raise your glass!Wine & Food Festival

CHAMBER BUSINESSA monthly publication of the

Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

MONTHLY

MARCH 2012

2 top awards

Annual Chamber Ball

4 enhanced Golf

website

5 cheers!

Food & Wine Festival

7 Get ready to hit

the Greens

RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing

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CHAMbeR bALL 2012

I t was a special evening of Mardi Gras magic at the 2012 Chamber Ball as we gathered with hundreds of friends and colleagues to honor important contributors to our community.

There was a true sense of community optimism, a reflection of the positive momentum we’re experiencing as a business community. We’d like to say thank you to the hundreds of you who came out not only in support of your chamber, but in honor of the evening’s award winners.

State Rep. Bill Herbkersman with wife Mary State Rep. Bill Herbkersman with wife Mary

and Beaufort County Council Chairman Weston

Newton with wife Rose.

Attendees gather at the Hilton Head

Regional Healthcare table.

It was a great evening as attendees enjoyed the ball at It was a great evening as attendees enjoyed the ball at

the ServePro of Beaufort County table, Chamber Ball

Presenting Sponsor.

Attendees Andrew Czarnecki and wife Joanne enjoy the ball with Attendees Andrew Czarnecki and wife Joanne enjoy the ball with

Jean Maldonado, Kevin Baker and his wife Sara.

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award winners

Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship award recipients Betsy Doughtie and Ida Martin are joined by Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka.

The Outstanding Organization of the Year award was presented to the Hilton Head Humane Association. Executive Director Franny Gerthoffer accepts the award, along with boardmember Chuck Laine.

Gloria LaCoe was Gloria LaCoe was honored with The honored with The Zonta Woman of Zonta Woman of the Year award. the Year award.

Matt Green, development partner of Buckwalter Place/

Buckwalter Commercial, accepts the Bluffton Regional Business Council Member of

the Year award.

Lois Lewis, seventh grade science

teacher at Bluffton Middle School

received the Sue West Educator of the Year award.

Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Board Chair Tom

Upshaw, Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew

Laughlin, and Chamber President and CEO Bill

Miles at the ball’s opening ceremonies.

Attendees enjoyed the music of Deas Guys.Attendees enjoyed the music of Deas Guys.

Attendees enjoy the ball’s opening reception.Attendees enjoy the ball’s opening reception.

Good friends gather at the ball.Good friends gather at the ball.

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HiT THe LiNks: CHAMBER lAUNCHES ENHANCEd golf MICRoSItEW hen it comes to memorable golf vacation experiences on the East

Coast, Hilton Head Island truly delivers, with over 40 courses throughout the Lowcountry area.

The chamber’s newly enhanced golf microsite, www.hiltonheadgolfisland.com, which launched on February 6, makes it even easier for consumers to make the best of their golf experiences.

Whether looking for information on golf and lodging, dining, special golf packages or upcoming events, the site allows visitors to explore accommodations and book golf packages through easy-to-navigate features and real time information.

“The site is designed to generate increased leads and drive business for our golf partners and increase awareness of the Hilton Head Island golf experience and exposure for events and golf packages,” said David Zunker, VCB associate director of sales and marketing.

With premier features and direct links to many of the Lowcountry’s championship courses, the site offers golfers the opportunity to create their own unique and memorable golf experience and was designed with input from the Chamber’s golf partner, the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association.

Premier Features• Hilton Head Golf Insider Special Offers • Build Your Own: Golf Vacation Quotes with Direct

Links to Resorts and Courses• Where to Stay: Hotel, Resort & Villa

Accommodations• Golf Package Online Booking • Guide to Hilton Head Island & Lowcountry Golf

Since the debut of its first course in 1961, Hilton Head Island has grown into what Golf Digest readers have named No. 10 on their list of the world’s best golf resorts. The golf microsite is geared toward reaching this market and is already showing increased web traffic. Page views have increased 126% compared to the prior year and the average time onsite has increased by 46%.

The golf microsite is part of the chamber’s ongoing golf initiatives along with the I-95 billboard campaign which reaches 44,000 travelers per day. Media exposure in publications such as February’s issue of Links magazine and a multi-page editorial spread in April’s US Airways magazine’s special golf issue will reach 3 million of the most affluent readers nationally and internationally.

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Whether you’re building a new business or retrofitting an existing space, clean burning natural gas is your environmentally-friendly energy choice. Natural gas appliances not only make every day life better, they’re cost-effective to operate, generally last longer and require less maintenance. In addition to the environmental benefits of lower emissions, plus higher energy efficiency, more than 80 percent of the natural gas used in the U.S. is domestically produced.

Operating your business with natural gas can help reduce your impact on the environment without sacrificing comfort and convenience. If you want to make your business a little greener, while enjoying cost benefits, ask for natural gas. To learn more, call Parks Moss at (843) 815-8808 or Lucas Kinard at (843) 815-8816.

Business is Better withR aise your glass! It’s time to enjoy the perfect

pairing of fine wines and gourmet samplings at the 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine &

Food Festival. One of the most exceptional wine and culinary experiences on the East Coast, the event, Saturday, March 10, brings together wine lovers, food connoisseurs and celebrity chefs to sample outstanding wines and some of the Lowcountry’s best cuisine.

Enjoy exciting wine dinners during the week’s series of Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners. And experience Friday’s Grand Tasting & Silent Auction with a premier selection of wines from participating vineyards.

Mingle with winemakers, enjoy gourmet fare and live music on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn and join us in saying “Cheers” to another great Wine & Food Festival!

The chamber has your ticket! Special member priced tickets are $40 and are available at chamber headquarters. For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org.

CHEERS! HiLTON HEAd

iSLANd wiNE & fOOd

fESTivAL: MARCH 5-10

The chamber has your ticket! Special member

Great Chefs of the South – March 5-10Savor exciting food and wine pairings at various island locations.

Grand Wine Tasting & Auction – Friday, March 9$65 per person, The Sea Pines Resort, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Event showcases wines in a premium category to a select audience.

Public Tasting & Auction – Saturday, March 10Noon – 3:00 pm, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn

Special Member Pricing: $40.00Tickets available at chamber headquarters

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: hiltonheadwineandfood.com

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February’s Bon Appetit magazine features Hilton Head Island in its Tour the South Sweepstakes, inviting readers to enter for a chance to win a “Getaway almost as sweet as the tea.”

Island icon Hudson’s Seafood gets touted as one of the South’s

best spots for great seafood by Bon Appetit columnist Andrew Knowlton.

The island also gets a nod for its culinary styling with our continued Bon Appetit presence featuring the island’s Jazz Corner and Sea Grass Grille. The Bon Appetit promotion reaches over a half million subscribers, with an additional online reach of 300 thousand readers.

bon appetit features island culinary scene

iN THe News:

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff was named the best

hotel in the country by U.S. News & World Report, taking the lead over more than 1,500 four and five-star hotels considered by the monthly online news publication for its top 2012 rankings. The inn also received a Five-Diamond rating from AAA earlier this year.

u.s. news & world report names inn best in country

Tennis magazine’s March travel issue features three Lowcountry resorts in its 50 Top Tennis Resorts of 2012 list. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort and the Inn at Palmetto Bluff were among the top five in the Carolinas.

local tennis resorts make top 50 list

Premier travel publication The Cultural Traveler touts Hilton Head Island’s Gullah heritage as an important marker to “America’s heritage of freedom” with a two-page promotion of historic Mitchelville and the island’s rich arts and cultural heritage.

the cultural traveler features island’s heritage

Hilton Head Island’s Broad Creek Marina serves as the setting for MTV’S The BREAK documentary which airs on March 3rd. The program covers the reunion of a formerly troubled youth reunited with his family after he has turned his life around.

island marina on mtv

March’s Business After Hours at Station 300 promises to be a fun opportunity to network with friends and business colleagues in a casual setting and maybe even get in a little bowling!

Come on out for a great time at Bluffton’s new family entertainment facility. Join us on Thursday, March 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and enjoy great food prepared by the Station 300 restaurant along with complimentary beer and wine, great door prizes and more!

The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org.

busiNess AfTeR HOuRs:

At StAtIoN 300Thank you to the hundreds

of chamber members who completed the chamber’s 2012 Membership Survey. The survey is our way of understanding your needs and what you believe the chamber’s priorities should be.

We promised that one lucky respondent would win a $200 Visa Gift Card and we are

happy to announce that chamber member Randy Fix of The Randy Fix Team at Gateway Realty won the drawing!

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C H A M B E R

E V E N T S

MARCH6 Business Education Partnership

Committee, 8:30 a.m.

chamber headquarters

15 Business After Hours

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Station 300

28 Chamber Young Professionals

Group, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Corks, Bluffton

APRIL10 Business Education Partnership

Committee, 8:30 a.m.

chamber headquarters

9-15 The RBC Heritage

44th Annual PGA TOUR

Golf Tournament

Harbour Town Golf Links

19 Business After Hours

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Up The Creek Pub

25 Chamber Young Professionals

Group, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Corks, Bluffton

MAY7 Business Golf Classic

Wexford Golf Club

THe RbC HeRiTAge: APRIL 9-15 tHE tRAdItIoN CoNtINUES

et your plaid on! The 44th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will welcome golf’s top players to one of the game’s most legendary courses and the world will

be watching as the tournament returns to its traditional position on the PGA Tour calendar.

Spectators and players share a special reverence for the RBC Heritage. One of golf’s greatest tournaments, it’s not only a fan favorite; it’s a player favorite as well.

The chamber has your ticket! Join the excitement, don your plaid and get ready with tournament badges, daily tickets and the prestigious Arnold Palmer passes. Tickets are now on sale at chamber headquarters and the Welcome Center.

The Arnold Palmer Pass is an enhanced ticket booklet featuring access to the entire tournament, food, drink and two private entertainment venues at The RBC Heritage. Only a limited number of these passes are available.

The Clubhouse Badge offers new levels of excitement, granting access with two on-course hospitality venues, in addition to tournament grounds access for all seven days of the event, admission to the Clubhouse and the Heritage Pavilion. Daily tickets are also available.

golf’s greatest tournaments, it’s not only a fan favorite; it’s a player favorite as well.

Arnold Palmer Pass............ $375

Clubhouse Badge ............... $190

Grounds Badge .................. $150

Practice Round Badge ......... $35

Daily Tickets

Thursday & Sunday .....$50/day

Friday & Saturday .......$60/day

TICKETS INFO

For info: hiltonheadchamber.org

CHAMbeR ResTAuRANT weekRANT weekRANT

Chamber Restaurant Week, January 21-28, was a big success as diners enjoyed great cuisine and value-priced prix-fixe menus from more than 50 participating area restaurants.

We asked you to cast your votes for the chamber’s first inaugural Chamber Restaurant Week Diner’s Choice award and with more than 350 Facebook “likes” the winner is island icon Hudson’s Seafood on the Docks!

Modeled after successful restaurant weeks in New York and other cities, Chamber Restaurant Week has become one of the Lowcountry’s most popular weeks for dining out. This year even

more diners found their way to the chamber’s website to view menus. During January the site received 44,863 users, nearly 10 percent more than in 2011.

Dr. Richard Hussong,has been named chief of staff at Hilton Head Hospital. A board certified general Hospital. A board certified general Hospital. A board

surgeon, he has been on the medical staff since 2003. He is a Fellow of

the American College of Surgeons.

Fran McKinney has joined the mortgage division of BNC Bank as joined the mortgage division of BNC Bank as joined the mortgage

vice president, mortgage consultant. McKinney previously served as vice president, mortgage specialist and business

development officer for BankMeridian, specialist and business

development officer for BankMeridian, specialist and business

NA, Hilton Head Island.

Wendy Burchfieldhas joined the sales team of Weichert has joined the sales team of Weichert has joined the sales

Realtors Coastal Properties as a realtor. Burchfield formerly Properties as a realtor. Burchfield formerly Properties as a realtor.

served as an agent with Coldwell Banker.

Erik Baker, MD.,a board certified internist, has joined Beaufort Memorial internist, has joined Beaufort Memorial internist, has joined

Bluffton Primary Care in Westbury Park. He previously had a private

practice in Jamestown, NY.

Jim Paris has joined RE/MAX Island Realty’s Hilton Head office

has joined RE/MAX Island Realty’s Hilton Head office

has joined RE/MAX

as a realtor. He formerly served as Island Realty’s Hilton Head office as a realtor. He formerly served as Island Realty’s Hilton Head office

an agent with Premium Properties of as a realtor. He formerly served as an agent with Premium Properties of as a realtor. He formerly served as

Hilton Head.

Randall Evans, MD., has been named vice chief of staff at Hilton Head Hospital. Evans has been on the medical staff since 2000. He is Head Hospital. Evans has been on the medical staff since 2000. He is Head Hospital. Evans has been on

board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a critical board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a critical board-certified by the American Board

care medicine and a pulmonary specialty certification.care medicine and a pulmonary specialty certification.care medicine and a pulmonary

Bruce E. Quinn has joined the Sun City Del Webb sales team as a realtor. Quinn previously worked at Reynolds Plantation near Atlanta, Georgia.

Jeri Hollifield has been promoted to executive assistant to the leadership team at Keller Williams. Hollifield previously served as the director of Hollifield previously served as the director of Hollifield previously

agent services.

Christine Chaplin,realtor has joined RE/MAX Island Realty’s Hilton Head office as MAX Island Realty’s Hilton Head office as MAX Island Realty’s

a member of Nancy Powers and Company. Chaplin formerly served Powers and Company. Chaplin formerly served Powers and Company.

as a loan officer at Royal Bank of Chaplin formerly served

as a loan officer at Royal Bank of Chaplin formerly served

Canada, USA.

Nathan Mitchell has joined The Alliance Group Realty as realtor. He previously served as an agent with Hilton Head Island.Com Real Estate.

Jen Correll has joined Keller Williams Realty as the director of agent services. Realty as the director of agent services. Realty as the director

Correll formerly served as a dorm parent for the Hank Haney as a dorm parent for the Hank Haney as a dorm parent

International Junior Golf Academy. for the Hank Haney

International Junior Golf Academy. for the Hank Haney

Lea Allen has joined The Alliance Group Realty as a realtor. She formerly served as an Realty as a realtor. She formerly served as an Realty as a realtor. She

agent with RE/MAX Island Realty and has earned her Accredited

Buyer Representative designation.

Dr. Kristi Blessitt, OB/GYN, was named chief of surgery at Hilton Head Hospital. Blessitt has been on the medical staff with the hospital since Hospital. Blessitt has been on the medical staff with the hospital since Hospital. Blessitt has been on the

2008. She is board certified by the medical staff with the hospital since 2008. She is board certified by the medical staff with the hospital since

American Board of Obstetrics and 2008. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and 2008. She is board certified by the

Gynecology.

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To submit information, please email: afeldman@hiltonheadisland.org

wHO’s wHO: ANd wHo’S wHERE

Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew

Laughlin cuts the ribbon at the Omni

Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort’s

official ribbon-cutting ceremony

joined by Omni staff warren

woodard, Helen simmons, Bill

Miles, chamber president and CEO,

and Gary Froeba.

The chamber’s popular networking group for young professionals was formed earlier this year to offer local business professionals an opportunity to gather and network with their peers. With a steadily growing group of attendees, it’s clearly reaching the under-40 segment of the Lowcountry’s business community.

“It’s a great setting for young professionals to network and get a chance to meet some of their peers throughout the region,” said Matt Green, Buckwalter Place/ Buckwalter Commercial. “Since it meets each month in a casual setting, you get to know each other and learn more about the business community and opportunities out there in the marketplace.”

Come on out to Corks on Wednesday, March 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and see what the chamber’s popular networking group for the 40-and-under set is all about. For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org

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MARCH busiNess News ediTiON:

Bringing businesses the legislative news they need, the

chamber’s new electronic bi-monthly legislative updates

will launch later this month. The goal is to inform,

educate and facilitate civic interest in the business

matters and legislative actions that determine the future

of our region, county and state.

“The chamber is dedicated to providing members a

tangible return on their chamber investment, whether it’s

governmental advocacy, business programs or attracting

visitors,” said Bill Miles, president and CEO. “Keeping our

members updated on what’s happening in government is

another important part of informing our community.”

Read about the latest news and stay up-to-date

on all the happenings locally and in Columbia and

how they may impact your business in the chamber’s

e-communication legislative updates. For more

information go to hiltonheadchamber.org

CHAMBER lAUNCHES lEgISlAtIvE UpdAtES

What is the most important task on a small business owner’s plate? If you’re like most businesses, it’s everything

from financial planning and insurance needs to effective management and sales and marketing.

Let the chamber’s new online Small Business Toolkits help you address your business needs. As a part of your

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce membership, you also receive valuable member benefits from the

U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The easy-to access toolkits are one of those benefits.

The chamber’s new online small business toolkits can provide you with the most up-to-date tools, information and

business resources you need all in one convenient location, on the chamber website www.hiltonheadchamber.org. For

more information contact Sandy McGuire at smcguire@hiltonheadisland.org.

doINg BUSINESS BEttERchamber’s online small business toolkits

The Reality Store, one of the chamber’s Business Partnership Committee’s

newest initiatives offers high school students a real look at their future potential,

based on academic performance. More than 300 students participated in the real-

life simulation exercise held at Hilton Head Island High School on February 22nd,

designed to educate students about financial choices they will make as adults.

Real life choices included paying mortgages, buying groceries and other essentials.

Each student was given an income based on grade point average and a checkbook

ledger to complete after visiting each “store.” Participating chamber member

businesses included banking, insurance, housing, utilities, automotive, grocery, retail, and other industries.

“Reality Store is a real life exercise,” said Fran McKinney, BNC Bank. “To watch students understand how important their

education is when it comes to being able to purchase basic necessities, you literally see the light bulbs going off.”

BUSINESS MEMBERS EdUCAtE StUdENtS wItH REAlIty StoRE

Honoring those individuals whose ingenuity, hard

work and innovation have created successful and growing

business ventures, the chamber recognizes an outstanding

small business each year. Submissions are now being

accepted for the annual Small Business of the Year Award.

The award will be announced during the 2012 Small

Business Week luncheon which will be held the week of May

20th. Completed nomination forms must be received by

5:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012. The business must be a

chamber member in good standing, have been in business

under current ownership at least three years and employ 30

or fewer employees.

Application forms are available at chamber headquarters

or online at hiltonheadchamber.org. For more information

call Janie Treon at (843) 341-8373 or email jtreon@

hiltonheadisland.org.

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MeMbeRs MAkiNg News: MARCHRBC BANK USA will merge with PNC Bank on March 5th and become PNC Bank. One of the largest diversified financial services organizations in the country, PNC Bank has won many awards including Most Admired Companies from Fortune magazine, 2011. The bank’s new location is 4 Office Way, Hilton Head Island.

hiltoN heAd hoSpitAl recently announced new 2012 board members. Donna Williams was elected board chair and Dr. Robert Burnaugh and J. Simon Fraser were elected to the 13-member board.

the gUllAh mUSeUm of hiltoN heAd recently announced the museum and Director Louise Cohen were the recipients of the 2011 SC Palmetto Trust’s prestigious Governors Award and Honor Award. The award ceremony at the State House in Columbia was followed by a reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

the ChildReN’S CeNteR has named Jennifer Gauthier-Cajigas executive director. She has held management positions in corporate childcare, Head Start and non-profit child care systems in Vermont, New York and Massachusetts.

pRetty womAN dAy SpA has announced the addition of enhanced online features to its website and the recent launch of a private label collection. The new capabilities provide online booking and secure online shopping.

la isla, the Hilton Head Island-based magazine, took top honors in several categories at the National Association of Hispanic Publications 2011 awards show in Las Vegas, including a gold award for outstanding design for its December 2010 issue.

the SANCtUARy dAy SpA has announced a month-long celebration in honor of their 15th year in business this March. The award-winning spa received the chamber’s Small Business of the Year award in 2008.

weddiNgS with leAh and dowNtowN CAteRiNg + eveNtS were recently voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Picks in the Best of Weddings category for wedding planners and wedding catering in South Carolina. The Knot is the largest national wedding website resource for brides.

New MeMbeR: HIgHlIgHtSR&D Wine Boutique, inc.Dawn and Ryan Milosh1011 Fording Island Road, Suite C105Bluffton, SCRdwine.netR&D Wine Boutique Inc. offers a unique retail wine experience which allows patrons to “taste before you buy” and mix and match case discounts. The entire selection is available by the taste, glass, and by the bottle. They serve lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

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These days you may know them as the presenting sponsor of this year’s St.Patrick’s Day Parade. Not only are they the leading merchant processing firm in the Lowcountry, they’re also a good neighbor and sponsor of some of the area’s most popular events and charitable services.

“Who doesn’t love a good parade?” jokes Joseph Roces, president of Merchant Services Center. “We believe in giving back to the community and this was a great way to take part in this well-loved community event.”

The firm provides credit card processing and business cash advances to many of the area’s businesses. From large company payrolls to small business needs, they’ve got you covered.

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MeMbeRsHip ReNewALs: THANk YOu!

20-29 YEARSCountry Club of Hilton Head

Adventure Radio Group

United Way of the Lowcountry

15-19 YEARSPearsall’s Projects

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Sam’s Club

Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country

Roberts Construction Co.

10-14 YEARSPalm Meadows Village

Coastal Plains Insurance of the Lowcountry

Rollers Wine and Spirits

Bluffton School of Dance

Hilton Head Financial Advisors, Inc.

Coastal Connections, Inc.

WHHI - TV Inc.

Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club

Last Minute Tee Times, Inc.

Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill Hilton Head Island

Carolina House of Hilton Head

Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Aquatics-H2A

Mortgage Network of South Carolina

Indigo Pines Retirement Community

4-9 YEARSAshley’s Business Solutions, Inc.

BrightStar

The Goldsmith Shop, Inc.

Jonas Gadson Unlimited - A Corporate Training

Company

SouthernScapes Landcare

Timeline Productions/ Brodie Media

BNC Bank

Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties

Buckwalter Place/Buckwalter Commercial

Howard Family Dental

ArtWare

Mangiamo!

Keller Williams Realty

Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.

Garrell Associates, Inc.

Pearle Vision

Barbara Catenaci

Black Marlin Bayside Grill

Fleming Creative Group

1-3 YEARSSimply Elegant Designs, LLC

A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant

Auston Chase Apartments

Dataw Island

Allied Barton Security Services

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

123 Drive! Driving Academy, Inc.

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