2011 Business in Focus

2 • Business Focus September 28, 2011

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians 3KOEBEL Investment & Financial Services 4Reagin Orthodontics 5Car Pros Plaza 6Lowcountry Women’s Specialists 7Hearing Care of Summerville 8Chamber of Commerce 9AllCare Living Services 10Edisto Gas 10Flowertown Garden Center 11Mobile Magic 11The Village at Summerville 12DisasterCare 13Mark Ensley State Farm 13Aging Gracefully 14Oh Snap! Promotions 14First National Bank 14DREAM 15

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For over 15 years, Palmetto PrimaryCare Physicians have provided patientswith the best medical care available in

the Lowcountry.The group has grown to over 400 employ-

ees, including 70 clinical providers and nowhas 25 offices throughout Berkeley,Charleston and Dorchester counties. Whilethe name is synonymous with primary care,the group recently added the following spe-cialty groups: neurology, vein specialty andsleep medicine specialty.

Throughout the years Palmetto PrimaryCare Physicians have remained leaders inhealthcare, not only among the local commu-nity – but also nationally. They were amongone of the first physician’s groups to integrateElectronic Medical Records (EMR) almostten years ago and most recently launched aPatient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)pilot project.

While it is the main topic of conversation inmany medical organizations, very few havelaunched and measured the success of aPatient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Atthe center of the PCMH model is the patient’s

p r i m a r ycare physi-cian – whocoordinatesc a r ethrough a‘team’ con-sisting ofspecialists,s o c i a lw o r k e r s ,p h a r m a -cists, nurs-es and ad i a b e t e seduca to r.The idea isto providep a t i e n t swith all theresourcesthey needin one con-venient ‘medical home’, which improves thequality of care.

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians partneredwith Blue Cross / Blue Shieldof South Carolina to launchthe pilot program. The pilotproject focused on diabeticpatients who were membersof BC/BS of South Carolinaand BlueChoice HealthPlanof South Carolina. A 2008study by the National Centerfor Chronic DiseasePrevention and HealthPrevention showed that10.1% of South Carolinianswere diagnosed with diabetescompared to the national

average of8.2%.

The pilotp r o g r a mw o u l dwork onimprovingthe qualityof care fort h o s ep a t i e n t swith dia-b e t e s .Appointedcase man-a g e r scalled onp a t i e n t sa n dremindedthem ofupcominga p p o i n t -

ments with specialist, of the importance oftaking their medication as instructed and wereeven registered for wellness clinics. Otherbenefits included: free glucometers, exerciseguides, gym discounts and a secure web-based patient portal where patients couldcommunicate with their doctors. These out-comes were then measured through the mon-itoring of patient blood sugar levels and cho-lesterol levels, as well as the number of emer-gency room incidences and other serious con-ditions that arose.

What has resulted is three years worth ofdata that show mass improvement in patient’squality of life. The individual treatment plansand case managers helped to reduce the gapsin care, subsequently lowering emergencyroom incidences in patients and improvingblood sugar and cholesterol levels.

The group has received national attentionfor their results, including Medical NewsToday, American Medical News and will bepresenting at the 12th Annual Summit forURAC in Chicago this October – whichfocuses on continuous improvement on qual-ity in healthcare.

The most impressive aspect of this pilot pro-gram has been the integration of technology toimprove patient’s quality of care. In order forthe primary care physician to plan coordinatedcare through their team, they need to have allof the information in front of them. ElectronicMedical Record’s aggregate information fromthe local Emergency Rooms, case managersand other specialists that the patient might beseeing, which allow the physician to look atthe whole picture. Instead of looking at justone component – like the rash on a patient’sarm, the primary care physician has access toall of the patient’s medical records. Maybenoticing new medication that the specialistprovided, which is now causing the patient’srash. The Patient Centered Medical Homemodel allows all providers to look at the samepicture.

Another advantage to the Patient CenteredMedical Home model is that it makes forhealthier patients because it focuses on pre-ventative care. By having a team of special-ists, case managers and medical educators atthe patient’s fingertips, it provides them withyear-round care as opposed to just an annualvisit. The residual affects of properly takingblood pressure medication or managing theirdiabetes could very well raise their quality oflife, avoiding more life threatening medicalissues.

For more information on PatientCentered Medical Homes or to find aphysician near you, visit www.palmetto-primarycare.com

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Palmetto Primary Care Physicians gains national recognition

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COMPANY: Palmetto Primary Care PhysiciansADDRESS: 25 convenient locations WEBSITE: www.palmettoprimarycare.comCEO: Ron PiccionePRESIDENT: David Castellone, MDYEARS IN BUSINESS: 15

Quashela Gadsden, clinician for Palmetto Primary CarePhysicians poses with an employee at the Coca-Colahealth fair where she administered blood sugar tests tocheck for diabetes.

Serving the Lowcountry since 1996


KOEBEL Investment & Financial Services is a fullservice investment company which specializes inworking with individuals and small businesses. It

was started in 2009 by Jerry Koebel who has a series 7securities registration* which means he can provide servic-es as a Registered Representative and is qualified to offeraccess to many types of investments, such as individualstocks, bonds, and mutual funds that can work towardinvestor’s financial goals. He also has a series 63 securitiesregistration* which means he has the potential to practice inevery state in the union. Since starting his company, he hasalso earned his Series 24 securities registration,* whichqualifies him to supervise an Office of SupervisoryJurisdiction (OSJ) as an LPL Financial Branch Manager,supervising other Financial Advisors.

While not an affiliate of LPL Financial, which is thelargest independent broker/dealer in the nation,** LPLFinancial provides Koebel with unbiased research, leadingedge technology, training and non-proprietary products.This gives Koebel access to comprehensive financial plan-ning tools, as well as unbiased, independent research onindividual investments and investment managers acrossevery asset class.

Having worked as a Financial Advisor since 1993, it didnot take Koebel long to realize that he needed more qualifi-cations to provide the best possible service to his clients. In2000, he obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLAN-NER™ certification and in 2001 his Accredited AssetManagement Specialist (AAMS). With these credentials,he is qualified and able to provide unbiased financial,investment, tax, insurance, retirement, and estate planningto his clients. Along with these, he is also a licensed insur-ance agent. “A lot of what we do is retirement investments,such as IRAs, and business retirement plans along withhelping individuals roll over 401K plans into their ownIRAs and setting up monthly income.”

With his company located on the 2nd floor of theTidelands Bank (which he has no affiliation with) onTrolley Road, his office is sandwiched between both aCertified Public Accountant and an Estate PlanningAttorney which provides added benefit to his clients sincethe three together can confer on what is best for the client.

While the CPA provides taxplanning and tax preparation,the attorney provides wills,trusts, and powers of attorneysto complete the overall finan-cial plan. When a client meetswith these professionals,Koebel sits on the side of the client and as a CFP® profes-sional, “helps to ensure that everything is being done in thebest financial interest of the client.”

Assisting Koebel is his Client Service Manager, MarleeGriffith, who assists clients with any financial needs thatmay arise. Koebel’s wife Linda also assists with clients andprovides the bookkeeping for the company.

On the day Koebel turned 17, he joined the Navy. Whilein basic training, he volunteered for submarine duty.Reporting to his first submarine in August 1963, he realizedthat he was in the company of some brilliant individuals,most of whom had college degrees while he had never evengone to high school. This he credits with motivating him tochange. At age 24, he became one of the youngest to makeChief Petty Officer. In 1976, while stationed in Germany,he became an officer and was commissioned as an Ensign.

Once he became an officer, hewent to night school wheneverpossible, got his Associate inScience Degree, then went toUniversity of South Carolinafor 2 years and got his B.S.degree in Management and

Management Science. Then he reported to the USS SamRayburn in the shipyard and helped build the first NuclearPower Training Unit at the Weapons Station. While doingthat, he again went to night school and earned his Master ofBusiness Administration at the Citadel. After 30 years, heretired from the navy as a Lieutenant Commander andbecame a Financial Advisor.

Koebel’s philosophy for doing business is simple “Always dowhat is right for the client”. He is hoping to find other FinancialAdvisors with this same philosophy who will join his company.

*Through LPL Financial**As reported by Financial Planning magazine June

1996-2011, based on total revenueSecurities are offered through LPL Financial, member

FINRA/SIPC.

Koebel Investments: All about the client

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COMPANY: KOEBEL Investment & Financial ServicesADDRESS: 1510 Old Trolley Rd, Suite 200,SUMMERVILLE

WEBSITE: WWW.lpl.com/jerry.koebelPHONE: 843.851.1130OWNER: Jerry A. KoebelYEARS IN BUSINESS: 19 YEARS

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Jerry Koebel, right, with Client Service Manager, Marlee Griffith, left, and Office Manager Linda Koebel.

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and Financial Advisor


Since opening thedoors of Lisa & Co.in 1995, it has been

our goal to provideSummerville and the sur-rounding Lowcountry withthe most up-to-date stylesand trends in a peacefuland relaxing environment.From the moment youenter we hope that each

moment goes beyond yourexpectations. Each yearour staff takes pride inlearning the latest stylesand trends in places likeNew York, Orlando,Charlotte and Las Vegas.This enables us to providethe best and highest quali-ty services available in ourarea.

Our services focus onhair and nails includingthe new Shellac nail treat-ment.

To ensure we provideyou with your best lookwe spend time each visitplanning your individual-ized haircare or nail treat-ment plan.

Dr. Britt Reagin of Reagin Orthodontics is a vital part of theSummerville community. His commitment to the peopleof the town is unquestionable when you see him volun-

teering as a school business partner, helping fund Children inCrisis, supporting athletes as a sponsor at the YMCA Kids’

Triathlon, or playing baseballas a Miracle League Buddy.He even made the time to actas a founding member of theDorchester County CoastalCommunity Fund, which dis-tributes grants to nonprofitorganizations serving thecounty.

Dr. Reagin also found waysto combine his skills as anorthodontist with local philan-thropy by participating inSmiles Change Lives, a pro-gram that works to makeorthodontic care accessible toall families, and by donatingmouth guards to the young ath-letes of the Summerville Soccer Club.

And as much as Dr. Reagin gives of himself to the residents ofSummerville, patients can always depend on his presence in theoffice. Dr. Reagin made the decision to locate his practice in onecentral office downtown - the same community where he lives - inorder to better serve his many patients. Having one convenientlocation guarantees the availability of Dr. Reagin during businesshours and assures that post-office emergencies are promptly han-dled.

Dr. Reagin knows that people of all ages and stages of life need

orthodontic services and works to provide it as a caring member ofthe Summerville community. But you can also see Dr. Reagin hardat work for his fellow residents anytime you hit the ball field, visita school, attend a local fundraiser, or enter your favorite barbecuein a cook-off, where he is particularly fond of being a judge.

When you choose Reagin Orthodontics, you are choosing aneighbor and friend.

Reagin Orthodontics is located at 401 West 4th North Street indowntown Summerville. Call at 843-871-4411 or email Dr.Reagin at drorthodontics.com. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Initial exams are free.

Charleston PediatricDentistry is proudlycelebrating 20

years in practice. Dr.Sheryl E. Goltra, or Dr.Sherry as her patients knowher, is very excited aboutreaching this milestone.

It has always been Dr.Sherry's goal to teach gooddental hygiene habits to her

patients. Now after 20years she has been able tocontinue this with the nextgeneration as her formerpatients are now entrustingher with their own chil-dren’s dental care.

Dr. Sherry strives to makeparents a vital part of theirchildren’s dental health byworking together to makeeach and every visit to ourdental office a fun and suc-cessful one.


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COMPANY: Reagin OrthodonticsADDRESS: 401 W. 4th N. St., SummervilleWEBSITE: www.DROrthodontics.comPHONE: 843.871.4411 OWNER: Dr. Britt Reagin

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COMPANY: : Lisa & Co. SalonADDRESS: 1209 N. Main St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.lisaandcosalon.comPHONE: 843.871.1148 OWNER: Lisa Grainger YEARS IN BUSINESS: 16 years

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COMPANY: Charleston Pediatric Dentistry, PAADDRESS: 9217 University Blvd. #1C - CharlestonWEBSITE: www.kidssmilemaker.comPHONE: 843.797.5133OWNER: Sheryl E. Goltra, DMDYEARS IN BUSINESS: 20 years

Lisa & Co: Hair, nails 20 years of smiles

Dr. Reagin: Orthodontist, community leader

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Lisa Grainger is theowner of Lisa & Co.

Dr. Reagin combines his skills as anorthodontist with local philanthropy

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Dr. Britt Reagin with his staff.


Serving the Lowcountry since 1995 Serving the Lowcountry since 1991

It doesn’t take long to figure out why JohnMulherin “flunked retirement.” He’d fin-ished up his career in financial services

with an 11-year run as CEO of ZieglerCorporation, an investment bank in Chicago.

He turned the company around. The job, hesays, was the capstone job of his four-decadecareer in financial services.

When he and his wife Lynn retired two yearsago, they chose the Lowcountry.

“In my travels, I found no place better thanthe greater Charleston area,” he said.

Soon after the move here, the self-describedyoung 60-year-old found himself looking for asecond act. The goal was to stay engaged inlife, business and their new community.

He and his wife Lynn had worked in smallbusinesses before and he had taught courses inbusiness at DePaul University in Chicago.

Capitalizing on their combined past experi-ence they decided to start a small, consumer-related business.

“One of the most frustrating experiences aconsumer deals with is automotive services.There are three main questions: Whom do youtrust? Where do you go? How much to do youpay?”

Mulherin wanted to improve the car careexperience most people have. He decided on afull service auto facility.

The business plan he developed came afternumerous interviews and on-site visits to com-panies involved in auto care.

He hit upon Driven Brands, a company head-quartered in Charlotte, that franchises multipleautomotive repair brands. With their help, hewas able to put the bundle of services togetherunder one roof branded as Car Pros Plaza:Maaco, Meineke and EconoLube.

Car Pros Plaza offers one-stop auto care in apleasant facility. The tropical green walls addlife to the large space. The comfortable chairsin the carpeted waiting area features TV andcoffee.

To his knowledge, it is the first facility of itskind in the country. The business employsabout 20 people.

Mulherin has been pleased with the receptionhis new company – which emphasizes cus-tomer service – has received in Summerville.

The gist of the comments he has receivedfrom customers is that the idea is both unex-pected and obvious.

And the concept seems to have found animmediate customer base bring-

ing success even in difficulttimes. Mulherin says the suc-cess may, in fact, be becauseof the uneasy economy.

“There is a high demand forcost-effective solutions forkeeping a car on the road.People are declining to pursuea new car option as they setspending limits and act in amore conservative way. A lotof our business is driven bythe dismal economic climate.”

Another reason customersare finding them is to refur-bish the paint on their cars.

South Carolina’s semi-tropi-

cal climate and UV rays are tough on car fin-ishes and can result in cracking, flaking paint,he says.

“There is a need for what Maaco offers – lowcost, high quality auto painting as well as col-lision repair,” Mulherin says.

Car Pros Plaza is set up for high volume witha lot of investment in automation for auto body

services.The Mulherins were also looking for a way to

engage Car Pros Plaza in the community. WhenDonnie Pearson from the Dorchester CountyCareer School approached the Mulherins aboutplacing one of their students with the business aspart of the work-based learning required by theschool. It seemed like the right fit.

“The school has talent that needs to be trainedand we have the jobs and the experience,”

Tyler Hill, a level three student at the school,has been learning his craft in a real world settingsince school started in August.

“I leave school about 11:30, grab some lunchand work at Car Pros Plaza from 12:30 to 6 p.m.every day,” Tyler says.

“Tyler has a real role here. He’s an apprenticeand works like everyone else.”

As for the location of Car Pros Plaza, it’s at thevery visible corner of Old Trolley and Milesroads in a building that had been dark and emptyfor several years.

Car Pros Plaza is the foundation of a new lifefor its owners and has brought back to life animportant property in the Summerville commu-nity.

Car Pros Plaza is open every day but Sunday.Store Hours:Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.Sat. 8 a.m – 4 p.m.Sun. Closed


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COMPANY: Car Pros PlazaADDRESS: 103 Old Trolley Rd. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.carprosplaza.comPHONE: 843.419.8900OWNERS: John & Lynn MulherinYEARS IN BUSINESS: Since 2011

Car Pros PlazaMaaco, Meineke, Econo Lube all under one convenient roof

Car Pros Plaza is located at 103 Trolley Road.

Lynn and John Mulherin at their Innovation Station, located within their newCar Pros Plaza facility.


Over the millennia, women have gotten used to put-ting up with certain facts of life. And the medicaloptions for dealing with those problems have been

limited, or involved major surgery. But Lowcountry Women’s Specialists wants women to

know that today they have options. “It’s a service to women who need it who think they

don’t have any other options,” said Sonya Wyatt, practicemanager, of some of the procedures offered by the prac-tice.

Heavy, uncomfortable bleeding is one of those thingsthat some women think they have to just deal with.

Lowcountry Women’s Specialists offers endometrialablation – an in-office procedure that depletes the lining inthe uterus, thus eliminating or greatly reducing the volumeof bleeding.

The procedure is safe, uses a local anesthetic, has a quickrecovery time and usually requires only an office co-pay,Wyatt said.

Another in-office procedure is implantation of perma-nent birth control. Intended for women who know theirfamilies are complete, the procedure involves insertingflexible coils into the fallopian tubes, which results in anatural barrier to prevent the chance of future pregnancy.

The method is very effective, doesn’t require generalanesthesia or incisions, is hormone-free and allows thewoman to quickly return to her normal routine.

Lowcountry Women’s Specialists has performed morethan 600 of the ablation and permanent birth control pro-cedures since 2007.

For women whose problems require a greater level ofintervention, Lowcountry Women’s Specialists offers hys-terectomies using “robotic” surgery.

Using the da Vinci surgical system, available at TridentMedical Center, doctors make three to four small inci-sions, rather than the one large incision of open surgery, toperform the least invasive hysterectomy possible.

Blood loss and scarring are minimal, Wyatt said, andunlike traditional surgery, the recovery time is minimal,too.

“We have some women who get these and they’re back atwork the next week,” she said.

Wyatt said the practice has performed more than 300 sur-geries with the da Vinci surgical system since 2009.

These new procedures are great for women in their 40sand 50s who have problems that they think they just haveto withstand for several more years.

They’re “great for active, healthy women,” she said. Lowcountry Women’s

Specialists, with offices inSummerville and NorthCharleston, has been aroundfor more than 25 years, butthe seven doctors all keep upwith the very latest in tech-nology and treatment, Wyatt said.

She explained that the practice includes both male andfemale physicians with a span of ages from 30s to 50s, but“all of them are up-to-date on the latest technology,regardless of age.”

They’re a good group, she said. A couple have lived in

the area all their lives, while others moved here but havelived here for a decade or more. They’re all committed tothe area, she said.

In addition to the services outlined above, the practice ofcourse offers complete gynecologic care and obstetric

care. Patients have access toon-site ultrasounds and thebenefit of an on-site lab.

Each of the doctors hasdeveloped a sort of a niche,Wyatt said, including infer-tility counseling and

menopause management. There are also nurse midwives on staff for pregnant

women who prefer the midwife model of care. For more information, go to lcwomensspecialists.com or

call 843-797-3664.


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COMPANY: Low Country Women’s SpecialistsADDRESS: 77 Springview Ln. - Summerville and9291 Medical Plaza Dr. - North CharlestonWEBSITE: www.lcwomensspecialists.comPHONE: 843.797.3664YEARS IN BUSINESS: 25

LowCountry Women’s Specialists

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From left to right: Dr. Christy L. Hunter, Dr. William ‘Bo’ Reeves, III, Dr. Jennifer J. Heinemann, Dr. Christopher R.Accetta, Dr. Heaather S. Schwartzberg, Dr. Ronnie M. Givens, II, Dr. Michael W. Prystowsky (not pictured).


We take care of you for life

Hearing loss affects far more than a person’s ears: it impactsvirtually every aspect of life. Hearing Care ofSummerville has been providing state of the art, knowl-

edgeable, and caring treatment options to hearing loss patientssince 1986.

That hard work and caring treatment has paid off – the audiolo-gy practice has been voted best hearing aid center in Summervillefor two years in a row and best audiology practice three years in arow by Summerville Journal Scene readers.

Hearing Care of Summerville, located at 208 A East SecondNorth Street in Summerville, has two very knowledgeable, expe-rienced, educated audiologists on staff to serve patients. In fact,Dr. Beth Alberto and Dr. Chuck Whitfield bring more than 40years of experience to their patients.

But just as important, they bring a high level of empathy andgenuine concern to their patients, said Lolli Haugh, PracticeManager for Hearing Care of Summerville.

“They believe in treating a person like a patient, not a customer-- and their primary goal is educating each patient about the diag-nosis and treatment options specific to that individual,” Haughsaid.

Dr. Alberto, who bought the practice from founder EmilyJohnson in 2002, has a Masters Degree in Audiology fromBowling Green State University in Ohio and a Doctorate inAudiology from the University of Florida. She has more than thir-ty years experience evaluating people with hearing impairmentand in fitting hearing instruments. She is also a member of theAmerican Academy of Audiology and the Tinnitus PractitionersAssociation.

In addition, Dr. Alberto specializes in the management and treat-ment of tinnitus or ringing in the ears. In fact, she is one of onlytwo in the state to be trained and administer the NeuromonicsTinnitus Treatment and she also facilitates a monthly supportgroup for those who experience this debilitating condition, Haughsaid.

“As a person who has dealt with tinnitus personally, Dr. Beth haschosen this debilitating condition as her specialty and works dili-gently to provide education and support to others who suffer fromtinnitus,” Haugh said. “Our tinnitus patients begin with a com-plete assessment to determine the most appropriate method oftreatment which ranges from simple homemade devices for mod-ulating the effects of tinnitus to the Neuromonics TinnitusTreatment, a customized medical device that matches a patient’s

hearing and tinnitus profile andtreats the cause of tinnitus versusthe symptom of tinnitus.

In addition, for those patientswho have hearing loss in addi-tion to their tinnitus, hearinginstruments are available thatcan effectively manage bothissues. Dr. Alberto also foundeda support group for those whodeal with tinnitus.

“So many times people aretold that they just have to livewith it, yet there are many thingspatients can do to manage theircondition and get relief,” Haughsaid. “Dr. Alberto has been verysuccessful in helping peoplefrom all over South Carolinaand beyond manage the condi-tion.”

Dr. Whitfield, who receivedhis undergraduate and graduatedegrees from the University ofSouthern Mississippi, joined thepractice in 2009 after spendingfive years working for a non-profit audiology practice in WestTexas and managing a practicein Las Vegas. He recently earnedhis doctorate in audiology from A.T. Still University.

Haugh also pointed out Dr. Whitfield’s rapport with patients. “He is very supportive and reassuring, but at the same time he is

also very conscientiousabout counseling new andreturning hearing instrumentusers that they need to haverealistic expectations,”Haugh noted.

In addition to patient careand support, the practicealso stays involved with thecommunity, Haugh said.The practice holds a charitypet supply drive every yearand stays involved with thechamber of commerce andother such organizations.

Hearing Care ofSummerville remains com-mitted to providing qualityhearing healthcare for allages by employing the latesttechnology and informationto educate and engage eachpatient to select the besthearing solution for theirlifestyles and budget.Services include compre-hensive hearing evaluations,hearing aid sales and serv-ice, custom ear molds andearplugs, and assistive lis-

tening and signaling devices.For more information call 843-871-9669 or go to the web-

site at www.lifeisworthhearing.com.


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COMPANY: Hearing Care of SummervilleADDRESS: 208A E. 2nd N. St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.lifeisworthhearing.comPHONE: 843.871.9669OWNER: Dr. Beth Alberto

Hearing Care of Summerville: 40+ years experiencePatient diagnosis, care, support and community involvement

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They believe in treating a personlike a patient, not a customer.

Dr. Beth Alberto and Dr. Chuck Whitfield

Hearing Care of Summerville, located at 208 A East Second North Street in Summerville.


One hundred years ago, 28 local businessmen got togeth-er to form the Summerville Business Men’s League, withthe mission of promoting quality of life and the economicclimate in the community.

Now known as the Greater Summerville/DorchesterChamber of Commerce, that league is bigger, encompassesmore types of businesses than ever before, and representsbusiness women as well as men.

Its mission, though, remains constant. “We’re the voice of business,” said Chamber

President/CEO Rita Berry.The Chamber has had a very busy and successful 100th

anniversary year. In July, 130 volunteers participated in a membership

event and brought in 250 new members, increasing mem-bership more than 40 percent to 841 members.

“That means we have a stronger voice,” Berry said. The Chamber is also advancing its technological capabil-

ities. In addition to the current Chamber Facebook page, ithas launched a Tourism Facebook page and plans to launchnew websites by the end of the year: one site for theChamber and one site geared to tourism. Each site willhave matching mobile sites. The Chamber sites willinclude links to “hot deals” and “job openings” from mem-bers. Those features are now available on the current sitebut will be featured more prominently on the new site.

The Chamber is strongly involved in education and work-force development and helped bring the Leader in MeInitiative, based on Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits ofHighly Effective People,” to Dorchester School District 2.The district was the first in South Carolina to implementthe model, which began at Summerville Elementary Schoolin the fall of 2010. Newington Elementary implementedthe leadership model this fall. The Chamber, along withpresenting sponsor Summerville Medical and other busi-ness partners is offering the 7 Habits of Highly EffectiveLeaders Signature Training to the community. October 20and 21, 150 people will be able to utilize the training at adiscounted rate, thanks to the Chamber’s partnerships.

The Chamber has always sought to promote a pro-busi-ness environment. Its values are reflected in its five pillars:

advocacy, business, community, education and tourism. Advocacy is an important part of its role in the communi-

ty. Fifty years ago, the Chamber promoted diverting therenamed U.S. 17 through Summerville. In the past fewyears it advocated for improvements to the Exit 199 inter-

change to enhance the entrance to Summerville; thoseimprovements should begin in November.

The Chamber has also stood up for expansion of theThe Port of Charleston; worked with Summerville TownCouncil and Dorchester County Council on comprehen-sive plans; and worked with Dorchester CountyEconomic Development on job creation and workforcedevelopment.

“The Chamber’s first 100 years have been an excitingtime of expansion and improvement, bringing business-es that the businessmen of the original league nevercould have imagined, and the next 100 years promiseinnovation and strength,” said Board Chairman WillRussell.


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COMPANY: Greater Summerville/DorchesterCounty Chamber of CommerceADDRESS: 402 N. Main St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.gsdcchamber.orgPHONE: 843.873.2931YEARS IN BUSINESS: 100 years

Serving the Lowcountrysince 1911

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The Chamber – the voice of business

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President/CEO Rita Berry with Will Russell, Chairman of the Board.

Whether you need LP gas for your appliances athome, for use on the farm or to run your commer-cial business, Edisto Gas is the place to go.

Edisto Butane Gas Co., Inc. opened in 1964. Their first

location was in Orangeburg, S.C. Since then, they havegrown to be a regional propane dealer with retail stores inHolly Hill, Orangeburg, Columbia, Williston and Winnsboroand in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Don’t have LP gas friendly appliances? Edisto Gas sellsand services propane appli-ances in all locations, in addi-tion to gas log fireplaceinserts and Rinnai Tanklesshot water heaters.

The Holly Hill locationopened in 1989. Their mainproduct is liquefied petroleumgas, which requires a refill-able tank. The company leas-es tanks to their customersand there is no fee as long asyou use three times the capac-ity of the tank annually. Tankscome in a variety of sizes,some are small enough justfor cooking or using a gasfireplace.

Unlike its counterpart natu-ral gas, LP gas is not toxic ordamaging and will not harmthe environment if it isreleased into the atmosphere.

The portable and clean burning nature of LP gas makes it anideal substitute for solid fuels and for residential cooking andheating.

For more information on Edisto Gas Company’s productsand services call them in Holly Hill, 803-496-3326.

“AllCare is unique because custom-tailored services are available from onehour a day to 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year,” AllCare Business Consultant

Angela Vest says.“Any time you need them, whether

you’re a new client or an existing client,someone will be there to personallyanswer the phone and assist you,” Vestsays. “They really try to understand theneeds of each and every client and makesure they’re available at all times.”

AllCare serves individuals with shortand long-term health issues, and mentalor physical disabilities in the comfort oftheir own home, ultimately allowing theperson to maintain as much independ-ence as possible.

“A commitment to excellence andclient satisfaction are what separatesAllCare’s staff and services from othersin the home care industry,” Vest says.

“The staff is constantly trained andsupervised. Kelly (Williams) is veryhands-on with assessments to ensurethat the caregiver assigned to the clientis appropriate.”

All clients receive a free in-home

assessment and consul-tation to determine theirneeds, establish anappropriate level of careand develop a compre-hensive care plan.

Registered Nursessupervise all caregiversand monitor all clients ofAllCare, which is certi-fied through the state ofSouth Carolina.

Caregivers provide avariety of services thatinclude, but are not lim-ited to, Alzheimer’scare, dementia care,bathing, dressing, emo-tional support, mealplanning and prepara-tion, medicationreminders and lighthousekeeping.

“Client satisfaction isAllCare’s top priority,” Vest says. “Eachand every person is treated with dignityand respect.”

AllCare Living Services is located at

1675 North Main Street, Suite 105-B, inSummerville. For more information,call 832-9888 or email [email protected].

AllCare Living Services, a locally owned and operatedSummerville company, founded by Skip and KellyWilliams in 1998, has provided private-duty in home

care that caters to individual needs to people across theLowcountry for the past 13 years.


* * * AT A GLANCE * * *

COMPANY: AllCare Living Services, Inc.ADDRESS: 1675 N. Main St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.AllCareLivingServices.comPHONE: 843.832.9888OWNER: Kelly WilliamsYEARS IN BUSINESS: 13 years

ALLCARELIVINGSERVICES, INC.

“ C e r t i f i e d I n - Ho m e C a re Wi t h a He a r t ”

Companionship and emotional support, errands and shopping, transportation to

appointments, light housekeeping, bathing, meal planning and preparation.

We’re here to help!All of our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2817 Maybank HighwayJohns Island, SC 29455

843.832.9888

1675 North Main StreetSummerville, SC 29483

843.832.9888

AllCare Living Services leads way in home health care


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AllCare is a unique custom-tailored service

Let Edisto Gas Company Get You Fired UP!

* * * AT A GLANCE * * *

COMPANY: Edisto Gas CompanyADDRESS: 8654 Old State Rd. – Holly HillWEBSITE: www.edistogas.comPHONE: 803.496.3326OWNERS: Employee ownedYEARS IN BUSINESS: 22 years

Serving the Lowcountrysince1989

Provided

LP gas is great for cooking and heating.

Fall is the best plantingseason for a wide rangeof landscaping materi-

als including perennials, fruittrees and shrubs. FlowertownGarden Center offers a locallygrown unique selection foryour lawn or garden. Theyalso offer garden art, fountainsand a host of other items in

their seasonal gift shop. “Ourinventory comes anywherefrom John’s Island toGeorgetown. We really try tokeep things in our backyard,”said Paul Moore, owner.

People are cleaning out theirsummer beds right now. Mid-October to the end ofDecember is the best time to

plant fall flowers and cold veg-etables like cabbage and let-tuce. “Our focus changes withthe seasons,” said CharleneSharkey. “For Fall we havepumpkins, gourds, straw balesand dry corn stalks in additionto Fall plant material.” Theyalso sell bulk items includingsand, topsoil and mulch.

If you aren’t sure what youwant to do with your yard, youcan schedule a landscapingconsultation with owner KevinCone of Palmetto Landscaping.Kevin has 15 years of experi-ence in landscape design rang-ing from hardscape to newinstallation to pool landscapedesign. He also maintains com-mercial properties such asrestaurants and HOA’s.

Flowertown Garden Centerhas served the Tri-county areafor 3 years. Their products andservices are geared toward both

homeowners and contractors.They are a member ofSummerville D.R.E.A.M. andwere the Summerville JournalScene Reader’s Choice runner-

up for Best Garden/NurseryStore in 2010.

For more information stopby during Fall Hours Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. or call 843-725-9383. Be sure to pro-vide your e-mail informa-tion to receive weekly spe-cials.

Mobile Magic is apremium autodetail service.

They come to your car wher-ever you have it parked,whether you’re at home orwork. Owner CharlesBarsha started Mobile

Magic in 2006 with thosewho have hectic workschedules and minimal freetime in mind. While thereare similar services around,none are licensed, insuredand certified like MobileMagic.

Husband and wife team,Charles and Dee Barsha, arethe muscle behind the com-pany. They are natives tothe Tri-county area. Charlesis a graduate of FurmanUniversity and prior to join-ing the Mobile Magic teamhe was a special educationteacher.

Whether you need a simplehand wash for your vehicleor major detailing like odorremoval and carpet sham-pooing, Mobile Magic canhandle it. They offer a vari-ety of packages and add-onservices to fit your specificneeds. They can evenremove scratches from yourvehicle or detail yourengine. They can also pro-vide detailing services forboats and campers.

Mobile Magic is a memberof the SummervilleChamber of Commerce andwas voted 2010Summerville Journal Scene

Reader’s Choice Best CarWash. Take advantage oftheir monthly specials anddiscount rates for fleet com-panies. Don’t forget to ask

about their loyalty programand discount for emergencyand military personnel. Formore information contactCharles at 843-860-3632.


* * * AT A GLANCE * * *

COMPANY: Mobile MagicADDRESS: 410 E. South North St. – SummervilleWEBSITE: www. mobilemagicdetailingsc.com PHONE: 843.860.3632OWNER: Charles BarshaYEARS IN BUSINESS: 5 years

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COMPANY: Flowertown Garden CenterADDRESS: 410 E. South North St. – SummervilleWEBSITE: www.flowertowngardencenter.comPHONE: 843.725.9383OWNER: Paul MooreYEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 years

Flowertown Garden Center: Fall planting season

Mobile Magic:We bring detailing to you

Photo provided

Charles and Dee with Mobile Magic.

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Flowertown Garden Center Team: Kevin, Charlene, and Paul.



When the choice is made to downsize and move toThe Village at Summerville, life changes, but it canalso improve. When someone retires, it doesn’t

mean he retires from living.Residents of The Villagelead meaningful productivelives while enjoying a main-tenance free lifestyle. Goneare the headaches of being ahomeowner. The monthlyfee is all inclusive except fortelephone service, and all ofthe apartments, cottages andpatio homes are fully fur-nished with appliances thatare maintained by the com-munity. Life at The Village isenhanced by the many life-enriching opportunitiesavailable to the nearly 300residents on this 36 woodedacres that look and feel like atypical community neighbor-hood.

Known as the“Presbyterian Home” formany years the name waschanged to “The Village atSummerville” to more accurately reflect a lifestyle preferredby active living residents. First opened in 1958 it was prima-rily for Presbyterians, but that changed many years ago.According to Beth Stoney, marketing director, the missionstatement affirms that we “serve seniors of all faiths.”

“Residents are very active,” Stoney says. “They come hereto live and that’s exactly what they do! The Life EnrichmentDepartment does an amazing job scheduling interesting trips,a variety of entertainment, as well as intellectual offerings. Weoften have lecturers who speak on a variety of topics, includ-ing our popular Lunch and Learn series with physicians invarious fields of specialty. Many of our events are open to thepublic, including a concert series of ensemble groups from theCharleston Symphony Orchestra.”

The Crafts Room is open 24-hours a day for residents towork on various projects which may range from painting a

picture to painting glass ware, or a ceramic piece that is oftengiven as gifts to their family or friends. The Crafts Room hasits own kiln, so ceramics is very popular among the residents.

Most afternoons you can findBridge or other card games beingplayed. “Mexican Train” and“Bunco” are also popular amongthe residents. “Friday Night at theMovies” has become the place tobe in the Creative Arts Centerwhere residents can watch a movieon the 60” flat screen televisionwhile munching on popcorn.

Stoney continued, “We promotewellness and our full-timeWellness Director offers numerousexercise classes for many levels ofparticipation, as well as one-on-one training. The wellness centerhas a gym with exercise equipmentand a swimming pool. Residentsdetermined to stay fit swim in thepool daily. They can swim andbecome stronger even if they havetrouble walking since the buoyan-cy of the water makes it possible.Water aerobics is also a popular

exercise.”The Village at Summerville is a continuing care retirement

community. Residents in good health can live independentlyin brick cottages, patio homesand apartments. Assisted livingis also available on four levelsof care. If a resident’s level ofcare exceeds what can beoffered in assisted living, theskilled nursing center exists toprovide the highest level of careavailable, including care to res-idents with Alzheimer’s orsome other form of dementia.In addition to a dedicated andprofessional nursing staff, thereare also highly trained andlicensed physical, occupational,and speech therapists who workwith residents to help them getstronger, and regain or maintaintheir independence which isoften diminished after a hospi-talization or illness.

The spiritual needs of the res-idents are nurtured by a full-time chaplain who conductsSunday morning church servic-es weekly in the Chapel.Vespers are offered on Sundayand Wednesday evening and areoften led by residents.Although the Chapel is open to

all who wish to worship in it, many of the residents still attendtheir home church where they teach a Sunday School class orsing in the choir.

The 36 acres of The Village also includes a duck pond witha paved walking trail around the pond, a butterfly garden,fountains, and other landscaped areas. Indoors there is a cafe-teria style dining room, comfortable sofas and chairs in sittingareas flanked by floor to ceiling windows. The Village Storeis stocked with items for sale from roasted peanuts to icecream, toothpaste and other supplies. The library is lined withbooks ranging from current best sellers to large print books,and the computer is put to great use by the residents to sendor receive e-mail or surf the internet.

The Village at Summerville located at 201 W. Ninth N. St.was the first of the five Presbyterian Communities of SouthCarolina to open 53 years ago. Other locations includeFlorence, Columbia, Clinton and Easley. For more informa-tion call 843-873-2550, or visit the website atwww.preshomesc.org.

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The Village at Summerville* * * AT A GLANCE * * *

COMPANY: The Village at Summerville, a Presbyterian Community of South CarolinaADDRESS: 201 W. 9th N. St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.preshomesc.orgPHONE: 843.873.2550OWNER: Presbyterian Communities of South CarolinaYEARS IN BUSINESS: 53 years

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Residents come here tolive -- and that’s

what they do!

Traditional 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home is one of the many housingchoices at The Village.

Mickie Barry enjoys an art class in the craftsroom at The Village.



We’ll be there,” the slogan forSummerville-based DisasterCare, isspot on. One of the largest flood and

fire restoration firms in the southeast,DisasterCare has staff members on call 24 hoursa day, seven days a week. Moreover, if a localcustomer calls, DisasterCare will be on sitewithin the hour, which is integral, says AngelaVest, business consultant for the company.

“Getting there within the hour is so importantbecause the longer that water stands, the moredamage it does,” Vest said. “They don’t just

stay with you at the beginning; they’ll overseethe project until it’s done.”

DisasterCare is a division of Carpet CareServices, which Al Bradham purchased in 1994.When Bradham acquired the company, it was aone-man, one-truck operation. However, he hascontinued to grow the company, which now hasmore than a dozen employees.

“Al’s trucks are always loaded and ready togo,” Vest said. “If you have something majorhappen such as water or fire damage, whenyou see Al, you should automatically feel a

sense of relief.”State-of-the-art equipment

enables DisasterCare to notonly find where moisture islocated (although you maydry water from a floor, it canremain hidden behindwalls), but also to remove it.They have more than 1,000drying equipment tools,which include vacuumdevices, fans and dehumidi-fiers. DisasterCare then per-forms daily tests to check themoisture content in the floors,walls and air until they’re sure

the process is complete. To cleanthe damage done by a fire,DisasterCare’s technicians willwork hard to salvage items,make sure the house is safe, andrestore the property.

DisasterCare has received anumber of recognitions for theiroutstanding service. Each yearfrom 2004-2006, the companywas rated in the top 10 national-ly for Large Water LossRestoration Projects byCleanfax magazine. Carpet CareServices was awarded theBusiness of the Year for 2010 bythe Summerville Chamber ofCommerce and was just award-ed the 2011 T. Ashton PhillipsService Award.

The staff at DisasterCareunderstands that when a person’shouse is damaged by water or fire, it can be astressful time in their life, Vest says. For thisreason, Al and the rest of DisasterCare takepride in not only getting the job done, but alsogetting to know their customers and assistingthem in any way they can. Whether helping

them find a hotel (if needed) or working withtheir insurance company, DisasterCare will bethere every step of the way.

DisasterCare is located at 405 E. 5th NorthStreet, Summerville, 29483. For more informa-tion call (843)871-9628 or visit www.disaster-care247.com

Anative of the Lowountry, Mark Ensley has served thecommunity with State Farm for over 25 years. Mark,wife Sherry and children Kali, Tyler and Trent are fix-

tures in Summerville and very active in the community. Mark has coached many local children at the high school

and youth levels and is presently coaching football at a localhigh school. Sherry is very active in the community also,serving as a member on many local committees, boards, andorganizations.

Recognized as a company and industry leader, Mark rankshigh in many categories as having one the best agencies in thecompany.

His office team is made up of Ellen, Jamie, Scarlett and

Sherry. All are qualified, expe-rienced professionals focusedon providing products andservices to State Farm’s poli-cyholders. The staff hasapproximately 100 years ofcombined experience. A fullslate of products and servicesis available to clients. For allinsurance needs – auto, home,life, health or business –Mark’s team has the tools tohelp select a plan that worksfor you.

Mark’s office is available 24hours a day, seven days aweek.

State Farm insures more carsand homes than any otherinsurer in the U.S. and is theleading insurer of watercraft.State Farm serves 81 millionpolicies and accounts – morethan 78 million auto, fire, lifeand health policies in theUnited States and Canada, andnearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm MutualAutomobile Insurance Company is the parent of the StateFarm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 37 on the

Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please stop by Mark’s office or visit

www.markensley.com.

DisasterCare: There when you need them

Ensley’s State Farm team: A century of experience

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COMPANY: Mark Ensley – State Farm InsuranceADDRESS: 2301 Bacons Bridge Rd. – SummervilleWEBSITE: www.markensley.comPHONE: 843.871.9700OWNER: Mark EnsleyYEARS IN BUSINESS: 20 years

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COMPANY: DisasterCare by Carpet Care ServicesADDRESS: 405 E. 5th N. St. - SummervilleWEBSITE: www.DisasterCare247.comPHONE: 843.871.9628OWNER: Al BradhamYEARS IN BUSINESS: 17 years

Serving the Lowcountry since 1994www.DisasterCare247.com


Provided

Mark and his office team.

Do you have an eld-erly parent thatneeds to socialize

during the day or that needspersonal care assistance inthe home?

Aging Gracefully special-izes in senior care services;an adult day program and in-home care.

The adult day program isoffered Mon. - Fri., 6:30a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sat.7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In-home care is available24/7, with transportationprovided to and from theadult day program and forappointments.

Trust your loved one toour staff of certified med-ical professionals and care-givers.

For information call (843)873-5121, or visit www.AGSeniorCareServices.com.

First National Bank hasbeen serving communi-ties across the lowcoun-

try for a long time – for morethan 100 years, actually.

With three branches – down-town, Sangaree and BoonehillRoad -- and more than 40employees in Summervillealone, First National Bank ofSouth Carolina has been amainstay in the Summerville

business community since1960.

There are reasons for thebank’s longevity and success,says President Ron Anderson.

Strong customer service andfriendly, downhome atmos-phere are important comple-ments to First National’s long-standing and well-earned repu-tation for honesty, integrity,and business savvy.

The bank started in 1905 asFirst National Bank of HollyHill and has only had eightpresidents in 106 years ofbeing in business. It was one ofjust 13 banks in SouthCarolina allowed to remainopen during the GreatDepression. It has survivednumerous national economicrecessions, several wars, andmore recently, the trendtoward national consolidationand mega bank mergers.

That’s not to say the bank hasnot grown and prospered – ithas. Over the years FirstNational has opened branchesin Goose Creek, Harleyville,Eutawville, Ridgeville, andSummerville and not only hasgrown its business but hasbecome actively involved inthe communities in which itdoes business.

So one could say the bankhas grown, but it hasn’t growntoo big for its britches, as the

downhome saying goes. FirstNational stays competitive. Itoffers all the services largerbanks offer, from mortgageservice to online banking, buthas never compromised oncustomer service.

It is that commitment to cus-tomer service that’s the main,and most important, differ-ence, Anderson says.

“We know our customersand greet them by name,”Anderson said. “You comehere and we know who you are

and you know us. You hearlaughter in the bank; you hearpeople talking. It’s all part ofthat hometown atmosphere wevalue and our customersvalue.”

All employees are veryaccessible, he notes. That’sbecause First National enjoys,indeed prides itself on, takingcare of customers and findingsolutions to whatever ques-tions they may have or situa-tions they may encounter.

That accessibility is not lim-

ited to front line employees,either, Anderson said.Everyone has an open doorand everyone is right there, inthe building, in plain sight.

“You can actually talk to thepresident of the bank in person,face to face,” Anderson said.“I’m not hidden away fromanyone. We realize that wehave served the parent’s par-ents of many of our customerstoday and we intend to be hereto serve today’s customers andtheir children’s children.”


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COMPANY: Aging GracefullyADDRESS: 4003 Ladson Rd. – LadsonWEBSITE: www.agseniorcareservices.com PHONE: 843.873.5151OWNER: Angela RoomanYEARS IN BUSINESS: 8 years

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COMPANY: First National Bank of South CarolinaADDRESS: 415 N. Main St., SummervilleWEBSITE: www.fnbsc.comPHONE: 843-873-3310YEARS IN BUSINESS: 106 years

Hometown bank for 100+ years

Age gracefully with us

First National Bank’s main branch in downtown Summerville.


Serving theLowcountry since 1905

When you’re in the mood for something different

Oh Snap! Promotions:Oh Snap! Promotions is the

most recent division ofS u m m e r v i l l eCommunications, Inc. Theyrecognized a unique opportu-nity and decided to launch thisnew advertising specialty ven-ture to further assist customerswith their marketing needs.

Advertising specialty itemsinclude anything with yourbusiness’ logo on them. Fromstandard items such as kooziesand pens to unique items suchas etched wine bottles andcolor-changing mood cups.Oh Snap! is here to come upwith the perfect custom gift totruly make an impression.

Call 843-873-9424 for moreinformation on how Oh Snap!Promotions can help yourbusiness “Make anImpression!”

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The Mission of the Summerville Downtown Restoration,Enhancement and Management(DREAM) is to preservethe historic identity, ensure the economic vitality, and pro-

mote a sense of community in the heart of DowntownSummerville.

By all accounts, Executive Director Susan Morris and JanHursey, her assistant, are very successful in doing just that.

Morris is not one to brag -- she is too busy making the dream areality. Besides, there are many others willing to do that – visitorsand business owners alike, and to her, their opinions are far moreimportant.

“My family traveled to Summerville and Charleston for the 4thof July,” Linda Martin, a visitor recently wrote. “We had such awonderful time in Summerville, and we all hope to return verysoon. Thank you so much for helping me, and giving me informa-tion about fun things to do with my kids while we were inSummerville. They had a blast! If anything ever comes up in thearea that you think we would enjoy send me an email. Thank youso much”

Downtown events such as Third Thursday in downtownSummerville have become very successful and popular.

“I must say to this organization that last night was so muchfun!!!,” wrote Sherri S. Hoover of Summerville. “It was sonice for this organization to organize this monthly Thursdayevent. Many of the people who work 9-5 are not able to enjoythe small shops in Summerville, and this is an excellent chancefor them to enjoy the shops. My daughter, granddaughter and Itry to come each month for this special treat and enjoy it somuch!!

I must say that last night you “outdid” yourself!!! It was trulymagical…Thank you so much for making our night so special,and we hope you will do it again really soon!!”

“I wanted to take a moment to let you know that we are soimpressed and grateful for the way you have nurtured “ThirdThursday” into a real success story,” noted Kevin Patrick, ownerof Piazza Home. “The town comes alive during this event everymonth and the businesses are full… Keep up the good work!”

But events are not the only method of making downtown viablenor are they the only functions upon which DREAM concentrates.DREAM organizes activities such as the upcoming DREAMClean Sweep to spruce up the downtown area and educational

seminars for businesses to keep them updated on the newest socialmedia marketing opportunities. DREAM also coordinates cooper-ative advertising with businesses to help stretch their advertisingdollars and promote the entire downtown.

So what is Morris doing and what is the secret of DREAM’s suc-cess?

To Perry Cuda, owner of Perfectly Franks in Summerville, it’s acombination of creative innovation, meticulous organization, and

dedicated engagement with area business owners. It’s not enoughto say one is going to put on events and plan promotions, he noted;it takes commitment, communication, and follow-through.

“She (Susan) stays in touch, she actively seeks ideas and inputfrom everyone, she’s always looking for ways to include everyone– and most importantly, she follows through,” Cuda said. “Shedoes what she says she’s going to do, and sadly, these days that’spretty rare.”

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COMPANY: Summerville D.R.E.A.M.ADDRESS: 218 S. Main St. – SummervilleWEBSITE: www.summervilledream.orgPHONE: 843.821.7260YEARS IN BUSINESS: 19 years

DREAMing Big!

The crowd of shoppers(above) at Red, Whiteand Blue on the Green,one of a number ofevents put together topromote downtownSummerville sponsored and coordinated byDREAM.

At right, shoppersenjoying Third

Thursday.

Serving the Lowcountrysince1992

Downtown organization works hard for Summerville

Photos provided


www.fnbsc.com

843-873-3310Serving the Lowcountry since

1905

106 Years

SJ07-608273

402 North Main StreetSummerville, SC 29483www.gsdcchamber.org


1911

100 Years

SJ07-608283

201 W. 9th North StreetSummerville, SC 29483www.preshomesc.org


1958

53 Years

SJ07-608285

208A East 2nd North StreetSummerville, SC 29483

www.lifeisworthhearing.com


2002

9 years

SJ07-608278

140 S. Cedar St.Summerville, SC 29483summervilleymca.org

843.871.9622Serving the Lowcountry since

1976

35 Years

3 Facilities in Summerville

SJ04-608300 SJH-609987 1

25 Years

SJ05-608936

77 Springview LaneSummerville, SC 29485

9291 Medical Plaza DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29406

797-3664Serving the Lowcountry since

1986SJH-609973 1

8654 Old State Rd.Holly Hill, SC 29059www.edistogas.com

(803) 496.3326(800) 892.3016

Serving the Lowcountry since

1989

22 Years

SJ04-608298

2301 Bacons Bridge Rd.Summerville, SC 29485www.markensley.com


1991

20 Years

SJ04-608267

Mark Ensley-Agent

SJ05-608937

Sheryl E. Goltra, DMD9217 University Blvd. # 1C

Charleston, SC 29406www.kidssmilemaker.com


1991

20 Years

SJH-609984 1

SJ04-608263

2218 S. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483

www.summervilledream.org


1992

19 Years

1510 Old Trolley Rd, Suite 200Summerville, SC 29485-0429

www.lpl.com/jerry.koebel


1992

19 Years

SJ07-608281

405 East 5th North StreetSummerville, SC 29483

www.DisasterCare247.comwww.CarpetCareServices.com


1994

17 Years

SJ07-608294

25 locations, visitwww.palmettoprimarycare.com

for location nearest you.


1996

15 Years

SJ05-608941


www.lisaandcosalon.com


1995

16 Years

SJ07-608290


www.AllCareLivingServices.com


1998

13 Years

SJ07-608293

SJ04-608264

4003 Ladson Rd.Ladson, SC 29456

www.agseniorcareservices.com


2004

8 Years

401 W 4th North St.Summerville, SC 29483

www.DrOrthodontics.com

871-4411Serving the Lowcountry since

2006

5 Years

SJ07-608280

410 E. South North St.Summerville, SC 29483

Mobilemagicdetailingsc.com


2006

5 Years

SJ04-608298 SJ04-608269

410 E. South North St.Summerville, SC 29483

flowertowngardencenter.com


2008

3 Years

SJH-609978 1SJ05-608940

103 Old Trolley Rd.Summerville, SC 29485www.carprosplaza.com

843.419.8900


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