Uncommon James, a collection of jewelry, beauty and lifestyle will be opening their 4th U.S. location in Charleston, South Carolina this January.
They are actively hiring for this new location. There is a link below if interested.
About Uncommon James
Founded and creatively directed by television personality and fashion entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari, Uncommon James is a collection of timeless, effortless and sophisticated jewelry for women on-the-go. Inspired by her wide array of life experiences, travel and exposure to fashion from around the world, Kristin saw the need to create a jewelry brand that is both versatile and affordable for women of all ages and backgrounds. Embodying her own sense of style, Kristin designed pieces that are feminine with edge, classic yet trendy, and simple – with a pop of personality.
Made of delicate metals and gemstones, Uncommon James jewelry is crafted to seamlessly transition from day to night. Whether worn alone, layered with coordinating pieces from the collection or paired with jewelry from your own closet, UJ jewelry can be customized to showcase every UJ babe’s unique style and individuality.
With a flagship store in Nashville, Tennessee, notable retail partnerships worldwide and a corresponding television show that has catapulted the company into the international spotlight, the brand is rapidly becoming a “go-to” for the modern woman.
“I’ve poured my heart and soul into Uncommon James, having a hand in every facet of the company. This brand is a true reflection of my personal style.”
They are currently hiring. Click this LINK for current openings.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — King Insurance Partners (“King”), one of the fastest growing full-service insurance brokerage firms in the nation, announced today that Bates Insurance Group of the Lowcountry LLC (“Bates”) has joined the King Insurance Partners team.
Founded in 2013 by Radford “Raddy” Bates, Jr., Bates Insurance Group serves businesses and families throughout South Carolina. “We are so excited to partner with King Insurance. This partnership is transformative and will take us to the next level. We could not be more excited about the journey ahead,” said Raddy Bates.
Malcolm Chad King, CEO of King Insurance Partners, added, “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Bates Insurance Group. With five offices in South Carolina, this partnership further strengthens our growing footprint in the southeast.”
About King: Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, King Insurance Partners is a full-service independent insurance brokerage firm delivering a broad array of property & casualty and employee benefits insurance solutions. Additional information can be found at www.king-insurance.com.
HILTON HEAD, S.C. , Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pickleball Kingdom, a leading name in the world of pickleball, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Kelly and Christopher Ogden, CEO of RT2 Holdings and past franchisees with Orangetheory Fitness, Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy, and Tony Roma’s Restaurant. This talented couple is set to bring the thrill of indoor pickleball to the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Charleston Metro areas through a significant 6-club deal.
Chris and Kelly Ogden
Pickleball Kingdom, known for its commitment to promoting the sport of pickleball and creating top-notch facilities, is excited to join forces with Kelly and Christopher, who have a proven track record of success in the franchise industry. The Ogden’s extensive experience and passion for health and wellness align perfectly with Pickleball Kingdom’s mission to provide accessible and high-quality pickleball facilities.
“Pickleball is the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and we believe that the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Charleston Metro areas are ripe for the growth of indoor pickleball facilities,” said Ace Rodrigues, CEO of Pickleball Kingdom.
COO, Rob Streett, added, “We are delighted to join forces with Kelly and Christopher, whose entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record in franchising make them the ideal partners for our ambitious growth plans. With their dedication and expertise, we are confident that pickleball enthusiasts in these vibrant South Carolina communities will enjoy top-notch facilities and experiences.”
Kelly and Christopher have a strong connection to the communities they will be serving with these new indoor pickleball facilities. “We are excited to introduce pickleball to these vibrant communities and provide a fun and engaging activity for people of all ages and skill levels,” said Kelly Ogden. “Pickleball promotes physical fitness, social interaction, and mental agility, making it a perfect fit for our passion for wellness.”
Christopher Ogden, CEO of RT2 Holdings, stated, “Having been franchisees in the past, we understand the importance of quality and service excellence. Pickleball Kingdom’s core values align with ours perfectly. We are excited to be a part of the Pickleball Kingdom family.”
The new indoor pickleball clubs will feature state-of-the-art facilities, professional coaching, and a welcoming atmosphere for players of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or a newcomer to the sport, Pickleball Kingdom and the Ogdens aim to create an inclusive and enjoyable pickleball experience.
Pickleball Kingdom and the Ogdens are committed to community engagement and plan to collaborate with local organizations and schools to promote active and healthy lifestyles through pickleball.
The exact locations of the new indoor pickleball clubs will be announced soon, with plans for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and multiple locations throughout the Charleston Metro area.
For media and franchise inquiries: Rob Streett, Chief Operations Officer (888)788-0999 368828@email4pr.com
About Pickleball Kingdom:
Pickleball Kingdom is a leading brand in the world of pickleball, committed to promoting and growing the sport through high-quality facilities, professional coaching, and community engagement. With a mission to make pickleball accessible to all, Pickleball Kingdom is dedicated to fostering active and healthy lifestyles.
About Kelly and Christopher Ogden:
Kelly and Christopher Ogden are seasoned franchise owners with a passion for health and wellness. Their experience includes successful ventures with Orangetheory Fitness, Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy, and Tony Roma’s Restaurant, and they are excited to bring their expertise to the world of pickleball with Pickleball Kingdom.
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Juliska Flagship Store Photoshoot // March 2023 // Photo credit: Peter Frank Edwards
The moment you step foot into Juliska, located at 268 King Street in the heart of historic Charleston, SC, you leave the Southern charm of the city and are transported to Europe via French florals, British country house décor, Portuguese accents and more.
As you walk through the tapestry of mouth-blown glass, ceramics, home décor and jewelry, accompanied by fragrant seasonal aromas, you are taken off the streets of Kings and Queens and invited into to a world of refined taste and approachable comfort.
Juliska is a journey into the realm of endless possibility; yet to truly understand the heart of this inspired brand, you need to step back to the French countryside and understand the inspiration behind the Juliska brand and reputation.
“This house is the center of my inspiration and references for our brand. Nestled in the farmlands of France, it was home to a glamorous Parisian ballet dancer and a dashing gentleman farmer, who married against their parents’ wishes. They broke all the rules and made up their own. They were soulmates, who filled their house with music, art, friends, laughter and nine children. From black tie dinners, to garden parties to family weddings, my grandparents were legendary hosts who created endless memories of love and living boldly.” – Capucine DeWulf Gooding, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
The two-floor flagship store offers a beautifully designed boutique on the ground floor with tableware, gifts, jewelry and glassware, and the second floor features the Table Setting Studio and Workshop space.
While experiencing one of the wonderful workshops or browsing for your registry, you will be greeted with a glass of bubbly or a delightful wine served in Juliska’s mouth-blown glassware served from the artfully designed Bohemian Bar.
The Workshop Experience includes intimate classes on the Art of Charcuterie, Floral Arranging, Holiday Centerpiece Design, Wreath Making and Guided Tea Tasting Experiences with more to be added.
This is a remarkable and engaging experience and one to be shared by couples, bridal parties, families, and friends for a memorable afternoon.
Why Choose the Juliska Registry Experience?
At Juliska, they don’t just set the table, they set the scene for your future memories! As “architects of togetherness”, the Juliska team members are your partners in building a lifetime of unforgettable occasions and magical moments ahead.
Their passionate entertaining experts are available to help you every step of the way, with streamlined technology designed so that decision-making is effortless and that you have everything you need to begin your exciting new journey.
Juliska works with master designers in glass, ceramics and jewelry in France, the Czech Republic and Portugal. Charleston is blessed to have the international refined beauty of Juliska right here in our backyard.
If you have purchased a new home, are planning your dream wedding, are keen to enhance home entertaining skills, are seeking the perfect gift or just want to accessorize an outfit for that upcoming holiday event, we recommend that you visit Juliska.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Dr. Mark Austin Scholarship for Medical Students is now open to aspiring medical professionals who embody the spirit of excellence, compassion, and dedication that defined the remarkable career of Dr. Mark Austin.
Born out of admiration for Dr. Austin’s unwavering commitment to the field of medicine, this scholarship seeks to honor the noble profession of medicine and its worthy aspirants.
Application Process and Essay Requirement
The scholarship application process involves submitting an essay addressing the following prompt:
“Describe a significant challenge currently faced by the healthcare industry and propose an innovative solution to address it effectively.”
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2024. The scholarship winner will be announced on June 15, 2024.
Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders
This scholarship is not merely financial support; it’s an opportunity for aspiring medical professionals to embrace Dr. Mark Austin’s spirit of giving back, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication to healthcare. By offering a $2,000 award through an inspiring essay contest, we aim to empower future leaders in the field of medicine who share his passion for service and his belief in the transformative power of education.
We invite you to learn more about the Dr. Mark AustinScholarship for Medical Students, the application process, and how you can contribute to this meaningful cause. By supporting this scholarship, you are investing in the future of healthcare and helping to shape the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and dedicated medical professionals.
About Dr. Mark Austin
Dr. Mark Austin is a renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon with an unwavering commitment to excellence, a deep passion for healing, and a profound dedication to serving communities. His journey in the field of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery is exceptional and is full of an unwavering commitment to his craft and humanitarian causes.
From his formative years at the University of North Carolina to his distinguished role as a Senior Attending in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Trauma at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Dr. Mark Austin has indelible mark on the lives of countless patients and the healthcare community as a whole.
The companies join forces to transform the US radiology landscape with a focus on teleradiology
Charleston, SC – Today, Avreo, a leading US healthcare workflow solution provider, announced an exciting partnership with Annalise.ai, a pioneer in artificial intelligence for medical imaging. This collaboration aims to revolutionize radiology triage for US healthcare centers through the distribution of Annalise.ai’s cutting-edge solution with a focus on teleradiology providers.
Avreo’s innovative interWORKS platform offers cloud-based access to workflow management, diagnostic viewing, and unified reporting tools that excel in distributed reading environments and seamlessly interoperate with enterprise healthcare systems.
Annalise triage is set to transform the radiology field by empowering radiologists to efficiently prioritize studies with suspected critical findings. This innovative solution streamlines workflow, supporting faster time-to-detect for urgent conditions.
“By embedding Annalise.ai’s powerful technology directly into the interWORKS worklist and diagnostic viewer, radiology groups can strategically manage imaging workflows with elevated confidence, improve rapid response reporting on critical exams, and deliver higher quality services to their clients and patients,” said Timothy Rose, VP Business Development at Avreo Inc.
Annalise Triage features an impressive selection of 12 FDA-cleared findings, encompassing 5 for chest X-ray (CXR) and 7 for non-contrast brain CT (CTB). This comprehensive offering has obtained the 510(k) clearances and also the FDA breakthrough designation for obstructive hydrocephalus. Annalise Triage stands as the sole radiology triage device to attain this recognition, exclusively awarded to devices meeting specific criteria*.
“The integration of Annalise Triage with Avreo’s suite of digital products enables streamlined diagnostic workflows for radiologists and will help guide providers to the most appropriate action at the ideal time to deliver the best possible patient care”, added Timothy.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Avreo to bring our triage solution to a wider audience,” said Lakshmi Gudapakkam, CEO at Annalise.ai. “The synergy between our AI-driven capabilities and Avreo’s industry-leading workflow solutions will undoubtedly make a positive impact on radiologists’ day-to-day operations.”
By incorporating Annalise.ai’s triage solution into Avreo’s comprehensive suite of healthcare workflow tools, radiologists can expect improved triaging and increased efficiency in managing high-priority cases. The collaboration aligns with both companies’ shared commitment to advancing patient care through innovative technologies.
1 Breakthrough Devices Program | FDA These criteria include: enhancing the diagnosis or treatment of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions; introducing breakthrough technology; providing a significant advantage over existing alternatives; and prioritizing the well-being of patients
Annalise Triage is only available in the U.S. The device is intended for use by healthcare professionals only. The device is not intended to provide diagnosis. For detailed device information, including indications for use, contraindications, and warnings, please consult the user guide prior to use.
Commonhouse Aleworks, the North Charleston brewery located at 4831 O’Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 (Park Circle Neighborhood), is proud to announce the opening of a new location inside the Charleston International Airport (CHS) near Gate B5.
The restaurant and bar, complete with six taps of locally sourced craft brews is 1,250 square feet is will be a complimentary local addition to the airport community of local businesses.
Hours: 4:00 AM until the arrival of the final flight of the day.
As the holidays approach, what is advertised as the most joyous time of year can often be the most stressful. As the CEO of Optimal Bio, a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy center focused on optimizing your health and hormones, Tylar Brannon knows firsthand how stress can affect our wellbeing. Stress causes inflammation, and can manifest physically from headaches to gut issues. Her passion, as seen through her work leading Optimal Bio’s seven locations across the Southeast and working with thousands of patients, is helping people function at their optimal level and their healthiest selves.
Below Brannon shares her informed tips on managing stress around the holiday season!
Avoid constant stimulation from phones. Especially in busy times, we feel like we should always be available on our phones, and, alternatively, the escape is constant scrolling to distract. This negatively affects how our brains process emotions. Setting boundaries like turning off notifications in the evening and finding device-less activities, like a walk to appreciate the outdoors, helps start your day on a calmer, more stable foundation.
Use stress to your advantage. Short term versus chronic stress are very different, and it’s important to recognize that life is full of seasons (literally and metaphorically). As busy and stressful as the holidays can get, it can be helpful to find some discipline in a routine (whatever that may look like) to keep yourself from prolonging a stressful season into a lifestyle.
Focus on balance. Too much of anything can affect your mental state. Lean into the joy of the holidays and savor the events, refreshments and company that are so positive during this time, and balance that with incorporating movement for endorphins and non-processed foods to nourish your body and mind.
Practice mental and physical health practices consistently. Our minds are muscles, and in order to process stress effectively, we have to train it to do so. For me, this looks like ensuring that my BHRT placement is up to date and at the right dosage, so my hormones are at the optimal level to avoid any brain fog, headaches, anxiety and anything else that can make this season more stressful. We can’t affect how others handle situations, but we can set ourselves up for success.
FinTech’s Revamped Brand Image Reflects the Company’s Transformation and Focus on Streamlined Access to Diverse Lending Solutions for Small Businesses Nationwide.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Breakout announced today that the Company has unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting its redefined strategy focused on delivering a comprehensive suite of specialized lending products to address the unique challenges of its small business clients throughout the United States. Breakout’s new look and feel represents a commitment to innovation and growth within the commercial finance space, as well as the Company’s role of empowering its small business clients to achieve efficient growth.
Recently joining forces alongside Chicago-based 12Five Capital, the combined entity will now operate under a unified brand as “Breakout Finance”. The concept of a single brand name supports the Company’s dedication to enhancing the overall client experience with convenient access to a wide range of in-house funding options for every stage of a business’s growth cycle. With its unparalleled offering that blends working capital term loans, invoice factoring and asset-based loans all under one roof, Breakout will effectively aid in its clients’ growth initiatives by providing access to the right lending products at the right time.
“At our core, we believe that every business is unique and deserves a financing strategy that reflects the individuality of its business model,” said McLean Wilson, Co-CEO & President of Breakout Finance. “This new value proposition began to take shape as we were merging with 12Five and we wanted the purpose of the organization to be fully aligned. Our rebranding strategy is aimed at fulfilling our mission of providing access to a variety of financial solutions for small businesses. In addition, we recognize the importance of maintaining some level of brand familiarity amongst our partners and clients, which is why we made an effort to ensure aesthetic changes to our brand were not significant.”
The newly launched website features a range of user experience upgrades, such as concise and consistent messaging, visually appealing color schemes and simplicity in terms of navigation and applying for a loan. Clients and partners can explore the new website here: breakoutfinance.com.
Elements of Breakout’s Brand Evolution Include:
Name: Previously Breakout Capital and now Breakout Finance, the term “Finance” embodies a broader spectrum of financial services whereas “Capital” is more closely associated with wealth and assets in the financial services industry. This slight change aligns with the Company’s primary differentiator and evolution of expanding its product offerings.
Logo: As a prominent representation of the Company, the new logo is welcoming given its usage of lowercase font. Inspired by the horizontal arrow in the previous logo and the idea of “moving businesses forward”, the new logo includes a diagonal arrow embedded in the letter “O” that points up and to the right. This subtle adjustment serves as a visual representation of the upward trajectory business clients can achieve when partnering with Breakout.
Colors: From a more muted color palette to a slightly bolder iteration of blue and orange, the new color combination evokes a thought process rooted in trust and creativity. The revamped blue is a depiction of business professionalism and transparency, while the more vibrant orange is meant to spark the imagination around what can be achieved with access to the right type of business funding.
Purpose Statement: Our Mission Is Your Progress – Drawing from the ethos of 12Five’s corporate culture, this purpose statement speaks directly to small business owners interested in long-term financing partnerships and prioritizes their needs. It also reflects the idea of being able to access multiple financing options through subject matter experts at the same institution who can make recommendations to new products and terms as their clients grow.
At Breakout Finance, we understand that every business is one-of-a-kind. That’s why we believe in tailored financing strategies. Our expertise in alternative financing, including working capital term loans, invoice factoring, asset-based loans and purchase order financing, allows us to cater to the specific needs of our clients by offering customized lending options under one roof. Our transparent lending approach and relentless drive to stay ahead of the curve mean that we’re always focused on what comes next for our clients.
Since 2010, Breakout has provided nearly $1 billion in funding to small businesses in every corner of the United States. Breakout Finance is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. To learn more, visit breakoutfinance.com, or its social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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