Boyd Simpson, president of The Simpson Organization and the developer behind The Cigar Factory, discusses the project status, potential financing arrangements, and more.
Frequently, I overhear Charleston tour guides telling their guests about the small, metal bolts on most of the old buildings around town. Some have a simple, circular shape, while others are intricate, star shapes (right).
Most people are unaware that Charleston lays on a fault line, and the city experienced massive damage from an earthquake in 1886. [...]
Commercial real estate team leader, Chris Fraser of Grubb&Ellis|Barkley Fraser, discusses the retail and office space available at the Cigar Factory. The first floor will contain retail space and the second floor will contain approximately 25,000 square feet of office space. In this video, Fraser describes the amenties and types of retail shops that will [...]
According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, home sales increased more 30% from April to May in the Charleston area, according to figures from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors.
Some interesting findings…
The month of May ended with 678 closings (versus 518 in April and 568 in March)
The median price for homes rose slightly to $187,000, up [...]
When removing bricks on the first floor to replace the windows, construction crews found a buzzing surprise–two large bee hives. In recent years, the news has reported on the decline of the bee population and the repercussions that come with this decline, like reduction in crops.
The Cigar Factory team members decided to have the bees removed by [...]
In February, Project Manager Scott McKenna was approached by the City of Charleston fire department with the idea of using the building for training. Scott happily allowed the firefighters to train in the building since there was nothing that could be damaged. We saw the firefighters perform a rescue of a fellow firefighters by breaking [...]
The Cigar Factory proudly sponsored the 4th Annual Charleston Food + Wine Festival’s “Winemaker Receptions in Private Homes.” The Winemarker Receptions were held at five private downtown homes, where guests could enjoy architecture, design, preservation and of course–wine! Each home was hosted by a wine pro serving samples of their varietals and a local chef or caterer [...]
The Cigar Factory has partnered with The Sustainable Warehouse to recycle over 20 tons of materials. Both exterior and interior materials have been recycled, including: trim, desks, doors, file cabinets, light fixtures, lockers and shelving.
Recycled items have been donated to various local organizations, like Americorp, Gods House of Remnants, Living Legacy Outreach, Stratford High Construction Program and [...]
