Business Briefs - April 13, 2017

JUICE BAR CLOSES ITS DOORS

After just over a year of operation on Daniel Island, the Juice Bar on Seven Farms Drive officially closed its doors to business at the end of the day on Saturday, April 8. The shop announced the closing on its Facebook page on March 30.

“We love knowing y’all & your kiddos,” continued the post, “and it has been our absolute pleasure to serve you…We are invested in your health and lives, this is beyond tough for us, but we so appreciate your business & friendship.”

When pressed by followers of the page as to whether or not the business was contemplating reopening in a different location on Daniel Island, a Juice Bar representative wrote they were “considering all options.”

The property is currently under contract to purchase, with a May closing expected, and discussions are underway with a business interested in taking over the space.

STOBA USA CORPORATION HOLDS GRAND OPENING

Stoba, a manufacturer of machined components for the automobile industry, officially opened its new production plant on the Cainhoy Peninsula on April 5.

The facility is located at 2301 Charleston Regional Parkway off Clements Ferry Road. The new development is expected to bring $7.7 million in capital investment and create 61 new jobs.

Stoba is a leader in the production of complex machined components for high-pressure injection systems.

“Stoba is a world-renowned company, a leader in production,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “We’re honored Stoba is calling Berkeley County home and excited for its future here. Nearly seven months ago we made the announcement that Stoba was establishing production in Berkeley County. Now, seven months later, we’re thrilled with the job growth, investment and relationship that’s grown through this process.”