Are there situations where compensation for an injury protects a client’s future? A major component to getting our clients the compensation they deserve is making sure they can pay their medical bills. Nobody should go into debt because they were in a car accident that was someone else’s fault. Insurance companies offer quick settlements, and if you accept without getting … [Read more...]

You are one of the oldest mechanic shops in Mount Pleasant. What led to your success? Zip's founder James Zimmerman always believed in giving his employees a fair paycheck and to never price gouge. His aspirations weren’t to make millions of dollars; he wanted to keep prices fair for his customers. We built loyal customers as a result of his philosophy. Plus, our core … [Read more...]

What is your most popular service? The focus of our firm is business law — helping individual and corporate clients of all sizes to get started, grow, purchase property and ultimately navigate buy/sell transactions. What is something you do differently? We are distinguished by our long-term client relationships. When we say, “for all of life’s transactions,” we mean it. A … [Read more...]

How did your business start? With the passion of doing nails and the goal of starting our own salon, my husband and I moved to Mount Pleasant from Columbia in 2019. Shortly after, we started our project, but with the rise of Covid-19, the project of our salon was delayed for a few months. We could finally open in December of 2020. When we opened it was very lonely since we … [Read more...]

Starting a jewelry business wasn’t always her planned career path, but when the opportunity to work in a family-owned jewelry store came her way in high school, Polly Moore, owner of Polly’s Fine Jewelry in Mount Pleasant, says she quickly learned it was the perfect fit. “I did the bookkeeping, and then eventually I became a buyer for the store and attended jewelry shows. I … [Read more...]

What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? We take pride in our community of Mount Pleasant. Our family has resided in Mount Pleasant for 32 years, and all three children attended James B. Edwards, Moultrie and Wando schools. We look forward to opening our Mount Pleasant location. You’ve been named one of the “Best Of.” What led you to your success? We are … [Read more...]

Tell us about the business. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is the perfect surf-inspired beach bar. We serve craveable tacos, memorable margaritas and killer Mexi-Cali brunches. The atmosphere is family-friendly and laid back — a vibe that embodies the surfing and coastal lifestyle paralleled to the Baja Peninsula culture. What is your most popular item? We have a few crowd … [Read more...]

What is your most popular menu item? Our Spicy Tuna Bites starter is a fan favorite. It is a plate of multiple panko rice crostinis topped with tuna, crab, jalapeño, masago, eel sauce, sriracha and spicy mayo. A true local has to have our Local Lovers sushi roll, which has tempura lobster, avocado, crab and cream cheese. It’s topped with seared filet, wasabi aioli, spicy mayo, … [Read more...]

How did your business start? DIG Hospitality was established in 2008 with the opening of the Daniel Island Grille. Known to locals as DIG, we opened a location in historic Park Circle, DIG in the Park. What are some challenges you’ve overcome? The first challenge we faced, opening in 2008, was the economy. Daniel Island was still being developed and had a population of … [Read more...]

There is an old joke in which a man comes into a roadside inn dripping wet during a heavy downpour. When he tells the people in the lobby that it’s raining cats and dogs, a fellow responds, “I know. I was outside a few moments ago and almost stepped into a poodle.” The joke might not strike you as funny (your kids will like it), but if you ever visit Advanced Animal Care of … [Read more...]