He’ll tell you he’s a volunteer. And by the way he walks around the lobby and hallways of the new Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, greeting the nurses, construction workers and other staff members, you wouldn’t think anything different. He stopped and spoke to almost everyone we passed along the tour of this brand new 11-story children’s hospital, complimenting … [Read more...]
A Certified Organic Brand: I Heart CBD
If you haven’t heard by now, I Heart CBD wants to be the first to educate you about how CBD products provide healing and wellness and come from cannabis. In other words, CBD helps you feel good. It’s the medical compound of the cannabis plant, not the THC properties (the ones that make you feel psychoactive). CBD products have been beneficial for people with a variety of … [Read more...]
Wine Under the Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation 2019
Boone Hall Plantation’s back lawn is a beautiful place to spend a winter afternoon. The oaks and the lawn running down to the bend in Horlbeck Creek are wonderful on their own, but if you’re lucky and get yourself a ticket to Wine Under the Oaks on Dec. 8, you’ll be able to add a spectacular festival of wine, gourmet bites and musical headliner saxophonist David Sanborn to your … [Read more...]
Beau & Ro to Open Its First Location In Towne Centre
Owner Sara Rossi To Open A Women’s Boutique In Mt Pleasant, SC CHARLESTON, SC — OCTOBER 22, 2019 — In early November, Charleston-based women’s handbag and accessories brand Beau & Ro will open its first store in Towne Centre, Mt Pleasant. Beau & Ro was founded by Sara Rossi in NYC in 2014, before she co-founded the innovative Skinny Dip retail collectives, including the … [Read more...]
Jean’s Bridal: Making Your Big Day Even Bigger
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...]