Business

The power of kind words

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit — Proverbs 18:21 ESV I came across this story that I’d like to pass along to you: One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper,...

Business Briefs - July 2, 2020

Black Tie Music Academy closing Black Tie Music Academy is shuttering its doors, announced co-owner Kris Manning via Facebook on Saturday, June 27. “Ten years of music, art, community, joy and love. Thank you for sharing your families with us. Thank you for the opportunity to teach...

Take the high road: 20 quotes to reflect on

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. — I Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) Without question, we live in tumultuous times. The news headlines today are enough to discourage anyone as we see what is happening in our society. In the midst of all that...

Meet the merchant

Hospital restrictions and event cancellations caused by the COVID-19 shutdown affected florists everywhere. Local florist Isabel Cochran, owner of Florabella, used her flower power to remain open during the pandemic. “Three and a half months ago, I had no idea what Florabella would look like during...

Land Rover manufacturer opens on Clements Ferry

Arkonik Ltd., which builds custom Land Rover Defenders for American and Canadian clients, selected the Cainhoy peninsula for its first U.S. location and North American headquarters. Rebecca Ford has been hired to run the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) unit in North America. Currently a director...

Jay Karen to Serve on ASAE boards

Daniel Island resident and National Golf Course Owners Association CEO Jay Karen has been selected to serve as a director at large for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the ASAE Research Foundation Board of Directors for a three-year term that begins Sept. 1. According to...

Berkeley County Council appoints new clerk

Berkeley County Council appointed Suzanne Burckhalter as the new clerk to council beginning June 15. Burckhalter is a Berkeley County native. She has 20 years of experience in the administration field, including six years in the Berkeley County Master-In-Equity office. “I’m thrilled to call...

Why your values matter

When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier. — Roy E. Disney In 2004, a painting by Anna Mary Robertson, better known as Grandma Moses, was brought to “Antiques Roadshow” for appraisal. Born before the Civil War, Robertson did not take up painting until late in her...

The Dirt on Leadership

Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position. — Brian Tracy In her column, “Ask Marilyn,” Marilyn vos Savant gave an interesting perspective on contentment. One reader wrote in about a unique experiment she had conducted after being...

Embracing the hard things in leadership

We all have an unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test. — Isabel Allende A story is told about three military recruiters who went to address a group of high school seniors. Each recruiter represented a branch of the military and each was given 15...