You might not expect it from a lifelong mechanic, but Johnny Page, owner of Automotive Excellence, said he owes his success to growing and cultivating one very important thing: customer relationships. âWeâre a family-owned business and family run. Our employees are close as blood, too. But the real heart of it is the trust we build with our clientele,â Page explained. âWe … [Read more...]
Jeanâs Bridal: Making Your Big Day Even Bigger
There are many momentous and special occasions that occur in oneâs 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 â 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 âHollywoodâ 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 â 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 elseâs, 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. Itâs 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 Pleasantâs 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. âHe told me to check out this little group called the Mount Pleasant Business and Professionalâs Association. He said to get involved and own it,â 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 thatâs 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: Donât Wait Until Itâs 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. âWe are certainly not the biggest dealership and not the smallest dealership in the Carolinas, … [Read more...]