BEST ADVICE John Fortson, CEO, president of Ingevity
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Massive ship likely to be 1st of many
Back on the books
A new plan is in place to develop Laurel Island into a mixed-use project. Page 6
By Teri Errico Griffis
T Taking off
Charleston Southern to launch program for pilots, other aerospace careers. Page 15
Upfit expansion Van upfit company expanding operations in Ladson. Page 9
Expected job surge Chamber report looks at skills, demand for specific sectors across metro region. Page 15
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Upfront................................. 2 SC Biz News Briefs................. 3 Best Advice........................... 4 In Focus: Education & Workforce Development...................... 15 List: Postgraduate Degree Programs............... 20 Bonus List: Private Schools .................. 21 At Work...............................23 Hot Properties......................27 Viewpoint............................ 31
FARMERS MARKET returns to roots Charleston opens limited farmers market on Marion Square with handful of farmers. Coronavirus restrictions keep out other businesses struggling to survive. Page 8
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he largest containership ever to visit the East Coast sailed into the Wando Welch Terminal the morning of Sept. 20, and the community gathered on bridges and riverbanks, in office parking lots and waterfront parks and on recreational watercraft to catch a glimpse of the towering vessel as it passed by. Built earlier this year, the CMA CGM Brazil arrived carrying the equivalent of 15,072 20-foot containers; it’s about 167 feet wide. Chad Hartwell of West Ashley, a member of the Navy for 24 years and a photographer, said he couldn’t resist the opportunity to take a photo of the ship as it arrived. His wife’s uncle helped build the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, he said, and “It was quite something to see a ship that size go under it.” Standing with his wife, son and grandson outside the Merrill Lynch building at the foot of the bridge, Hartwell said, “The fascinating thing was to tell my grandson that the tugboats were going to meet it. He was impressed they were so little and would push the huge ship along on its journey to our ports.” S.C. Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome indicated more ships of that size and bigger could soon follow. “This points to the success of our long-term strategy of investing in port infrastructure and deepening our harbor to accommodate the largest vessels visiting the East Coast,” he said. See CONTAINERSHIP, Page 11
Big ship visits Charleston
The largest containership to ever come to the East Coast made a stop at Charleston Harbor. INSIDE: Photos on 12-13