There are many momentous and special occasions that occur in one’s life, and one of those events is getting married. Choosing the perfect dress or gown can only enhance the joy and excitement of planning your big day. When searching for that dress that represents you, it can be both a successful and calming experience to enlist the help of the professional and personal … [Read more...]
South Carolina Federal Credit Union: For the Members, by the Members
South Carolina Federal Credit Union began with the tenacity and vision of employees at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard and has grown to what we know today — thanks to the hard work and dedication of South Carolinians. Originally founded as Charleston Naval Shipyard Employees Federal Credit Union in 1936, it began with 14 founding members who each contributed $5, for a … [Read more...]
Making ’Hollywood’ Happen in South Carolina
In the mid-90s, South Carolina was one of the most sought-after states to film in for its dependable, local crew and variety of beautiful locations. With the rise of incentives beginning in 2002, however, the state soon lost out to competition around the country — but we are slowly building our way back up. To get there, we need more funding to offer production companies, as … [Read more...]
Local Couples Conquering Business: Secrets to Their Success
Whether running your own company or being a key player in someone else’s, maintaining an environment that promotes a good work-life balance can have an enormously positive impact on the family, the business and, ultimately, the marriage itself. It’s an endless challenge to find and sustain that balance, but four local couples make it look easy and are sharing the secrets to … [Read more...]
Shane Griffin: Mount Pleasant’s 2019 Chamber of Commerce President
Shane Griffin was in a new sales position and fresh on the scene of the Mount Pleasant business world 14 years ago when his boss at iHeartMedia gave him networking advice. “He told me to check out this little group called the Mount Pleasant Business and Professional’s Association. He said to get involved and own it,” explained Griffin. Griffin, a senior marketing … [Read more...]
On the Job: 11 Major Employers in East Cooper
Approximately 49,000 employees work in more than 4,000 businesses east of the Cooper River, according to ZIP Business Patterns (U.S. Census Bureau). Based on data provided by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 97% of these companies employ less than 50 employees, and 89% have less than 20 employees. The majority of them are local market-driven businesses like stores, … [Read more...]
Labor Day: A Local and Nationwide History
Twelve-hour workdays with few or no bathroom breaks. Pay that’s nowhere near a living wage. Children under the age of 12 working long hours in dangerous jobs. We wince when we hear of these conditions in third-world countries. But workers in the United States faced these same injustices for many years. In the Lowcountry, the hellish job of phosphate mining replaced the … [Read more...]
Butler & College, LLC: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Butler & College, LLC assists businesses, individuals and families with their real estate and estate-planning needs with a focus on residential real estate transactions, commercial real estate and estate planning. One of the services they provide is to help individuals establish wills or trusts. Butler & College attorney Sarah Miller Smith, who focuses her practice … [Read more...]
Kia Country of Charleston: Driving the Lowcountry
Since 2003, Kia Country of Charleston has established a name for itself as one of the top dealerships in the Carolinas. A part of the Lee Motor Group, Kia Country of Charleston is the 2019 DealerRater.com Dealer of the Year and a recipient of its 2019 Consumer Satisfaction Award. “We are certainly not the biggest dealership and not the smallest dealership in the Carolinas, … [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...]