On a typical Tuesday morning, the lot at Mount Pleasant Collision is overflowing. Inside, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows that flank the new customer reception area. Later that afternoon, Andrew Swift, general manager, and his staff of 25 seasoned car professionals will host a grand reopening to celebrate their expansion from an 8,000-square-foot facility … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Serving a Vibrant Tennis Community
Daniel DiNardo was introduced to the sport of tennis as a youngster by his father, Frank, a local teaching pro. Dad ignited a strong affection for the game that his son carries with him to this day. “My dad taught me a lot about the game, and I grew to love the sport,” said DiNardo, owner of Holy City Tennis Shop. “Although I did not play competitively until after high … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Loves Shopping & Working at Publix!
With Charleston’s growing population and booming job market, there’s no shortage of occupations and career possibilities becoming more available. When considering a profession, people typically think about one of the major manufacturing corporations now in the area. But one company, ranked 22 years in a row in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, is often overlooked – … [Read more...]
Tracey Wonnacott of Lavender Hill Designs
Tracey Wonnacott, owner of Lavender Hill Designs, has combined her passion for European travel and shopping with her love for Southern style. “Most of the products found in the store are sourced from Europe,” said Wonnacott. “We aim to have completely unique items not found anywhere else in the area. If we find someone begins carrying something we have, we drop that … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s Generational Businesses: Family Trees with Community Roots
Doing business in Mount Pleasant today is entirely different than it was generations ago. I was privileged to spend some time gaining perspective from just a few local businesses whose families have met and conquered the challenges of growth and change. Royall Ace Hardware, a Mount Pleasant icon, opened its doors in 1968 where Coleman, Ben Sawyer and Chuck Dawley … [Read more...]
Where North Mount Pleasant Shops – The Market at Oakland
For people who live on the north side of Mount Pleasant, a stop at one of the shops or restaurants inside the Market at Oakland has become a regular convenience. It’s a luxury that many couldn’t do without. Since opening at the end of 2007, the Market at Oakland has gone from just a few storefronts to 20 leases for AVTEX Commercial, the owners of the shopping complex. Tex … [Read more...]
South Carolina Federal Credit Union: Less Time Banking, More Time Living
Most people have no idea what a credit union is. South Carolina Federal Credit Union wants you to know you are welcome to bank with them, and no special affiliation, like military experience or being in a certain profession, is required. You can apply online or in person. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, South Carolina Federal Credit Union exists to serve its … [Read more...]
Car Doors are Open For Business – Low Country Preowned
Mount Pleasant is known for many things – sunsets on Shem Creek, fascinating historical sites, unparalleled cuisine and being just a stone’s throw from some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. One thing it may not be known for is a great place to buy a used car. And while plenty of pre-owned cars are purchased here in town, it can be hard to compete with the … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant Business Expo Sometimes more is less. This is not the case with the upcoming Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Expo. In its seventh year, the annual event will feature more vendors, more networking, more fun and, if Expo Co-chair Frank Frazier has his way, more attendees than ever before. “We hope at least 2,000 people … [Read more...]
Planning To Succeed: Another Honor for Local Government
Director of Planning & Development Christiane Farrell speaks during a recent Code for Lunch event. The rules and regulations that play a major role in determining how one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States will grow can be complicated, difficult to understand and nearly impossible to explain. As a result, Mount Pleasant’s Planning & Development … [Read more...]