Business

The power of being in the moment

“So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 (NET) If you are at all familiar with the Enneagram, I am a type 7 - the entertaining optimist. Seven’s enjoy having variety and multiple choices to choose from. They do...

Business Briefs - July 25, 2019

DANIEL ISLAND’S PETER G. SCHETTINI HONORED Peter G. Schettini has been named a member of the 2019 President’s Council of New York Life. Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement. Schettini...

The Clements Ferry Road corridor’s new Publix grocery store will officially open its doors to customers on July 31.

Business Briefs - July 18, 2019

CLEMENTS FERRY RD. PUBLIX TO OPEN JULY 31 The new Publix supermarket located at 730 Hopewell Drive on the Cainhoy peninsula will welcome customers at its grand opening on Wed., July 31, 2019, at 7 a.m. The 50,000 square foot store will anchor the Point Hope Commons retail center at the entrance to...

Daniel Island residents can have beautiful flowers delivered straight to their door thanks to the Marigold Flower Cart.

Budding business is blooming for Daniel Island resident

Daniel Island resident Brianna Roberts is hauling some fragrant cargo around town. Roberts is the founder of Marigold Flower Cart and lives on the island with her husband and two children. Marigold Flower Cart is a mobile flower market featuring locally-sourced, farm-fresh flowers for the Daniel...

Timeless leadership lessons from Mister Rogers

“Life is deep and simple, and what our society gives us is shallow and complicated.” - Fred Rogers It’s been 16 years since the passing of the beloved Fred Rogers, the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” His life was an inspiration to millions and the life lessons and values he passed on will...

Business Briefs - July 11, 2019

SWEETGRASS PLASTIC SURGERY OPENS OPERATING ROOM ON DANIEL ISLAND Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery has opened a new operating room in the practice’s Daniel Island office, located at 900 Island Park Drive. This is the practice’s second operating room (OR), with the original OR located at the Summerville...

Sacred cows and breaking rules

“Hell, there ain’t no rules. We’re trying to accomplish something here.” - Thomas Edison As a photography enthusiast, I have evolved over the years with the evolution of the camera. I remember the days of the Polaroid camera, the Kodak Instamatic, and still have very fond memories of my first 35mm...

Business Briefs - June 27, 2019

297 SEVEN FARMS OFFICE BUILDING UPDATE Construction is continuing on the new office building at 297 Seven Farms Drive, located in between Orlando’s Pizza and Church of the Holy Cross. According to Phillip Manchester of S.L. Shaw & Associates, the building is now about 80% spoken for in terms of...

When saying no is a good option

“Silence isn’t always agreement. Sometimes people no longer argue because they no longer care.” - Joyce Rachelle I recently came across some humorous ways to say no. Whether you are a person who struggles with saying no or one who relishes the opportunity, I think you’ll enjoy these. “I think I’ll...

Business Briefs - June 20, 2019

A NEW NAME FOR THE FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER On June 1, the Family Circle Tennis Center on Seven Farms Drive was renamed LTP Daniel Island. Charleston businessman Ben Navarro, owner of LTP Mt. Pleasant, acquired the Family Circle Tennis Center and Volvo Car Open in September 2018. The move is a...