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One of the biggest frustrations when looking for a career is that some companies will advertise entry-level positions that require three years of experience. How are you supposed to get work experience when no one will hire you without work experience, right? Internships are a great way to gain valuable industry experience as you get…
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined marginally in June (a downward revision), improved in July. The Index now stands at 121.1 (1985=100), up from 117.3 in June. The Present Situation Index increased from 143.9 to 147.8, while the Expectations Index rose from 99.6 last month to 103.3. The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey,…
Business recruiters with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina continue to take to the road in 2017 — to meet one-on-one with local economic developers across the state, hear updates on available buildings and industrial properties, and strengthen partnerships that help bring new jobs to North Carolina. In 2016, the EDPNC wrapped up the…
Kylie Page, PE, Terracon, Charleston, SC, was elected Chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) at its annual meeting in June. Page is ACEC-SC’s first female Chair, and will assume her role as chair on July 1, 2017. Page also served as ACEC-SC’s Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member, and…
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) for Toshiba to pay $2.168 billion ($1.192 billion to SCE&G for its 55% and $0.976 billion to Santee Cooper for its 45% project ownership) in full satisfaction…
Choate Construction Company is proud to announce various senior leadership appointments to drive continued growth and opportunity in all facets of the business. Dave Knudson is taking on the role of Choate Construction’s companywide Director of Strategic Pursuits. In this new position, Dave will champion strategic geographic growth for Choate with a focus on procuring…
Foxxcon, the Taiwanese manufacturer of electronics announced that it would build its first U. S. manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, bypassing North Carolina. Foxconn is a supplier for Apple, Microsoft and other technology companies. President Donald Trump was joined by Foxconn’s chairman, Terry Gou, at the White House for the announcement. Wisconsin Republicans, Gov. Scott Walker…
North Carolina officials remain hopeful that the state could lure Chinese smartphone assembler Foxxcon. The Apple supplier could be the first company to benefit from a proposed North Carolina incentive program for massive job creation. The News Observer reported yesterday that North Carolina Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland said that Foxxcon is still considering the state in…
EGGER Wood Products, one of Europe’s leading wood-based materials suppliers for the furniture, wood construction and flooring industries, has selected Davidson County in North Carolina as the site of its first U.S. manufacturing plant. The Austrian company plans to create 770 jobs and invest $700 million over the next 15 years at the county-owned I-85…
New construction starts in June grew 4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $679.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Nonresidential building increased 13% in June, strengthening after two months of lackluster activity, and the nonbuilding construction sector rose 8% with the help of elevated activity for electric utilities….
