Let’s all welcome to the neighborhood Ruby’s New York Style Bagels who opened their doors today at 7 AM at 280 W. Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC. We are so excited to have this new business in the Mount Pleasant community.
Come and enjoy a fresh and delicious bagel experience and more.
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a new store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics.
“We look forward to opening a third store in South Carolina and being a resource to REI members and the broader outdoor community in and around Mount Pleasant,” said Jacki Harp, REI regional director.
“Our local team will also seek partnerships with outdoor nonprofits to support their efforts in protecting natural places and welcoming more people outside.”
Store Facts
Address: Indigo Square; 1720 Shoremeade Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The location, a former grocer, is near US 17 and SC 517
Store Size: Approximate 21,500 square feet
Special Features: Full-service bike shop, gear rentals, buy online – pick up in-store and curbside pickup, virtual outfitting
REI Co-op Membership: More than 167,000 members in South Carolina, and more than 28,000 members in the region
Closest REI Stores: Columbia, S.C. (119 miles away); Pineville, N.C. (204 miles away), Greenville, S.C. (207 miles away) and Atlanta, Ga. (316 miles away)REI Stores in South Carolina: Columbia (opened 2020) and Greenville (opened 2011)
As the country’s largest consumer co-op, anyone is welcome to shop and tap into the company’s resources in support of an active lifestyle. Members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program; discounts on experiences, rentals and shop services; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases; and more.
REI actively partners with nonprofits across the nation to steward and maintain local trails and public lands to connect more people to the outdoors. Last year, the co-op invested $7.1 million in more than 450+ nonprofits across the country. Over the last five years, the co-op has invested nearly $184,000 in South Carolina-based land agencies and nonprofit partners. Recent recipients include Anne Springs Close Greenway, Conestee Foundation Inc., Friends of Harbison State Forest, Friends of Paris Mountain, Friends of Sesqui, and Palmetto Conservation Foundation.
The co-op launched the REI Cooperative Action Fund last year, a community-supported public charity designed to harness the collective power of the co-op’s members and employees to build a more just, equitable and inclusive outdoor culture. Black Girls RUN! Foundation chapters in Charleston, Columbia, Florence/Myrtle Beach and Greenville/Spartanburg received grants in the first round of funding.
Join the REI team
REI expects to hire approximately 50 employees for REI Mount Pleasant. Candidates interested in joining the REI team can apply online at REI.com/jobs and a timeline for hiring is here. Candidates can set up a job alert on the co-op’s career site to be notified when positions are posted. New employees will receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions. REI employees also enjoy unique perks, such as two paid “Co-op Way Days” each year that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday to encourage all employees to #OptOutside.
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service.
REI has 178 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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Congratulations to Sovereign Strength Society! This gym is the FIRST of its kind and locally owned, located right next to UltraTan behind Starbucks. This gym offers no crowds, no waiting, and no long-term contracts. You have your own private gym for you and a partner every time you come.
The facility is access controlled and accessible on your own personal schedule. Perfect for those with busy schedules or those who do not desire an audience. “The gym without crowds, distractions, or excuses. Ever.”
Check out their website to learn more and sign up at TheSovereignStrength.com or on
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Congratulations to Maggie Wickey, VP of Marketing & Communications, who was named one of Charleston’s Best and Brightest in a ceremony last evening.
Now in its fifth year, Charleston Business Magazine’s annual Best & Brightest (35 and Under) initiative celebrates the women and men who are rising stars in the area’s business community.
Maggie joined the credit union team in 2018 and has been an influential leader making significant impacts within the organization and community.
Congratulations, Maggie!
COLUMBIA, SC –September 19, 2022– The South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) and Apprenticeship Carolina officially announced and launched SCADA’s new automotive tech branch, The South Carolina Auto Tech Development program: SCATD.
SCATD, which was officially rolled out today at the SC Automotive, Collision, & Diesel Instructors Conference in Columbia, hosted by the South Carolina Transportation & Education Business Alliance (SCTEBA), is designed to connect students, graduates, and prospective auto techs with the resources they need to begin or progress their career in the automotive service world.
During the strategic development phase of the program, SCADA & Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System, formed a partnership in which the SCATD program was registered with the U.S. Department of Labor in order to maximize apprenticeship opportunities for both auto technicians and New Franchised Car Dealerships.
“This progressive partnership provides a wonderful opportunity to build South Carolina’s talent pipeline in a high-demand field. Registered apprenticeship programs are a proven workforce development tool. We are pleased to be working with SC Automobile Dealers Association to expand this valuable workforce solution across the state and prepare prospective auto techs with a clear pathway to a rewarding career,” said Dr. Amy Firestone, VP for Apprenticeship Carolina. SCATD’s ultimate goal is to recruit the best techs that South Carolina has to offer through one-on-one program personalization. Program enrollees have access to complete tool sets worth up to $10,000, scholarship funds, and direct placements in 1 of 272 SCADA Members’ New Franchised Car Dealerships.
SCATD will also host Career Signing Days where individuals will be awarded a certificate, “sign” with SCATD, and be recognized for their accomplishments in front of peers, family, and administrators. Program recruits who are students also receive an honor chord to wear proudly at graduation.
Sims Floyd, Executive Vice President of SCADA, describes the program as a “watershed moment in the development of service techs in South Carolina. We believe this career path is a great path to a quality of life. We want to help these students realize their dream is a great dream, a great career, and a great way to a quality of life.”
SCATD is funded by SCADA, SCATD New Franchised Car Dealer Members, and potential grants applied for through Apprenticeship Carolina.
Meet, Van Patterson, a South Carolina local, and owner of Palmetto Suns Detailing
Van and his team bring over 15 years of car restoration experience to the shop every day.
“Working with cars has always been a passion for me. I started detailing cars to make some extra money in college and it quickly grew into a passion, full-time profession, and veritable obsession. I love taking old, filthy cars and renewing them to a shine and prominence that no one thought possible. My team and I obsess over every detail, so bring your car by Palmetto Suns Detailing, no matter what condition, and let us see what we can do for you.”
If you want a high-touch experience with courtesy, professionalism, and respect, let Van and the team at Palmetto Suns Detailing take care of all your needs.
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Northland, a national private equity real estate firm, has purchased 511 Meeting in Charleston. The residence is Northland’s third investment in the Charleston area.
According to a press release, 511 Meeting consists of 221 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, 33 of which are rent-restricted. The mid-rise, podium-style building includes a fully-equipped fitness center with a separate yoga studio, bike storage and repair area, and a second-story pool deck with a fire pit and grilling stations. The modern building also features a guest lounge with a pool table, foosball and bar area, as well as 2,960 square feet of retail space occupied by Blum, a coffee and wine bar.
“Since our entry into the Charleston market in 2019 with The Standard on James Island and Wharf 7 on Daniel Island, we have actively sought additional expansion opportunities on the peninsula,” said Bruno Setteducati, Northlands’ director of investment, in the press release. “Located in the North Meeting Street neighborhood, 511 Meeting offers residents proximity to all that Charleston’s Midtown has to offer. The mixed-use property’s thoughtful integration into the historic streetscape and prime location are some of the many factors that make it a differentiator in this market and an excellent fit for Northland’s portfolio.”
Located on the peninsula in the North Meeting and Upper King neighborhoods, 511 Meeting hosts residents just one block from King Street.
Since 2019, Northland has invested more than $200 million in Charleston to assemble a portfolio of 813 Class A apartment buildings, the press release said. Northland owns and operates a diversified multi-family portfolio that includes more than 26,000 units across the United States. The company has $8 billion in assets under management.
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