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Mayor Keith Summey Gives His Annual ‘State of the City’ address, video on http://www.youtube.ocm/watch?v=Eybi9iwxSdg
Q & A with North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey
As 2011 draws to a close, North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey answers questions on the city’s future, posed by the Charleston Post & Courier, www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/27/qa/
Milken Institute Rates North Charleston 11th in National Economic Growth
Citing the Boeing Dreamliner plant and a burgeoning technology sector, the non-profit, California based Milken Institute has rated the Charleston-North Charleston SMSA 11th nationally in terms of economic growth, www.bestcities.milkeninstitute.org/
CharlestonWISE Program offers rebates for energy savings
A multi-million dollar initiative that encourages people to make their homes more energy efficient has expanded across Charleston County….
24/7 Wall Street: North Charleston SC Named as City for Homebuyers
“According to Trulia.com, most of the people looking at homes (in the greater Charleston area) are from other parts of the state and other southern states. The market remains a popular retirement destination”.
Yale University Project Looks at Public Attitudes Towards Sustainability, Climate Change
Interesting results on public opinion from a Yale University study project, in light of the often heated debate over the validity of scientific studies on human impact in climate change, Climate Change Communication: Bridging Science+Society, November 18, 2011, environment.yale.edu/climate/the-climate-note
Green Builder Magazine Survey: Green Housing Projections for 2012
Green Builder magazine, which honored OTP as one of the nation’s top 12 developments in December 2008, sees an upswing in green housing construction and building for 2012, according to a survey of industry professionals. The projections are at www.greenbuildermag.com/News/Headlines/Research—Projections-for-2012
Mayor Summey Reveals Plans for Upcoming Term, After Re-election November 8
Re-elected North Charleston Mayor relaxes after ‘gentlemanly election’
North Charleston Boeing Dreamliner Plant Opens Delivery Center
Post & Courier, “Boeing Cuts Ribbon on Delivery Center,” by Brendan Kearney, November 12, 2011, www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/12/Boeing-cuts-ribbon-on-delivery-center/
Lowcountry Innovation Center at Navy Yard Catalyst for Tech Jobs
The Lowcountry Innovation Center’s Alan St. Clair discusses the success of his tech incubator, and points to the potential of 10,000-plus jobs in North Charleston
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