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JE Dunn Construction, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, celebrated the official grand opening of its new Charleston office located in the Navy Yard in North Charleston. The event took place on Thursday, September 28, where the rapidly growing team opened their doors to neighbors, partners, and industry friends.
The grand opening marks a significant milestone for JE Dunn in the Charleston market, where the team has maintained a steady presence since 2017 building upon three decades of experience and commitment to providing top-quality construction services in the area. The new location gives the team a home where they can better serve clients and partners in the Tri-County region.
“We are excited to open the doors of our new location in Navy Yard Charleston,” said Janet Bates, Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn Charleston. “This expansion is a testament to our dedication to serving the Charleston community with excellence in construction.”
About JE Dunn — Charleston
JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is one of the largest general building contractors in the United States, providing construction management and self-perform services through 26 offices nationwide. JE Dunn is recognized for leadership in both sustainable and lean construction practices and for community philanthropy. The company services an array of market sectors, including healthcare, K-12, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical, and hospitality. The JE Dunn organization is employee and family owned, and today is represented by three generations of the Dunn family in its day-to-day operations. www.jedunn.com.
Results presented at #CHEST2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii
CHARLESTON, S.C. and OR YEHUDA, Israel, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The results of a clinical study of Synchrony Medical’s LibAirty™ Airway Clearance System showed that the system was twice as effective in clearing mucus from the lungs of patients with chronic lung disease when compared to the standard of care therapy. The findings were announced in an oral presentation at CHEST2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The study, led by Dr. Patrick A. Flume at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), randomized patients to receive two treatments: LibAirty™ and the standard of care in random order. Additionally, participants filled out a satisfaction questionnaire, which reported higher satisfaction scores for the LibAirty™ system.
“This study showed a superior performance by the LibAirty™ system when compared to the main device used today in the US. The system was effective and well tolerated by all subjects, which suggests its potential to enhance clinical outcomes in airway clearance for patients with chronic respiratory disease,” said Dr. Flume.
(L) Synchrony CEO Anat Shani and (R) Dr. Patrick A. Flume, the Medical University of South Carolina
The results support the findings of a prior study conducted at Sheba Medical Center, which also showed that the LibAirty™ system was more effective than other available systems and equally as effective as treatment by an experienced chest physiotherapist.
“Synchrony’s vision is to improve respiratory therapy for patients living with chronic lung disease by bringing best practice respiratory therapy to their homes. This successful trial paves the way towards marketing clearance and the commercial launch of the LibAirty™ system,” said Synchrony Medical CEO Anat Shani.
Daily airway clearance is essential for millions of patients living with chronic lung disease to prevent respiratory infections and costly hospitalizations. An effective home use device is the best solution for these patients, given the significant shortage in chest physiotherapists.
About The LibAirty™ Airway Clearance System
The LibAirty™ Airway Clearance System is designed to enable patients requiring airway clearance to clear their lungs with an easy-to-use adaptive wearable device. The system is based on proven principles of airway physiology to enhance secretion movement to thoroughly clear even the smallest, most affected, and difficult to clear airways. A recent case study presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference demonstrated how the system already saved the life of a patient in a compassionate use case, as she waited for six months for a double organ transplant.
About Synchrony Medical
Synchrony Medical, a MEDX Xelerator portfolio company, is developing LibAirty™, a next generation, home-use, airway clearance system designed to help patients with chronic lung disease maintain clear lungs with a short, daily, proficient treatment.
MEDX Xelerator is a leading medical device and digital health-focused incubator operating under the auspices of the Israel Innovation Authority. Current partners include Boston Scientific, Sheba Medical Center and other investors.
South Carolina’s Oldest Working Distillery Touts All-Female Production Team For First Time in its History
Six women elevating the work and uplifting women in the distilling industry
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (October 17, 2023) –Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its first all-female production team. Throughout its successful nearly 20-year history, Firefly Distillery has quadrupled in size of distillery and spirits offerings, become a staple venue for live music, and now celebrates the success of the new production department. In an industry that is often dominated by men, a female-led production team is making strides toward gender equality in distilling, and they are seeing notable benefits from it.
“Women have always been an integral part of this family-run distillery, but to see this all-female group start to reshape how we run our production department has been inspiring,” says Ashley Gilbert, production manager of Firefly Distillery. “While we might not have set out to create an all-female team, we are proud to support and elevate women in distilling and offer continued growth opportunities for our employees.”
Women have long been leading departments at the historic distillery, from accounting to gift shop merchandising, events and more, but this is the first time Firefly boasts an all-female production team. The distillery will always hire the most qualified candidate for the position, so the team might not always remain all-female, but there have been great takeaways from this shift, reshaping how Firefly approaches production processes and details.
With this dedicated team, Firefly has seen immense changes that have raised its standards and expectations for production. The distillery has shifted attention to details in labeling, created new processes for organization, developed creative ideas for operations, and opened the door for learning opportunities. Teamwork, collaboration, communication and cohesion allow for Firefly to offer a seamless experience for visitors, from behind the scenes to forward-facing operations. Like other industries, having diverse leadership and teams can draw new perspectives and lead to broader innovation.
As the distilling industry slowly becomes more inclusive, Firefly Distillery is making strides to further uplift women breaking into the industry through mentorship and continuing education. Members of the distillery’s female-run production team are applying to be mentors to guide other women in the industry. The distillery is also supporting its staff by sponsoring continuing education in the field.
Members of the all-women’s production team include:
Ashley Gilbert, production manager
Dagney Bodach, blender
Riley Macmurphy, line lead and purchasing agent
Perrin Hatcher, production associate
Juliana Velazquez, production associate
Hannah Dobbins, production associate
Firefly Distillery is located at 4201 Spruill Avenue and is currently open Monday through Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m., offering tastings and cocktails with live music and food trucks on Saturdays. For more information about the distillery, visit fireflydistillery.com.
ABOUT FIREFLY DISTILLERY
Firefly Distillery is the birthplace of the world’s first sweet tea vodka and produces thirty craft spirits at the 25,000 square foot distillery in North Charleston, SC. The most-visited distillery in the Charleston area, Firefly Distillery provides a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. Firefly is not only a working distillery, but a major concert venue for national touring acts. Visitors can experience the distillation process firsthand, taste craft spirits and signature cocktails, and enjoy live music, food trucks, countless events and a gift shop. All Firefly Spirits are available for purchase, including exclusive specialty spirits and other locally made products. For more information, visit www.fireflydistillery.com.
Spirit Dayis coming up this Thursday, October 19, and it’s a great time to lift up LGBTQI+ youth in the Charleston area by supporting Tri-County-based nonprofit We Are Family!
What is Spirit Day?
According to GLAAD, the organization that founded this movement in 2010, “#SpiritDay is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.”
Thousands of influential voices come together on the third Thursday of October to support LGBTQI+ youth on social media. Looking for a way to support this cause locally? You can directly support the youth in the Charleston community through a donation to We Are Family.
We Are Family’s mission is to support LGBTQI+ youth in the area through direct support, leadership development programming, and community engagement. The organization offers manysocial support groups for youth, parents, and even kids to provide gender-affirming spaces to meet others in the community.
What makes Charleston, SC based Emerger Strategies a valuable member of the Lowcountry community and a long-term ambassador to the preservation of our planet?
Emerger Strategies launched on the mission of helping clients meet their financial and profitability goals while maintaining strong forward thinking sustainable practices.
About Rick Crawford, Founder – Emerger Strategies
Rick Crawford is a sustainability professional with 15 years of experience, which began by installing solar panels out West while also discovering fly fishing in 2008. Crawford then pursued an MBA in Sustainable Business from Marylhurst University and has since gained knowledge and valuable experience as a Sustainability Coordinator while manufacturing biodiesel and spending several years as a consultant working within the green building industry.
In 2016, Crawford decided to marry his passion for fly fishing and sustainability when he founded the sustainable business consultancy, Emerger Strategies, which helps small-to-medium enterprises boost profits by measuring & improving sustainability performance and effectively communicating their sustainability achievements.
Rick is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, The Sustainable Angler, which is a platform to provide sustainability education, inspiration and activism by sharing success stories of the people working to protect the fisheries and wild places they love. In 2020, Crawford has founded the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance, which is made up of guides, shops, lodges, brands & nonprofits who have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Rick is honored to have been named “one of the fifteen people, places, and ideas forging the South of tomorrow” by Garden & Gun Magazine, as well one of the “50 Most Influential people in Charleston” by Charleston Business Magazine. Rick lives in Charleston, SC with his family where he enjoys chasing tailing redfish, surfing and protecting what he loves.
Learn their story:
In the summer of 2008, I read Let My People Go Surfing by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and I just so happened to get introduced to fly fishing at the same time while working at the A Bar A Ranch in Encampment, WY. Inspired by Mr. Chouinard, I wanted to find a way to use business as a tool to protect what I love, and so my dream of marrying fly fishing and sustainability was born, but I had no idea how to start a career in my newfound passions and it’s been a heck of a journey so far…..
Installing solar panels(far right) in Jackson, WY in 2010.
In 2009, I decided to go back to school and earned an MBA in Sustainable Business from Marylhurst University and spent the next few years living in Jackson Hole, WY, trout bumming and installing solar panels. Eventually, I made my way back to the Lowcountry to work at a biodiesel startup and then in the green building industry for a few years, but still wanted to somehow figure out a way to marry my passions for fly fishing and sustainability.
I did some research on the fly fishing industry, and I saw that most companies were giving back to conservation (as they should), but hardly any were doing anything to clean up their own act. Armed with an MBA in Sustainable Business and several years of experience of helping building owners understand the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and green building, I decided to pursue my dream of marrying fly fishing and sustainability. In 2016, I launched Emerger Strategies in Charleston, SC and the first thing I did was sign up Emerger Strategies to be a 1% for the Planet member.
Our mission is to measure and improve your company’s sustainability performance, all while boosting profits. Since launching in 2016, we have helped multiple companies achieve carbon neutrality and zero waste, as well as significant year-over-year improvements in social, environmental and economic performance. In short, we help companies make the business case for sustainability, which includes: reducing costs, increasing competitive advantage, growing customer loyalty, mitigating risks, attracting & retaining talent and restoring our planet.
Along the way, I createdThe Sustainable Anglerpodcast (2018), whose purpose is to inspire anglers to protect the planet, and even had the honor of interviewing Yvon Chouinard. In 2020, I also founded the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance, which is an alliance of fly fishing guides, shops, lodges, brands and nonprofits committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. I found my life’s purpose when I discovered “sustainability” because it inspired me, fulfilled my need to help people, and a provided a pathway to protect what I love.
I am forever grateful for the gifts I have received roaming this planet in pursuit of adventure with a fly rod always nearby. For example, when learning to read a river and discovering what insects trout are eating, you must learn about entomology, which just so happens to be an excellent crash course in systems-thinking, and understanding systems-thinking is critical when learning about the environmental impact of a business. However, the greatest gift I have received from spending time in nature while fly fishing is love. My love for wild fish and wild places has instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility to give back to the resource, which is why I founded Emerger Strategies.
It’s been a fun journey so far, and I look forward to showing your company that doing good is GOOD for business!
“I am ecstatic to turn my passions into another business venture with LashKind,” said Maggio-Fleer. “I continue to be amazed by the work ethic and humility the Blo and LashKind corporate team exemplifies on a daily basis, and was extremely honored to be chosen to spearhead their launch in the U.S. As I look to the future, I cannot wait to see LashKind Mount Pleasant soar, and the impact we can make on the community.”
“The launch of LashKind is off to an exciting start, and we look forward to growing with aspiring and existing entrepreneurs looking to stake their claim in this booming industry,” said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar and LashKind. “With Lynn’s raw passion for beauty services and dedication shown through her past endeavors, there is no doubt that LashKind Mount Pleasant is in great hands.”
LashKind is a collective of beauty lovers – who also know that beauty means business. Its mission is to make guests look and feel beautiful by providing fun and fabulous bar environments, expertly delivered services and high-quality products, while helping ensure their natural lashes and brows remain healthy.
LashKind is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information on LashKind in Mount Pleasant, please visit https://wearelashkind.com/lashkind-mount-pleasant/ or call 843-310-8890.
About LashKind
LashKind is an innovative brow and lash franchise concept, grounded in the success of Canadian-based MYNC Beauty Inc. (founded in 2011) and brought to you by the team behind the category disruptor, Blo Blow Dry Bar. With a proven business model in a booming industry, LashKind is designed to stand out and set franchisees up for success. As a collective of beauty lovers, LashKind’s mission is to make guests look and feel beautiful by providing fun and fabulous bar environments, expertly-delivered services and high-quality products, while helping ensure guests’ natural lashes and brows remain healthy. To learn more, visit https://wearelashkind.com/.
About Blo Blow Dry Bar
Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 150 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. The brand has also evolved over time, adding makeup services, a membership program, and quality retail products to its bars. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.
The latest collection for the 22-acre, mixed use community will feature an initial offering of 11 townhomes
CHARLESTON, S.C. (October 16, 2023) – East West Partners, a luxury real estate developer, announces the sales launch for the initial offering in its third collection at the mixed-use community, The Waterfront Daniel Island, which features 11 well-appointed townhomes.
“The Sanderling townhomes bring one of our most highly sought after residential product types back to the community and we couldn’t be more excited to share this latest collection,” says Harriette Calder, project manager for The Waterfront Daniel Island. “With sales launched in a phased approach, it allows us to listen to our buyers’ needs and adapt accordingly. This offering incorporates valuable feedback from our existing homeowners and emphasizes indoor/outdoor living to maintain coastal sensibilities.”
Located in the heart of the Waterfront, the 11 Sanderling townhomes offer approximately 2,900-3,500 square feet of indoor living space, including an upstairs flex space perfect for a game room or den, in addition to a spacious, covered outdoor terrace and a two-car garage in each unit. Starting at $2 million, four distinct floor plans have been thoughtfully designed to anticipate the needs of its residents.
The design vision for the third collection is led by Betsy Berry of B. Berry Interiors, the acclaimed Charleston-based firm also behind the community’s second collection offering. Berry creates an timeless, classic aesthetic with both modern and youthful elements throughout. The Sandlering townhomes will reflect the beautiful coastal atmosphere of Charleston, with a sense of escape and peace of mind. Bluffton-based architecture firm Court Atkins Group will bring the Phase III residences to life.
Celebrating the best of waterfront living and capturing the essence of the Lowcountry lifestyle, The Waterfront Daniel Island combines an elevated residential offering with premium community amenities for a one-of-a-kind, prized destination on the island. Homeowners at The Waterfront enjoy:
Direct access to Daniel Island’s newly redesigned waterfront park, featuring two public docks, an interactive fountain, waterfront swings, and children’s play area.
Access to an array of natural and planned amenities, including 25 miles of trails with views along the marsh and water; The Kingstide, Daniel Island’s only waterfront restaurant with rooftop bar; and The DIME – The Daniel Island Market and Eatery – a gourmet grab-and-go market featuring coffee, pizza, gelato, and more.
Private amenities – pool; pool pavilion with fire pit, fireplace, and grilling station; fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment; community outdoor gathering spaces; post center with onsite property management.
Other partners involved in the waterfront village include Hart Howerton, the master plan architect; Thomas & Hutton, the civil engineer and landscape architect; and Brockington and Associates, environmental consultants for the project. Phase II, which began construction in April 2022, is sold out and expected to deliver in early 2024. The master plan for the development of The Waterfront on Daniel Island includes a total of six phases.
For more information on East West Partners and The Waterfront Daniel Island, please visit www.ewpartners.com and https://thewaterfrontdi.com. For the above Sanderling townhome rendering, click here. For images of The Waterfront Daniel Island, click here.
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About East West Partners:
East West Partners is devoted to building, selling, managing, and supporting high-quality real estate and lifestyle experiences with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and community. Since 1986, the firm has developed and sold over $7 billion of residential and commercial real estate across the country. East West Partners is one of just a handful of companies to have received three Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for its projects, including Beaver Creek Village in Beaver Creek, Colo. and Union Station Neighborhood and Riverfront Park, both in Denver, Colo. In Charleston, the team is recognized for developing community projects in the downtown area, including condominiums at One Vendue Range, 76 condominium units in Gadsdenboro Park’s The Gadsden, condominiums and townhomes at The Waterfront on Daniel Island, and Mount Pleasant’s Tides IV. Currently underway are 78 condominiums at The Cape on Kiawah Island and 12 condominiums at 71 Wentworth in downtown Charleston. East West Partners is also credited with managing the recent repositioning and renovation of Charleston’s former 91-room King Charles Inn, now The Ryder hotel on Meeting Street.
Grazers can enjoy a variety of fresh, made-to-order charcuterie arrangements available for pick-up, catering and delivery
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (Oct. 13, 2023) — Graze Craze®, a burgeoning new charcuterie concept known for crafting beautiful grazing boards and boxes, opened its first South Carolina location at 3373 South Morgans Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The new storefront is located in the National Crossing shopping center at the main entrance of the Charleston National neighborhood. Graze Craze is a part of Big Flavor Brands™, the food service division of Starpoint Brands™, a family of trusted companies affiliated with United Franchise Group™, whose members represent the very best in their industries.
At Graze Craze, highly trained charcuterie experts, known as Grazologists™, skillfully design arrangements that feature an array of fine ingredients that are perfect for grazing, like fresh fruits and vegetables, premium meats and cheeses, artisanal sweets, nuts and more. Graze Craze charcuterie boards offer something for every lifestyle, dietary preference or palette, and are available in a variety of size options to cater to any occasion, big or small.
The Mount Pleasant Graze Craze is the only one of its kind in the Charleston-area, and the franchise owners behind the new store Keith and Kendra Lovas are thrilled to share something completely new with the community they call home.
“The wonderful people of Mount Pleasant love to gather and celebrate,” said Keith Lovas. “There is no better centerpiece for a special occasion than a Graze Craze charcuterie board – it’s unmatched in quality, beauty and functionality.”
The Lovas enjoy playing a role in their community with Kendra working at a local elementary school and Keith coaching youth sports teams through the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. In addition to serving exceptional grazing boards, the Lovas plan to use their Graze Craze to expand their local involvement and sponsor sports teams, further supporting kids in being active and chasing their dreams. The Lovas are also interested in bolstering regional business development through their involvement with the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
Graze Craze charcuterie arrangements incorporate an assortment of flavors to please any palette, like the popular Gone Grazey board, perfectly balanced to provide a bit of everything – a mix of cured meats, premium cheeses, crackers, fresh produce, nuts and more. The Vegegrazian is impeccably designed with a medley of fresh fruits and vegetables for anyone embracing a plant-based lifestyle. For those with an undeniable sweet tooth, clients can enjoy the Sweet & Grazey, which is artfully arranged using an abundance of delectable desserts, like gourmet chocolates and baked goods paired with sweet dips to accent the irresistible flavors.
The artisan-inspired charcuterie offerings at Graze Craze are available in different size options, from Char-Cutie-Cups and Picnic Boxes for nibbling to sharing-size boards with enough fresh food to feed a large party. The food displays are ideal for elevating work meetings, family gatherings, lavish events and more, while they also make for memorable gifts that wow.
The Mount Pleasant Graze Craze is open for pick-up, catering and free local delivery Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday by appointment only.
About Graze Craze
Graze Craze® is the leading franchise within the grazing style food category, offering an alternative experience to traditional dining options and catering for every occasion. At Graze Craze, in-store Grazologists™ curate hand-crafted, impeccably designed, sweet and savory charcuterie boards and picnic boxes made with the highest quality ingredients and arranged with perfection. Growing from a concept founded by a woman entrepreneur and US Air Force veteran, Graze Craze is now among the Starpoint Brands™ constellation of trusted companies representing the very best in their industries. To learn more about Graze Craze in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, go to https://www.grazecraze.com/mount-pleasant-sc, visit 3373 South Morgans Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 or call (843) 438-2523. For more information about Graze Craze locations, menu, and commercial accounts visit www.grazecraze.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit www.grazecrazefranchise.com.
About Big Flavor Brands
Big Flavor Brands™ specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. Redefining fast-casual restaurants by offering authentic third-generation recipes at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, innovating the specialty concept, with charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, and transforming Italian take out to fast-fresh Italian from Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of Starpoint Brands which is comprised of a family of trusted companies exemplifying the very best in their industries.
About Starpoint Brands
A family of trusted brands representing the very best in their industries, including retail, food & beverage and professional services, Starpoint Brands™ is the mark of quality for customers. It brings together a constellation of brands within United Franchise Group™ (UFG), including Signarama®; Fully Promoted®; Transworld Business Advisors®; Network Lead Exchange™; the Vast Coworking Group™ shared workspace division with Venture X® and Office Evolution®; as well as the Big Flavor Brands™ food division with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, Graze Craze®, and Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®. A brand under the Starpoint Brands division is one that business-to-consumer and business-to-business customers can be sure will provide the ultimate in service, reliability, and value.
Meet Christina and Kenny; the husband and wife team behind the passion project of Kenny Flowers on King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. This beautiful boutique, indoor/outdoor event space and future happy hour bar offers a spacious and inviting journey into casual coastal fashions and accessories for women and men.
This isn’t just a store; its journey and experience.
Location: Kenny Flowers – 345 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
Hours: Everyday from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Let’s take a photographic journey through the store:
About Kenny Flowers
IT STARTED WITH A SHIRT, THAT LED TO A FEELING, THAT LED TO MORE SHIRTS
Hola there
I go by Kenny, or Kenny Flowers if we’re being floral about it.
After growing up in Colorado and enjoying college life at UNC-Chapel Hill, I spent three years working as a consultant for IBM. But don’t worry, this is not one of those tired ‘boy-quits-his-corporate-gig-to-travel-then-find-his-spirit-hawk-only-to-come-back-and-sell-you-lotion’ stories. No, I loved my time as a young professional. I spent three years getting to think creatively, travel immensely, work with incredible people, and don’t have a regret in the world. I found ways to blend snowboarding, margaritas, family time, LatAm travel and more into the mix.
Over these years, my life has brought me from the beaches of Brazil to the Olympics in London, between countless hotels, hostels, houses, and hammocks I was fortunate enough to call home. From empty margarita glasses in Mexico to pitchers full of pilsner with the boys, one thing was always constant. That, of course, was my dad’s hand-me-down Hawaiian shirt; that faded pink beauty was constantly there, constantly on, and constantly an inspiration to live life with half the buttons down.
Not for a second was it just a shirt.
Life is a serious business, but the most serious thing to remember is to have the best time you can, even when times aren’t so great. Work hard, stay inspired, pursue your dreams, but just remember; it’s not that tough to enjoy yourself along the way. Be the smile you want and the party you’re looking for, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. That is what Kenny Flowers is all about. A better fit. A fresher design. And a simple reminder to keep a smile on and have a good time, one button down at a time.
From the cabana to the cabin, the beach to the boat, the bar to the brunch table, I started Kenny Flowers to create a new vibe on an old style that will keep things fresh and keep you feeling great no matter where you are.
So that is why, as a young man in his mid-20s, I left my job at IBM and jumped halfway across the globe to live in my grandma’s extra room and start pumping out sleek, short-sleeve Hawaiian button downs. Not because I had to find myself but because it was time to start sharing what I have already found.
Mankiewicz Coatings partners with Choate Construction Company on a 100,000-SF expansion to double its operations in Charleston. This addition counts as the third significant investment in less than 15 years. Mankiewicz celebrates this and several other milestones with a traditional German Oktoberfest, including their employees, customers, and business partners from around the world.
“Our fantastic company culture and the most talented people in the industry are the reason for this outstanding success!” says Fabian Grimm, Managing Director of Mankiewicz.
The company is proud to call Charleston home. From its rich history to its coastal living and growing industries, Charleston is where tradition meets innovation.
“We are honored to once again partner with the Mankiewicz team to help bolster the manufacturer’s production operations and further support the positive impact it’s business has had on the North Charleston community,” says Quinn Gaines, Director of Business Development of Choate Construction in Charleston. “What better way to celebrate the start of our latest venture together than with a fun-filled day of Oktoberfest festivities!”
More than 125 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production in the automotive, aviation, railway, machinery, yacht, and wind power industries. Today, a team of over 1,600 employees is working at 16 locations worldwide.
The family-owned company has experienced rapid growth in the US for over 25 years, meeting industry leaders’ high demand for customized product solutions. This close collaboration enables Mankiewicz to develop innovative and sustainable products that can revolutionize the global market!
To meet the growing demand for its high-tech coating system, plans for Mankiewicz’s two-story, insulated precast logistics facility includes first-floor office space and loading dock doors, with availability on the second floor for a future upfit or laboratory space. Sitework includes infilling an existing pond for future expansion, as well as construction of a new truck dock and additional parking lot for the company’s growing team of employees.
About Choate Construction Company
Choate Construction Company is one of the largest nationally recognized general contractors in the Southeast with offices in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, and Savannah. Founded in 1989, 100% employee-owned Choate Construction specializes in both ground-up and interior construction, believing success is driven by its relationships and reputation. Choate has built a resume of projects large and small across the nation in multiple market sectors. From its innovative OneLife safety program to its efforts to “Build Up” the communities in which it serves, the heart of Choate is its people. Please visit www.choateco.com for more information.
About Mankiewicz Coatings
Mankiewicz Coatings has been in operation in South Carolina for 15 years, predominantly serving automotive, aviation, medical and industrial clients such as Boeing and BMW Manufacturing. Parent-company Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. was founding in 1895 as an independent subsidiary of an English paint factory for the manufacturing of high-quality paints. Today, Mankiewicz continues to manufacture high-quality solvent-based and water-dilutable coating systems while operating in markets across the globe. To learn more, please visit https://www.mankiewicz.com/en/.
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