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...]
Liquid Highway Car Wash: Don’t Be Caught Ridin’ Dirty
No doubt about it: A clean car makes an impression. Perhaps that’s why I always have mine cleaned before I travel home to see my family – I want them to think my life is happy and well-adjusted, after all. And long before I met owner and car-wash-enthusiast Sean Griffin, I’d always chosen Liquid Highway as the place to get my Toyota – before that, my Saturn – squeaky … [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...]
2017 Mt Pleasant Accountants and Certified Public Accountants
2017 Local CPAs NAME ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE Allan G. Bolden 794 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843-881-3707 www.boldencpa.com Baldwin and Associates, LLC 210 Wingo Way, Suite 202, Mt. Pleasant 843-722-0785 www.baldwincpa.com Benjamin Scott, CPA, LLC 2036 Ewall St., Mt. Pleasant 843-284-5548 www.scott-cpa.com Brian D. Kurtz, … [Read more...]
Ascue’s Auto Body and Paint Shop Inc: Committed to Community and Customers
In 1968, Timothy Ascue, his wife, brothers, sisters and cousins opened one of the first minority-owned businesses in Mount Pleasant in what had been an old vegetable stand on Schirmer Drive. Craig Ascue continues to run his father’s business with the same commitment to customers and with his family by his side. “Just servicing the paint and body needs of local customers in a … [Read more...]
You Catch More Clients With…. The Hunnicutt Real Estate Team
Businesses that have been in the East Cooper area for a long time tend to earn credibility in the eyes of their clients, and one such business is the Hunnicutt Real Estate Team. Initiated by Ed and Cathy Hunnicutt back in 2003, the team is now comprised of their son, Matt, as well as GeorgieAnn Hoerner and Mary Hamilton, all residents of Mount Pleasant. According to Cathy … [Read more...]
Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics: On Point
People like the family atmosphere that we have in our business,” said Susan Breland, owner of Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics, when asked why she thought Tapio was voted Best Of by readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. The “family atmosphere” could have something to do with the fact that Tapio, founded in 1956, has seen three generations teaching dance and gymnastics. … [Read more...]