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BizBrief is your weekly, business-focused companion to the daily newsletter. | Graphic by 6AM City
Hi there — I’m Cat, Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief, our new weekly newsletter built to highlight our local business community.
BizBrief is your download on the local business landscape, delivering concise recaps — from news and podcasts to events, thought leadership, jobs, and company updates — all in one scroll-worthy newsletter to start your week informed, not overwhelmed.
If you already read CHStoday, think of BizBrief as its weekly, business-focused companion — zooming in on the stories, opportunities, and conversations shaping the local business community.
I’m thrilled to welcome Jess, who is joining us to help launch BizBrief in CHStoday. They bring experience covering the local hospitality and dining scene, plus you may have noticed their signature touch behind the scenes of several of our other city newsletters. Jess will share fresh perspectives and stories from across the region.
We want BizBrief to highlight what matters most to you. Got a local business story, podcast, or company update worth sharing? Send it our way or fill out this short survey — your ideas can help guide our coverage.
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Help shape BizBrief:
Share your own company updates or point us to your favorite local podcasts, press releases, thought leadership, and real estate listings you follow so we can spotlight them in future editions.
Charleston ranks as the top city in the South for the 10th straight year, according to Southern Living’s 2026 awards. Continued growth, new openings, and ongoing development are helping fuel the region’s national appeal. (Southern Living)
Award
Summerville resident Stephanie Hall, founder of Estelle Colored Glass, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founder 500. Since opening her Charleston flagship store on King Street in 2025, Hall has grown her business nationally and internationally, creating local jobs while celebrating color, craftsmanship, and joyful entertaining. (The Post and Courier)
Biz
Citadel Mall businesses were given 90 days to vacate as MUSC moves forward with expansion plans in West Ashley. The transition marks another step in the mall’s shift from retail to healthcare use. (The Post and Courier)
Community
Business leaders are encouraged to weigh in on the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. “Now is the time to make our voices heard and engage local leaders in this critical moment for our region,” said Jacob Gamble of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Take a few minutes to complete the survey.
Number
25 minutes. That’s the average one-way commute time in Charleston County, according to the latest US Census data. Play with the data.
Health
The University of South Carolina opened its 65,000-sqft Brain Health Center, creating a centralized hub for cognitive care. Backed by $30 million in state funding, the facility brings diagnostics, treatment, imaging, rehabilitation, and research together under one roof for patients with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. (SCBiz)
Drink
Good news for bar managers. The alcohol server training deadline has been extended. Servers and managers who have not yet completed an approved program now have until Friday, May 1 to meet the requirement. (Charleston Business)
Network
Follow 2026 SCMC Manufacturing Woman of the Year Katherine Bergmann on LinkedIn. She is Head of Communications and Community Relations at Volvo Car. Bergmann also launched the Volvo Accelerator Program, which supports innovation and workforce development.
Job
Boeing is hiring a Facilities Engineering Manager ($126,650-$171,350 a year) in North Charleston. The role is part of Boeing’s Global Real Estate and Facilities team and will lead engineering efforts supporting critical infrastructure across multiple South Carolina sites. Apply online by Wednesday, April 1.
Listen
Are you caught up on “Between Two Brokers”? The podcast features two business partners candidly discussing what it’s really like in the real estate industry. In the latest episode, Brian Wells of Coastal Creek Design joins the conversation to share what sets his firm apart.
Events
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Editor’s Picks
Thrive Connect at the Daniel Island Yacht Club | Wednesday, April 1 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Daniel Island Yacht Club | $30+ | This evening networking event fosters connection and conversation among women across the business community.
Women of Distribution | Thursday, April 9-Friday, April 10 | 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. | 75 Wentworth St. | $2,500 | Participate in this best-practices program for women in distribution leadership roles — it’s focused on strategy, financial modeling, and peer insights.
If you already read COLAtoday, think of BizBrief as its weekly, business-focused companion. | Graphic by 6AM City
We sat down with our CEO, Ryan Johnston, for a behind-the-scenes look at what fuels BizBrief — and him.
Why introduce a business newsletter?
I think of it less as a newsletter and more as a weekly business section.
What problem does your product solve?
Talking about business together and delivering everything you need to make the most of the city you call home. Like CHStoday, BizBrief will center on strong reader participation and source from traditional media, influencers, and company communications — creating a community that engages with local business news together.
How will BizBrief differ from all the other local business newsletters?
BizBrief will follow the same formula as our daily CHStoday newsletter — aggregating, curating, narrating, and highlighting the most important business news from across the local business landscape. The goal: to help local businesses and the professionals who work in them thrive.
121 Calhoun St. | 2,625 sqft | $42/sqft annually | Renovated office space in downtown Charleston with modern finishes, two private restrooms, and an outdoor patio.
4000 Faber Place Dr. | ~2,300-12,600 sqft | $27/sqft annually | Office suite in North Charleston with conference rooms, ample parking, and easy access to I-526.
474 King St. | 1,333 sqft | $32/sqft annually | Office space with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and flexible layouts, plus on-site amenities and parking in Charleston’s Upper King Street district with walkable dining, retail, and cultural attractions.
Commercial, for lease
1525 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | ~28,00 sqft | $775-$4,195 per month | High-visibility retail or office space along Sam Rittenberg Blvd. with strong traffic counts, prominent signage opportunities, and ample on-site parking in a busy West Ashley corridor.
Commercial, for sale
2469 Ashley River Rd. | ~4 acres | $800,000 | Freestanding commercial building with strong Ashley River Road frontage, ample parking, and flexible layout in a high-traffic West Ashley corridor — ideal for retail, office, or redevelopment.
Long time no see, Charleston. We’re all amped to launch BizBrief as a part of CHStoday. I’ll be working closely with Callie — y’all know Callie — and I’m curious to know what you want to see from our BizBrief coverage.
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