State Farm agent Tony Pope has three offices in the Charleston area, including locations in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. The opening of the Mount Pleasant office in 2012 made Pope the first multiple office agent in South Carolina. His agencies serve over 9,000 households throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Located at 3044 North Highway 17, the Mount … [Read more...]
All Charm at BloomTown Flower Market
It’s difficult to find many things more beautiful than a flower in full bloom. In and of itself, a flower is a work of art. But can it be taken to the next level? Is there a next level? CC and Lis, co-owners of BloomTown Flower Market, think there is. After years of dreaming about sharing their knowledge of the mighty bloom, they opened a business that’s anything but your … [Read more...]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center: Voted Best in Fixing Your Fender
What inspires you? We strive to help the community when they have been placed in a difficult situation with their vehicles and by being able to make the bad turn into something pleasant. After a customer’s experience, what do you hope they tell their friends? We are very family-friendly and easygoing. We are a great quality repair shop that will always go above and beyond … [Read more...]
The Mind is a Wonderful Thing to Save: Introducing Agape Mindfulness and Energy Work
In a world where instant gratification is the norm, and the key to happiness hangs on the hook next to the ones saved for the new house and car, lies a deeper and more meaningful life — a life that isn’t consumed by finding meaning and pleasure in the next big thing, but a life that finds fulfillment in being present and alive. Romain Bester spent years battling a mindset … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Honesty is the Best Policy
Building trust within the community is the foundation of any successful business. When Johnny Page thinks of the last two decades running Automotive Excellence, he thinks of all the Mount Pleasant residents who have trusted him, how hard the company has worked to earn that trust, and how proud he is of his team for honoring it. “As an owner, I am committed to providing the … [Read more...]
The Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Incubator Uplifts Those Who Uplift Community
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...]
One-Stop Shop: Brand Buzz
Wayne Petzold, Brand Specialist What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? The Mount Pleasant community is unlike any other. Everyone is connected to one another in their love of the community, and that transcends into the businesses. Everyone has seen the term “buy local,” but it really matters in Mount Pleasant. What kind of business is Brand Buzz? Brand … [Read more...]