Charlotte Berger, the owner of Charleston-based marketing and public relations firm, CBPR, did not set out to start a marketing agency as much as she set out to stop watching other people burn out. In Michigan, she’d always been drawn to...
When Katy Calloway first started building what would become Calloway Stern Group, a Charleston-based consulting firm that serves small to mid-size nonprofit organizations, she didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. She was trying to solve a problem...
In Charleston, South Carolina, summer has a way of embedding itself into everything -- sinking deep into walls, windows, and filling the space in bedrooms. The air can feel thick before a person steps outside. The idea for Nonnanest didn't start...
In high school, before most students even knew what they wanted to be, Prantham Parmar was already building a mindset around two things: competition and control. He wasn’t just drawn to numbers. He was drawn to the idea that money wasn’t magic. It...
Most startups begin with a pitch deck. Coastal Connect Solutions began with a pivot and then kept moving when the comfortable path disappeared. Justin and Christina Boswell are entrepreneurs with a technical spine and a partnership that learned...
In an era where conventional childcare options often fall short, Kids Garden has emerged as a beacon of innovation and adaptability. Founded in 2012 and opened in 2013, by a passionate entrepreneur, Maren Anderson-Moore, Kids Garden strives to...
The South Carolina Department of Commerce this week announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled more than $760,000 granted to 14 projects across the state. The...
Title: LawLens: Pioneering Legal Tech in South Carolina In October 2023, Ari Goodstein launched LawLens, the fastest legal search engine in South Carolina. Originally from Summerville, SC, Goodstein hails from a family of lawyers but aimed to...
Scenthound, the original dog wellness franchise, is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia. The brand has partnered with a husband-and-wife team who bring decades of...
What sets Sèchey apart is their commitment to curating the best they can in non-alcoholic and functional beverages while creating a “judgment-free space for exploration,” Heintz expressed. “We’re leading a cultural shift toward alcohol flexibility with premium, beautifully packaged alternatives that celebrate choice without compromise,” she shared.
Stick Fix started as “your Botox girls” but evolved into a full-spectrum wellness brand.
Upstate Warrior Solution: Empowering veterans and first responders through community connection
From battlefield to brews: A veteran’s bold leap into craft beer with Voodoo Brewery
In the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, where Gullah traditions simmer alongside Southern hospitality, Tracey Richardson has built a culinary empire rooted in family, fire, and a fierce commitment to “better-for-you” bites.
Founded in 2021 in the Charleston area, I for Italia, specializes in the promotion of authentic, immersive small-group and private travel experiences.
Tucktec is All-American origami boating