnell, Michael Blanchard, John O'Donnell 1975

Stephen M. Mueller

1992

Cyrus D. Sinor 2002 $8,000,000

Ron Revia, Patrick Kiernan, Michael Kiernan 1984

$7,936,545

6 16 New construction, renovations, design-build, historical renovations, road work, site work, operations, maintenance, electrical, mechanical ser vices

6 17

Design-build general contractor specializing in renovations/up-fits, commercial, government and light industrial construction.

At Work

Hot Properties

Prominent Wentworth Street space leased

Notable commercial real estate transactions in recent days include a portion of the former GAP building in downtown Charleston.

Blair Hines Gearhart of Oswald Cooke & Associates LLC represented the tenant in the lease of 3,591 square feet of retail space at 73 Wentworth St. (formerly part of GAP at 269 King St.) in downtown Charleston from 269 King Street LLC. Charles Constant of Robertson Howland Properties represented the landlord.

Other commercial real estate transactions include:

Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, McDew LLC, in the lease of 1,213 square feet of retail space in Unit C at 5117 Dorchester Road in North Charleston to Chipper Dog BBQ. Chris Dion of Akers Ellis represented the tenant.

Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Brahma LLC, in the lease of 1,200 square feet of retail space at 3025 Ashley Town Center Drive, Suite 206, in Charleston to Cashwell Financial of SC.

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SALES

Grain & Barrel Spirits has appointed Mike Glennon as the company’s new chief sales officer to help expand and scale the distribution of company brands nationally and internationally. Glennon, who is based in Chicago, joins the team with more than 25 years of experience building such global beverage brands as Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Sidney Frank Importing, and, most recently, Western Spirits Beverage Co.

Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Folly Camp LLC, in the lease of 1,455 square feet of retail space in Unit M at 915 Folly Road in Charleston. The tenant will be Jack of Cups Trading Post.

Hannah Kamba and Brent Case of Coldwell Banker Commercial represented the tenant, Dulce Inc., in the lease of 2,404 square feet of retail space at One Nexton Blvd. in Summerville. Jeff Yurfest represented the landlord, The Shopping Center Group.

Jeremy Willits of Avison Young represented the tenant in the lease of 1,487 square feet of retail space at 140 East Bay Road in Charleston to Caroline ONeal. Charles Carmody of CBRE represented the landlord.

Gregg Legerton of Avison Young represented the landlord, Tobias LLC, in the lease of 1,209

square feet of health care space at 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard in Charleston. Mike Ferrier of Ferrer Commercial Real Estate Advisors LLC represented the tenant.

Colliers South Carolina industrial brokers

Mark Erickson and Jarred Watts represented McQueen Distribution LLC in the lease transaction of 22,000 square feet of warehouse space at 450 International Circle in Summerville to Prime Time Leasing.

The building, known as McQueen Distribution Center, is located within the Charleston I-26 Industrial Corridor which has become the “go-to” area for all things industrial, according to Colliers. McQueen is two from Interstate 26 and about 20 miles from the Hugh Leatherman Terminal, making the property attractive for third-party logistics providers, manufacturing and distribution companies.

Prime Time Leasing is a rental furniture provider servicing the Lowcountry. Terms of the lease were not disclosed.

“McQueen Distribution Center stands out amongst its competitors because it is one of the only Class A spaces that are currently available that will accommodate smaller users,” said Erickson, vice president with Colliers South Carolina, said in a news release. “Because of this and its proximity to I-26, we saw an enormous amount of interest in the property from both local and international businesses.”

Todd Garrett, Tradd Varner and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Infinger Famil LLC, in the lease of 4,500 square feet of industrial space at 4748 Franchise St., Unit D, North Charleston, to Oak & Stone.

Robert Pratt of Re/Max Pro Realty represented the seller, Maria Nikolov, in the sale of 1,323 square feet of retail space at 7381 Sta ord Road in North Charleston to 823 Property Management LLC for $340,000. Keith Mayfield of Twin Rivers Capital represented the buyer.

Todd Garrett, Tradd Varner and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Shenandoah Property Management LLC, in the lease of industrial space at 4630 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston to E.P. Keller III.

David Newman and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the tenant, Designer Services of Charleston, in the lease of 10,200 square feet of industrial space in Unites E and F at 944 Rochelle Ave. in Charleston from James and Linda McLain. Thomas Sadler of Sadler Group represented the landlord.

Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the tenant, iNails, in the lease of 1,700 square feet of retail space at 1108 Metropolitan Ave. in Summerville to Sharbell Nexton LLC. McKenzie Deutch of Bridge Commercial represented the landlord.

Trey Lucy and Blair Belk of Belk Lucy represented the landlord in the lease of 1,255 square feet of retail space in Suite G1 at 320 W. Coleman Blvd. in Mount Pleasant to T.D. McMurry. Kevin Shields of Belk Lucy represented the tenant.

Blair Belk and Tim Metzler of Belk Lucy represented the tenant, Barre3, in the lease of 1,431 square feet of retail space at 1344 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 101. Trey Lucy of Belk Lucy and Reid David, Pete Harper and Cameron Yost of Lee & Associates represented the landlord. CRBJ

First up on Glennon’s docket is accelerating the growth for Chicken Cock Whiskey and expanding distribution for the recently launched Tequila Eterno Verano.

TELECOM

AT&T has promoted Terrance Ford to vice president of external affairs for AT&T South Carolina, where he now leads strategy, legislative, philanthropic and external affairs activities in the state. He also guides governmental and community policy decisions. He succeeds Jane Sosebee, who is retiring after a four-decade career with AT&T. He had been the director of external and legislative affairs.

Ford began his telecommunications career as an electronics technician in the AT&T network organization. After being promoted to management, he moved through the ranks, eventually leading the installation and maintenance of advanced services and becoming part of the external affairs organization, where he served as the external affairs regional director in the Upstate.

In addition, Ford serves on the boards of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, the Central South Carolina Alliance, the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the United Way of the Midlands, the Columbia Urban League, and the Midlands Business Leadership Group. A Charleston area native, Ford has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Webster University.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Find Great People’s new organizational and talent consultant is Eleanor Dunlap, See PEOPLE, Page 25

Glennon Ford

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who brings with her a background in organizational development, board advisory and governance, systems thinking and design, succession, executive search, and leadership coaching.

Dunlop is a Liberty Fellow, a Hull Fellow, and a Creating Healthier Communities Fellow. As an executive, consultant, and volunteer, she has worked with hundreds of leaders throughout the Southeast and as an industry expert at national conventions and conferences. Prior to joining Find Great People, Dunlop was the chief impact officer for The Graham Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University and a Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina.

The South Carolina Community Capital Alliance has given 2023 Community Champion Awards to Ashely Teasdel, deputy secretary of commerce of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Rock Hill Economic Development Corp

Since its launch in 2011, the alliance has been dedicated to increasing capital resources for South Carolina’s underserved and undercapitalized communities and providing job creation opportunities.

Teasdel helped with the launch of support resources for start-ups and existing companies; accelerated the use of business-to-business platforms for specific industries; managed an initiative to build minority business engagement that included supplier outreach experiences; and developed ally outreach for effective coordination of small business support for more sourcing needs

CONSTRUCTION

Paul Mashburn, CEO of Mashburn Construction, is one of five industry professionals to receive the 2023 Hall of Fame Award by Carolina Associated General Contractors. To qualify, nominees must be a past or present CAGC member, be at least 55 years of age, and have been actively involved in CAGC and the construction industry for at least 15 years.

Kristen Powell is now president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas. South Carolina has three regional ABC councils: Midlands, Upstate and

Lowcountry. North Carolina has four: Charlotte, Triad, Triangle and Coastal.

Since joining ABC Carolinas in 2014, Powell has been a leader of the chapter’s staff. She has served as regional membership director, assisted with chapter operations, and led such chapter events as the annual Excellence in Construction awards and the Summer Construction Convention. Most recently, she served as interim president and CEO.

Powell has a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Winthrop University.

Choate Construction Company has promoted Michael Sutton to director of preconstruction in Charleston. With a background that includes seven years with Choate Construction and more than 15 years of industry experience in corporate, industrial, entertainment, government and other market sectors, Sutton serves Choate’s preconstruction team in pursuit of operational excellence on behalf of its clients.

Sutton already has led a variety of projects for Choate — most recently the Credit One Stadium renovation, which earned the 2023 Pinnacle Award from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors. He has contributed to numerous other Choate projects, including Palmetto Logistics Distribution Center, Mankiewicz Coatings Production Facility, Knapheide Manufacturing Facility, Charleston Water Systems corporate renovation and Riviera Theater renovations.

Championing proactive involvement, close collaboration with ownership and trade partners, and comprehensive approaches to ensure a successful delivery, Sutton is shepherding Choate’s preconstruction operations in Charleston and helping clients navigate the market.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Southern First Bancshares has brought in Andy Borrmann as chief financial officer and executive vice president. He joins Southern First with nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry.

After graduating from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s in finance, Borrmann spent more than a decade as a bank analyst reporting on regional and community banks for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Morgan Keegan. Borrmann has served as CFO of SouthCrest Bank and SouthCrest Financial Group and became CFO and chief strategy offi-

cer following their merger with Colony Bank.

Twin Rivers Capital’s new associate development manager is J. Stephen Pappas Jr. Prior to joining Twin Rivers Capital, he worked at Cushman Wakefield Columbia and NAI Columbia as a brokerage intern. He recently completed his bachelor’s in business administration at the University of South Carolina.

At First Reliance Bank, Keith Rainwater has been named chief accounting officer. A certified public accountant, he brings more than 25 years of banking experience and an extensive accounting background to the bank’s team.

At First Reliance, Rainwater oversees the accounting operations and reporting functions. For the past two years, he served as chief accounting officer of FB Financial Corporation and FirstBank in Nashville after nearly 14 years at the SouthState Corp. While there, he served as an executive vice president and its designated principal accounting officer. Prior to joining FirstBank, Keith served as executive vice president and principal accounting officer for a regional bank in South Carolina. Rainwater, a 1980 graduate of Appalachian State University, has a degree in accountancy.

HEALTHCARE

Knowledge Capital Group has named Dan Handel as a member of its clinical advisory board. Handel is vice president and chief medical officer for the Central Area of Atrium Health in Charlotte.

Prior to joining Atrium, Handel served as vice president and chief medical officer of Indiana University Health’s South Central Region and an adjunct clinical professor of emergency medicine in the Indiana University School of Medicine. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing patient logistics, case management, quality and safety, credentialing, and the Southern Indiana Physicians medical group for an 11-country region.

Additional roles include chief medical officer at the Medical University of South Carolina and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health & Sciences Univer-

sity in Portland, Ore..

Handel received his doctor of medicine and a master’s in public health from Northwestern University and completed a healthcare MBA from Oregon Health & Sciences University, where he also served on the faculty of the division of management teaching process improvement and value streams. He lectures nationally on process improvement and improving patient flow. Handel is a certified physician executive and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and American College of Healthcare Executives.

LAW

Ashley Farr is now South Carolina associate state counsel on Catic’s Southeast team. He joins Catic with nearly 10 years of experience as a real estate attorney, having served as a partner and managing attorney at several South Carolina law firms.

Farr has worked with a diverse group of residential, builder, and REIT/iBuyer clients. His knowledge of this market will help him to provide relevant and timely service to Catic’s agents, while helping the company broaden its knowledge and experience across the Southeast.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina in Aiken and the Charlotte School of Law, Farr is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and North Carolina.

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brandon is proud to announce the addition of Catherine Quant and Kennedy Hausmann to its social content team. The duo brings years of experience in social media marketing, content creation, and brand development to help clients achieve their marketing goals.

The newest social content strategist at Brandon, Quant has more than five years of experience in social media, television, and agencies. She works closely with the agency’s creative and strategy teams to develop and execute content campaigns that align with clients’ brand values and business objectives. She earned her bachelor’s in mass communications from Louisiana State University and her master’s from the University of Florida.

Hausmann joins Brandon as a social content creator. She has experience in

Teasdel

Mashburn

Powell

Sutton

Borrmann

Pappas Jr.

Rainwater Handel

Quant Hausmann

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LOGISTICS/DISTRIBUTION

Lists: Logistics Providers, Warehouse Services

Advertising Deadline: June 5

JULY 10

CHARLESTON’S HISTORIC DISTRICT

Lists: Old Businesses

Advertising Deadline: June 26

JULY 24

STARTUPS

Lists: Business Assistance Organizations

Advertising Deadline: July 10

developing engaging content for social media platforms and podcasts. Her specialties include developing content strategies and ideation for short-form video across Instagram and TikTok. Hausmann’s responsibilities include writing, editing, blogging, and updating content for multiple platforms. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in communication studies.

REAL ESTATE

Realtor Jenny Bernard is now with William Means Real Estate. Bernard previously worked in sales for Kiawah River, a high-end waterfront community on Johns Island, where she assisted in Kiawah River’s Community Supported Agriculture program as well as event planning and resident programming.

Bernard earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina and spent 15 years in Massa-

chusetts, where she was a teacher. Most recently, she worked as an agent at Carolina One Real Estate.

Maison Real Estate has added four new agents to the team: Elizabeth Dixon, Debbie O’Lunney, Tiffany Philippe, and Savannah Walker

Dixon assists clients with international rentals, purchases, and relocations. Specializing in Paris sales, she has a bilingual legal team to execute all paperwork needed for a purchase and has connections throughout Europe to assist with transactions for Americans looking for international properties. A licensed real estate agent in South Carolina, she has worked with on purchases and sales in downtown Charleston and on Kiawah.

O’Lunney brings various tools to real estate from both of her prior careers. She advocates for her clients throughout the process of buying and selling a house.

Philipp’s background includes Wall Street, income-generating properties, and commercial development.

Walker is skilled at navigating contracts. She leverages technology and takes a modern approach to marketing, negotiating, and property selection.

Manufacturer to open North Charleston facility

Staff report

Amanufacturer and provider of fleet upfit solutions will establish its first South Carolina operations in Charleston County.

Ranger Design’s $1.5 million investment will create approximately 50 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

“This expansion of our fleet upfit solutions capabilities is a significant part of our overall growth plan,” Ranger Design president and CEO Ron Cowie said in the release. “It positions us for new opportunities and enables us to better serve our current customers.”

The new-commercial vehicle upfitting center, located at 9035-K Sightline Drive in North Charleston, will enable Ranger Design to better serve its current customers with extra warehousing capacity, according to the release. This facility will also allow the company to expand its footprint for fleet upfit solutions in commercial electric and gas-powered vehicles.

For advertising information, contact Ryan Downing at rdowning@scbiznews.com

Established in 1988, Ranger Design provides fleet upfit solutions, offering products such as shelving, racks and accessories for commercial vehicles, the release stated. Ranger Design’s rapid design prototyping and state-of-theart manufacturing process supports the

“This expansion of our fleet upfit solutions capabilities is a significant part of our overall growth plan.”

trades workforce by developing tough, innovative products to make work more efficient and safer, the release stated. Operations are expected to be online by the summer of 2023.

“Today, we celebrate a momentous occasion as Ranger Design, a trailblazer in fleet upfit solutions, announces plans to establish its first operations in Charleston County,” Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III said in the release. “This facility marks a significant milestone in Ranger Design’s growth strategy, propelling the company toward new opportunities and allowing it to serve valued customers better. We extend a warm welcome to Ranger Design and eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will bring to the Charleston community.” CRBJ

Bernard

PEOPLE, from Page 25

Ron Cowie Ranger Design president and CEO

VIEWS, PERSPECTIVES AND READERS’ LETTERS

When will the predicted recession arrive?

The Conference Board’s index of leading indicators (LEI) has been falling steadily since December 2021. The index anticipates turning points in the business cycle by around 10 months. Based on this steep slide the Conference Board, the Federal Reserve, and many private sector economists anticipate a second half recession.

But even though the index has been falling for 16 months the long-anticipated recession is not yet in sight.

Given that virtually every economic indicator has been distorted since the March/April 2020 recession, is it possible that economists are misreading the economic tea leaves? Could the LEI no longer be an accurate barometer of future economic activity? Or could it be giving us the right signal, but raising the red flag far too early?

The index of leading indicator consists of 10 components that cover a wide range of economic activity -- the stock market, consumer sentiment, the labor market, the housing sector and manufacturing. Each of its 10 components is itself a leading economic indicator.

Theoretically, the performance of all 10 combined gives a better reading of future economic activity than any individual component. Historically it works fairly well but the lead times are variable and it occasionally sends a false signal. But the index has never fallen this far for this long and been wrong.

Several components of the index may be overemphasizing the extent of economic softness that might be forthcoming.

Consumer sentiment today is not only lower than it was at the bottom of the 2020 recession when everyone was worried about COVID and the impact of the government-imposed shutdown, it is comparable to the lowest level reached in the so-called “Great Recession” of 2008-2009. But today’s economy is not nearly as weak either of those earlier periods. The worst that anybody anticipates is a “mild” recession.

Given the drop in consumer sentiment, one would expect consumers to curtail spending. But consumer spending has held up well. This is puzzling. Part of the reason could be that the 3.4% unemployment rate is the lowest in 50 years. If workers lose their job, they can easily find another. Because there is no concern that their income stream will be interrupted they have perhaps chosen to keep spending.

In addition, during the recession con-

sumers took advantage of the stimulus checks and paid down a considerable amount of debt. As a result, their monthly debt payments as a percent of income plunged to the lowest level since the 1980s. Consumers have recently begun to boost their credit card borrowing which has boosted this ratio. But it started at a record low level and still remains far below its historical average. When consumer debt becomes a problem, delinquency rates will rise. Thus far delinquency rates remain at their lowest level in years.

When the economy is growing and employers need to boost output they can either hire more workers or work existing employees longer hours. When the pace of economic activity softens they will do the opposite. Initially they will choose to shorten worker hours because they do not know whether the emerging weakness will be temporary or the beginning of a longer-lasting slump. If firms shorten hours they can easily reverse that action if orders rebound. If the economic slump is prolonged the next step would be layoffs. Once that happens the economy has fallen into recession. Thus, changes in the length of the workweek are a leading indicator of changes in the pace of economic activity.

Firms have been shortening hours steadily since the Fed began to raise rates in early 2022 and the nonfarm workweek appears to be signaling that an economic downturn is coming. But after the 2020 recession, the workweek surged as demand skyrocketed

once the economy reopened.

The workweek was abnormally long. While it has declined for the past two years, it is at the same level that existed prior to the recession. So, is the workweek an indicator that a sustainable pace of economic activity lies ahead? Or is this a sign that a recession is coming?

The dramatic and prolonged decline in the index of leading indicators has convinced almost everybody that a recession will occur in the not-too-far-distant future. But consumers and business leaders are not behaving exactly like they did in the past. As a result, the LEI may be overstating both the magnitude and the timing of any upcoming economic downtown.

How will we know when the recession has arrived? Easy. The Conference Board has a companion index known as the Index of Coincident Indicators. The Index of Leading Indicators tells us that a recession is coming at some point down the road. The Index of Coincident Indicators tells us when it has arrived. This index continues to climb, which means that the economy is still growing.

What indicators are included in the Index of Coincident Indicators? Payroll employment and industrial production are two of its three components. When they begin to turn downwards the recession will have arrived. Right now payroll employment continues to climb. In the past three months it has risen on average 211 thousand per month and it is unlike-

ly to dip into negative territory any time soon. Industrial production has been steady for the past year. When the recession begins this index should plunge.

The index of leading indicators appears to be signaling that a recession is coming. But given that economic behavior has changed so much in the past three years, we are skeptical of both the timing and the magnitude of the economic slump. So unlike the Fed and many private sector economists we do not expect a recession to begin in the second half of this year. It will eventually arrive, but to get there we think the Fed will need to boost the funds rate to 6.0% or so.

From 1980 until 2003, when he retired, Stephen Slifer served as chief U.S. economist for Lehman Brothers in New York City, directing the firm’s U.S. economics group along with being responsible for forecasts and analysis of the U.S. economy. He has written two books on using economic indicators to forecast financial moves and previously served as a senior economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. Slifer can be reached at www.numbernomics.com. CRBJ

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