Global Paint Manufacturer Celebrates New Facilities with Oktoberfest Groundbreaking Event
WHY: Choate Construction Company is building new logistics and warehouse facilities for Mankiewicz Coatings, facilitating the paint manufacturer’s growth at its North Charleston campus. Plans for the two-story logistics facility include space for logistics and shipping operations as well as an office and training space. WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony followed by Oktoberfest Celebration, with 500+ guests from all over the world encouraged to wear traditional lederhosen and dirndls to fully immerse
Choate Construction Company Celebrates Topping Out at Palmetto Coast Industrial Park
CHARLESTON, SC, September 13, 2023 - Choate Construction Company celebrates the major milestone of structural steel and concrete completion on two distribution facilities for Edgewater Ventures in North Myrtle Beach’s Palmetto Coast Industrial Park. In honor of the individuals whose hard work and dedication are driving these projects forward, Choate Construction held a trade partner appreciation event to commemorate the “topping out” of the Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) distribution facility and an adjacent
Summerville Medical Center closer to opening Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Summerville, SC – Imagine having to travel 35+ minutes each day to visit your newborn – for weeks. That’s what new parents in Summerville, N. Charleston and surrounding communities have been doing for decades and it’s why Summerville Medical Center is excited to announce they’re closer to receiving Certificate of Need (CON) approval to elevate to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). “We’re committed to ensuring that families don’t have to travel far from home to receive compassionate care,”
Home Telecom Celebrates Relocation of Customer Service Teams to New Office
MONCKS CORNER August 24, 2023 — Home Telecom, driven by their commitment to provide an exceptional customer experience, has relocated their current Customer Service Center from their corporate headquarters at 579 Stoney Landing Road in Moncks Corner to a new location less than a mile away at 551 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd. The heart of the move comes in response to Home Telecom’s extraordinary growth. To bolster that growth, both their support and customer service divisions required more space to ensure the
Trident Tech offering tuition-free enrollment for fall and spring semesters
July 27, 2023 … Trident Technical College will offer tuition-free enrollment to eligible South Carolina residents for both fall semester 2023 and spring semester 2024, covering all the college’s 150-plus programs of study. The free tuition initiative is part of the college’s continuing commitment to make higher education accessible to all area residents. This is the second year the college has offered tuition-free enrollment for all its programs. Trident Tech President Mary Thornley said it could be the
Home Telecom to Match a New $6.2M ReConnect Grant; Over $12M Investment to Bring High Speed Internet
MONCKS CORNER June 27, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that Berkeley County is one of the beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s $65 billion Internet for All initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to connect all Americans to high-speed internet. Local award-winning internet company Home Telecom will match a $6.2 million U.S.D.A. ReConnect grant, bringing the total project investment to $12.4 million. The initial project will connect nearly 4,000 residents, 49
Choate Construction Delivers Newest Senior Living Center to Summerville
CHARLESTON, SC, May 30, 2023 – Choate Construction Company partners with Seasons Living and Studio+ to deliver Wildcat Senior Living to the residents of Summerville. As the first South Carolina location, Wildcat Senior Living brings a new style of senior living to the Cane Bay area, featuring 144,000-SF of independent and assisted living spaces, a memory care facility, full-service kitchen, and much more. “It has been a privilege to work alongside our talented trade partners in bringing this stunning new
Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic Hosting Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Indigo Shopping Center
Keith Summey, Mayor of North Charleston and Other Dignitaries Expected to Attend WHO: Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic is pleased to welcome Hardy World, LLC, sponsor of the New Indigo Shopping Center, with Mayor Keith Summey of North Charleston and other members of the local business community to the ribbon cutting of its new Shopping Center, Indigo. This event will be hosted by Brent Case, CCIM, President and Broker in Charge of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic of North Charleston. Hardy
The Village at Summerville Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults – 2023 Theme: “Move More to Do More!” Summerville, SC — The Village at Summerville will join an estimated 1,000 local groups to celebrate the 30th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. As an official host site, The Village at Summerville will hold a mini Health Fair, fitness and health seminars on May 31st from 10am to 2pm. The Village at Summerville will join with an
Serendipity Labs Coworking Opens Second Charleston-Area Location
With demand growing, international flexible office provider expands with a free-standing 26,000sf location (Charleston, SC, Feb 23, 2022) . . . Serendipity Labs, Inc., the leading international flexible office provider, announced today its second Charleston-area location is welcoming its first members on March 15th at 700 Nexton Square Drive in the master-planned live-work-play community of Nexton. The opening for the New York-based company builds on the success of its first Charleston-area location in
Elbit Systems of America, Choate Construction Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Palmetto Commerce Park
CHARLESTON, SC, May 9, 2023 – Elbit Systems of America and Childress Klein Properties partner with Choate Construction Company to construct a 175,500-SF manufacturing facility in Palmetto Commerce Park in support of the international technology company’s expansion into South Carolina’s industrial community. To commemorate the completion of this project, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 8th with esteemed guests in attendance. “Working with our talented trade partners, Childress Klein, and the Elbit
Summerville Medical Center announces $66.8 million inpatient project
Summerville, SC – Summerville Medical Center is honored to announce a $66.8 million 56-bed inpatient project designed to meet the needs of the growing Lowcountry community. This project marks a significant milestone for the hospital, which has invested over $200 million in the past decade to expand their facility, services, and team so that families can receive excellent care close to home. Once completed, the inpatient project will increase Summerville Medical Center’s licensed bed count by 40 percent
Choate Construction Company Promotes Michael Sutton to Director of Preconstruction
CHARLESTON, SC, April 18, 2023 - Choate Construction Company is pleased to announce Michael Sutton has been promoted to Director of Preconstruction in Charleston. After 7 years with Choate Construction and more than 15 years garnering valuable industry experience in corporate, industrial, entertainment, government and many other market sectors, Michael’s expertise and leadership will continue to serve Choate’s preconstruction team in pursuit of operational excellence on behalf of its clients. “The
Swamp Fox Agency Announces Third Office Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(BERKELEY COUNTY, SC) — The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor Swamp Fox Agency on their third location in Moncks Corner on Friday, April 21, followed by a grand opening event on Saturday, April 22. Residents and businesses are welcome to celebrate with the Swamp Fox Agency team in officially launching the newest office. Swamp Fox Agency was established in 1986 in Moncks Corner and specialized in commercial insurance. With over 35 years in business, the
Trident Workforce Development Area Incumbent Worker Training Program - Deadline Extended
The deadline for submission of the application is April 13, 2023, by 2:00 pm. 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
BLACK WOMEN ARE NEARLY THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS
Summerville Medical Center Aims to Educate and Empower Women to Take Control of Their Health and the Health of their Baby During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 –17) Summerville, SC (April 7, 2023) –The U.S. still has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Nationally, Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from a maternal cause as white women. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that in 2020, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 55.3
SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES OPENING OF $10.5 MILLION SURGICAL EXPANSION
Investing in Surgical Services for the Growing Lowcountry Community Summerville, SC (March 20, 2023) – Summerville Medical Center is excited to announce today’s opening of a $10.5 million surgical services expansion to provide the growing community across Dorchester and Berkeley Counties with greater access to surgical care in their own backyard. “This investment is driven by patient and physician demand for our services,” explained Maury Baker, Summerville Medical Center’s Chief Operating Officer.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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.
