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...
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.
Blackbaud was named to Forbes' 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies list for 2016. The list evaluates the past three years of revenue growth, projected growth, and solid earnings quality score. The company has over 35,000 clients and its software is designed to support nonprofits'...
The SC Commerce Department created a new website, www.scinnovationhub.com, as a platform for entrepreneurs and tech-related businesses to access resources, connect with one another, post news stories and job listings, and event information.
2,500 attendees expected at Charleston's Dig South tech conference in less than two weeks. The 3-day technology focused conference includes networking events, speakers, panel discussions, and pitch event. Bidr won the Wild Pitch event at last years conference. Read more here.
Waitlist Me, a reservation management app, has relocated its headquarters to Charleston in part because its beauty and quality of life, which is advantageous in attracting and retaining tech talent. Read more about their plans in Charleston.
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.
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.
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.
The CRE landscape is expected to continue much like it did in 2015 with ongoing economic, demographic, and technological trends. Read more about the six trends that will play a significant role in CRE in 2016.
After 40 years in office, Mayor Joe Riley passed the torch to new Mayor John Tecklenburg. Tecklenburg said he wants to improve the public transit system and options for pedestrians and cyclists; create more parks; further efforts to extend Interstate 526; plan for flooding and rising sea levels;...
Charleston wages rose 5% faster than the national average and the high tech sector grew 16% faster. All factors contributing to Charleston's ranking No. 17 on Milken Institute's Best Performing Cities List. Read more here.
Avoiding social media could be hurting your business. Are you still afriad to get your feet wet? Click here for the top 5 social media trends for 2016.
