Charleston Women in Business

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “During college. This was a part-time job while in college, and I fell in love with the jewelry, the designing aspect and the customers.” CW: How do you find your passion? “Making people happy every day is my passion.” CW: What habits do you […]

U.S. Army veteran Catherine Howard and her husband Robert took on a new career adventure this past January, as franchise owners of Tradebank of Charleston. Founded in 1987, Tradebank is an international barter exchange company with headquarters in Georgia. “We help businesses fill their downtime or move their excess inventory to provide an additional revenue […]

Business brokerage can be a difficult industry to break into. The investment of time and effort it takes to build a solid base of connections with business owners can seem overwhelming. But Melissa Gaddy, a broker with Sunbelt of Charleston, finds her career rewarding and engaging. “I love seeing how different people earn a living. […]

If the year 2020 has proved anything, it’s that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Even the IRS has not been immune to change, which is why having an expert on your side is crucial. With over 20 years of experience, Sharon Hartwell of Hartwell Tax Solutions combines knowledge and compassion to help clients […]

After serving as a licensed South Carolina long-term care administrator for many years in the Lowcountry, Cindy Williams decided to create the support that families needed when faced with facility and in-home care challenges. “Most families have no idea what to do or where to begin,” she empathized. “The options are daunting and expensive.” With […]

Women Behind This Firm Create an Environment of Excellence Women comprise nearly 75% of the staff at McCay Kiddy, a local accounting and advisory firm, which has recently expanded with its third office in the Lowcountry. The women behind this firm create an environment of excellence by encouraging a sense of community. They organize corporate […]

Artists need time to create. Most don’t want to spend hours on marketing, packing, shipping and billing. That’s where Straight to Art comes in. “We provide management solutions to artists so they can spend their time doing what they love,” said Hayley Price, owner and director. Straight to Art is an online gallery and studio-management […]

Palmetto Christian Academy’s Academic Dean, Dr. Myra Finneran, is certainly no stranger to the classroom. Finneran, who began her position last year, also spends her time as an educational consultant across South Carolina. As an educational consultant, Finneran works with schools to provide training on best instructional practices, curriculum alignment and school improvement. Working with […]

Real estate is vital to the growth of Mount Pleasant and is more than just selling houses. Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Charleston has identified this complexity and developed a company that has markedly amplified the home-buying experience in Charleston since January 1, 2011. “Showhomes Charleston skillfully creates staged spaces that help buyers understand a home […]

Dedication and tenacity are the constant drives for Dawn Robinson Shaw and her local business, Mount Pleasant Maids. Servicing the entire tri-county area with rapid word-of-mouth growth, her staff is ready to work for you. Shaw, originally from Illinois, is a well-traveled businesswoman whose background includes studying in Madrid and social work in England for […]