Trident Workforce Development Area Incumbent Worker Training Program Funding Available 3/2023
Incumbent Worker Training funds (IWT) in the amount of $50,000 are being made available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act. The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program provides funding to help cover the costs of training needed to retain a competitive workforce. Such training is meant to assist with expansion, new technology, retooling, new services/product lines, and/or new organizational structuring, or to be used as part of a layoff aversion strategy. As a result, IWT is
Choate Construction Company Breaks Ground on Pepsi Industrial Facility
CHARLESTON, SC, March 3, 2023 - Choate Construction Company partners with Edgewater Ventures to bring Pepsi Bottling Ventures’ (PBV) newest distribution facility to North Myrtle Beach. The start of construction was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park, with esteemed guests in attendance. “The partnership, dedication, and collaboration that has led up to this groundbreaking ceremony is absolutely cause for celebration,” says Tim Heichelbech, Vice President and
Industrious, Choate Construction Celebrate New Flex Work Space in the Historic District
CHARLESTON, SC, February 23, 2023 - Choate Construction Company partners with Atlantic South Development, Inc and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture to bring Industrious’ new co-working corporate space to Charleston’s vibrant King Street. The team celebrates completion of this project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 677 King St. on Wednesday, February 22. “Contributing to the growth of a unique brand of coworking space has been a pleasure alongside the Industrious team,” says Quinn Gaines, Director
Home Telecom Congratulates 2023 Directory Art Challenge Winners
Trident Workforce Development Area Incumbent Worker Training Program Funding Available: Deadline March 6, 2023
Incumbent Worker Training funds (IWT) in the amount of $50,000 are being made available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act. The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program provides funding to help cover the costs of training needed to retain a competitive workforce. Such training is meant to assist with expansion, new technology, retooling, new services/product lines, and/or new organizational structuring, or to be used as part of a layoff aversion strategy. As a result, IWT
Home Telecom Hits Another Historical Milestone
MONCKS CORNER, SC February 7, 2023 — Local award-winning technology leader Home Telecom is celebrating a giant milestone in their almost 120-year history, hitting 40,000 customers in January. This milestone is significant in that they’ve successfully doubled their subscriber base over the past seven years. Home Telecom began offering internet service to Berkeley County customers in 1995, but nationally, it would be 1999 before internet connectivity became mainstream. Even then, only one-third of U.S.
Choate Construction Company Receives CAGC’s 2023 Pinnacle Award
CHARLESTON, SC, January 30, 2023 - Choate Construction Company is honored to announce it has been selected as one of this year’s Pinnacle Award winners for the Credit One Stadium Renovations project by the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC). Choate Construction’s notable work and partnerships earned this recognition in the Best Building Project, Large ($5 million and above) category of the Awards program. Trade partners SteelFab, Inc, Glasscorp, and Pleasant Places Inc joined Choate in
Google Partners with Berkeley Chamber of Commerce to Provide Internet Access to Rural Communities
Seven community centers across the county are now equipped with laptops and/or wifi BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C (January 17, 2023) – Made possible by funding granted by Google, seven community centers across Berkeley County will now offer access to high speed internet and six will have Chromebooks for members of their communities. Through their Berkeley Rural Initiative, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce partnered with Google to make these resources available across the county with special consideration for
ECPI University to Hold Open House on January 14th
Campus Tours and Interactive Demos Available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Virginia Beach, VA – ECPI University will hold a university-wide Open House on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each ECPI University campus in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas will open its doors for prospective students and their families to:Tour the campusMeet with faculty and staffWatch program-specific interactive demonstrationsObserve ECPI University’s unique hands-on environmentExplore
Berkeley Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Renewal Therapeutics
(BERKELEY COUNTY, SC) — The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Renewal Therapeutics on January 5, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Renewal Therapeutics is a wellness center offering Lifestyle Medicine that offers non-invasive, holistic treatments that support total health. Dr. Elizabeth Harvey, Owner & Operator, has spent over 20 years learning, educating, and working with people across the globe to optimize health. Their unique team of experts provides
Choate Receives Two Awards for Excellence in Construction, ABC Carolinas
Choate Construction Company was recognized with two Merit Awards at the 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC). As these Awards honor the year’s most outstanding construction projects and contractors for remarkable achievements in quality, leadership, safety, innovation, and inclusion, diversity, and equity, it was an honor for Choate Construction to be celebrated among such esteemed industry peers for the work performed
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening to Help Hurricane Ian Survivors
Trident and Summerville Medical Centers Recognized for Nursing Excellence
HCA Healthcare Recognizes Hospitals As Among the Best-of-the-Best (Charleston, SC) November 8, 2022 – Three South Carolina Lowcountry hospitals have earned recognition from HCA Healthcare for nursing excellence. Trident Medical Center and Colleton Medical Center are recipients of 2022 HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Awards. And, Summerville Medical Center was awarded Honorable Mention recognition. The awards celebrate nursing units that achieve top outcomes and consistently provide excellent care to
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2022 Leadership Berkeley Completes Community Class Project
(Berkeley County, SC) – Each year, The Berkeley Chamber’s Leadership Berkeley graduates select a class project. The project is related to circumstances or wishes of the community that the class has recognized through the participation in the Leadership Program. This year’s Leadership Berkeley project highlighted Operation Home, a non-profit which focuses on critical repairs for low-income households to make sure they can continue to safely live in their homes. Two elderly residents in St. Stephen can now
The Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 2022 Leadership Berkeley Graduating Class
(Berkeley County, SC) – On October 20, the Leadership Berkeley class of 2022 celebrated a successful year and completion of the program at a graduation luncheon at Wampee Conference Center. The 2022 Leadership Berkeley class kicked off their nine-month long program in February 2022. The program is designed to expose businesses and area leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing our community; promoting and fostering leadership creates a strong and diverse pool of community leaders who are
31st ANNUAL FAMILY FEST, PICNIC IN THE PARK! KICK-OFF TO RED RIBBON WEEK
By now most people are aware of the history of Red Ribbon Week. It began in response to the death of DEA agent Enrique Camarena, assassinated by drug dealers in Mexico. A small group of concerned citizens began wearing red ribbons in memory of Camarena and to encourage citizens to take a stand. The symbolism caught on with increasing numbers of people making a visible commitment to the goal of a healthy and drug free community. So, what can you do? Demonstrate your commitment by being involved.
Batteries Plus Opens New Location in Goose Creek
Trusted Expert for All Things Batteries, Lightbulbs and Phone Repair, Celebrates Grand Opening on October 8 Goose Creek, SC. (September 28, 2022) – Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, has opened its newest locally owned and operated store in Goose Creek. Located at 604 Saint James Ave Unit F, Batteries Plus is dedicated to providing the community with quality products and services, all at affordable prices. Batteries Plus Goose
Google commits $5M to 4-H for computer science education
Google announced a new $5 million grant to the National 4-H Council to help expand computer science skills to six million 4-H’ers across the country, including students in SC. In South Carolina, more than 65,000 students are enrolled in 4-H. During the pandemic, they were able to assemble CS activity kits that students could do from home or remote. Sixty percent of youth who received kits were from rural communities. This new funding will increase the reach of the Computer Science (CS) Career Pathways
Choate Construction, McQueen Distribution Bring New Facility to Summerville
CHARLESTON, SC, September 7, 2022 – In conjunction with McQueen Distribution, represented by OMNI Partners, Choate Construction Company begins construction of a 110,000-SF speculative warehouse just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. Situated in the McQueen Industrial Park, the facility will capitalize on the quick access to land, air, and sea to meet the growing demand for fast shipping and product delivery in the competitive industrial space. “The team is excited to work on McQueen Distribution’s
THOMAS & HUTTON CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF BUSINESS
SAVANNAH, GA, September 8, 2022— August 2021 officially marks Thomas & Hutton’s 75th year in business. “Thomas & Hutton’s success is a reflection of our dedicated, hardworking teams and our relationships we’ve built through the years with our business partners and clients. We thank you for a great 75 years of excellence and look forward to 75 more,” said Sam McCachern, Thomas & Hutton President and CEO. In 1946, the year following World War II, two well-known former Army officers and professional
Home Telecom Expands Student Internet Program by Pairing with Affordable Connectivity Program
MONCKS CORNER, SC September 6, 2022 — Home Telecom just announced they have once again boosted the internet speed for Community Connect customers to 100 Mbps! By combining the Community Connect Program with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), qualified families can receive up to $30 in monthly credit. This means their bill will only be $9.95 per month with the new higher speed! Home Telecom developed the Community Connect program to ensure low-income households had access to an affordable
Home Telecom Partnership Gives Local Real Estate Agents a Free New Tool
MONCKS CORNER August 23, 2022 — Home Telecom has partnered with Fiber Homes, the nation's first fiber internet search service, to give local realtors and brokers access to detailed fiber internet availability using their free, user-friendly Fiber Homes Tool. With reliable internet as a necessity to life these days, internet accessibility, speed and reliability are becoming major factors in buying and selling a home. The Fiber Homes Tool makes it easier for real estate agents to search for “certified
Trident Health Announces 8th Annual Hearts for the Lowcountry Charity Golf Tournament
All Proceeds Donated to the American Heart Association
Ivybrook Academy Now Open in Summerville
Half Day Pre-School Offers Award-Winning Curriculum to Local Families SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – (August 8, 2022) – Ivybrook Academy, the award-winning half day pre-school rapidly growing across the United States, is now enrolling families at its second location in the Charleston area. Ivybrook Academy Summerville is located at 2119 North Main Street near Carnes Crossroads. The pre-school opens Monday, August 15 for the school year. Ivybrook Academy, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is nationally
Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness to Open in the Spring 2023
Trident Medical Center’s New Mental Health Hospital First in Lowcountry in 30 Years North Charleston, SC (July 13, 2022) – Trident Medical Center unveiled the name of its new 60-bed behavioral health hospital today – Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness. With Lowcountry mental health professionals, advocates and hospital staff attending the event the hospital’s President and CEO Christina Oh said, “Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness represents what we admire about the oak tree – their strength and
Choate Construction Writes Hundreds of Letters to Veterans on the Fourth of July
Friday, July 15th, 2022 Choate Construction Company gathered with children and spouses alongside Operation Gratitude to connect with veterans across the country through hand-written letters of gratitude during a season when the country celebrates its independence. “One of the most powerful takeaways from my time in the military came from watching these young men and women wake up every day prepared to give their time, their talents, their minds, and if necessary, their lives for our country,” says
Home Telecom Goes Big with Multi-Gig Internet in Nexton
MONCKS CORNER July 12, 2022 — Home Telecom is propelling Nexton’s technology to the next level with the launch of affordable, multi-gigabit residential internet service! Home Telecom has been offering multi-gig speeds in Nexton for several years, but these services were only available to larger, commercial clients. Now, with this launch, multi-gig speeds are incredibly affordable and attainable. Beginning in August, anyone who lives in Nexton will be able to experience seamless 2 Gig internet
Pacolet Milliken Announces New Co-Heads For Power & Infrastructure Division
Greenville, South Carolina – Pacolet Milliken, LLC, a sustainability-focused, family-owned investment firm, today announced the appointment of Lance Jordan and Kent Fonvielle as Co-Heads of Pacolet’s Power & Infrastructure Division (formerly known as Energy/ Infrastructure). Mr. Jordan will be responsible for Investments; Mr. Fonvielle will be responsible for Operations and the oversight of the Division’s operating subsidiaries, including Bushy Park, Hydera and Lockhart Power. Prior to joining Pacolet in
Home Telecom Recognized at NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards
MONCKS CORNER June 1, 2022 — Home Telecom has been recognized at the NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards as the First Runner Up in the Branding Project category during the 2021 Marketing + Sales Conference in May. Hosted by NTCA, the annual Marketing eXcellence Awards recognize the vital role marketing, sales and communications play in the broadband industry. Home Telecom is a member of the NTCA, who represents nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies in rural communities across
HEALTHGRADES NAMES TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER AND SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER AMONG 250 BEST HOSPITALS IN
Trident Health’s Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Clinical Excellence and Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Country Charleston, SC (April 4, 2022) –Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, which are part of Trident Health, have been named among America’s 250 Best Hospitals™, placing them in the Top 5% of hospitals in the country and overall leaders in clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades. “The recognition is evidence of the commitment to compassionate care to our patients
Steel Voted Coolest Thing Made in SC Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturi
Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 30, 2022) — The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures of 3,000 degrees during the manufacturing process, earned the most votes in the final round of voting of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s inaugural Manufacturing Madness contest, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Nucor Steel Berkeley, which operates a
Home Telecom Congratulates 2022 Directory Art Challenge Winners
MONCKS CORNER, SC March 16, 2022 – The talented Timberland High School art student Zyaire Gourdine is the artist behind the stunning artwork entitled “Sailing into the Cove”, featured on the cover of Home Telecom’s 2022 Directory. Gourdine’s artwork was selected as the Overall winner of Home Telecom’s 8th Annual Directory Art Challenge.Every year, Home Telecom offers a challenge to Berkeley County School District art students to submit original artistic depictions of nature, historical scenes, and local
ECPI University Opens Campus in North Charleston
Charleston, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce the opening of a North Charleston campus at 3800 Paramount Drive, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405. “We are excited about the new possibilities our central location provides,” says ECPI University Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Dreyfus. “The larger site will allow for the expansion of future programs to support the region’s talent gap and better serve the workforce demands employers are facing with a booming Charleston
Home Telecom Official Internet Provider for Popular HGTV Series “Rock the Block” Season 3
2022 Season to Showcase Nexton Community MONCKS CORNER, SC February 22, 2022 – Home Telecom is the official internet provider for the HGTV mega-hit home renovation competition series Rock the Block, debuting its 2022 season in Berkeley County’s Nexton community at 9 pm on Monday, February 28, 2022. The new season will feature homes built by Hunter Quinn Homes and wired by Home Telecom. Home Telecom not only performed the inside wire installation for each home, but they also provided internet service
First Citizens Bank Holds Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting at New Nexton Branch
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – JANUARY 31, 2022 – First Citizens Bank recently held a ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new full-service, 4,500-square-foot branch in the Nexton community. Those in attendance included representatives from First Citizens Bank, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Nexton. Among them were Berkeley Chamber Board of Directors Representative Ron Scherba, First Citizens’ Nexton branch team, led by April Burgess and Jason Maurer, First Citizens’ Regional Executive Vice
Berkeley County School District Special Presentation
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Charleston Symphony Opens Single Tickets for 2021-2022 Season: ''A Triumphant Return''
The Charleston Symphony (CSO) today announced that tickets to individual concerts for its 2021-2022 performance season are now available for public purchase. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the CSO is one of a few select orchestras in the United States that was able to serve its community throughout the pandemic by performing full symphonic repertoire for live audiences. While the CSO completed a full 20-21 season of its Masterworks and Pops series, ticket inventory was dramatically limited due to
Saint Leo University Announces Merger with Marymount California University
Officials announce signed agreement, now seeking accrediting approval ST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University President Jeffrey Senese announced today that the university has signed an agreement to merge with Marymount California University, following a vote from the university’s board of trustees. This agreement will unite the two Catholic, values-based institutions together under the Saint Leo University name, helping to provide students everywhere with a quality education. Saint Leo University is based in
Home Telecom Wins $2 Million Dollar Rural Broadband Expansion Grant Targeted at Berkeley County
MONCKS CORNER, SC July 27, 2021— Home Telecom has been awarded a state grant by the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) to expand rural broadband projects in Berkeley County. Home Telecom is one of 16 internet providers in 22 counties in South Carolina who applied for and won the $2 million funding for their County. Earlier this year, the Joint Bond Review Committee approved the allocation of $30 million for a competitive rural infrastructure grant program to be administered by ORS in
Summerville Breast Center Now Serving Patients
Summerville, SC (June 22, 2021) – Summerville Medical Center is proud to announce that the Summerville Breast Center is now open and serving patients. It joins Trident Health system’s sister facilities, Trident Breast Center and Moncks Corner Medical Center, to provide comprehensive breast health and mammography for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is conveniently located across from Summerville Medical Center at 77 Springview Lane. It was designed with women in mind and offers
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Trident Medical Center Launches Graduate Medical Education Programs
Hospital Earns Recognition as a Teaching Hospital North Charleston, SC (June 30, 2021) – On July 1 Trident Medical Center will become a teaching hospital with the debut of two Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs – Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. For the hospital’s CEO Christina Oh adding residency programs to Trident’s growing list of services is critical to meeting the future healthcare needs of Lowcountry families. “Training the next generation of physicians, especially in much-need
Todd Buddin Elected 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce President
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, the leading voice for the business community, announced on June 2nd the appointment of Todd Buddin, President & CEO of First National Bank of South Carolina as President of the 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. Buddin succeeds Clarence Wright formally the Southern Division Manager – Gas Operations of Dominion Energy who has taken a new position in Georgia.“Serving as the new President of the Berkeley Chamber’s Board of Directors is an incredible honor” said Todd Buddin,
Trident Medical Center to break ground on behavioral health hospital
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Trident Medical Center will break ground this fall on a $30 million behavioral health hospital to expand mental health treatment capacity in the Lowcountry. The health care provider announced details of the facility Tuesday, which it’s billing as the first freestanding behavioral health hospital in the region in more than three decades. The 60-bed facility will be built o 17 acres near the Trident campus along University Boulevard in North Charleston. Back in 2014,
Summerville Medical Breaks Ground on Summerville Breast Center
Expanding Breast Imaging and Breast Health Services for Growing Lowcountry Community Summerville Medical Center has broken ground on the Summerville Breast Center, a $1 million construction renovation project designed to provide fully comprehensive breast imaging and breast health for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is scheduled to be completed in summer 2021. Currently the hospital provides mammogram screenings. Mammography services will move to the new breast center as part
Trident Health President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Gallati, FACHE, Announces Retirement
30-Year HCA Healthcare Veteran Led Growth of Critical Care Services in the Lowcountry Todd Gallati, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Health since 2008 has announced he will retire from healthcare on June 1, 2021, his 32 nd anniversary of entering healthcare and with HCA Healthcare. “Since I was a kid I have always loved the work of hospitals. Memories of joining my dad during his surgical rounds or of my first job as a nursing assistant and transporter are still fresh enough to give
The Comfort Inn Hotel in Summerville, SC Wins Prestigious Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels
The Comfort Inn hotel of Summerville, SC has been recognized with the prestigious Gold Award from Choice Hotels International, Inc., Franchisor of the Comfort brand. The Gold Award designation goes only to the top ten percent of hotels within the brand, representing a tremendous accomplishment. As one of the top tier properties operating under the Comfort Inn flag, the hotel's staff has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to superior service. Award criteria are evaluated
How to Identify a Utility Scam and Stay Safe
"Criminals posing as Dominion Energy employees are constantly developing new scams designed to trick customers out of money or personal information," said Sam Dozier, Dominion Energy general manager of customer service. "The quickest way to protect yourself from a phone scam is to hang up and verify your account balance and payment due date online or on the Dominion Energy app." Customers can download the free Dominion Energy app from the Apple and Google Play stores. Full mobile website functionality on
Official Tourism Website
This is the official tourism website for the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.
