By John Torsiello Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company, has worked diligently since it opened to create a culture that fosters unity, personal growth and a service-oriented mentality. This philosophy of doing business has elevated the customer experience and differentiated the dealership from the competition. In fact, Baker Motor Company won Best … [Read more...]
Baker Motor Company: Making Dreams Come True
By Theresa Stratford “I have waited all my life for this moment.” That’s a phrase heard often at Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company. “Fulfilling a life-long dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz is something the staff here gets to experience every day,” said AJ Geffert, Dealer Group general manager. “As one of the world’s most recognizable brands, … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Police Department is Keeping Our Waters Safe
By Bill Farley No word yet as to whether the members of the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Harbor Patrol have been studying Malay, Tamil or Mandarin. But if they have, they’d be paying homage to a tradition of service that dates back to the 1860s in the faraway multi-lingual port of Singapore. That’s when the international trading hub established the first official … [Read more...]
2020: Breaking Real Estate Records
2020 has been a year full of surprises, and one of the biggest positive surprises has been real estate. Some people might say the activity has been driven by the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Others would say it’s because today’s gig economy workers use the homes as a headquarters, allowing them to live anywhere. We all know the saying, “location is everything,” and the … [Read more...]
Raising Active Adolescents: A Better Mind and Body
By Jenny Harrison Most of us contemplate our own personal physical fitness goals and regimen in the new year, but it’s not often that we extend this focus to our children. Keeping kids active is important for both the mental and physical health of their rapidly growing and developing minds and bodies. “We are talking about longevity of health here,” said Jill Zimmerman, … [Read more...]
The Savvy Wine Consumer
By Pamela Jouan We are a generation of consumers, and for the most part we pride ourselves on being smart about our purchases. We do our research. So why should buying wine be any different? Why is going into a wine store so daunting? Perhaps it’s the shelves upon shelves of neatly stacked bottles, each vying for your attention. Do you ask yourself a series of questions … [Read more...]
Dispatcher Julie McCrackin Provides a Sense of Security in Stressful Situations
By Lindsay C. Bishop When your HVAC system is in need of maintenance, you’ll know you’re in good hands as soon as you call Charleston's top-ranked heating and cooling company, Air Max, and ask for dispatcher Julie McCrackin. A South Carolina native, McCrackin has a long history of service at AirMax. Having worked in a dispatcher role since 1994, she became a part of the AirMax … [Read more...]
Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique: A ‘Paws-i-tive’ Experience
Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique, winner of Best Pet-friendly Business, may have just turned one last November, but that’s still a wealth of experience in dog years, and they are already accumulating Best Of accolades like seasoned professionals. Their staff member Courtney Larrier also won one of the best in the Best Dog Trainer category. They were named one of the … [Read more...]
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier, Shop for Family, Feel Like Family
More than ever, it’s important to support small businesses within our community. “Local businesses have to work so hard to compete with big-box stores like Amazon and other online businesses,” Southern Belles owner Susie Molony said. It’s been hard for Molony to see shops around her shutter during the pandemic, but she credits her loyal customers for keeping her … [Read more...]
Bistro Toulouse: A Bit of Paris in Mount Pleasant
By John Torsiello There are limited restaurants serving classic French bistro cuisine in the Mount Pleasant area, which makes Bistro Toulouse unique. “I think our focus on the overall experience for the customer, including food, wine/beverage, service and ambience is unique, too,” remarked owner Candice Mahala. “We are not trying to excel at one thing; we want our … [Read more...]