Over the years, the Charleston area has earned the title of Silicon Harbor. While you’ll still hear “The Holy City” and “Chucktown” thrown out to describe our growing region, this relatively new label is certainly apropos. With an overwhelming amount of start-ups surfacing and a multitude of jobs sprouting in their wake, it’s no wonder so many flock to our metropolis to launch … [Read more...]

The Woodhouse Day Spa Charleston has been open for two full years, and owner Kimberly Kendell Powell is full of gratitude, pride and enthusiasm for the future. “We love to serve this community, and I’m proud to say that our therapists are true healers and our staff extremely dedicated to superior hospitality,” she said. As the regional developer of the Southeast, Powell … [Read more...]

Stephanie Kelley, the new executive director of East Cooper Community Outreach, has lived in Mount Pleasant since 2011, but she has supported the mission of ECCO for much longer. A self-described extrovert who is “energized by her interactions with others,” Kelley knew that working for her community would satisfy her soul. “Throughout the years, I’ve discovered there are … [Read more...]

Water's Edge Dentistry 1203 Two Island Court Mount Pleasant 843-884-6166 www.watersedgesc.com Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper is originally from Pennsylvania and enjoys the outdoors, whether it is in the mountains or on the beach. She loves spending time with her dogs – Kirby, Sully and Ditka – reading, yoga, kayaking and giving back to the community. She volunteers her time at the … [Read more...]

Bakies 426 W. Coleman Blvd., Sweet C Mount Pleasant  843-881-2364 www.bakiessc.com Did you ever meet someone who is both left- and right-brained? Soon after finishing her degree in accounting, Gail Holdcraft started making cakes. While working for former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s father after graduation from college, Holdcraft had one of her first opportunities in … [Read more...]