CHARLESTON, SC – July 21, 2023 – JE Dunn Construction’s Client Solutions Manager, Janet Bates, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Women’s Business Center at Increasing H.O.P.E.
The I-HOPE Women’s Business Center mission is to inspire and empower women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs of the Lowcountry by providing programs and services focused on small business education, development, and support. The I-HOPE Women’s Business Center of the Lowcountry is hosted by Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The mission of Increasing H.O.P.E is to create financial freedom and stability for families in South Carolina by building assets through financial education and training.
Janet Bates brings a wealth of experience in business development, project management, and client solutions to the Advisory Board. “We are thrilled to welcome Janet Bates to the Advisory Board of the Women’s Business Center at Increasing H.O.P.E. Janet’s experience in business development and communications will be invaluable as we work to inspire and empower women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs of the Lowcountry,” said the Executive Director Dorothea Bernique.
“I am honored to join this Advisory Board,” Bates said, “and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the Women’s Business Center’s mission.” Bates was previously recognized as the One to Watch by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in 2022 and as a 40 Under 40 Winner in 2021. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Charleston Chamber and was the inaugural President of the National Association of Women in Construction Palmetto Chapter.
With Janet Bates’s appointment to the Advisory Board, the Women’s Business Center at Increasing H.O.P.E is better equipped to help entrepreneurs of the Lowcountry build successful and sustainable businesses.
About JE Dunn — Charleston JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is one of the largest general building contractors in the United States, providing construction management and self-perform services through 26 offices nationwide. JE Dunn is recognized for leadership in both sustainable and lean construction practices and for community philanthropy. The company services an array of market sectors, including healthcare, K-12, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical and hospitality. The Charleston office’s portfolio includes repeat work for clients including Charleston County School District, South City Partners and Middle Street Partners. The JE Dunn organization is employee and family owned, and today is represented by three generations of the Dunn family in its day-to-day operations. www.jedunn.com.
The funds are part of the Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) program and will support the planning work needed to implement innovative same day, on-demand transit service in the underserved rural areas of Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties.
“This grant provides critical resources to enhance transit services to our region’s most rural residents,” said TriCounty Link Executive Director Ron Mitchum. “The On-Demand Transit Plan will reduce the traditional barriers to employment and economic prosperity for residents in rural communities and ensure everyone in the TriCounty has access to the transportation they need.”
The grant funding will be used to improve transit access and connectivity to Areas of Persistent Poverty and Historically Disadvantaged Communities in the TriCounty Link Service Area. The aim of the plan is to connect the region’s most vulnerable residents to existing and emerging job centers, with a modern, efficient, transit system.
Outcomes of the planning work include:
Identify transit gaps in service between vulnerable populations and emerging and existing job centers and training facilities, CARTA’s urban area transit network, and future LCRT service area.
Lower operating costs and reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by designing a more efficient operating scenario for TCL by lessening empty and/or circuitous trips via an innovative on-demand transit solution.
Develop reliable, same day, on-demand service scenarios for rural areas outside of urban transit service area.
FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty programprovides support to state and local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations to create better transit for residents with limited or no transportation options.
The grant is a testament to BCDCOG’s dedication to improving transportation options for all residents. Through the development of the Rural On-Demand Transit Development Plan, BCDCOG aims to create an enhanced and more efficient transit system that meets the evolving needs of the TriCounty area.
The BCDCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester county leaders in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. BCDCOG’s purpose is to strengthen the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest on BCDCOG, visit www.bcdcog.com, like us onFacebookor follow on Twitter at@BDCCoG.
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Heirloom Cloud Corporation (Heirloom), a digital technology service provider, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Charleston County. The company’s $150,000 investment will create 19 new jobs.
Founded by two veterans while working for the U.S. government in Washington, D.C., Heirloom uses cloud computing to digitally transform outdated media content. Through a private cloud network, cherished photos and videos become accessible, making old memories sharable like new ones. The company plans to add iPhone and Android applications soon, so subscribers can easily consolidate content onto one platform.
When looking to move its headquarters from Delaware, the owners searched for a business-friendly home from which to scale. They researched multiple regions within a two-day ground delivery to large population centers on the Eastern Seaboard before choosing Charleston County.
Heirloom will lease two offices at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center located at 11 Ewall Street in Mount Pleasant. This headquarters location will be the company’s hub for receiving nationwide shipments and serving walk-in customers. Heirloom will continue using an existing facility in Berkeley County for backend operations.
Operations are already online; individuals interested in joining the Heirloom team should visit the company’s careers page.
QUOTES
“We’ve already digitized millions of photos, home movies and other priceless memories. However, Heirloom can grow faster by moving our headquarters to South Carolina. From a larger fulfillment center here, we get to serve many more families who ship us their cherished media for conversion.” -Heirloom Cloud Corporation Founder Geoff Weber
“The decision by Heirloom to relocate its headquarters to South Carolina further solidifies our reputation as the best place in the country to do business. We are certain that Charleston will provide the ideal environment for Heirloom to thrive in the years ahead.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“It is an honor that after researching multiple East Coast locations, Heirloom chose Mount Pleasant as the location for its new headquarters. Charleston County is the complete package offering quick access to major U.S. cities while being the kind of place where people want to settle and raise their families. Congratulations Heirloom, and we are anxious to see what is next.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“We are thrilled to welcome Heirloom’s headquarters to Charleston County’s thriving technological ecosystem. With Heirloom’s presence, our community’s innovative spirit will be further invigorated, fostering collaborations and driving technological advancements.” -Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III
FIVE FAST FACTS
Heirloom Cloud Corporation (Heirloom) is relocating its headquarters to Charleston County.
The company’s $150,000 investment will create 19 new jobs.
Heirloom preserves photos, videos and all memories for life.
The company will be located at 11 Ewall Street in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Individuals interested in joining the Heirloom team should visit the company’s careers page.
Honor LSV, a startup manufacturing company, today announced it chooses Berkeley County for establishing South Carolina operations to design, manufacture and assemble golf carts and luxury low speed vehicles (LSV). The company’s $34.2 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
Honor LSV is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of golf carts and LSVs and is a contract manufacturer that utilizes precision lasers and robotic welding while working with mostly American-made metals, plastics and other components to build its products. The company also provides in-house powder coat services utilizing its state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot automated powder coat line. As a result, Honor LSV has the capacity for full production – from manufacturing to finishing – at its Berkeley County operations.
Operations are online at the company’s 130,000 square-foot building located at 636 Omni Industrial Blvd. in Summerville. Individuals interested in joining the Honor LSV team should submit resumes electronically.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Berkeley County to assist with the costs of building improvements.
QUOTES
“I am beyond thrilled to be launching my third startup company, the second of which is in Berkeley County. There has never been a more important time to bring manufacturing back to America than now, and we are doing just that!” -Honor LSV Owner Brian Plaisance
“South Carolina continues to provide the workforce and resources needed for startups like Honor LSV to thrive. This investment will bring our people even more opportunity and help continue to propel the state’s rapidly growing economy forward.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“We are excited to announce Honor LSV’s new operations in South Carolina. This is the result of the state’s leading-edge manufacturing infrastructure and Berkeley County’s foundation that enables companies to excel. We look forward to partnering with Honor LSV for years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“Berkeley County is excited to welcome Honor LSV to our industrial sector. This state-of-the-art, startup company’s $34 million investment will benefit our county’s economy, workforce and residents by creating more quality paying jobs and helping to keep our taxes low. This project is yet another shining example of how strategic investments can go a long way to positively impact our community.” -Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb
FIVE FAST FACTS
Honor LSV chooses Berkeley County for establishing South Carolina operations.
The company’s $34.2 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
Honor LSV designs, manufactures and assembles golf carts and luxury low speed vehicles (LSV).
Honor LSV is located at 636 Omni Industrial Blvd. in Summerville, S.C.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The founder of Berenyi, Inc., headquartered in Charleston, SC, Antoine “Tony” Berenyi, 63, was found guilty late Tuesday, by a federal jury sitting in Covington, following a six-day trial, of one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud, and 10 counts of money laundering.
According to the evidence at trial, beginning in late 2017, Berenyi entered into an illegal kickback agreement with Jaymin Vinson, an employee of Nucor Steel Gallatin, to deprive Nucor of money and Vinson’s honest services as an employee. Berenyi and Vinson agreed that Vinson would help steer a $14,950,000 construction management contract for a $650 million Nucor mill expansion project to Berenyi’s company and provide other services on behalf of Berenyi within Nucor, in exchange for Berenyi paying Vinson a 15% kickback on the contract, all without Nucor’s knowledge or approval. Berenyi’s secret kickback payments continued into 2019, totaling over $452,000 kicked back to Vinson.
Berenyi was indicted in October 2022.
Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Louisville Field Office, jointly announced the guilty verdict.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI. The United States was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorneys James Chapman and Kyle Winslow.
Berenyi is scheduled to appear for sentencing on December 13, 2023. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud count; up to 20 years in prison on each of the wire fraud counts, and not more than 10 years in prison on each count of money laundering. However, the Court must consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the applicable federal sentencing statutes before imposing a sentence. Berenyi also faces potential fines, a forfeiture money judgment, and a judgment of restitution, as ordered by the Court.
On a daily basis, we are approached by local business owners inquiring about our reach and engagement when they are considering Charleston Daily Publications as an advertising partner. We’d like to share a summary for you to help better understand who is Charleston Daily and how we can drive growth of your business, events, services and more.
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Our digital footprint is equally distributed across all major social platforms reaching audiences 17 – 97. Why this matters: Many influencers and media outlets are putting all their focus on one platform limiting the reach and potential conversion potential.
Our content is limited to 40-70 articles monthly. We average 1000-1500 unique users per article.Why this matters: Other media outlets may put out 300-500 articles and advertising pieces a month getting your content lost in the shuffle. You will get a high touch approach with maximum exposure from Charleston Daily Publications.
Charleston Daily Publications has one of the highest conversion rates in the Lowcountry. The direct following of Charleston Daily Publications is over 250K+ and the monthly reach is 2.4M – 3.2M. Why this matters: You will get visibility unlike any other platform including but not limited to Instagram stories, Instagram reels, TikTok reels, Twitter, Threads, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Newsletters.
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How far would you move to pursue the next chapter of your career? For Asha Patel, who grew up in the greater New York City metro area, it seemed for years as if all the opportunities she could want were right there in her home region.
Then a recruiter reached out with a Florida opportunity in her field, health care management. The new role involved a substantial pay raise and some fast-track new responsibilities. She couldn’t say no.
Today, Patel calls the Tampa Bay region her home. She’s guiding value-based care strategies for a patient population of 200,000, and she’s enjoying the year-round sunshine. As Patel puts it, it’s exciting to be building a career in a region with “so much economic development.”
Overall, internal U.S. migration across state lines has been declining since the 1950s, according to Census Bureau data. We’ve become a more settled (and perhaps less adventurous) nation. But for people seeking bigger opportunities, that old restless spirit hasn’t vanished, according to a new analysis by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team.
As the chart above shows, people are willing to uproot in a big way to pursue new career opportunities in a variety of Sunbelt locations.
On Florida’s west coast, LinkedIn data shows that Cape Coral, Fla., and nearby towns stood out in 2022 as the metro area with the greatest ability to attract new workers from distant locations. The median relocation journey of people starting new jobs in this southwestern, coastal part of Florida amounted to 592 miles.
Florida’s west coast tends to attract people relocating from Michigan, Illinois and other parts of the Midwest, observes Suzanne Lesko, a Navy veteran who grew up in Pittsburgh. She recently moved to Naples, Fla., a few miles south of Cape Coral, where she does a wide range of advocacy and consulting work relevant to veterans’ affairs.
Three other Florida metros also rank in the U.S. top 10, in terms of attracting talent from far away. They are third-ranked North Port-Sarasota (median relocation distance of 478 miles), seventh-ranked Jacksonville (187 miles) and ninth-ranked Tampa Bay (165 miles).
Colorado Springs ranks second (515 miles), and the remaining top-10 metros are spread across five Sunbelt states. They are fourth-ranked Charleston, S.C. (266 miles), fifth-ranked Las Vegas, Nev. (234 miles), sixth-ranked Nashville, Tenn. (203 miles), eighth-ranked Austin, Texas (180 miles) and 10th-ranked Charlotte, N.C. (114 miles).
Other notable findings from this job-migration analysis are as follows:
Men migrate farther than women do. For 2022, men’s median migration was 148 miles, almost exactly double the 76 miles for women. This has intriguing implications for companies conducting nationwide talent searches: their candidate pool may end up skewing male if they don’t also look closely at local talent.
It’s easier to move when you’re younger. LinkedIn data shows that Gen Z workers (age 26 or younger) are migrating a median distance of 194 miles. Millennials (ages 27 to 42) post median migration journeys of 137 miles.
By contrast, median migration distances are less than 50 miles for both workers in Gen X (ages 43 to 58) and baby boomers (ages 59 to 77). LinkedIn data scientist Caroline Liongosari points out that if companies need very experienced talent for certain roles, that may call for being extra mindful of candidates’ current locations, “without expecting them to relocate easily.”
Highly educated workers move the farthest. In 2022, people with Ph.D.s, law degrees and similar graduate degrees (other than an MBA) migrated a median of 204 miles. By contrast, median migration for people with less than a bachelor’s degree was just 40 miles.
Each industry has its own migration pattern. Fields with the longest median migrations (90 miles or more) include technology, information and media, government administration, oil, gas and mining, and education. At the other end of the spectrum, median migration distances for financial services, real estate and equipment rental all are less than 30 miles.
Looking closely at those variances, high demand for tech and media expertise has created a single national marketplace for those skills for some time. As for government jobs, there’s likely to be substantial movement back and forth between federal roles in the Washington, D.C., metro and similar positions in state or local roles.
Financial services may be a field where a lot of job movement involves finding a new position within known geographic hubs, particularly the New York City metro area. And the uniquely local nature of real estate probably means that people who know luxury rentals in Los Angeles, or light-industrial facilities in Chicago will want to keep putting that specific, hard-won expertise to work in any new role they take
Middle-distance moves are becoming rarer. LinkedIn data shows a bimodal tug since 2019, with more people either migrating less than 25 miles or more than 3,000 miles – a distance that reflects people coming to the United States from other countries.
What’s making middle-distance relocations more difficult? A detailed study by the International Monetary Fund suggests that unbearably high housing costs make people reluctant to uproot and head to a new metro, even if economic opportunities seem greater
Methodology
Economic Graph researchers analyzed more than 3 million U.S. migrations a year from 2019 to 2022. A migration instance is defined as a member changing their location on their LinkedIn profile. Student migrations – right before enrollment, during enrollment, and right after graduation – are removed so that analysis focuses more accurately on workforce migration trends. Migration distances are estimated using the zip codes LinkedIn users add to their profiles.
In Charleston’s embrace, where waters softly flow, A dance of grace emerges, as sunsets gently glow. Beneath the azure sky, where coastal breezes play, Dolphins leap and frolic, in Charleston’s tranquil bay.
Their silver bodies glisten, as they glide through sapphire seas, A symbol of true freedom, carried by the ocean’s ease. With every leap and somersault, they paint a joyful tale, In Charleston’s waters, their spirits soar and sail.
As tides caress the shoreline, and seagulls take to flight, The dolphins weave a tapestry of wonder and delight. They gather in their pod, a family bound by love, In Charleston’s haven, blessed by stars above.
Through tales of ancient mariners, their lore has long been sung, Guiding ships to safe harbor, with wisdom from their tongue. In Charleston’s storied history, they hold a cherished place, Guardians of the coast, embodying beauty and grace.
Amidst the tidal rhythms, they greet each dawn with glee, A reminder of the magic within the deep blue sea. Their laughter echoes faintly, as day turns into night, In Charleston’s tranquil waters, they find pure delight.
So, let us raise our voices, a tribute to these friends, Whose presence fills our hearts, a love that never ends. In Charleston’s timeless beauty, where land and ocean meet, The dolphins’ joyful spirit, forever we’ll entreat.
Minneapolis based Hip-Hop Duo Atmosphere are bringing their sound to Charleston, South Carolina along with Sublime featuring Rome and Slightly Stoopid on Thursday, August 3, 2023. We had a few moments to talk to the band about their career and 2023 tour.
Q&A
Over a quarter of a century later, you still have a powerful message to share. What do you both contribute to your longevity as a powerhouse hip-hop duo?
Communication. Friendship. Empathy and understanding. Searching through the looking glass simply to find perspectives.
As the music industry has transformed, what adjustments have you had to make to insure the integrity of your music and stay true to the fans?
I’m not certain we’ve necessarily made adjustments other than the natural growth and evolutions that occur in life. We allow ourselves to be informed by the consequences of our choices.
What do you want fans to take away from the latest release, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously?
Ironically, the title is always the offering. This title is just a reminder to spend a little less time centering ourselves in our private universes so that we can understand and see each other more clearly. Artistically, we make music as a means to express our experiences and thoughts, so if there’s anything helpful that anyone could glean from our music, that’s a bonus.
Atmosphere is an American hip hop duo from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group is composed of rapper Slug (Sean Daley) and DJ/producer Ant (Anthony Davis). Atmosphere is one of the most successful underground Hip Hop groups ever. With their back-to-basics approach to Hip Hop, they have gained a large following and critical acclaim. Both members originally took the name ‘Mental Subjects’ before eventually changing it to ‘A Rhythmic Culture’ and ultimately ‘Atmosphere’.
Early Years
Atmosphere formed in the late 1990s when Slug and Ant met at a freestyle battle in downtown Minneapolis. The two quickly struck up a friendship and began making music together. Over the next few years, Atmosphere released several projects independently. These projects helped to establish Atmosphere as a major force in the independent Hip Hop scene.
Career Breakthrough
In 2002, Atmosphere released their breakthrough album ‘God Loves Ugly’. The album featured some of the duo’s most iconic tracks including ‘GodLovesUgly’, ‘Trying To Find A Balance’, and ‘Modern Man’s Hustle’. The album was praised for its raw production and poignant lyrics. It quickly became a fan favorite and earned them their first major label deal with Rhymesayers Entertainment. Since then, Atmosphere has released numerous albums and EPs which have all been met with critical acclaim.
Collaborations
Throughout the years, Atmosphere has collaborated with a variety of artists including Lupe Fiasco, Dem Atlas, Grieves and many more. In 2016, they also collaborated with Dem Atlas on the project ‘Felt 4 U’. The project was praised for its unique blend of Hip Hop and experimental production. It was one of their most successful collaborations to date.
Legacy
Atmosphere has had a tremendous impact on the independent Hip Hop scene. They are credited with helping to bring the genre from underground to mainstream success. Their influence can be felt throughout many different genres of music today. They have also inspired countless other artists over the years.
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