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Last week in this space, I remarked, once again, on the recent rise of the Charleston areas aerospace and information technology industries and what it augurs for the future of the Lowcountry and the area as a so-called Silicon Harbor. <\/p>\n
Some thought I overstated the point, arguing Charleston is a far cry from an aerospace and tech hub like Puget Sound, home to Boeings manufacturing center and Microsofts and Amazons headquarters. <\/p>\n
Fair enough. Charlestons still small and Old South. But its the trends that intrigue. <\/p>\n
So consider the latest evidence: a pair of new conferences coming to Charleston this week that wouldnt have made sense five years ago but seem completely natural now. <\/p>\n
The first, starting Tuesday at Charleston Place, is the SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference. <\/p>\n
It will feature Gov. Nikki Haley, the boss of the local Boeing plant and executives from aerospace suppliers as well as a tour on Wednesday of the so-called Boeing Corridor of aerospace factories along Palmetto Commerce Parkway. <\/p>\n
This weekend, the DIG SOUTH Interactive Festival at the College of Charlestons TD Arena takes the torch, playing host to hundreds of out-of-towners and locals who want to talk technology, arts and where they intersect. <\/p>\n
Reach Brendan Kearney at 937-5906 and follow him on Twitter at @kearney_ brendan. <\/p>\n
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