Business

Business Briefs - September 27, 2018

DI RESIDENT DONNA SEWARD JOINS CAROLINA ONE The Broad Street office of Carolina One Real Estate Services recently welcomed Donna J. Seward of Daniel Island to the company’s downtown team of real estate professionals. A native of Chicago, IL, Seward has resided in cities as diverse as Chicago, Fox...

The leaders' secret to connection

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscaglia In his book, “No Limits,” leadership expert John Maxwell recounts his reaction to the...

There's a new game in town

When a recent graduate of Bishop England High School begins business classes this fall at the University of South Carolina, he may already know a thing or two from the business concept he launched in his parents’ garage. Sal Badolato began making Sal’s Washer Sets during the summer between his...

Business and development briefs

SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI CHURCH BUILDING UPDATE A brand new church building for Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island is one step closer to reality. On Aug. 20, the City of Charleston Design Review Board unanimously approved conceptual plans for the first phase of the project, which...

A message to broken leaders

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” - Psalm 147:3 A quick Google search netted 279 million hits. No, it wasn’t a search about the newest leadership success story or the latest self-help book that’s been released. This search was perhaps a little more ominous. The search category...

Business Briefs - August 30, 2018

STAFF CHANGES AT THE DANIEL ISLAND NEWS Ronda Schilling, longtime advertising sales representative at The Daniel Island News, has been promoted to advertising director. A Daniel Island resident, Ronda was born and raised in Missouri. She attended the University of Missouri and received her Bachelor...

Six reasons why you want diversity on your team

“Diversity: The art of thinking independently together.” - Malcolm Forbes That diversity is at the forefront of importance in the business community is an understatement. It’s as much a part of the conversation now as it’s ever been. Yet sadly, there are still some who are slow to understand the...

Leadership in a word: Rest

“Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.” – Ralph Marston As summer slowly draws to a close, I came across a rather interesting article about the workplace and how employees are using their vacation time. A Glassdoor survey last...

Business Briefs - August 16, 2018

MOUNT PLEASANT COUPLE TAKES OVER CROSSFIT CHARLESTON One of the Charleston area’s longest-running CrossFit facilities has new owners. Mount Pleasant couple Clint and Holly Fisher have acquired CrossFit Charleston off Clements Ferry Road. The couple purchased the business from Joshua Hartzell,...

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options honored for winning wines

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options of Daniel Island has been recognized with an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for its wine selection. According to a press release, the award recognizes restaurants offering a “well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu...