The Terrace Plaza, home to James Island's Terrace Theatre, has been sold for $3.7M as an investment to a NY-based firm. The 20,000 SF center is home to Zia Taqueria, Crust Wood Fired Pizza, Studio Barre and How Art Thou. No changes currently planned for the center. Learn more here.
Charleston-based PeopleMatter announced today that it was being acquired by Virginia-based Snagajob. Snagajob connects hourly workers with businesses, while PeopleMatter provides employers with software that assists in hiring, training and scheduling. Seems like a perfect fit! Read more here.
FOR LEASE! Will Phillips has listed 5,871 SF of Class A medical or office space in the Hollings Cancer Center in Mt. Pleasant. Click here for more information.
Will Phillips' client, Charleston-based Critical Solutions International, was awarded a $33M contract to manufacture and supply 500 explosive systems to the Iraqi army to enable Iraqi soldiers to "effectively create safe passages through known and suspected danger areas and obstacles". Read more...
In June, Google will host a 2 day workshop with a focus on Educators and Small Business & Nonprofits at Trident Technical College's North Charleston campus. Registration is free, but required. Attendees will learn about Google Tools and Apps that can increase efficiency and productivity in the...
Although the buyer of the Ports Authority headquarters on Concord Street is not disclosing plans for the property, they have requested a rezoning to make the building taller. The new zoning would allow for construction of a rooftop feature, while adding a public space (ie; green space, park, vendor...
Charleston ranks #12 on the Milken Institute's list for its 5-year growth in gross domestic product in the high tech sector. Charleston's tech sector grew 16% faster than the national average in the past 5 years. Click here to see what the average wage is for employees of Charleston's digital...
Will Phillips represented the lessee in leasing 1,500 SF of industrial space at 1939 Belgrade Avenue, Charleston, SC. Congratulations to Knotty Woodcraft on their new space!
In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you for your service to our great country.
Coworking is changing the face of the traditional office space. Shared and flexible spaces are in higher demand and tenants want shorter leases. People more often want an informal and low cost space and don't care about big corner offices anymore. Developers and building owners will continue to...
Mt. Pleasant based tech company, Zubie, lands an additional $6 million in funding to improve its product line, scale its products for customers, and hire additional employees. The company makes a device to plug into a vehicle to collect data about both car and driver, used by individuals, insurance...
Tech nonprofit software company, Blackbaud, investing $154 million to expand its headquarters on Daniel Island into larger 360,000 SF facility. The company plans to create 300 jobs over the next five years. Read the press release here.
FOR SALE! Will Phillips has listed three executive office condos in the Island Executive Center on Johns Island. Units 1A, 1B, and 1C are approximately 3,800 SF combined. Mr. Phillips also has listed for sale unit 1D, so the whole building can be purchased if additional space is needed! Click...
Calhoun County is picking up another 30 jobs with the third expansion of the Southeast Frozen Foods facility in Gaston. Overall the company has invested $20 million and created more than 100 jobs. Current expansion plans will grow the facility to over 200,000 SF.
Viva Holdings, a rubber manufacturer, plans to renovate a 177,000 SF industrial property in St. Stephen, creating up to 200 new jobs. Products manufactured will be sold in the US and exported to China. Learn more here.
