The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: Insights for SBOs in Charleston, SC
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
Redefine Your Business Future with Smart Financial Insights
Running a small business requires more than effort and determination; it involves understanding the financial elements that contribute to success. A solid grasp of finance enables business owners to navigate decisions with confidence. Whether it's setting prices or managing risks, financial knowledge can turn obstacles into chances for growth. It helps streamline operations, improve credibility, and foster lasting stability. Effective financial management is key to thriving in a competitive
Leadership Berkeley Class Partners with Unity Bay for November Supply Drive
(Berkeley County, SC) – The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that this year’s Leadership Berkeley class has decided to partner with Unity Bay for this year’s Supply Drive, running November 1–30, 2024. This collaboration will support over 250 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Unity Bay through Berkeley Industries and other programs. The Leadership Berkeley class is lending its energy and expertise to promote the collection of essential items that empower
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER NAMES MAURY BAKER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(CHARLESTON, SC, October 7, 2024) – Trident Medical Center has named Maury Baker as its new Chief Operating Officer. He will start October 29, 2024. Baker joins Trident from sister Trident Health hospital, Summerville Medical Center, where he served as the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer. Jeff Wilson, President, Trident Health, and CEO, Trident Medical Center, said, “Maury has impressed me, and the other members of our leadership team, with his servant leadership and his demonstration of
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of South Carolina Affected by Tropical St
WASHINGTON – South Carolina businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 4-22, are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced today. Administrator Guzman made the loans available in response to a letter from South Carolina Governor Henry Dargan McMaster on Sept. 16, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. Businesses and residents in the declared area can now apply for
Summerville Medical Center celebrates opening Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Summerville, SC (September 16, 2024) – Imagine having to travel 40+ 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 proud to announce the opening of a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Elevating critical care for sick babies from a Level II Special Care Nursery to a Level III NICU is a significant milestone for Summerville Medical Center’s
Berkeley Community Resource Hub Unveiled at the Alvin Recreation Center
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC) — On Friday, August 9th , the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, community partners, service agencies, and non-profits will unveil the third Berkeley County Resource Hub at the Alvin Recreation Center at 2191 Santee River Rd., St. Stephen, with an Agency Expo. The Expo will be from 10:00 to 1:00 and showcase the service agencies and non-profits that have agreed to provide services to the HUBS. This is part of a broader plan to establish five centers to enhance connectivity in the
Waterleaf at Foxbank Apartments Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
(BERKELEY COUNTY, SC) — The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Waterleaf at Foxbank Apartments. The event marked a significant addition to the local community, offering modern living spaces and enhanced amenities for residents. Local elected officials attended the ceremony to include Town of Moncks Corner, Mayor Tom Hamilton, and Council Member Latorie Lloyd, along with Berkeley County Delegation Member Representative Sylleste
Trident cuts the ribbon on a $30M OR expansion project
Charleston, SC – Trident Medical Center executives, physicians, colleagues and community supporters held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of a $30 million surgical services expansion. The project is one of many on a list of capital projects totaling nearly $300 million earmarked for Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center and the construction of more Trident Health free standing ERs. Jeff Wilson, President of Trident Health and Chief Executive Officer of Trident
Summerville Medical Center welcomes Michael ''Logan'' Rawlins, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Summerville, SC – Summerville Medical Center is thrilled to welcome bariatric and general surgeon Michael “Logan” Rawlins, MD, FACS, FASMBS as the new Bariatric Medical Director to lead the hospital’s 13+ year bariatric program providing high quality bariatric and weight loss care for our community. Dr. Rawlins is a board-certified and fellowship-trained bariatric and general surgeon with more than 12 years in practice as well as 14 years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. He
Home Telecom Hosts Rural Broadband Celebration at Tri-Community Center in Cross
MONCKS CORNER, SC April 2, 2024 — On March 26th, Home Telecom welcomed residents and leaders from the tri-county region to their Rural Broadband Celebration. The event served as a milestone to reflect on the Fiber expansions that have positively impacted the Lowcountry to date and also to kick-off Home Telecom’s next $14.7 million rural broadband expansion project, beginning this week in north Berkeley County. “I am here to announce a total project investment of $7.3 million from the Capital Project Funds
Congratulations to Home Telecom’s 2024 Directory Art Challenge Winners
Stratford High School Senior’s The Verdant Beauty of Cypress featured on Directory coverMONCKS CORNER, SC February 15, 2024 –The Verdant Beauty of Cypress, drawn by Stratford High School senior Ash Trespicio, will grace the cover of the annual Home Telecom Directory this year after winning first place in the 2024 Home Telecom Directory Art Challenge competition. In its 10th year, the challenge is one of Home Telecom’s ongoing education outreach programs directed at art departments across the Berkeley
LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS LAUNCHES SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY PROGRAM
Program Led by Reaghan Hicks, MD, Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Ladson, SC (January 8, 2024) – According to a report published by the Partnership to End Addiction (https://drugfree.org/article/fast-facts-about-addiction/), only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance problems receive any form of care. Of those who do receive treatment, most do not receive anything that approximates evidence-based care. To expand access to experienced substance use
Home Telecom Awarded Two Rural Broadband Expansion Grants Toward Nearly $14.7M Projects
MONCKS CORNER, SC December 18, 2023 — Home Telecom has been awarded two state grants totaling over $9.5 million from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS), to expand rural broadband to 2,640 structures throughout Berkeley County and parts of Dorchester County. The areas most affected by the expansion are portions of Cross, Huger, Harleyville, Bates Pond/Huger South, Jedburg Road, and Lebanon. Announced this week by the South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO) and funded through its American
The Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 2023 Leadership Berkeley Graduating Class
(Berkeley County, SC) – On November 16, the Leadership Berkeley class of 2023 celebrated a successful year and completion of the program at a graduation luncheon at the Greeting House in Summerville, SC. The 2023 Leadership Berkeley class kicked off their ten-month long program in February 2023. The program designed to expose businesses and area leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing our community and by promoting and fostering leadership creates a strong and diverse pool of community
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE ‘A’ HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE from LEAPFROG GROUP
Trident Medical Center’s Patient Safety Grade Reflects Top National Performance (Charleston, SC), November 14, 2023 –Trident Medical Center has earned a second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as
TIME TO SHINE CAR WASH TO CELEBRATE NEW CANE BAY LOCATION
Summerville, South Carolina, November 29 -- Time To Shine Car Wash will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Cane Bay with free car washes. The new location is located at 1727 State Road in Summerville. The Grand Opening will provide all customers with a free $32 Extreme Graphene Car Wash from Friday, December 1, through Sunday, December 10. Friday, December 1, will have a ribbon cutting with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. “We are so excited to continue to grow through Charleston
Summerville Medical Center welcomes Stephen Chandler as new Chief Executive Officer
Summerville, SC – Today Summerville Medical Center welcomes Stephen Chandler as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chandler has more than 10 years of healthcare administration experience, including his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HCA Healthcare’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, VA, and prior to that, 3 years of policy and legislative experience in Washington, DC. “Summerville Medical Center has a proud past of providing extraordinary care to our community
2023 Berkeley County Election Schedule & Voter Registration Information
Deadlines Approaching for Municipal Elections MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, September 19, 2023) To vote in South Carolina, state law requires a person to register to vote at least 30 days prior to an election. This election cycle there will be no countywide offices of Berkeley County on the November ballot. However, there will be municipal elections in the Town of Moncks Corner, Town of Jamestown, Town of Summerville, and portions of City of Charleston located within Berkeley County. View the full
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
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
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
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
