Residential Design Firm Launches Online Resource for Daniel Island Residents

Studio 291 Design, a Daniel Island-based residential design firm that specializes in designing custom homes for Lowcountry residents, has launched a website for women and men dreaming of building the perfect home for their lifestyles and families.

For those who haven’t worked with a professional in the field of architecture before, the website’s "Design Process" page walks step by step through the custom home design process, from walking a lot with the residential designer to the moment they open the front door of their new home. The website also houses a "Design Portfolio" idea resource displaying color photos and renderings of a variety of custom homes designed for Lowcountry families.

The new resource, which was designed by Aio Design, a firm specializing in marketing to women across the US, can be found at www.studio291design.com. Studio 291specializes in designing custom homes for families and individuals on Daniel Island, SC and in metropolitan Charleston, SC. In addition to its custom home design work, the firm offers space planning, as-built home plans, modification of stock home plans, and design-build services. Studio 291 is known for its ability to shepherd custom home projects through the architectural review board process, highly personal customer service, and homes that live well: floor plans that perfectly suit the lifestyles of the families for whom they were created.

Aio Design LLC (WebDesignForWom en.us, AioDesign.us) is a woman-owned, women-staffed graphic and web design firm specializing in digital and print design crafted to appeal specifically to women consumers. The firm serves entrepreneurs and companies throughout the US, with expertise in subsets such as women baby boomers, female business owners, mothers of young children, and mass affluent women. Founded in 2004, Aio Design is headquartered in Charleston, SC, with satellite offices in Lexington, SC and Omaha, NE.

LEE AND STEELE JOIN THE MOMENTUM MARKETING TEAM

Katherine Lee has joined the Daniel Island-based Momentum Marketing as a Social Media Specialist. Lee recently graduated from the University of South Carolina in May 2010 with a B.A. in Business Marketing and Management.

Prior to graduating, Lee traveled abroad to Paderno del Grappa, Italy where she took classes on entrepreneurship and marketing. Lee also gained experience through various internships at The Columbia Radio Group, The AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina and Briefs Magazine, a local Columbia publication. At her internships, Lee worked on multiple marketing promotions, planned events and maintained social media outlets.

At Momentum, Lee utilizes her experience and puts her knowledge of social media to work every day. Lee will post daily blogs for clients, as well as execute their social media strategies. Emily Steele has also joined Momentum Marketing as a Public Relations Specialist. Steele is a graduate from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in public relations.

Prior to graduating college, Steele gained experience through several internships. For three years she worked for the University of South Carolina’s Athletic Department as a student assistant in the Media Relations office. There she assisted in aiding the media at athletic events as well as wrote press releases and features on athletes. Through this internship, Steele also got an opportunity to work with different television networks such as ESPN, CBS and Raycom. In addition, Steele also spent a summer as an intern for the Alzheimer’s Association in Charleston, S.C. where she worked on an awareness campaign centralized to the Lowcountry. In her senior year, Steele worked for the Communications Department at Richland County School District in Columbia, S.C. assisting with weekly newsletters and social media.

At Momentum, Steele handles all of the public relations needs for clients. She writes press releases on client news and events as well as manages client press.

Scout Boats, Inc. Signs Three New Dealers

Scout Boats, Inc. has recently added three more national and international dealers to its current roster. This makes a total of 16 new dealers signed over the past few months alone. The new dealers are: Boats Etc. (LaPorte, Texas), Merkur Deniz Araclari Dis Ticaret A.S. (Istanbul, Turkey), and Base Tropic Loisirs Nautiques (French Guiana).

"This new expansion to our already successful dealer network will provide convenience for current and future customers, as well as new markets for our company to strengthen our brand," said Alan Lang, national/international sales manager for Scout Boats.

Scout builds sportfishing, fish ‘n ski, walk around, flats and bay boat models ranging from 15’ to 35’. Since it’s founding nearly two decades ago, Scout Boat’s goal has been to manufacture the best-built boats in its distinctive sportfishing niches. Each Scout hull is a true original, as the in-house research and design team works closely with engineering to take concepts from blueprint to production more efficiently, growing the company’s world-class reputation for quality, strength, durability and value.

Calling all Young Entrepreneurs

Are you an elementary, middle or high school student who has taken up the challenge of running your own business? Do you understand the costs and benefits of working for yourself? Are you willing to share your business experience with your fellow students? If you are, SC Economics (formerly the SC Council on Economic Education) wants you to be one of its five 2011 SC Young Entrepreneurs.

You and your fellow Young Entrepreneurs will be interviewed on the ETV Stock Market Game Program that is broadcast to schools during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, at SC Economics’ awards luncheon, you will receive a $200 cash prize and be honored by your teachers and fellow students.

If you know or are a student who fits the profile of a SC Young Entrepreneur, fill out the Young Entrepreneur Nomination Form at http://www.sceconomics.org/entrepreneur_form.htm. Teachers, parents, community members may complete the form, too.SC Economics (formerly the SC Council on Economic Education) is a non-profit business-education partnership dedicated to providing teachers with the tools and resources needed to educate South Carolina’s students about financial literacy, economic principles, and the changing global economy. To learn more about SC Economics, go to www.sceconomics.org.