A daunting reality many face is how to move forward when seeking an assisted living community for a loved one. Leslie Jackson, owner of Assisted Living Locators, has years of experience and compassion assisting families in making the right choice. Acting as the liaison between families and potential assisted living communities gives families the freedom of candor with … [Read more...]
A Certified Organic Brand: I Heart CBD
If you haven’t heard by now, I Heart CBD wants to be the first to educate you about how CBD products provide healing and wellness and come from cannabis. In other words, CBD helps you feel good. It’s the medical compound of the cannabis plant, not the THC properties (the ones that make you feel psychoactive). CBD products have been beneficial for people with a variety of … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Driven to Earn Your Business
If online reviews are any indication, Automotive Excellence is doing an excellent job of living up to its name. Customers want honesty, quality and fair prices out of an auto-service shop, and, according to their web writeups, Automotive Excellence consistently delivers on all three. With two locations to serve customers — one on Ben Sawyer Boulevard (originally opened on … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Collision: Making Service a Priority
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...]
Zip’s Kar Kare: Low Kost, High-Kaliber Service
One unavoidable fact living in the Lowcountry, or elsewhere in the country, is auto ownership and what that can entail. At one time or another, it is more than likely you have faced the costly repairs that affect you and your ride. Sometimes, even a visit to the dentist can be met with less fear and dread. Thankfully, it is both reassuring and comforting to know that among … [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...]
Automotive Excellence: A ‘Family’ at Your Service
Since 2001, Johnny Page and his wife have used their local business, Automotive Excellence, to provide the people of Mount Pleasant with outstanding automobile service. Recently, Page has expanded the business, opening a second shop in the area. “When I finished school, I started working for other mechanic shops before I realized there’s enough work for everybody, so I … [Read more...]
Hudson’s Import Service: Specialization Is Key
The seemingly endless technological and safety advances in today’s automobiles mean, for people like Cliff Hudson and his service professionals, that ongoing education is a must. When asked how often continuing education is necessary in the automotive service industry, Hudson, president of Hudson’s Import Service of Mount Pleasant, replied with one word: “Constantly.” He … [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...]