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Taking Care of Business
Mount Pleasant is home to a business organization that is actually
growing at a faster rate than the town itself. ............................................................................. MPB-7
iT’s all aBouT loCal
The town of Mount Pleasant is launching one program and
revitalizing another, both aimed at helping local businesses
grow, expand and thrive along with the town.......................................................................... MPB-8
a CommuniTy of fiTness enThusiasTs
A new concept has local fitness enthusiasts racing to Coleman
Boulevard. ............................................................................................................................................... MPB-9
Coleman PasT and PresenT
A look at Coleman Boulevard then and now............................................................................MPB-11
The Business of The Boulevard
Despite heightened emotions, lawsuits and hurt feelings,
progress still must be made on a host of issues that come with
governing a fast-growing municipality......................................................................................MPB-12
a family affair
2017 will mark 60 years that State Farm Insurance and the
Tankersleys have been anchored on Coleman Boulevard, helping
the community come hell or high water. ..................................................................................MPB-18
Pride inWhaT They Build
Ben Gramling built his reputation in the Lowcountry on the
residential side of the real estate business. In the past eight
years, however, Gramling Brothers Real Estate & Development
has moved boldly into commercial development, especially
in Mount Pleasant. .............................................................................................................................MPB-19
hoW does your Boulevard groW?
It’s not surprising that Jim Owens, who, as a boy, would ride
his bike up and down the now-demolished Silas Pearman Bridge,
might have a different perspective on Mount Pleasant
than someone who has never tried she-crab soup or been to Pitt
Street Pharmacy..................................................................................................................................MPB-22
(s)Parking ConTroversy
In October 2013, Tex Small thought he had an agreement with
the town of Mount Pleasant to build a combination parking
garage/office building at the corner of Coleman Boulevard
and Mill Street. ....................................................................................................................................MP-B26
a CenTral huB
Anyone driving out to Sullivan’s Island takes notice: The Sea
Island Shopping Center off Coleman Boulevard is bustling.
What patrons may not know is the unique history behind one of
the oldest centers in Mount Pleasant. ......................................................................................MPB-29
Well WorTh The WaiT
Patriots Point was in search of a large and steady stream of
income to save its main attraction. Local developer Michael
Bennett was looking for another place in or near his native
Charleston to build “beautiful buildings.”..................................................................................MPB-32
The mounT PleasanT Business assoCiaTion
A list of all 246 (and growing) businesses that are members of
The Mount Pleasant Business Association. ...............................................................................MPB-35
life is a you knoWWhaT
The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina has always been a
go-to spot for some much needed R & R. Recently, this iconic
resort has been doing some significant revamping..............................................................MPB-42
The JoB you needed yesTerday
Buddy Smith only thought he was retiring from the working world
when he left his job following a 36-year career with Roadway
Express. ..................................................................................................................................................MPB-46
Table of ConTenTs
MPBM
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