Business

Great leaders see what others overlook

“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” – Marilyn vos Savant I’ve been asked over the years how I manage to come up with so many examples and illustrations in my leadership posts. It’s a fair question, considering I’ve been doing this weekly or near weekly...

Designafi on Daniel Island transforms interior dreams into reality

Late last year, Designafi, a woman-owned interior design business founded by a military spouse, opened on Daniel Island. Designafi serves as the official Charleston showroom for several lines, including Thibaut and Fabricut. Alexandre Fleuren, owner and lead designer, says Designafi is built to...

Look Who’s Here: 295 Seven Farms Drive

The businesses located at 295 Seven Farms Drive encapsulate Daniel Island’s vibrant retail and office commercial district. Built in 2002, the mixed-use building is three stories tall and holds approximately 24,000 square feet of office and retail space. Postal Haus is a locally owned shipping...

A new way to experience Charleston, even for those who call it home

Charleston is a vibrant city steeped in history and brimming with excitement. However, for many full-time residents, the true magic of the area only unfolds when friends come to visit. Among the fortunate who call the Lowcountry home is Dana Moore, a recent resident of Daniel Island and the...

Look Who’s Here: 880 Island Park Drive

Rising four stories above the heart of the island, 880 Island Park Drive – better known as Daniel Island Square – has become one of the community’s most recognizable commercial buildings since opening in 2017. The 45,676-square-foot mixed-use development combines good eats with healthcare and...

The Stretch Effect is stretching clients back to health

Daniel Island is known for being a vibrant community full of golfers, tennis players, runners, fitness fanatics, and hard working citizens. Since 2018, The Stretch Effect – located at 162 Seven Farms Drive unit 235 – is a hidden gem with a mission to keep islanders healthy and help them stretch...

Subtle and Sass: More than just your average boutique

Looking for a store with the latest fashions, free private styling appointments, rental outfits, expert closet makeovers and much more? Your search is over – Subtle and Sass Boutique is the place. With locations in Mount Pleasant and Clements Ferry, it’s the perfect place for Lowcountry locals...

Look Who’s Here: 454 Deana Lane

Tucked just off Clements Ferry Road, 454 Deana Lane is a 15,000-square-foot commercial building built in 2008, home to a mix of small businesses ranging from LLCs to fitness and wellness providers. Tenants of the building include: CrossFit LowCo is a functional fitness gym offering group...

Look Who’s Here: 130 River Landing Drive

Just off Seven Farms Drive and steps from Daniel Island’s waterfront, 130 River Landing Drive sits among a stretch of professional offices that have anchored this corridor since the island’s early development. Established in 2001, the building remains a steady presence, housing a mix of...

Meet the Merchant

Fueled by their dream of coastal living and entrepreneurial spirit, Todd and Julie Erickson set out on an adventure to find the perfect spot for their next chapter. Their journey took them along the scenic shores from North Carolina all the way down the Georgia coast, exploring every possibility,...