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Dana Visneskie tells the story of a Native American and his friend in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the...

Building to Building: 225 Seven Farms Drive

At the intersection of one of Daniel Island’s busiest thoroughfare lies the center of attraction that is 225 Seven Farms Drive. Built in 2005, the mixed-use building is four stories tall and approximately 91,000 square feet. It is home to more than 20 businesses, including The Daniel...

Why do the bad ones stay?

In this space back in 2019, I wrote an article entitled “Why Do The Good Ones Leave?” In that article, I shared various reasons why good people leave organizations. Those reasons included: leaders with no boundaries, no vision, limits placed on potential and opportunities for growth, and no...

River Landing Dentistry throws DIBA Block Party

Daniel Island Business Association’s Block Party for December was hosted by River Landing Dentistry on Dec. 1. The monthly event included complimentary food and beverages, live music and raffle prizes.

DI economist Steve Slifer offers financial forecast; recession appears ‘inevitable’

“We need to do better.” That was the resounding theme behind this year’s Economic Outlook Conference, hosted by Steve Slifer, owner and chief economist at NumberNomics, at the Daniel Island Club on Dec. 6. Most Americans have felt the impact of rising inflation over the last 12 months, as...

Leadership lessons from Mr. Bates

In the hit television series “Downton Abbey” – and the subsequent movie, there is a character by the name of John Bates. He is the valet to Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham. When Mr. Bates arrives he is not exactly welcomed by all the staff. He’s given the cold shoulder and it proves...

Traits of a teachable leader

In part one of this series, I shared the story of a master martial artist who asked Bruce Lee to teach him everything he knew about martial arts. Bruce held up two cups, both filled with liquid. “The first cup” Bruce said, “represents all your knowledge about martial arts. The second cup...

Cainhoy’s Point Hope continues to prosper as new businesses grow

Clements Ferry is growing and nowhere is that more evident than in the Point Hope area. Point Hope is the first phase of the 9,000-acre Cainhoy Master Planned Development. The Point Hope project encompasses 2,200 acres south of Clements Ferry Road. The flourishing region will be...

Building to Building: 130 River Landing Drive

Halfway down River Landing Drive from Seven Farms Drive to Daniel Island’s scenic waterfront, groups of offices line the way on both sides of the road. Two of those buildings have been here since the island’s early days of development and that’s 130 River Landing Drive. Built in 2001, the...

Roadblocks en route to a teachable leader

A master martial artist asked Bruce Lee to teach him everything he knew about martial arts. Bruce held up two cups, both filled with liquid. “The first cup,” Bruce said, “represents all your knowledge about martial arts. The second cup represents all my knowledge about martial arts. If you want...