Business

Look Who’s Here: 145 River Landing Drive

The businesses located at 145 River Landing Drive form a vibrant hub for both medical and office space, offering a unique blend of businesses that cater to the diverse needs of the community. Built in 2018, the 18,000-square-foot, mixed-use, three-story building is occupied by businesses on the...

Use course corrections to embrace and improve the future

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. – Lao Tzu In 1829, Martin Van Buren, then governor of New York, wrote the following to the President of the United States: “The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known...

Embracing the hard things in leadership

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 minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had...

Holy City Bins: Keeping critters, bacteria at bay

Holy City Bins’ mission is making Daniel Island cleaner — one trash can at a time. Most people don’t think about what kind of bacteria, mold, and pathogens lurk within their garbage bins — it’s enough to make one’s skin crawl! According to John Brientnall, owner of new business Holy City...

Look Who’s Here: Renaissance Lane Point Hope

The Village Green in Point Hope serves as a gathering place for the community. In addition to being the community’s spot for concerts and community celebrations, it abuts Renaissance Lane. The four buildings that line Renaissance Lane are taking shape with a variety of commercial tenants...

Leadership and the Toxic Workplace Culture (Part Two)

Who you attract isn’t determined by what you want. It’s determined by who you are. - John Maxwell Part-One Recap: A toxic workplace environment is defined as “a workplace where a negative atmosphere caused by coworkers, supervisors, and/or the company culture, makes it difficult to...

Leadership and the toxic workplace culture - Part One

Who you attract isn’t determined by what you want. It’s determined by who you are. - John Maxwell A quick “toxic workplace culture” Google search netted more than 43 million results. To say that toxic workplace cultures are not prevalent would be grossly inaccurate. What is a toxic workplace...

Castengera Team joins Corcoran HM Properties

Longtime Daniel Island resident and Realtor Sally Castengera, and her grandson, Evan Murray, recently joined Corcoran HM Properties and will be based at the firm’s newest office at 741 Meeting St. in Charleston. They were both formerly with Daniel Island Real Estate (DIRE). Castengera has...

Pushing through your frustrations

Needing to have things perfect is the surest way to immobilize yourself with frustration. - Wayne Dyer I read a story once about a famous composer who had a rebellious son who would stay out late at night and come home after his father and mother had gone to bed. Before going to his room,...

Business Briefs: Indigo Reef Brewing turns 4, Fifth Third Bank announces new hires

Indigo Reef Brewing Company celebrated its fourth anniversary with a four-day weekend of beers and cheers at its taphouse off Clements Ferry Road. The locally-owned brew pub opened its doors in June of 2019 and kicked off its festivities with the release of new beers, anniversary glassware...