Those who have ventured to Jeanâs Bridal in Mount Pleasant, an institution of bridal couture and formal wear, arenât likely to be surprised that owner Jean Wellmon has had years of experience in the retail business profession â years that taught her the patience and dedication to her clientele that Jeanâs is known for. Jean began her journey in retail at the age of 17 when … [Read more...]
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Susan Martin Stox-Yamashita
"Southern hospitality really means a lot to me,â said Susan Martin Stox-Yamashita, owner of salon and day spa Stox & Co. âI am Southern and I take it very seriously.â For Susan and her team, that means off ering unparalleled customer service to everyone who walks through the door. "We really go above and beyond to make sure every guest is taken care of, that theyâre … [Read more...]
Kim Powell: Woodhouse Day Spa
Having spent decades vacationing in the Lowcountry, Ohio native Kim Powell felt something surprising was missing from one of the most popular travel destinations in the world: a luxury day spa. "My husband is from Beaufort, and I have fallen in love with the whole Charleston area. My mom, sister and I do a lot of resort spa travel, and I was disappointed that there … [Read more...]
Connect for Success: At the Center for Women
The U.S. workforce looks different than it did 50 years ago, mainly because women now make up nearly half of the labor force, working in traditional vocations such as administrative assistants as well as in non-traditional jobs in areas such as construction â and virtually everything in between. And then there are the women who play important roles in the everyday lives of … [Read more...]