NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (July 15, 2019) — South
Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places to Work
in South Carolina for the seventh time. This survey-and-awards program
was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the
state of South Carolina which benefit the state’s economy, workforce,
and businesses.
Companies from across the state entered the
two stage survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in South
Carolina. The first piece evaluated each nominated company’s workplace
policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second
was an internal survey to measure the employee experience. The combined
scores determined the top companies and final ranking.
“People helping people is our mission, and
in order to do that effectively we need to have the best team on board
to serve our members,” said Leslie Norris, Senior Vice President of
Human Resources. “By creating a culture where employees feel valued,
engaged and recognized, we’re able to attract and retain talented
individuals who are passionate about serving our membership.”
This annual program, now in its fourteenth
year, was created by SC Biz News in partnership with the South Carolina
Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group.
South Carolina Federal is currently hiring. If you want to work for a Best Places to Work company, visit www.scfederal.org/careers/apply to browse current career opportunities.
Group announced the opening of a new Summit Trampoline Park in Charleston, SC. Company officials expect to have the newest Summit location in full operation by October 2019. The park will be located in PinePoint Plaza at 1964 Ashley River Road. Summit Charleston will have over 12 unique activities. There are plenty of in-park party areas for birthdays, corporate team outings, church groups, sports teams or any size group.
“We are very excited to announce our expansion into the Charleston market. We expect this Summit Trampoline Park to add over 30 part-time, as well as several full-time jobs to Charleston, SC.” – Allan Jones – President of Summit Trampoline Park Group.
Summit Trampoline Park is thrilled to be coming to Charleston, SC to provide a highly differentiated experience. The park will include a variety of activities such as Dodgeball, Ninja Course, Wipe-Out, High-Performance Olympic-style trampolines, Basketball Dunking Lanes, Kid Zone, Giant Airbag, Gymnastics Tumble Tracks, Battle Beam, Ninja course, Soccer Score, Neon Nights, as well as a huge main court.
Summit Trampoline Park Group, based in the USA, is a global operator of trampoline parks and entertainment centers with Parks around the USA and the world.
eGroup,
a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT)
services, today announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in
Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot facility. The
$6.3 million investment is creating 35 jobs.
eGroup provides critical IT services to more than 300 clients across
31 states in the healthcare, financial services, advanced logistics,
software development, public safety, first responder and public
government sectors. For nearly 20 years, eGroup has delivered the
skillsets and expertise to help organizations transform their businesses
through a multi-step services methodology that results in high-impact
hybrid cloud solutions to improve efficiencies.
Along with its existing headquarters located at 482 Wando Park
Boulevard in Charleston County, the new facility will allow eGroup to
create a space to further grow its professional and managed services
teams.
Construction on the new facility is expected to be completed in fall
2020. Those interested in joining the eGroup team can visit https://www.egroup-us.com/latest/#careers.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.
“From our Charleston County-based campus, eGroup will be providing
the IT solutions required by the world’s leading organizations to
fulfill their digital transformation and hybrid cloud journeys.
Charleston County offers the right blend of business advantages and
quality of life for our people, and for close to 20 years, eGroup has
been proud to be a leader and contributor within our community. As we’ve
grown together over the years, both eGroup and Charleston County have
emerged as tech destinations for the 21st century. We like where we’re
headed, we’re proud of our shared heritage and we’re committed to do our
part in continuing to create that future success!” –eGroup CEO Mike Carter
“South Carolina is on the cutting edge of the technology industry,
and with companies like eGroup investing and growing in our state, that
trend will only continue. I congratulate this innovative company and
wish them continued success.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“We congratulate eGroup on this latest expansion, which adds to the
ongoing success they’ve experienced in South Carolina. This innovative
company has been a longtime partner of Team South Carolina, and we look
forward to seeing them thrive for years to come.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“On behalf of Charleston County, I applaud eGroup on their decision
to invest further in our community. As one of our local, homegrown
technology companies, we are thrilled to support their growth as they
continue to be an IT services industry leader.”-Charleston County Council Chairman Elliott Summey
“eGroup is an example of the success businesses can find in
Charleston County, utilizing our region’s brightest talent and
benefiting from the established infrastructure for high-tech companies.
Our Business Concierge team has built a strong relationship with eGroup,
and we proudly congratulate them on their expansion announcement.” –Charleston County Economic Development Executive Director Steve Dykes
“We are delighted to welcome the expansion of this innovative IT
solutions company in Mount Pleasant. eGroup, recognized as one of Inc.
Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2019, brings to our business community
national experience in helping organizations of all sizes and all
industries keep their data and systems secure and resilient.” – Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie
FIVE FAST FACTS
eGroup is expanding its Charleston County operations.
The $6.3 million investment is creating 35 jobs.
eGroup is a leading provider of innovative business IT services.
eGroup is located at 482 Wando Park Boulevard in Charleston County.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (August 23, 2018) — The Town
of Mount Pleasant has been involved with the Battery to Beach program
from its conception and continues to work with its committee the goal of
a safe, bikeable infrastructure to and from the beaches and the
peninsula.
Battery to Beach is currently conducting a survey of
the Charleston bicycle community to try to gauge usage of bicycle lanes
and guide the next steps of their program and your participation would
be appreciated. Following is a link to the survey: tinyurl.com/btobsurvey
I grew up in a blue collared
family of construction workers. I rebuilt cars, dug ditches, and cleaned
offices as a young man. I was taught early in life the importance of hard work,
grit, humility, and taking pride in daily work. With these deep-rooted lessons and
the support of my family, I was the first in my family to go to a university
for higher education. Stanford University is where I was taught to critically
think. It is where I was introduced to the intricacies of mechanical
engineering and complex mathematics — two areas I would utilize daily as a
surgeon in the future. It was where I was also introduced to the medical field
and health education. Through an opportunity with Students for International
Change in my last year of college, I was able to volunteer as a health educator
in Tanzania and spent time at the local hospital in my extra time. I saw
medicine’s life-changing power. It changed the course of my life. I returned to
the US ready to pursue my life as a doctor.
I went on to train at Duke University Medical
School. It was there that I saw my first total knee replacement and instantly
knew this was my calling in the field of medicine. It was a perfect meld of my
strengths operating and my goals to help patients regain their quality of life.
I grew up rebuilding cars and doing construction with my father. I now could do
similar work for patients’ joints. It was something that ran in my family’s blood
and was ingrained in my hands.
I followed medical school with residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and a fellowship in Washington University Orthopaedics Joint Preservation, Resurfacing & Replacement Fellowship. I have been honored to receive many awards throughout this demanding pathway of education including the honor of being Valedictorian, the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, the Stanford Rugby Pete Kemetovich Award, the NIH Pre-doctoral Intramural Research Training Award, and the Granite Hills Alumni Golden Eagle Award. In addition, through my training, I had the opportunity to work at the top hospitals and institutes across the country, including the National Institute of Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, and the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. At these institutions, I trained with the best in the field of hip and knee replacements as well as helped lead research and publish articles in top Orthopaedic journals.
Dr. Dustin A. Hambright
After training, I moved to Charleston and joined the South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center to continue my work alongside top surgeons that are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. I have been able to pursue my expertise in hip and knee replacements, revision replacements, and both image guided and robotic hip and knee replacements. I have built a practice based on what I find most important in medicine – strong relationships, trust, and patient-centered academically based medicine.
Together we will build a team and strive
toward focused goals, improving quality of life, alleviating pain, and getting
you back to the activities you enjoy.
“With full commitment, dedication, and grit, together we can reach your goals. I will always promise you from day one that I will treat you like family and will devote myself to your health and wellbeing.”
The Charleston Port & Seafarers Society is seeking new volunteers interested in joining our important ministry. No experience needed and wonderful experiences helping our visiting seafarers is guaranteed. If you or someone you know has an interest in joining a local organization that makes a global impact please email us at chapssmail@gmail.com
Where am I needed? We need volunteers at Wando Terminal in Mt Pleasant, North Charleston Terminal in North Charleston and at the Columbus Street Terminal near downtown.
When am I needed? Volunteers schedule 4-6 hours weekly either morning, afternoon or early evening. We pair new and experienced volunteers initially for on the job training.
What will I do? Serve as first contact with the seafarers. Whether it’s providing internet or phone access for communicating with family at home, transportation to shopping or simply chatting and offering a warm welcome. Volunteers also are welcomed onboard vessels for visits. It is all important work.
What do I need? There are some hurdles but they are not to high. You’ll need a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) It costs about $125 and we have some financial aid if needed. You will also need to get official Port stickers on your vehicle which are free. Thanks for considering joining us as we enter our 198th year of aiding the seafarers.
“The Charleston Port & Seafarers Society is a Christian organization that exists for the purpose of welcoming and serving the needs of those men and women who make their livelihood in the port or at sea, without regard for nationality, race, ethnicity, politics or religion.”
Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio Goose Creek – 1316 Red Bank Road, Suite 3, Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445
Saturday, July 6, 2019 – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Details
Come out and help us celebrate the grand opening of our Goose Creek tattoo studio location! We’ll have vendors, sponsors, and awesome activities to do for the entire event including:
– Charleston Paintball – 98 Rock – Charleston Warriors Hockey – Blade & Bull Axe Throwing – C&C Clothing
FREE TATTOOS ALL DAY FOR ACTIVE AND INACTIVE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS!!
Charleston, S.C.—The city of Charleston today announced its hiring of Amber Johnson as the first-ever manager of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance.
Johnson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hampton University and a Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University. She is a licensed attorney with both the South Carolina and Florida Bar Associations and has been practicing law for 7 years.
Mayor John Tecklenburg said, “Since taking the first steps to create this new position, our goal has been to provide an opportunity for the Charleston community to learn more about the diversity challenges that persist and to begin taking concrete steps to resolve them. I look forward to getting to work on that front and am confident that Amber will serve our citizens well in this position.”
The Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance Manager position was created as part of the Slavery Apology Resolution passed by City Council in June 2018 to function within the city’s Legal Department.
Johnson will begin her work with the city, effective July 22.
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Downtown
Firm Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty announces a record breaking
transaction this week on Sullivans Island. The ocean-front property located at 2619
Bayonne Street traded hands for $7,350,000. Built in 2018 by Daly Sawyer Construction, this Beau Clowney
masterpiece is wrought of steel and concrete with extra wide footers, mahogany
doors, impact windows, copper roof, & warm entry pool.
Ruthie
Ravenel and Chasen McCall of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty represented
the seller in this sale which sets a record for the highest price ever paid for
an MLS sale on Sullivans Island. The firm also holds the MLS record for Kiawah
Island, Isle of Palms and Downtown Charleston. The buyer was represented by
Laura Rembert of The Cassina Group.
According to Ruthie Ravenel, who brokered the record breaking sale, “As a specialist on Sullivan’s Island, I have found that this particular sub-market remains strong despite the hint of a region wide market normalization. Sullivan’s Island remains a highly desirable destination and is somewhat insulated from the greater CHARLESTON market. Furthermore, having personally represented a number of top sales this year I have seen that the ultra high end luxury property continues to fare very well both on the beaches and downtown. Properties with modern layouts and finishes that are in pristine condition, and in the very best locations, continue to fetch a premium despite overall market trends.”
“We
are pleased to provide our clients with our famous white-glove service both on
and off Sullivans Island and are honored to have been able to serve again in
this capacity. As a top MLS firm in our region, we pride ourselves on
representing homeowners both in our local MLS marketplace as well as extending
this exposure worldwide through our global Sotheby’s International Realty
affiliation, Said Broker in Charge and Owner Dan Ravenel. “We are the only firm
in the area providing access to the elite Sotheby’s clientele who are positioned
to make these large purchases in the Charleston area.”
Daniel
Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty has been a leader in the sale of luxury properties
for over 30 years, both downtown and on the barrier islands. They currently
hold the MLS records for the highest price ever paid for a downtown property
after the 2015 sale of 32 South Battery for $7.717M, the highest price paid for
a Kiawah Island property after the 2017 sale of 85 Blue Heron Pond Road for
$15.250M, and the highest price paid for an Isle of Palms property after the
2017 sale of 120 Ocean Blvd for $6.4M. Their office is located in downtown
Charleston at 33 Broad Street.
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Serving the Lowcountry for 36 years, Daniel
Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty has closed over $2 billion in real
estate sales, all without litigation. Joining the Sotheby’s International
Realty brand in 2007, the company has taken its local market expertise and
expanded into the international arena through a close partnership with the
Sotheby’s Auction House and a powerful referral network across affiliate
offices worldwide.
Property
listings from Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed
on the SothebysRealty.com global web sites, as well as on the firm’s local
website, DanielRavenelSIR.com.
The Sotheby’s
International Realty network currently has more than 22,500 affiliated
independent sales associates located
in approximately 990 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. in 2018 its
affiliated brokers and sales professionals achieved more than $112 billion USD
in global sales volume, the highest annual sales volume performance in the
history of the brand. In addition to
the referral opportunities and
widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients
will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide
Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently
owned and operated.
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