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The Business Narrative: Flying High

Jul 11, 2024 09:08AM ● By Donna Walker

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CHS Sees Record-breaking Traffic During July 4th Holiday

Charleston International Airport is once again shattering passenger travel records.

 

Nearly 117,000 travelers passed through the TSA checkpoint during the July 4th holiday period, a 12 percent increase from last year.

 

"As we close out this record-breaking July 4th holiday travel period, we are proud to announce unprecedented numbers of travelers passing through our airport," said Elliott Summey, executive director and CEO of Charleston International Airport.

 

Summey added, "This milestone reflects our community's spirit and resilience and underscores our commitment to providing exceptional service and ensuring smooth journeys for all passengers. We thank our dedicated staff, airline partners, and all of those people and businesses who work in the airport for their hard work in making this holiday period a success."

 

 

The Transportation Security Administration broke a new record on July 7th, screening over 3 million travelers at U.S. airports—the most people ever in a single day.

 

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a joint civil-military airport in North Charleston, South Carolina.

 

The airport is operated by the Charleston County Aviation Authority under a joint-use agreement with Joint Base Charleston. It is South Carolina's largest and busiest airport.

 

The runways at CHS are owned by the U.S. Air Force and Joint Base Charleston and are shared through what is the longest running civilian/military join-use agreement of its kind with the Department of Defense.

 

The airport is also home to the Boeing facility that assembles the 787 Dreamliner.

MP Husky Expanding Greenville County Operations

MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations.

 

The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.

 

A subsidiary of Gower Corporation, MP Husky has more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing cable tray and cable bus power distribution systems.

 

The company’s products are used in various industries including automotive and renewable energy.


MP Husky will invest in new equipment and expand its existing facility located at 1370 Old Stage Road in the city of Mauldin.

Operations are expected to be online in fall 2025. Those interested in joining the MP Husky team should email [email protected].

The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Greenville County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building improvements.

Greenville News Building Sold; Consulting Firm Find Great People Moving Headquarters Downtown

Find Great People (FGP) announced that the Greenville-based recruiting and HR consulting firm will relocate its headquarters to the former Greenville News building within the Camperdown Plaza in downtown Greenville.

 

The company is anticipated to move into the new location by the summer of 2025.

 

“The Greenville News has been a landmark in our community for decades, and we are grateful for the opportunity to move into this cornerstone building. The Camperdown Plaza has become a vibrant hub, and we are excited about the opportunity to be in the heart of our city,” said John Uprichard, CEO. 

 

Uprichard added, "This move will provide an enhanced experience for our clients and employees, as well as future opportunities to positively impact our community."

 

FGP has served as a strategic partner in the Greenville community for more than 20 years, remaining rooted in its mission to “find great people to build great companies.”

 

Officials said relocating to downtown Greenville will amplify that purpose and continue driving growth for the community.

 

Moving to the central business district of Downtown Greenville is a strategic move designed to facilitate growth – not only for FGP but for the many thriving businesses and organizations across the city., the officials said.

 

The building was previously owned by CAP Camperdown Greenville News LLC and was sold to 32EBroadStreet LLC. on June 27, 2024.

 

According to the Greenville County Register of Deeds, the building sold for $10.7 million, The News reported.

 

The building consists of approximately 35,000 square feet of Class A Office and features Larkin’s Restaurant on the Camperdown Plaza.

 

Greenville News, part of Gannett Co., Inc. and the USA Today Network, will continue to occupy a portion of office space in the building through the summer of 2025.

 

The new ownership entity will be managed by The Furman Co. Investment Advisory Services.

 

“This is a trophy property located at the epicenter of downtown Greenville. We are proud to take ownership and look forward to repositioning the building with exceptional occupants,” said Steve Navarro, president of Furman. 

Michelin Introduces New Tires For Road Racing, Urban Commuters

To meet the growing challenges of road cyclists and urban commuters, Michelin said it is introducing the new Michelin Power Protection TLR tire and Michelin City Street tire to take on road conditions confidently all year long.

 

“Road cycling is at the heart of our humble beginnings as a company, and unveiling these new tires for avid road cyclists honors the rich Michelin heritage,” said Andrew Besancon, director of marketing for recreational brands at Greenville, South Carolina-based Michelin North America, Inc.

 

Besancon added, “Our new tubeless-ready, all-season capable Michelin Power Protection TLR tire allows enthusiasts to experience our cutting-edge tire innovations during their cycling adventures, while a combination of City Shield and Magi-X Technology within the Michelin City Street tire help elevate commuter adventures.”

 

Using puncture protection technologies, with a unique and fast-rolling tread pattern, the Michelin Power Protection TLR tire is designed to withstand obstacles on all types of roads thanks to its Michelin Bead to Bead technology reinforcement, which offers puncture and pinch protection, company officials said.

 

The officials said road cyclists can also expect a tread pattern designed to improve stability and optimized for wet grip, due to the Michelin Magi-X compound.

 

The Michelin Power Protection TLR tire is the most durable Michelin Tubeless Ready road tire – strengthened by a new tread pattern combined with Michelin Bead to Bead technology – and it’s ready to ride in any season, the officials said.

 

They added that to meet one of the fastest growing markets, urban commuters will find fun and performance for their city ride with the new Michelin City Street tire, which is eBike-ready.

 

A versatile tire for electric and traditional bicycles, these tires are designed for riders to experience improved puncture protection thanks to the reinforced casing provided by the Michelin City Shield technology, the officials said.

 

They said that compared with the MICHELIN Protek Max, the MICHELIN City Street’s braking performance marks an improvement of 10 percent, with cornering in damp conditions improved by as much as 22 percent.

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