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LAB Medical Manufacturing Plans Facility in Charleston, South Carolina

June 19, 2019

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LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision medical devices and components, plans to open a new product division at the James Island Business Park in Charleston, South Carolina.

The company is bringing approximately $5 million in capital investment and creating more than 30 jobs over the next five years.

LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. will be located at 1750 Signal Point Road, Unit 3 in the James Island Business Park. The company is installing machinery and equipment necessary to start production and is slated to begin operations by September 1, 2019.

“LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. is experiencing rapid growth and is thrilled to be launching operations in Charleston, S.C. We are impressed with the skilled workforce and look forward to creating new jobs and bringing investment to the area,” said LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. President Leon Bester.

“We are proud to welcome LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. to South Carolina. The Palmetto State’s pro-business environment and skilled workforce make it a perfect fit for the company. Congratulations on this exciting announcement, and we look forward to what the future has in store for LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc,” said Governor Henry McMaster.

“We continue to see manufacturers launching new operations across the state and are pleased to welcome LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. to the business community. I look forward to supporting the company as they establish and grow operations in our state,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.

“LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc.’s announcement shows the community’s commitment and ability to compete in the life sciences sector and tap into this talent pipeline. Charleston County will look forward to partnering with LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. well into the future, Charleston County Council Chairman Elliott Summey said.

“LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc.’s decision to locate here is a testament to the Charleston region’s ability to attract global medical device companies. We offer the talent they need to succeed, an environment supportive of innovation and a ready in-state customer base. We look forward to their continued success,” Charleston Regional Development Alliance Chairman Robert Pratt added.

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AHG Fasteners-USA Selects Charleston for its U.S. Operation

June 19, 2019

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For Immediate Release
JUNE 18, 2019

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Announced today at the Paris Air Show, the Charleston region has added a new key aerospace supplier, AHG Fasteners-USA, Inc., which designs, manufactures, and sells fastening systems for the aerospace industry. Ateliers de la Haute Garonne, known as AHG, is a private family-owned business founded more than 104 years ago near Toulouse, France in the heart of the aerospace valley.

The company will open its U.S. business operations in Charleston County in the City of Charleston at Office Evolution, 460 King Street. Led by CEO Bruno Ferrand, it has already begun initial hiring for a sales representative. AHG Fasteners-USA, Inc. will focus on sales, business development and growth, as well as customer support. The decision to locate here was based upon the growth of our region’s aerospace sector; proximity to Boeing, a key customer; our business-friendly environment; available workforce, and the French influences in historic Charleston.

AHG Fasteners-USA is the sixth company to locate here as part of South Carolina Department of Commerce’s and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance’s Landing Pad program, which is designed to support global companies as they enter the U.S. market, often simplifying what could be an overwhelming experience and minimizing risks through the process.

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“The availability of skilled workforce and proximity to Boeing were important factors in our decision to select this strategic location. Not only is Charleston ideally suited as a distribution hub for both domestic and overseas customers, the business-friendly climate, the support from the regional economic development authorities and other partners have been extremely welcoming. AHG is very happy to have a U.S. home in Charleston.” – Francoise Montsarrat, AHG Executive Vice President

“We’ve been talking with AHG for some time about the competitive advantages the Charleston region offers. We welcome them to our community and are pleased the region’s available talent and business-friendly climate made all the difference.” – Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board Chair Robert Pratt

“We are excited to see Charleston County’s aerospace industry continues to spur investment and job creation. Our unmatched logistics capabilities and skilled workforce have propelled our aerospace-related companies to exceptional heights. We are grateful for AHG Fasteners-USA’s announcement and welcome them to our community.” – Charleston County Council Chairman Elliott Summey

About the Charleston Regional Development Alliance

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance is a professional economic development organization representing Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. With a large and growing network of business, academic and governmental partners, the CRDA directly assists companies with competitive location or expansion projects by connecting them with the right people, the appropriate resources and the most meaningful and relevant information. The CRDA promotes the Charleston region’s business, academic, and lifestyle strengths worldwide to attract the world’s best companies, entrepreneurs and professional talent. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen regional employment, build our base of high-value industries, and significantly improve the economic future for all who live and work in the greater Charleston area.

Media Contact:
Claire Gibbons,
CRDA Director, Global Marketing & Communications
+1 843.760.3351 | cgibbons@crda.org

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Powerhouse Start-Up Nanobébé (US Headquarters: Charleston, SC) Pays It Forward With Life-Changing Giveaway

June 18, 2019

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Nanobébé Offers to Cover Steep Cost of Items to Welcome a New Little One

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Nanobébé, the trending baby feeding line known for its award-winning breast-shaped bottle is on a mission to help an expecting family receive everything they need to welcome their little one. The Nationwide You Complete Me Giveaway is a pay-it-forward contribution to a lucky family in the U.S. who will receive everything they need to bring their new bundle of joy into the world – without spending a dime!

This is the second time the brand has made this offer. Last year’s winner, Holly from Colorado Springs, CO, was gifted with everything on her wishlist to transition her youngest daughter (born a preemie at 32 weeks) from the NICU to the comfort of their home. “Winning the giveaway came at a time we needed support the most, and allowed us to focus on our little preemie rather than stressing about those things we didn’t yet have,” said Holly. “Nanobébé went above and beyond with all their support and love, and we can’t thank them enough! Their bottles were used in the NICU when our baby was finally ready, and helped her come off the feeding tube. We were unable to breastfeed in the end, so I am forever grateful to Nanobébé and their products for helping us continue our breastfeeding journey through pumping, and keeping all those desperately needed nutrients safe!”

To enter, parents-to-be can follow this link for the chance to have their entire baby registry paid for by nanobébé. Accepted registries that include nanobébé products for entry are available through the following retailers: Babylist, Walmart, buybuy BABY, Target, and Amazon. The You Complete Me giveaway is taking entries through August 15, 2019.

About nanobébé: Nanobébé is an award-winning infant feeding line designed for nutrient preservation with convenience for the modern parent in mind. Winning several coveted awards within the first year of release, such as one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year (winning the health and wellness category), called The Smartest Bottle Ever Made by Business Insider and coined “The Best Bottle for Breastfed Babies” by pregnancy powerhouse theBump, nanobébé offers an entire family of innovative products that make safe and healthy feeding a breeze, without compromising on convenience and style. For more information, visit www.nanobebe.com.

Contact: Ellie Barziv, e.barziv@nanobebe.com;
Mary Williams, m.williams@nanobebe.com

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What is the Economic Impact of Tourism in South Carolina?

June 18, 2019

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Tourism is a part of our lives here in the Lowcountry. Wonder what the true economic impact is and who is benefiting? Here is some valuable data from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, effective September 2018.

Tourism Spending by County – Annually

Horry County – $4.3B
Charleston County – $2.5B
Beaufort County – $1.4B
Greenville County – $1.3B
Richland County – $684.6M

Where Does That Money Go? (Sector and Percentage of Revenue from Tourism)

Hotels – 90%
Airports – 80%
Recreation – 50%
Food and Beverage – 30%
Auto Transportation – 15%
Retail – 10%
Manufacturing – 5%
Construction – 5%
Real Estate – 5%

By Jobs Supported

Horry County – 42,600
Charleston County – 24,300
Beaufort County – 14,200
Greenville County – 10,600
Richland County – 6,900

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Golftec opens store in Mount Pleasant, SC – Grand Opening: June 22, 2019

June 17, 2019

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GOLFTEC Opens World-Class Instruction and Club Fitting Center outside Charleston

(MT. PLEASANT, S.C.) – GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and premium club fittings – announces the opening of a state-of-the-art instruction and club fitting center in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina at 1128 Oakland Market Road, Suite #2.

A grand opening will be hosted on Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature several special offers for the first 100 patrons including $75 Swing Evaluations, $75 Club Fittings and 20% off all lesson plans purchased during the event. Interested parties can find more information and RSVP for the open house here: https://bit.ly/2WfJH3o.

The new facility is 2,500 square feet and has four teaching / practice bays along with a putting / warm-up bay staffed by a veteran team of highly-trained coaches. These individuals leverage GOLFTEC’s world-renowned teaching technology – including advanced motion measurement, video analysis and premium launch monitors – to help any student find the lesson plan best suited for their unique needs. GOLFTEC students drop an average of seven strokes from their scores.

GOLFTEC Mt. Pleasant also features the company’s enhanced custom club fitting program. The TOUR-like fitting experience combines swing characteristics with ball flight data to help identify optimal golf equipment for each student. An array of clubhead/shaft options are available to perfectly match players of any skill level with the clubs that best meet their needs. Nearly 75% of all golfers who went through a club fitting in 2018 gained an average of 25 yards over their previous equipment.

“The Charleston area has become one of the premier golf destinations in the country,” says Joe Assell, co-founder and chief executive officer of GOLFTEC. “We are ecstatic to be in a position to help the passionate South Carolinian golfing population play their best.”

GOLFTEC Mt. Pleasant Regional Manager Tony Pu will oversee operations at the new facility. Graduating valedictorian from Golf Academy of America in 2015 and with his background in education, Tony is able to understand the unique needs from each student and help them maximize their potential.

“We love to teach the game and we hope our students walk away more confident after each session,” says Pu. “It’s been a long time coming to build a GOLFTEC Center in this golf-loving town, and we are happy to be of service.”

GOLFTEC continues to establish itself as the world leader in golf improvement with more data on the golf swing than anyone else in the world, thanks to its award-winning SwingTRU Motion Study. The global GOLFTEC coaching team is comprised of experienced instructors that have graduated from GOLFTEC University – a multi-week certification program based around a curriculum of mastering advanced training of golf swing mechanics and GOLFTEC’s proprietary technology used in all Training Centers. The majority of GOLFTEC Certified Personal Coaches are PGA Professionals who have taught thousands of lessons.

To learn more about GOLFTEC, please visit www.golftec.com or call 877-446-5383.

About GOLFTEC
Since 1995, GOLFTEC has become the world’s largest provider of golf lessons and premium club fittings, operating more than 200 corporately-owned and franchised Training Centers in all major U.S. cities, Canada, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. A top employer of PGA Professionals, the company’s 700-plus coaches have taught more than 9 million lessons with students dropping an average of seven strokes from their scorecards. Its highly-trained coaches leverage leading-edge technology for a completely fact-based approach to instruction, practice and club fitting. GOLFTEC’s leadership position in golf improvement is augmented by its SwingTRU Motion Study™ – the largest ever conducted on golf swing mechanics.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dan Wooters
Buffalo.Agency
201.919.7425
dwooters@buffalo.agency

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To All the Fathers: You’re our rock – Thank you Daddy

June 15, 2019

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“I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” – Hedy Lamarr

“I know that I will never find my father in any other man who comes into my life, because it is a void in my life that can only be filled by him.” – Halle Berry

“My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad.” – Beau Bridges

“I pressed my father’s hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.” – Chief Joseph

“My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the United States.” – Harry S. Truman

“Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the god and the weight of her world.” – John Mayer

“Father I will always be
that same boy who stood by the sea
and watched you tower over me
now I’m older I wanna be the same as you” – Yellowcard

“He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland

“A man’s desire for a son is usually nothing but the wish to duplicate himself in order that such a remarkable pattern may not be lost to the world.” – Helen Rowland

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano

“I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father’s life.” – Sidney Poitier

“When Charles first saw our child Mary, he said all the proper things for a new father. He looked upon the poor little red thing and blurted, “She’s more beautiful than the Brooklyn Bridge.” – Helen Hayes

“I talk and talk and talk, and I haven’t taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week.” – Mario Cuomo

“I’m a father; that’s what matters most. Nothing matters more.” – Gordon Brown

“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” – Sigmund Freud

“My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, “You’re tearing up the grass.” “We’re not raising grass,” Dad would reply. “We’re raising boys.” – Harmon Killebrew

“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.” – Author Unknown

“Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.” – Author Unknown

“I love my father as the stars — he’s a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.” – Terri Guillemets

“My daddy, he was somewhere between God and John Wayne.” – Hank Williams, Jr.

“It’s only when you grow up and step back from him–or leave him for your own home–it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.” – Margaret Truman

“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” – Fanny Fern

“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word―father.” – Lydia Maria Child

“[He] adopted a role called Being a Father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a Protector.” – Tom Wolfe

“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” – Reed Markham

“When my father didn’t have my hand . . . he had my back.” – Linda Poindexter

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Short, Long-Term Rental Business License Provisions Go into Effect July 1, 2019 in Mount Pleasant, SC

June 14, 2019

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 12, 2019) – Mount Pleasant Town Council amended its business license ordinance, effective July 1. The new ordinance includes business license provisions for short-term and long-term rentals. Penalties for late payment accrue at a rate of five percent per month commencing July 2.

Short Term Rental
As part of the new ordinance, a property owner leasing a residential dwelling unit for less than thirty consecutive days is deemed doing business in the Town of Mount Pleasant. A business license is required for that activity. On May 15, the Town mailed letters to short-term rental operators informing them of the changes.

Long Term Rental
A property owner leasing three or more residential dwelling units for 30 or more days is deemed doing business, and a business license is required. On June 3, the Town mailed notification letters to long-term rental operators, based on Charleston County property tax records.

For more information, call the Business License Division at (843) 849-2786..

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Local Development Corporation (LDC) and the City of Charleston announce settlement agreement to help address the City’s growing affordable housing problem

June 13, 2019

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CHARLESTON, SC –MAY 28, 2019 –The LDC and the City of Charleston announced today that the LDC, the City of Charleston, Mayor John J. Tecklenburg and former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. have entered into a settlement agreement to help address the City’s growing affordable housing problem.

The agreement is related to the usage of Charleston Place development project funds repaid to the LDC in 2016. In the settlement, the LDC will direct the majority of the $22.8 million towards helping solve the city’s affordable housing issues.

“This settlement allows both parties to return our focus to what is best for the people of Charleston,” said newly appointed LDC CEO Steve Saltzman. “The majority of the $22.8 million will go directly to helping for-profit and nonprofit developers find ways to build affordable housing in the City of Charleston. The LDC is excited to apply its three decades of innovative community development finance experience to the challenge of workforce and affordable housing in Charleston. Welook forward to workinghand-in-hand with the City to make sure the funds are distributed in the most innovative and effective ways possible.”

“This partnership with the LDC, allows us to not only bring needed funding to address the critical workforce housing shortage, but also to support important projects across the City such as One80Place,” said Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg. “Working with LDC, we will utilize their rich experience in providing innovative funding solutions to businesses in the area to now help developers create affordable housing efficiently and effectively.”

Both parties have agreed to the transfer of $10 million from the LDC to the City of Charleston for the development of affordable housing within the City. working hand, the LDC will establish a permanent revolving fund for affordable housing development loans within the City of Charleston with $9.2 million.

The remaining $3.6 million will be used to support the LDC’s core mission of providing small business lending and support inthe City of Charleston according to Title I, and potentially the Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area in the future if necessary to find sufficient qualified applicants.

About LDC

The LDC, established in 1979, is a non-profit focused upon creating wealth for those in South Carolina’s Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Williamsburg Counties, who have historically We look access to capital. As a federal and state certified CDFI, the LDC provides flexible business lending products, alongwith extensive technical assistance, to women-owned, minority-owned, low-income, veteran, and other underserved business owners. The LDC also helps in the funding of affordable workforce housing projects through effective and flexible programs around the great Charleston area.

Complete Settlement Summary – 17 Pages

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Welcome to Charleston Woodlands: A 6,000-acre eco-paradise in the heart of the Lowcountry

June 12, 2019

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About Charleston Woodlands

This is a 6,000 acre Lowcountry eco-paradise in the heart of Charleston, SC. The property features 11 freshwater lakes, a black water swamp, and over 60 miles of wooded forest trails. Charleston Woodlands has a variety of venues and campgrounds throughout the private nature reserve and hosts public & private events, special groups and provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Charleston Woodlands is excited to offer public/private event opportunities and programs providing a unique experience for guests seeking to be immersed in nature while enjoying the convenience of being in Charleston.

Public Events Coming Up at Charleston Woodlands

Learn more about booking private events

Learn about group camping events

Camping at a new level…

Location: 4279 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Carolina
info@charlestonwoodlands.com
Official Venue Website

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Grand Opening – Franny’s Farmacy (King Street) – Thursday, June 20, 2019

June 11, 2019

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Franny’s Farmacy – 473 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina

Grand opening celebration

Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 4:00 PM

About Franny’s Farmacy

ACBD and hemp dispensary, with products grown on a farm in Asheville.

Here at Franny’s Farmacy we are a communal family made up of farmers and friends, movers and shakers. We are dedicated to bringing you, our customers, quality products from seed to sale. We proudly work toward the grander purpose of revitalizing our agricultural community and serving as an example of innovative teamwork. Hemp used in Franny’s Farmacy products in grown, sown, processed and packaged locally.

We are honored to bring you the quality products, grown by hard-working hands on Franny’s Farm and by our team of dedicated farmers across the region. When you make a purchase from Franny’s Farmacy, not only are you supporting local farmers – you are helping to promote sustainable farming!

Franny’s Farmacy Official Website