South Carolina agencies are beginning to move forward with plans to add 20 miles of railway between the new Volvo site and the existing railroad near Santee Cooper's Cross Generating Station. Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2019, but must first pass community approval.Read more here.
Senior Broker, Will Phillips, represented the seller, Farmers & Merchants Bank of SC, in the sale of 417 US Hwy 52, a former car wash in Moncks Corner. Way to go Will!
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Verge Solutions continues to see growth and potential in the Charleston talent pool as it expands into a 31,000 SF building in Mt. Pleasant and hires more employees. Verge is a healthcare software developer. Read more about their new CEO and future plans.
A pop-up co-working space at 577 Meeting Street, the Rewined candle headquarters, is happening this Friday, March 25th. Workers will have access to Wi-Fi, unlimited coffee, and office space until 5 pm. Must register for a space. Learn more here.
The new Sheep Island interchange broke ground this week and will become exit 197 on I26. The interchange will connect with the Cane Bay community and Hwy 78 in Summerville. The project is expected to take at least two years. Read more about its timeline and goals.
According to the Economic Outlook Forecast by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Charleston is on pace to gain 20,000 new jobs by year end 2017, thanks to high-tech, manufacturing, STEM-based economy, tourism, the port system, and the military. Read more about the outlook here.
Experts gathered in Illinois to discuss technology in commercial real estate. Topics included design, construction, management & leasing, and tech start-ups. Read more here. Click here to check out Will Phillips' take on the value of technology in commercial real estate.
Yesterday, the Beach Co. presented to the Board of Architectural Review -Large another alternative for the St. Jasper site. The new plan would keep the existing building and add 93,000 SF of office space, 53,200 SF of retail and a new parking facility. This plan is being presented in case the...
Will Phillips has published an article on LinkedIn about Charleston's new "Discovery District", called WestEdge in downtown Charleston. Plans call for 570 apartments, 1,000 hotel rooms, and 100-200 new businesses, generating 4,000 new jobs. Check out more about this forward thinking community...
Charleston based software company, Good Done Great, continues to experience growth as it expands into a two-story office building in North Charleston. It's 8th location in Charleston. Read more here.
Will Phillips facilitated the lease of 4260 Piggly Wiggly for the Landlord.
The Charleston County Finance Committee voted to terminate its lease with the new 400,000 SF Chicora Life Center. They are looking for a new location.
The Venue Report, a blog that tracks event venues, has named the Restoration Hotel and the Gadsden House among the top 100 hottest newcomers to the market. Read more here.
