CW: What motivated you to invest in the Hamby brand and assume ownership? “Never in a million years would I have predicted that I would own a catering company, especially considering that I don’t have a culinary education. My background is in marketing, public relations and communications, and I was originally hired at Hamby by […]
Kate Walker and Mary Lee Busick: Mainstream Boutique
Mainstream Boutique 644 Long Point Road, Unit 1 Mount Pleasant 843-936-3324 www.facebook.com/mainstreamboutiquemtpleasant Kate Walker never saw herself as a small business owner. She’d worked hard to earn her nursing degree and loved her job, but, when her best friend opened a Mainstream Boutique in Winston- Salem, North Carolina, Kate began to dream. Fast forward a […]
Melissa Watson: Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants
Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants I’ON Square – 152 Civitas Mount Pleasant 843-971-4882 www.spartinacabinetry.com Opening her own business was something Melissa Koger Watson always knew she wanted to do one day when the timing was right. The president and principal designer at Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants, LLC, comes from a long line of business […]
Susan Weeks of The Vision Center at Seaside Farms
When Susan Weeks was managing a vision practice 10 years ago that suddenly found itself without an optician, she seamlessly stepped into the role. “Well, it didn’t happen quite like that,” she laughed. “It was more like I was dragged, kicking and screaming. At the time, you could not have convinced me that it would […]
Jean Wellmon: Jean’s Bridal
Those who have ventured to Jean’s Bridal in Mount Pleasant, an institution of bridal couture and formal wear, aren’t likely to be surprised that owner Jean Wellmon has had years of experience in the retail business profession – years that taught her the patience and dedication to her clientele that Jean’s is known for. Jean began her journey in retail at […]
Mary and Jenn Wilkinson of Bubbles Gift Shoppe & Bubbles Candle Co.
Tell us about the business. We strive to offer a selection of designs made locally in our efforts to support local artists. Helping them grow their business through ours gives us a happy feeling. We learned that supporting local is key to a thriving community. We give back to local schools and charities through the […]
Cindy Williams of Simply Seniors in Mount Pleasant, SC
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 […]
Tracey Wonnacott of Lavender Hill Designs
Every year, Tracey Wonnacott, owner of Lavender Hill Designs, travels to Europe – mainly England and France – to create a shop unlike others. Then, following the buying shows, she and her husband enjoy a getaway to the South of France, where they continue searching for unique items to fill her store’s shelves. Wonnacott hasn’t […]
Lori J. Wrightington: Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston
After more than 13 years, Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston has grown from six employees to well over 40, while helping countless patients to look and feel as youthful on the outside as they do on the inside. Lori Wrightington, director of laser and medispa services, who moved to Charleston from Connecticut 15 years […]
