Arresting words inscribed on a picture bearing the visage of Mother Theresa capture your attention as you exit Ripple, a nonprofit incubator housed in the cigar factory building on East Bay Street. The quote, attributed to the revered missionary and global charitable crusader, reads, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many … [Read more...]
Keep on Rolling With the Help of On Call Mobility
When it comes to local businesses in the Lowcountry, many are family-owned and operated. On Call Mobility cannot only lay claim to this, but Carolyn Lever, their owner and operator, can include Southern hospitality on their list of A+ business traits. Always with a smile on her face, Lever caters to individual needs for on-site wheelchair delivery and pickup for those hoping to … [Read more...]
A Chamber of Commerce for Isle of Palms
It’s been called an attraction to local business, a boon to local hospitality and a way to connect to local residents. On Jan. 28, 2022, barely six weeks after their initial meeting, a handful of business owners on the Isle of Palms launched a new Chamber of Commerce—not only to have a singular voice in local government but to create the most perceptible way of branding the … [Read more...]
Set in Stone Hardscapes: Take Your Dreams Outdoor
Set in Stone Hardscapes builds beautiful, custom outdoor living spaces to complement the gorgeous aesthetic that is the Lowcountry. The company is veteran-owned and family-operated, with husband-and-wife team Felicia and Steve Baugh at the helm. Felicia designs; Steve builds. Certified professional installers of Techo-Bloc and Lowcountry Paver products, the duo focuses on … [Read more...]
Senior Interior Designer of Lowcountry Contractors: Alexandra Little
When did you decide to go into the business? Since I was little, I have wanted to go into a business where I could transform spaces. This is mainly because of growing up watching my father, a builder in Columbia, do what I thought was the impossible. I remember riding around with him in his work truck to different sites and following the progress of a full kitchen or bath … [Read more...]