Business

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...

Daniel Island's 'Pixie' Paula is a giant in the Charleston spirits industry

Daniel Island resident and entrepreneur “Pixie” Paula Dezzutti is a pioneer in the spirits industry. In 2011, she founded the Charleston-based company, Local Choice Spirits. The mother of nine is a true renaissance woman. She owns the local Striped Pig Distillery (which recently won the S.C....

Mpishi is a tasteful new addition to Daniel Island dining

Mpishi, the new eclectic eatery in downtown Daniel Island, opened its doors on May 6 in the space formerly occupied by Honeycomb Café. The name “Mpishi” (pronounced MU-PEE-SHE) means “chef” in Swahili and has special significance for the owners, Andy and Allie Clay. “We realize it’s not an easy...

Business Briefs - May 30, 2019

RENAISSANCE SOUTH OFFERING KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS Renaissance South Construction Company recently announced they are expanding their offerings to include kitchen and bath remodels in homes East of the Cooper and downtown Charleston. “Many homes East of the Cooper are at an age where their...

Have you stayed too long?

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” - Og Mandino A manager and a sales representative stood looking at a map on which colored pins indicated the company representative in each area. “I’m not going fire you Wilson,” the manager said, “but I’m loosening your pin just...

Business Briefs - May 23, 2019

Vail Travel hires Waldron as certified travel counselor (CTC) Vail Travel has hired Vicki Waldron as their newest certified travel counselor (CTC). Waldron attended The Travel Institute, where she earned the certified travel counselor (CTC) certification. She has worked in the travel industry for...

Four attributes of calm leaders

I’ve always had a duck personality. Calm above water, feet going crazy below. - K. Flay A man in the supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, “Keep calm, George. Don’t get excited, George....

Increase your, and your children's, financial literacy

April was Financial Literacy month. I’d prefer we call it “Personal Wellness” month—a month where everyone takes the time to gain clarity about their financial situation and course correct as needed. But financial education and reflection shouldn’t be limited to one month a year. Here in South...

Young Daniel Island designer has a passion for fashion

Daniel Island resident Mina Schaafsma will be making Daniel Island proud at the upcoming Charlotte Fashion Week. The 17-year-old Academic Magnet High School junior’s clothing designs will be featured in the Emerging Designer Show on August 30, 2019. Recommended by a local shop owner, the self-...

False reads and the human equation

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw Not long ago, I went to see the doctor with chest pains. A few weeks before, I was down with the flu and couldn’t seem to shake the effects of a lingering and nagging cough. Thinking the...