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As of now, it might be easy to mistake Ashley Kinart-Short for a contractor, not a brewmaster. With the opening of the 64,000-square-foot production facility, brewpub and entertainment venue she’ll preside over on North Main Street anticipated next spring, Kinart-Short is most likely to be found these days roaming Peak Drift Brewing Co. in a brightly colored hard hat festooned with brewery logos. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” Kinart-Short, announced last August as Peak Drift’s brewmaster and the second woman to hold that position in the state of South Carolina, said during a recent tour.
While excited to begin producing up to 25,000 barrels a year of IPAs, sours and other styles of beer — in addition to the hard seltzers and ciders Peak Drift also plans to offer — Kinart-Short is currently a hands-on participant in design details still being hammered out. Apart from the sheer scale of the project in the former Stone Manufacturing building, ongoing supply chain challenges and labor shortages have thrown wrenches into Peak Drift’s schedule.
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The building also presented some internal obstacles, namely in the form of its distinctive barrel roof that is key to both the design and the historic tax credits helping to fund it but unable to support the heavy process piping necessary to move liquid throughout the facility. Johnston said steel supports had to be engineered to provide additional support. The bank of windows that will allow taproom visitors to view the brewery’s huge Drift Drift Brewing Co. brewmaster Ashley Kinart-Short has a hands-on role in of the 64,000-square-foot brewery. After weathering supply chain the North Main Street facility slated Luc)
“Number one, you can’t plan to get things when you don’t know which things are going to be those next things that you can’t get in time,” said Brian Johnston, vice president of operations at project contractor Mashburn Construction. “Number two, it’s hard to lock in a price, because by the time you figure out what you can get when, the cost has gone up again. Those things have made everything else a lot more challenging. … Something as simple as the overhead door or the dock levelers had extremely long lead times. Or some oddball things like the epoxy in the paint for the flooring, the resins, we couldn’t get those.”
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Three S.C. towns are in the top 20 of a RentCafé ranking of the best cities for renters. The highest-ranked Palmetto State city, Greenville, came in at No. 4, with Charleston at No. 8 and Columbia at No. 16. The rankings were based on several factors, the most important of which was the cost of living and housing, which seems to have powered Greenville into the top 5. Among cities in the survey across the country, only Savannah had better numbers for the cost of living and housing. Greenville also was noted for a high percentage of college graduates and the quality of jobs available to residents. Charleston also scored points for a large number of highly educated residents, as well as historic charm, beaches, a strong local economy and world-renowned restaurants. We spend a lot of time in South Carolina drawing distinctiosn among the regions, but a common thread that supported the case for the cities in the Upstate and Lowcountry also runs through Columbia. The cost of living and housing, the unemployment rate, higher education and other factors pushed the capital city to No. 16 on the nationwide list. What we like about the ranking is that the factors considered to make towns great for renting also make those towns great for living for everyone.
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SOURCE:OverallRentCafe.comRankCity Population Cost of Living & Rank(Weight:Housing50%) Cost Livingof Avg.AptSqFt Occupancy 1 Round Rock,Tx 128,812 13 94 912 95.8% 2 Raleigh,NC 468,698 16 96 958 95.2% 3 Conroe,TX 88,369 3 93 920 94.3% 4 Greenville,SC 69648 2 91 947 94.8% 5 Orlando,FL 284,817 22 97 958 95.8% 8 Charleston,SC 137,041 32 100 967 94.4% 16 Columbia,SC 134,057 10 93 1006 93.0% “My parents always emphasized the importance of education, and I would not be where I am today without that foundation!” — Kathleen Domm, 2022 South Carolina Phenom North Charleston-based
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In addition to leading Ingevity into the electric vehicle market, the Nexeon investment will expand opportunities to grow its activated carbon business, the news releaseUnitedsaid.Kingdom-based Nexeon designs silicon-based anode materials that improve performance of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics.
Ingevity Corp. of North Charleston has had a busy start to this month. On Aug. 2, the company announced it is buying two companies in a $325 million cash transaction and investing $60 million to acquire an equity stake in another. In addition, the company announced record net sales of $419.9 million in its second-quarter report, with $59.8 million in net income, a 35% increase over the same period last Ingevity,year.which provides products that include specialty chemicals, highperformance carbon materials and engineered polymers, reached an agreement to buy privately owned Ozark Materials LLC and Ozark Logistics LLC in the $325 million deal. In the $60 million investment deal, Ingevity will acquire an equity stake in Nexeon Limited, which the company called a strategic move to establish its presence in the electric vehicle market. Ozark Materials produces pavement marking materials, including thermoplastic pavement markings, waterborne traffic paints and preformed thermoplastics. The company supplies specialty materials for roadway applications throughout the United States and Canada. Its products include the glass beads that make road lines reflective. Ozark Logistics is a logistics provider operating a dedicated fleet of vehicles located in five states. Ozark Materials is headquartered in Greenville, Ala., and operates through four manufacturing locations and a distribution center. Ingevity anticipates that Ozark Materials will generate revenues of approximately $150 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margins of approximately 20% during calendar 2023, according to a news release.
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“Today’s announcement represents an important step for Ingevity, strengthening our position in the paving construction industry while moving us one step downstream where we can better serve our end customers,” John Fortson, Ingevity president and CEO, said in the news release.
“Ozark Materials has established itself as a leading player within the pavement marking materials industry, which is expected to continue to benefit from several macro-level tailwinds, including increased infrastructure spending and the need for more road markings to support autonomous vehicles.”
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The first floor at 1624 Main will see one change in tenants, according to an announcement from LTC Hospitality Services, a Columbia-based restaurant management group. The first floor currently houses Main Course, Soda City Beer Garden and 1626 The Venue Piano Bar. Main Course will continue to operate 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday until Aug. 29 when it will close its doors, according to a spokesperson from LTC Hospitality. A new restaurant will be moving into the location now occupied by Main Course and should be announced mid-August.
Live music that was scheduled at Main Course will be moving next door to The Venue, and Soda City Beer Garden will remain open as usual. A new business is also coming to the fourth floor of the same building. Player’s Club Academy, an expansion of the Player’s Club members-only indoor golf club on the third floor, will hold a grand opening event from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 18. The Academy will offer virtual golf and other activities for the general public.“We are excited to bring interactive games, golf and other amenities to the general public, who can now enjoy the Player’s Club experience,” said Scott Olliges, director of the Player’s Club and Academy. “The Academy will offer more than golf, including other entertainment for the whole family, like our Virtual Reality Oculus Rift systems, Nintendo Switches and classic arcade games.”
The original Player’s Club concept offers a modern country club atmosphere featuring state-of-the-art golf simulators with real life courses, a virtual putting green, onsite golf professionals and other amenities in the heart of downtown Columbia.TheAcademy will feature an openfloor layout, golf bays, onsite private lessons with a PGA Class A member, and club fitting by Doc Griffin, master club fitter with Doc Griffin Golf. 1624 Main is owned by the Middleton family and is not the only one of their properties undergoing change. Good Life Cafe and The Shoppes on Main, both currently on Main Street, will move into the 1200 block of Taylor Street next to Hotel Trundle in March 2023. Limited tickets for the Academy’s grand opening are free to the public and available online at opening-august-18-2022.playersclubsc.com/all-events/grand-https://www.
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Lexington Medical Cancer Center, located in West Columbia, employs more than 7,800 health care professionals. LMC named top metro hospital U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center the best hospital in the Columbia metro area and the second-best hospital in South Carolina.Lexington Medical was also ranked as high-performing in the treatment of 11 adult procedures and conditions. The annual rankings evaluate more than 4,500“Recognitionhospitals. as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report reflects our dedication to delivering advanced medicine and state-of-the-art treatments to promote the health and well-being of our patients and their families,” Dr. Brent M. Powers, LMC senior vice president and chief medical officer, said. Lexington Medical Center has formed a partnership with MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center. (Photo/Provided)
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Adair Ford Boroughs was sworn in July 26 as United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. She was nominated by President Biden on June 6 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 21, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. District Richard M. Gergel administered the oath of office in a ceremony at the federal courthouse in Charleston. Her investiture ceremony will take place at a later date. “I am incredibly excited and honored to return to the Department of Justice as the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina,” Boroughs said in the release. “The team at the U.S. Attorney’s Office is incredibly talented, dedicated and committed to the mission. I look forward to digging in and doing the work alongside them, as well as alongside our law enforcement partners and our communities.”Boroughsis now the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for federal firearms cases, human trafficking, securities fraud, terrorism and civil rights violations. Prior to her confirmation, Boroughs was a partner at Boroughs Bryant LLC. From 2017 to 2019, she was executive US attorney for District of South Carolina sworn in
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Lexington Medical Cancer Center has formed a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston. The two organizations say the affiliation will provide Lexington Medical Center’s patients with comprehensive cancer services, as well as access to more than 200 clinical trials underway through the National Cancer Institute and designated to MUSC, according to a news release. As one of 71 National Cancer Institutedesignated cancer centers, MUSC serves as a home to more than 120 cancer researchers from institutions across the country. “MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is committed to improving the care of cancer patients across our state,” Dr. David Zaas, CEO of MUSC Health Charleston Division, said. “We are excited to partner with Lexington Medical Center to help ensure patients can access innovative clinical research trials and new approaches to care, including stateof-the art therapies closer to home.”
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The S.C. Department of Revenue has discovered that publishing the names of top delinquent taxpayers is a great way to get them to pay up. For the second year, SCDOR has published lists of the state’s top 250 individual and business tax debtors at https://dor.sc.gov/top250.Theinformationismade public as part of the Top Delinquent Taxpayers Initiative. The state collected more than $8.5 million in back taxes from hundreds of debtors in 2021 after the lists were published online, according to statistics compiled by SCDOR. In total, the initiative has brought in more than $17 million in delinquent tax payments. Collectively, the delinquent taxpayers owe more than $104 million. Individual tax debt on the list ranges from a low of $72,570 to a high of $2.7 million, while business debt ranges from $103,681 to more than $2.7 million. Five individuals owe more than $1 million, while six businesses owe at least that amount. Before names are published, the agency sends letters, calls or makes personal contact multiple times in an effort to collect payment. The lists do not include those who have filed for bankruptcy protection or made payment arrangements.Publishedquarterly, the lists are an updated version of the agency’s former Debtor’s Corner, which publicly listed the state’s top tax debtors for years. In 2020, the department developed the Top Delinquent Taxpayers program to provide separate listings of business and individual debtors and to automate the listing process. The debts are public because each of the listed taxpayers is in tax lien status. “Tax revenues are essential to the financial well-being of our state,” Hartley Powell, SCDOR director, said. “When noncompliant taxpayers don’t pay their fair share, the tax burden unfairly shifts to the compliant taxpayers. We are all in this state together, so it is important to hold delinquent taxpayers accountable.”
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S tate agribusinesses have until Sept. 30 to apply for tax credits intended to reward companies for buying S.C.-grown products. Income tax credits or withholding tax credits are available to qualified agribusinesses or agricultural packaging operations which purchase more than $100,000 of products certified by the S.C. Department of Agriculture as grown in the state in a base year. Companies must then increase the amount of S.C.-grown products purchased the following year by at least 15%, according to a news release from the agricultural department. Eligible companies may claim an income tax credit or a credit against employee withholding as decided by the S.C. Coordinating Council for Economic Development. An individual taxpayer may not be awarded a credit in excess of $100,000 during any calendar year, and the maximum amount of tax credits allowed to all qualifying taxpayers may not exceed $2 million. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. More information is available online or by calling 803-734-2225.Agribusiness has an annual economic impact of more than $46 billion in S.C. and employs more than 240,000, according to the agricultural department.
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The fair, which hires 600 employees to work in October, has an annual economic impact of more than $34.4 million and draws nearly 500,000 visitors a year. Reach Melinda Waldrop at 803-726-7542.
The S.C. State Fair is seeking workers for the 12-day event, to be held Oct. 12-23. (Photo/Forrest Clonts)
Hotels around South Carolina experienced a revenue boost during the second quarter, according to a market report from Colliers South Carolina. A steady stream of travelers is helping to alleviate the woes of staffing problems and increased fuel prices, the report said. Columbia hotel occupancy dipped at the end of May but rebounded to 61.92% to end the second quarter, the report said. Average daily rates were $108.59 and revenue per available room was $66.52 at the end of June, both higher than at the same time in 2021. The city added 144 rooms with the opening of Cambria Hotel, an upscale hotel on Lady OccupancyStreet. in the Greenville-Spartanburg area remained stable at 71% due to a consistent stream of business and leisure travelers to the region. Revenue during the second quarter increased to $72.26 and average daily rates rose to $101.37. The return of group travel is forecast to boost third quarter activity in the region, Colliers said. Charleston started the busy summer season strong with an increase in occupancy to 79.19% and a daily rate increase to $176.15. Colliers expects Charleston’s daily rates to continue to increase because of a strong overall market for luxury travel nationwide. Other markets along the coast also had a strong second quarter. Occupancy in the Hilton Head/Beaufort area increased to 75.7%, average daily rates increased to $286.13 and revenue per room rose to $216.60, the highest in the state. The average daily rate in Myrtle Beach increased to $228.61, the same as in 2021. Occupancy along the Grand Strand during the second quarter was 77.6%. Colliers predicts revenue increases will continue through the rest of the year, which should help hotel owners deal with higher operating costs and inflation and help provide funding of property improvement plans and renovations delayed during the pandemic. Reach Christina Lee Knauss at 803-753-4327. see second-quarter revenue increases across state
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The South Carolina State Fair is seeking temporary workers for the 12-day annual event, set for Oct. 12-23 at the S.C. State AvailableFairgrounds.positionsinclude cookie kitchen attendants, guest services, home and craft attendants, fine arts staff, and marketing interns. Employees receive VIP parking, breakfast, free admission for themselves and two admission passes to share, and a souvenir hat and T-shirt, among other benefits. Applications are available online. Pay ranges from $7.50 to $10 an hour. “The fun, friendships and excitement of working at the South Carolina State Fair is always a great draw for our employees,” Nancy Smith, S.C. State Fair general manager, said in a news release. “Along with most of the country, we are also seeing the effects of the current labor shortage. We still have some great temporary positions to fill.”
A sister store called Bohemian Columbia focused exclusively on women’s clothing and operated on Saluda Avenue in Five Points for several years before closing in 2018. The owners have been working on selling off their large inventory since the spring and recently launched the first storewide sale in Bohemian Home’s history. The showroom is still full of the highend chairs, recliners and other furniture that have been the store’s bread and butter, as well as a wide variety of artwork, clocks, lamps, candles, jewelry and more. Once the final sale has been rung up, Schulze says he will spend time at the Columbia house where he has lived for the past 50 years catching up on renovations and Bohemianrepairs.Home’s going out of business sale will last through the end of this month. Reach Christina Lee Knauss at 803-753-4327.
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unanimously approved plans for the construction of a combined Homewood Suites and Tru Hotel by Hilton on an L-shaped lot at Gervais and Williams streets in the Vista despite opposition voiced at the meeting.Lexington-based architect Craig Otto is designing the project, and construction would be done by Florence-based Naman Hotels. The 249-room hotel would include an outdoor patio space which would feature an outdoor kitchen, fire pits and seating areas. Plans also call for a 430-space parking lot on the property, which would include space for artists’ studios on its ground floor. At the meeting, support for the hotel was expressed in a letter from the Congaree Vista Commercial Property Owners’ Association, whose members say the hotel will bring needed additional accommodations for the Vista and additional business to the area.
Opposition to the hotel came from residents of the nearby City Club Townhomes who fear that the hotel will overwhelm the area and claim that the proposed structure does not meet existing guidelines for the Vista and Innovista districts.Theproject also was opposed by the Girl Scouts of South Carolina because of traffic and safety concerns. The Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center, located at the corner of Williams and Senate streets, regularly attracts Girl Scouts from around the state who take part in camps and other events and walk to attractions in downtown Columbia. “This project would hinder the walkability of the Vista,” said Lora L. Tucker, CEO of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands.
The proposal now must be approved by the City of Columbia Planning Commission, which initially deferred a decision on the project at its meeting in May. Reach Christina Lee Knauss at 803-753-4327.
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Bohemian Home will close its doors at the end of this month after 48 years of operation in Columbia. (Photo/Christina Lee Knauss)
P lans for a new seven-story hotel in the Vista moved closer to becoming a reality after approval by the City of Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission at its July 21 Thmeeting.ecommission
Schultze said the original Bohemian store was in West Columbia for a year before moving to Devine Street under the original owners, and its early focus on fashion made it one of the first shops to feature apparel on a street that has now become a corridor for higher-end boutiques. The focus on furniture emerged gradually over the years because Schultze and Cellier enjoyed that market more.
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When Bohemian Home closes its doors at the end this month, Columbia shoppers will lose a source for one-of-a-kind furniture and artwork, and Devine Street will lose one of its legacy businesses. Owners Bruce Schultze and Denise Cellier announced earlier this year they would be closing their doors after 48 years, and the store’s time is growing short. Located in Shandon at 2720 Devine St, Bohemian Home has gained a wide following over the past half-century by specializing in eclectic furniture, artwork, home décor, clothing and accessories that were not available anywhere else in the Midlands of South Carolina – or in most other places, for that matter. The Bohemian was a women’s clothing and ceramics store when it first opened in 1974, and Schultze bought it from the original owners shortly after. Since then, he has kept the store filled with items that he and Cellier have lovingly curated, selecting inventory that spoke to them. The prospect of having to sign a new long-term lease at a higher rent, however, drove the partners to decide to close, although Schultze said there were other factors that played into the decision. At 73, he acknowledges that age and health are part of the mix, but not the main reason for closing. “It’s a lot of factors – rents going up, availability of items, supply chain problems and government red tape,” Schultze said in between waiting on customers and answering the phone on a recent afternoon. “Running the store was fun for a lot of years, but the fun has kind of gone out of it in a lot of ways. I hate it that we’re closing because I love what I do and I always have embraced the fun of owning a business and the fun of self-employment.”Meeting the higher rent would have meant renovating the store to bring in more furniture, leaving less space for the smaller vintage and handmade items that contributed to the store’s eclectic flair, he said.Selling unusual, hand-picked items that often come with a high price tag meant Bohemian Home’s offerings did not appeal to shoppers used to more standard, mass-market fare. Schultze said some inventory has waited 30 years for the right customer to walk in. That, he said, has been part of the fun. “Everybody loved this store because we had things you couldn’t find anywhere else,” he said. “People came here when they wanted something different, something high-quality and hand-crafted.”
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South Carolina residents seeking workforce training will get a boost from an additional $25 million investment in the Workforce Scholarships for the Future program announced last month by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. The scholarship program, created in November 2021, covers the cost of tuition and fees at any of the state’s 16 technical colleges for any adult or recent high school graduate who wants to pursue a credential or associate degree in a high-demand field such as manufacturing, health care, computer science or logistics. “With over 65,000 jobs created in just the last five years, South Carolina has experienced record-breaking economic growth,” the governor said in a statement. “To continue to attract more jobs and investment to South Carolina, we must invest in our people to make sure we can meet the ever-changing needs of our business community.”
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Workforce scholarship program to receive $25M boost unemployment rate drops despite rise in county
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South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in June, down from May’s estimate of 3.3%, with the state’s economy adding 76,100 jobs in the last 12 months. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce’s monthly, seasonally adjusted survey of households found the number of South Carolinians increased to 2,326,257, a jump of 4,288 people from May to June 2022 and an increase of 56,048 from the June 2021 estimate. DEW’s estimate of unemployed people dropped to 78,101, a decrease of 1,028 from May and of 19,244 from June 2021. Nationally, the unemployment rate remained unchanged from May to June at 3.6%.South Carolina’s estimated labor force, or people working plus unemployed people looking for work, increased to 2,404,358, up 3,260 from May and 36,804 from June 2021’sUnemploymentestimate. rates rose in every S.C. county. Marlboro County has a state-high 7.1% unemployment rate, while Lexington and Charleston counties have the lowest at 2.9%.Lexington County’s rate rose from 2.5% in May and stood at 3.5% in June 2021. Richland County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in June from 3.2% in May and stood at 4.6% last June. Nonfarm industries adding jobs from May to June included government, which added 2,100 jobs, and trade, transportation and utilities, which added 1,000. Construction saw a decrease of 900 jobs. From June 2021 to June 2022, the trade, transportation and utilities industry has added 21,800 jobs, while leisure and hospitality has added 20,600, according to DEWConstructionstatistics. has lost 800 jobs year-toyear. The Columbia metropolitan statistical area added 700 jobs from May to June and has gained 8,100 from June 2021 to June 2022. Charleston/North Charleston added 2,300 jobs month-to-month and has added 17,500 year-to-year, while Greenville/ Anderson/Mauldin added 400 jobs monthto-month and 19,800 year-to-year. The Spartanburg MSA lost 300 jobs month-to-month and has added 3,700 in the last 12 months. “The economy remains strong with tens of thousands of job postings in the SC Works Online Services database,” Dan Ellzey, DEW executive director, said in a news release.
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The additional $25 million investment combined with $39 million allocated by the General Assembly in this year’s state budget should cover the costs to train or retrain about 40,000 people, according to the governor’s office. The scholarships have proven results in getting workers trained to meet the state’s constantly rising demand for a skilled workforce, which includes dramatic increases in manufacturing employment needs, according to Sara Hazzard, president and CEO of the S.C. Manufacturers Alliance. “Investing in scholarships that South Carolina citizens can use for training and upskilling for careers in high demand professions ensures our workforce pipeline and economic potential remains strong,” Hazzard said in a statement. “We applaud Gov. McMaster and members of the General Assembly for supporting this important initiative, and we look forward to its continued success.”
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SC Biz News is pleased to present an influential group of area businesspeople: the 2022 Icons & Phenoms. This wide-ranging group of professionals is creating change and making South Carolina a better place to live, whether they’ve been movers and shakers on the scene for decades or are just beginning to make their presence and potential felt.
The honorees, nominated by our readers and selected by a panel of judges, represent the best of business practices, boundless creativity and a commitment to service. They include established CEOs and well-known leaders as well as up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are already having a measurable impact. What all the honorees share is a wealth of talent and ambition and a readily evident passion for improving the communities they call home.
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City of birth: Bronxville, N.Y. Education: Undergraduate degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University; MBA. University of Connecticut
Community Involvement: From Child Care Dallas to positions on the Senior Services North Fulton Board and several years as board chair of the Community Action Center in Atlanta, I have always made community involvement a priority. Soon after moving to Columbia, I accepted a position on the board of EdVenture, followed by a position on the board of Senior Resources. Currently serving on the board of the S.C. Environmental Law Project, a statewide public interest environmental law firm. What has meant the most to me in my career: Much of my career has been spent in male-dominated companies, in roles requiring a high level of credibility and persuasive skills. I learned early not to sweat the small stuff and to be pragmatic. The reputation I earned as someone who is a bridge builder — as someone who listens and is able to get groups to reach consensus — that has meant a great deal to me. My kids and husband always understood my need to have a career, and that made it all possible. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: It would have been fun to have worked overseas for a couple of years. Something most people don’t know about me: I need a big dose of creativity in my life. So, when I’m going through a fairly routine period at work, I start needlepointing up a storm. When work is providing creativity and new challenges, I have no need to touch a needlepoint canvas. A recent book or podcast I recommend: I always recommend “Atlas Shrugged,” by Ayn Rand. But during COVID, my husband and I discovered “The Titans That Built America.” Really fascinating. Favorite quote: “You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.”
For the first time in 2022, SC Biz News selected an overall state Icon honoree. The recipient of this inaugural award is Elizabeth Igleheart, a tireless advocate for Midlands nonprofits and vice president of advancement at Transitions Homeless Center.
— Mae West
ELIZABETH IGLEHEART SOUTH CAROLINA ICON
Current Job: Vice President of Advancement, Transitions Homeless Center Career Overview: After finishing a management training program at Aetna, I was part of the early efforts to design and negotiate managed care networks around the country. From there was one of five to move to Texas as part of a joint venture company formed by Aetna and Voluntary Hospitals of America. Was director of marketing and product development until leaving to join Towers Perrin, an employee benefits consulting firm, where I worked with large national companies on the design, pricing, and auditing of their employee health plans. This success in the Dallas office led to a move to the Atlanta office, where I continued to work with clients such as Coca Cola, Boeing, Boy Scouts of America, UPS, and 7-11. With my two children in middle school, I decided it was time to reduce the amount of business travel, so I accepted the position of director of provider services for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, before taking the jump into nonprofit work, working for Jane Fonda at the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and then as executive director of Senior Services North Fulton. My husband and I moved to Columbia in 2010. After a few years in development for the School of Public Health at USC, I accepted the call to join the management team at Transitions, where I have been leading their development efforts for six years.
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City of birth: Toledo, Ohio
For the first time in 2022, SC Biz News selected an overall state Phenom honoree. The recipient of this inaugural award is Kathleen Domm, a pioneer in health and foster care programs throughout South Carolina.
KATHLEEN DOMM SOUTH CAROLINA PHENOM
Career Overview: I’m currently serving as the 93rd lieutenant governor of South Carolina and as the first female Republican lieutenant governor in our state’s history. An entrepreneur and businesswoman, I founded Quality Business Solutions, a payroll, HR, and benefits services firm headquartered in Travelers Rest, in 2000.
Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
PAMELA S. EVETTE
Community Involvement: As lieutenant governor, I’ve dedicated my time to highlighting S.C.’s thriving small business ecosystem and attracting new business. I’m a staunch promoter of innovative public-private partnerships and have worked to bring greater awareness to S.C. nonprofits and their impact. In 2019, I was asked the join the sixth cohort of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Program, which focuses on state education policy. In partnership with PalmettoPride, I created the annual #GrabABagSC Statewide Cleanup initiative in 2019 — encouraging businesses, community organizations and individuals to get involved in efforts to keep South Carolina clean and beautiful. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: Honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every experience I’ve had — both the wins and the losses — has made me who I am today and I am grateful for every opportunity to learn and grow. Something most people don’t know about me: I like to read romance novels at the beach.
A recent book or podcast I recommend: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” by Betty Smith
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Cleveland, Ohio Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Cleveland State University
Current Job: Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Tampa, Fla. Education: B.A., English, Clemson University; Master of Human Resource Development, Clemson University
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Community Involvement: I volunteer at the Shifa Clinic (a free health clinic for the underserved), at events like their community health fairs, pediatric outreach, holiday giveaways, and back to school events. I also serve on the board of the Kang Family Foundation, which helps provide scholarship funds to deserving youth (among other endeavors). What did someone do to encourage your career success? My parents always emphasized the importance of education, and I would not be where I am today without that foundation!
Current Job: Director of Southeast Operations, MRB Group Career Overview: Savannah College of Art and Design; Allendale County Administrator/Economic Development Director; Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Economic Partnership-Executive Director; Assistant County Administrator/Director of Economic Development, Anderson County; Business Development Manager, Find Great People; Founder and CEO, Opus 3 LLC; CEO, Greenwood Partnership Alliance. Community Involvement: Charleston Metro Chamber Business Advisory Council member; S.C. Ports Authority ambassador; Ten at the Top Board of Directors; Greenwood Abbeville United Way Board chair; S.C. Research Authority Board of Trustees; SCBIO Board of Directors; Clemson University Board of Visitors; Greenwood Area Clemson Club Board; Greenwood Promise Advisory Council; Lander University Foundation Board; S.C. Economic Developers Association president (2012-16) and Board of Directors. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: Not everyone has your best interest at heart. Be careful in whom you confide. Something most people don’t know about me: I worked as a Walt Disney World College Program participant. Favorite quote: “Success isn’t the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” — Elizabeth Holmes, 31-year-old billionaire
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Favorite quote: “Work hard. Do good. Aim higher” — Emil Gajoch, my father
An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: Our Select Health Foster Care Team developed an innovative pilot program called “First Choice Fit: Taking Flight” for 17-yearolds in foster care. This program enrolls youth who are 17 in Care Management, and through it we deliver a curriculum on health and wellness to prepare these youth as they near adulthood and independence. Knowledge is power, and we want to make sure that our 17-year-olds in foster care are prepared!
HEATHER SIMMONS
Current Job: Foster care medical director and pediatrician, Select Health of South Carolina
Something most people don’t know about me: I have lived abroad at two different times in my life. The first experience was spending my junior year abroad in Paris, France, and the second was teaching English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea (after I graduated from college).
Best thing about my job: Collaborating with fabulous coworkers at Select Health (and our colleagues at other agencies) to serve children and youth in foster care across our state.
Education: B.A., University of Michigan; M.D., Medical College of Ohio
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Current Job: Artist and gallery owner Career Overview: I have always been aware of the power of art. As a young teenager, I worked as an apprentice for master woodworkers. I worked as an art director for a perishable food packaging company, Cryovac, then with theater, costume design, set design, playwriting, directing theater, and managing annual budgets and fundraising. In developing the South Carolina Children’s Theater, I would soon learn that “there is an art to business, and a business to art.”
Community Involvement: President of Art Upstate. Leadership South Carolina graduate. Served on the boards of Very Special Arts of South Carolina (Advisory Council), the Development Council for the Children’s Hospital, Piedmont Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Arts in Public Places (Advisory Board). Recipient of the S.C. Arts and Education Award. What has meant the most to me in my career: Art empowers you. It continually lets the artists expand parameters of life experience, what they can become and what art can become.
CHRIS MANLEY CityUPSTATEofbirth: Greenwood Education: Clemson University Current Job: CEO, Engenius Web Design + Digital Marketing. Career Overview: I co-founded Engenius Web Design + Digital Marketing during the 2008 recession. Engenius has seen continued growth including an increase of 41.6% in sales and 56.6% in recurring revenue over the last three years. I helped Engenius maintain a client retention rate in excess of 98% year over year since its inception. I am also the Founder of Rebuild Upstate, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to repairing the homes of low-income neighbors.
RIC STANDRIDGE CityUPSTATEofbirth: Greenville Education: Lander University
... The most meaningful thought of gratitude in my career as a painter, a story telling director, is having the privilege to be a part of that individual viewer’s reflection of their human experience and characteristics. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “The Botany of Desire,” by Michael Pollan Favorite quote: “Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer. We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
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Community Involvement: Rebuild Upstate has repaired over 900 homes in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens counties with the dedication of over 7,000 volunteers. Won the Fred R. Shaheen Award from Together SC in 2018 for excellence in nonprofit leadership. Also co-founded the national Coalition for Home Repair in 2011. Other involvement: the Greenville Chamber; 39th Class of Leadership Greenville; Rotary Club of Greenville, Greenville Zoo Foundation. What has meant the most to me in my career: Starting and growing two businesses centered on a culture of caring for the individuals on the team. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: Asking for advice sooner than I did. Something most people don’t know about me: I never grew out of enjoying building and playing with LEGOs. Favorite quote: “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Charleston Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, University of Tennessee
Community Involvement: Have served as sponsorship committee chair, Business Marketing Association; on Fall for Greenville Board and as chairman of the board; chairman of board, YouthBase; present marketing chair, Junior Achievement of Upstate; Board of Directors, Junior Achievement of SC; Board of Directors, VisitGVLSC. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: I don’t think I would change anything. I learned from every experience, win and failure. And intentionally worked agencies where I could wear many hats and learn, as well as be able to live in a family-friendly community where I have four kids and am an active working mom. Everything happens for a reason. Something most people don’t know about me: I’m a comic book nerd; DC comics are my jam. I wrote my college thesis on the history of Batman and its influence on pop culture media.
Favorite quote: “Don’t look back; something might be gaining on you.” — Satchel Paige
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CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Greenville Education: B.S., Marketing and Management, University of South Carolina Current Job: CEO, Cantey Advisors Career Overview: As only the second female relationship leader in a $300 billion system in over 100 years, I leverage my 20 years creating success to support CEOs and business leaders to elevate their results through greater Business Vitality™. In my 20 years in big banking, I managed both billion-dollar lines of credit for my clients and created 90% success of the 3,000 proposals I led my team to produce. From this work, I recognized the power of thinking and doing differently as the key to remaining vital over time. Since “retiring” from big banking, I partner with CEOs and business leaders using my unique process, Business Vitality™ , which includes the assessment of talent and key development needs, the identification of marketing and sales opportunities for greater success, and exploring opportunities to elevate efficiency.
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Current Job: Founder and Chairman of the Board, The Spinx Co. Career Overview: I enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1968 and completed my active duty stint in 1969. I served until my honorable discharge in 1974. I then went to work for Shell Oil Co. as a service station dealer representative in Atlanta. I was promoted to dealer representative in Greenville in 1970. In April 1972, I purchased my first service station, directly across from what would later become the Spinx corporate office. This year, the Spinx Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary with more than 80 convenience stores and more than 1,200 employees across the Carolinas.
Current Job: Founder, BRIGHT+CO Marketing, and Founder/Publisher, OrangeWip Career Overview: I founded integrated marketing firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing in 2013. I saw a distinct need for a dedicated platform to not only support entrepreneurs and founders but to connect them to resources and to one another. From this idea, OrangeWip (Work in Progress) was born. OrangeWip is a national but hyper-locally focused business media company dedicated to serving entrepreneurs, innovators and founders in affiliate cities while connecting the shared experiences of founders across the country. OrangeWip features the “Hello Chaos” podcast, a suite of local digital digests and social platforms.
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Community Involvement: I have initiated and supported a $12.1 million public-private partnership resulting in the installation of 256 miles of fiber to help close a rural broadband gap. I have repurposed and renovated a downtown city block. Currently, I have identified a four-county area Business Accelerator opportunity to benefit local businesses. This year, I co-chaired a black tie event that raised $50,000 for working moms and their kids in need of transitional housing. Something most people don’t know about me: I paint and throw pottery. Favorite quote: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar CANTEY
Community Involvement: The Spinks Family Foundation was established to support organizations that align with our charitable giving mission: Spinx & Kids: Mind, Body, Spirit. This year the Spinx Co. held fundraisers for the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society. What has meant the most to me in my career: Pushing myself farther than I think possible to find something within myself to take advantage of great opportunities. My ability to intuitively take an action path that is not proven. If I could go back change one thing in my career, it would be: I regret not being available at times to my family and people with whom I worked closely. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment,” by Todd Rose. “From Strength to Strength,” by Arthur Brooks.
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Community Involvement: Richland School District One Board of Commissioners, Junior League and South Carolina Women in Leadership. Have served as a regular guest speaker in USC’s Schools of Social Work and Education and Columbia College’s School of Social Work and Leadership Institute. What has meant the most to me in my career: Over the past three decades I have become a part of a community of women leaders locally and nationally who serve as sounding boards and brain trusts for each other.
Favorite quote: “I like you, John, because you are a dreamer, with a shovel in your hands.”
CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Springfield (in rural Orangeburg County) Education: Affordable Housing Finance Professional certification, NDC; B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina; M.A., Organizational Leadership, Columbia College; Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Systems, Northeastern University, Boston
Dr. Lila Anna Sauls President & CEO, Homeless No More | homelessnomoresc.org
Current Job: Corporate and economic development attorney representing U.S. and international companies, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein. Career Overview: I served as managing director of the State of South Carolina’s European Office in Germany, advising European investors on U.S. site location projects. I also managed South Carolina’s export development program for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In 2002, I was selected to serve as a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow in Frankfurt, Germany, during which I worked for Credit Suisse First Boston and Gleiss Lutz, a leading German law firm. Since 2010, I have been involved in business expansion and incentives projects resulting in more than $6 billion in capital investment as well as the creation of more than 6,000 jobs in various industries.
Current Job: President/CEO of Homeless No More Career Overview: As president and CEO in 2013, I guided Trinity Housing Corp. and its board through rebranding to Homeless No More, a strategic step to fully encompass the scope of the organization’s mission and work. This led to incorporation of The Family Shelter into the newly expanded organization, alongside St. Lawrence Place and Live Oak Place. Together, these programs provide a continuum of support from emergency housing to transitional housing to affordable housing. The expansion into affordable housing will see more than 200 units created by 2024.
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Community Involvement: South Carolina I-77 Alliance, Board of Directors; Global Carolina Connections Conference, co-founder; German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Board of Directors; South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association; Palmetto Partners; S.C. Solar Business Alliance; Midlands International Trade Association; World Affairs Council, Columbia Chapter; Columbia Jewish Community Center, Board of Directors; Council of American States in Europe, member and Germany coordinator. What has meant the most to me in my career: The opportunity to work with a diverse group of globally minded people from all over the world and the friendships and enrichment I have gained through such engagement.
LILA ANNA SAULS
— The late Dr. Dorothy I. Height, then chairman of the National Council of Negro Women, speaking to John Hope Bryant.
Education:MIDLANDSB.A., University of South Carolina; MIBS, University of South Carolina: J.D., University of South Carolina
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W. FORD GRAHAM CityCOASTALofbirth: Camden Education: B.A., Tulane University; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law; IMBA, Moore School of Business Current Job: McGuireWoods LLP; McGuireWoods Consulting Career Overview: Served in the Peace Corps in Guatemala before going to law/business school at University of South Carolina; after two years in private practice joined the South Carolina Department of Commerce as an industry recruiter focused on international companies; joined K&L Gates law firm to help start their national economic development practice; moved to McGuireWoods in 2022.
Favorite quote: “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”
CityMIDLANDSofbirth: Xenia, Ohio Education: B.A., Xavier University; M.A., New York University; M. Phil. (ABD for Ph.D.), New York University; Diplôme d’études, Mention Bien, Université de Paris, la Sorbonne
CityCOASTALofbirth: Charleston Education: B.S., Business Administration, College of Charleston Current Job: Retired, Department of the Navy STEM Outreach Director (more than 35 years)
Favorite quote: “Write the vision and make it plain.” — Habakkuk 2:2
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
CityCOASTALofbirth: Buffalo, N.Y. Education: B.A., English and Social Studies, University at Buffalo Current Job: Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Leadership, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Career Overview: Serendipitous. While the plan had been to teach high school social studies, I was fortunate to have discovered philanthropy and have spend 20-plus years working alongside community. It is an honor to play a part to help create communities rich in equity, opportunity, and well-being by uniting people and investing resources so that all community members have a pathway to achieve their goals. Community Involvement: National Center for Responsive Philanthropy, Power Moves Participant; Investing in Leaders of Color, Planning Committee; Passing Gear Philanthropy Institute, Cohort Member; YWCA of Greater Charleston, REI Partner; Bank of America Neighborhood Champions, Selection Committee; Social Venture Partners Charleston, loaned executive What has meant the most to me in my career: Working with people who want to make the world a better place. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: I don’t believe in going back; rather, it’s about learning, growing, and moving forward. Something most people don’t know about me: I can make balloon animals. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr; anything on Code Switch and Revisionist History Favorite quote: “Progress happens at the speed of trust.” — Stephen Covey
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Career Overview: I began my civil service career with the Naval Supply center in 1984 and in 1988 was promoted to supervisor. In 1995, I began working at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic and was promoted to Branch Head for Network Security Solutions. I led the Computer Network Defense program and managed a team of nearly 60 government employees and 200 support contractor personnel. I retired from Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic as the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Director. I am responsible for securing and standing up programs such as: Summer Faculty Research Program, Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program, Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program and My Brother’s Keeper. Community Involvement: Founder and program coordinator of New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ Summer Camp. Established in 2010, the summer camp was designed to reach at-risk youth. NJSC has contributed to the growth and development of many scholars and young professionals and has recently rebranded as Cornerstone Camp. State president of the Young Women Christian Council (YWCC) for the Church of God In Christ in South Carolina and locally, If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: I wish I could have reached more children and been an instrument of change in more lives.
ANN MARIE STIERITZ
Current Job: President and CEO, Liberty Fellowship Career Overview: I serve as president and CEO of Liberty Fellowship, the only state-based leadership initiative within the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), a worldwide community of 3,000 high-integrity entrepreneurial leaders from more than 60 countries. Before joining Liberty Fellowship, I served as president and CEO of the S.C. Council on Competitiveness. While I was there, SC Aerospace and SC Logistics were founded. Previously, I was founding director of Apprenticeship Carolina. I played an instrumental role in the establishment of the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement while serving as its deputy executive director. Community Involvement: One of six inaugural Governing Board members of the newly established national nonprofit Apprenticeships for America. AFA’s goal is to help the U.S. bring registered apprenticeships to competitive scale by building a robust, sustainable system. Also serve as the CentralSC Tiffany Circle Chair for the American Red Cross and recently joined the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of the Columbia Museum of Art. What has meant the most to me in my career: I’ve had an opportunity to be constantly learning. That newness keeps me energized. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: Not worrying so much about what’s next.
Community Involvement: Served on a number of boards including Folks Center for International Studies; S.C. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers; Indian Waters Council ScoutReach program; WestEdge Development; French American Chamber of the Carolinas. Mentor, Teach for America. What has meant the most to me in my career: Helping rural areas of South Carolina recruit jobs and investment to their communities. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: I would have paid more attention in high school Spanish class. Something most people don’t know about me: I play guitar in bars in Charleston and Columbia a couple of times a year. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “History of English”
Something most people don’t know about me: I love to travel and look forward to traveling to distant countries upon my retirement.
CityCOASTALofbirth: Charleston Education: Attended Charleston Southern University for business administration and psychology. Went back for degree in biology.
Current Job: President and CEO of Johnson & Wilson Family Companies, which includes Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Co., J&W Construction and Design, Johnson & Wilson Development Co., Johnson & Wilson Title Co., J&W Mortgage Solutions, Yelsiap Homes, Tiffany’s Teachings LLC and Hope for Homes.
JEAN HOEFER TOAL CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Columbia Education: B.A., philosophy, Agnes Scott College; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law My job: former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina My career: Practiced law for 20 years. Experienced litigator in U.S. District Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and made one appearance as co-counsel before the U.S. Supreme Court. Became first woman to serve on the S.C. Supreme Court as an Associate Justice in 1988. Re-elected in 1996 and was installed as Chief Justice in 2000. Re-elected Chief Justice in 2004 and 2014. During 27 years on the S.C. Supreme Court, wrote opinions addressing the full range of issues both criminal and civil.
CityCOASTALofbirth: Kansas City, Mo. Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, the College of Charleston Current Job: Director, Plan Operations and Administration, Select Health of South Carolina Career Overview: After more than 20 years in finance, four years ago I took a position in plan operations and administration. I am responsible for the day-today direction, management and coordination of all business planning and administrative-related functions, processes and resources for a health plan with over 400,000 members. Community Involvement: I am a life-long donor with American Red Cross and have participated in various community activities through our Care Crew committee, including volunteering at Ronald McDonald house and various fundraising walks. I also contribute to the East Cooper Community Outreach pantry through my church.
A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Cold Mountain,” by Charles Frazier Favorite quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
Community Involvement: Beginning in 1975, served in the S.C. House of Representatives representing Richland County for 13 years. Chair of the House Rules Committee and chair of the Constitutional Laws subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. Member of the Richland County, South Carolina and American Bar Associations, the S.C. Women Lawyers Association, the National Association of Women Judges and the John Belton O’Neil Inn of Court. Serve on the board of trustees of the American Inns of Court Foundation. What has meant the most to me in my career: Serving as a mentor for my many law clerks. Something most people don’t know about me: I am scared of lightning. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom,” by David W. Blight Favorite quote: “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Current Job: Senior Vice President for JMT; operations manager and senior engineering manager for complex projects in South Carolina Career Overview: After graduating from The Citadel, I joined SCDOT’s bridge construction office, responsible for delivering several major projects around Charleston including Mark Clark Expressway, James Island Connector and IOP Connector. I worked for HNTB, a large national firm, for 10 years before joining Collins Engineers for my next 10 years. I opened the S.C. offices for JMT in 2013. Community Involvement: I am a longtime member of American Society of Civil Engineers, which afforded many opportunities for advocacy of the engineering profession with students from elementary school to college. Also a long time member of the Charleston Civil Engineers Club, which is more locally focused. I am currently the S.C. National Director for the American Council of Engineering Companies. I have also been active in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. What has meant the most to me in my career: The overall sense of camaraderie and community throughout the engineering industry. If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: I would have spent more time appreciating the present and what it had to offer at the time.
Something most people don’t know about me: Being a third-generation Irish-American, I was lucky to have spent several years of my career working on infrastructure projects in Ireland that afforded me the ability to travel throughout the country of my great-grandparents.
SEAN POPSON
What has meant the most to me in my career: The growth and evolution of Select Health, which has expanded to include our most fragile population, children and youth in foster care. In addition, contributing to our company mission to serve our members while interacting with our dedicated and talented staff.
TIFFANY JOHNSONWILSON
Career Overview: Created Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Co. in 2013, the only real estate company in South Carolina certified as a minority- and woman-owned small business by the SBA. Created Johnson & Wilson Development Co. in 2017. J&W Construction and Design founded in 2019 to empower homeowners to maximize their return. Yelsiap Homes LLC created in 2004 to focus on affordable housing initiatives. Broker and manager with Coldwell Banker from 2004-13, to date have produced over $145 million in real estate sales.
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Community Involvement: Board of directors for Dorchester Habitat for Humanity; Governor’s Foster Care Review Board; vice chair and chair for grievance committee for LLR and CTAR; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International; S.C. Community Load Fund board member; state mediator. What has meant the most to me in my career: Receiving the Honorary Colonel Award from the governor of Alabama, where I led construction of 100 homes in 100 days following Hurricane Katrina. Favorite quote: “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.” — Serena Williams
JAMES K. O’CONNOR CityCOASTALofbirth: Somerville, Mass. Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, The Citadel; M.S., Structural Engineering, Rutgers University
If I could go back and change one thing in my career, it would be: Absolutely nothing! I am fulfilled with the path my career has taken and the people I have met along the way.
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A recent book or podcast I recommend: “The Psychology of Money,” by Morgan Housel Favorite quote: “Carpe diem.”
SALLIE HOLDER JAMES JORDON
Current Job: Co-Founder and Principal of Novus Advisors Community Involvement: I am a member of Women Entrepreneurs of Upstate, SC, Female Advisor Network and WIPN. I am also a strong supporter of the arts in South Carolina. What did someone do to encourage your career success? Over the years, I have been fortunate to have worked with, and been friends with, many strong business leaders. Each of these individuals has inspired me, has taught me valuable lessons in business and in life, and has provided me with opportunities and encouragement. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: The word “Novus,” in our company name, is of Latin origin and means “new, innovative, extraordinary.” At Novus Advisors, what started as a relatively simple idea of providing better, more innovative, and accessible investment solutions to clients, particularly within retirement plans, has evolved into a thriving full-service investment firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States.
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Greenville Education: Degree in Human and Organizational Development; law degree, Vanderbilt University Current Job: Founder, The BRIMM Best thing about my job: Getting to help female entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses past the six-figure mark. Community Involvement: Meals on Wheels and United Way What did someone do to encourage your career success? I have an amazing support system which is constantly there to push me outside my comfort zone and accomplish my goals. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: A business coaching program focused on revenue strategies for growing your business. Something most people don’t know about me: I have a twin sister who is also an entrepreneur. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Scale Or Fail: How to Build Your Dream Team, Explode Your Growth, and Let Your Business Soar,” by Allison Maslan and Gildan Media Favorite quote: “Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver (This quote just reminds me that my success is up to me and keeps me driven to stay resilient no matter the hurdles.)
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Winston-Salem, NC Education: Furman University Current Job: Chief Customer Officer, Noregon Systems
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Kalamazoo, Mich. Education: Marquette University Current Job: President, Jordon Construction Co. Best thing about my job: Having the opportunity to build people and communities. Community Involvement: I volunteer with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Greenville Tech Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Homes of Hope and Urban League. What did someone do to encourage your career success? Mentoring and investing their time in showing me how to grow as a person and a business. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: Be intentional about diversity. Something most people don’t know about me: I’m learning to play the guitar.
Community Involvement: I am very fortunate to serve as the vice president of the Hathaway Family Foundation, an organization my family started in 2018. We exist to assist and support both the short-term and long-term needs of the homeless and most needy in Upstate South Carolina by providing food, shelter, health care and education both directly and through local organizations.
JENNIFER BELSHE
BILL A. HATHAWAY
Something most people don’t know about me: When I am not running my business and meeting with clients, you will often find me cheering for my son on the athletic field or court, visiting art studios and galleries, traveling, and finding the best vegan restaurants in town.
Favorite quote: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Boca Raton, Fla. Education: B.A., Business and Economics, Minor in Art, Wheaton College. Attended Trust School and completed the CFP® professional certificate program at Boston University.
Best thing about my job: My true passion is working with people, and in my role I get to do that every day with not only customers but my incredible team.
What did someone do to encourage your career success? My dad has been my biggest inspiration from day one. He always challenges me to learn more and push beyond my comfort zone because experiences are ultimately the best way to grow, provided that we take the time to reflect and learn from them. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: The past 18 months since I stepped into my current role, I have been focusing on expanding Noregon’s presence in North America. We have grown our sales and marketing staff from 20 people to nearly 200, creating jobs and opportunities across the country, while also bringing new and needed technology to both businesses and an industry that would otherwise progress at a much slower pace. Something most people don’t know about me: I have a passion for learning new things. When I hear a topic I am unfamiliar with or come across a new type of technology or even pass a unique building, I have to research and learn more.
What did someone do to encourage your career success? I learned to keep a positive mindset even during difficult times, and celebrate your wins!
Community Involvement: My team and I are currently working to revitalize the historic West Village area of Greenville, specifically the old Southern Weaving location, where our campus is currently located. I’m also on the board for the Clemson University MBA program and actively supporting their program and speaking on campus each semester. What has meant the most to me in my career: Building a team of amazing people and getting to work with them each day. If I could go back and change one thing in my career it would be: I would not change anything. All my experiences have led to where I am today, so I appreciate that journey and all that I have done in the past. Here is something most people don’t know about me: I met Johnny Cash and Ronald Reagan in the same day, when I was 7 years old.
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Concord, N.C. Education: Appalachian State University; MBA, Clemson University Current Job: CEO/Founder of RingoFire Career Overview: Prior to launching RingoFire, I spent 10 years in the home improvement industry working for RYOBI power tools as the director of marketing.
What did someone do to encourage your career success? Sam and Inez Tenenbaum mentored and invested in my upbringing, education, graduate studies, and professional career. They poured into me, so that I may pour into others. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: I have spent my professional life organizing programs, community events, and worship services centered around racial reconciliation and coalition building. When we intentionally invest in building relationships, we can transform businesses and communities.
Favorite quote: “What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” – Aristotle
Something most people don’t know about me: I love to collect vintage bakeware like Pyrex and Corning Ware. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Broke In America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U.S. Poverty,” by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox
Favorite quote: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you should know where you come from.” — Gullah Proverb
A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Entrepreneurs on Fire,” by John Lee Dumas Favorite quote: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
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Something most people don’t know about me: I competed in my high school pageant and forgot the words to my talent song in the middle of my performance. Even with that experience burned into my memory, I welcome the opportunity to speak publicly – I find it exciting, invigorating, and (still) terrifying.
SH’KUR FRANCIS CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Charleston Education: B.A., Political Science and History, Winthrop University; M.A., Divinity, Emory University; DEI from Riley Institute at Furman University; Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Louisiana State University
AYANNA WHITE
Current Job: Client Experience Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie LLC Best thing about my job: Getting to work with people across our entire company, industry and community. I’ve had the opportunity to build relationships with industry partners, clients, community leaders, and staff across the entire Southeast. I love getting to learn each person’s story and brainstorm on how we can work together to make our communities stronger.
Community Involvement: I currently serve as the board chair for GirlUp GVL, a nonprofit organization that serves at-risk, under-resourced middle and high school-age young women. I also serve on the Board of Trustees for The Blood Connection. What did someone do to encourage your career success? My biggest supporters have been the folks willing to promote the work I am doing in the rooms I’m not in. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: I wouldn’t say this is an innovative idea as much as it is basic but rarely well-executed: Listen intently; respond thoughtfully. When we consider the needs being communicated and work to meet people where they are, we have the opportunity to form meaningful, lasting relationships.
CityUPSTATEofbirth: Greenville Education: B.A., Political Science, Clemson University
JESSICA MCCOY BRIAN STEARNS
Current Job: Senior Pastor, Main Street United Methodist Church of Columbia; Public Information Officer for Bamberg County Government Best thing about my job: Bridging relationships with diverse groups of people; connecting churches and communities; coalition building that transforms people and communities. Community Involvement: I serve on several boards including the Wings for Kids Foundation, the South Carolina UMC Advocate, Tri-County Technical College Board of Visitors, and the Charleston Arts and Culture Commission. Also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and serve as the chaplain of the 1st Battalion of the South Carolina State Guard.
CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Charleston Education: B.A., Business Current Job: Executive Director, Power in Changing —
Community Involvement: In addition to being executive director of Power In Changing Diaper Bank, I am a member of the Junior League of Columbia and a member of the United Methodist Women, Francis Burns United Methodist Church.
The Diaper Bank of the Midlands Best thing about my job: Helping mothers and caregivers navigate hardships, with resources to ensure babies/toddlers are always happy, healthy and dry.
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Favorite quote: “Control your emotions, or they will control you.”
CityMIDLANDSofbirth: Columbia Education: B. S., University of South Carolina; MBA, Moore School, University of South Carolina
An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: In a people business, communication is important. We encourage following up with, “Follow Up Friday!”
Current Job: Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Terminix Service Inc. Best thing about my job: The people!
Congratulations, Trevor Knox, for being recognized by SC Biz News as one of the 2022 Icons and Phenoms! Thank you for helping create generational change throughout the Midlands!
Something most people don’t know about me: I have been swimming with sharks and skydiving. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “12 Rules for Life,” by Jordan Peterson.
Current Job: Associate, Burnette Shutt and McDaniel Law Firm Best thing about my job: I get to use my gifts and talents to make people’s lives better.
Children’s Shelter What did someone do to encourage your career success? My dad gave me someone to emulate.
TREVOR KNOX
SKILLSWITHDETERMINATIONFIERCETHELEGALTOMATCH. Committed to her clients and dedicated to the cause, Katherine won’t rest until we truly achieve “justice for all.” A prosecutor turned defense attorney, she learned the system from the inside. Now, she puts that experience to work for her clients. Katherine’s practice includes: Congratulations to Katherine Myers 2022 Icons & Phenoms - Criminal Law - Family law 912 LADY STREET, 2ND FLOOR | COLUMBIA, SC | 803.904.7927 BURNETTESHUTT.LAW
— Lex Knox, my dad
Community Involvement: Shandon United Methodist Church, United Way of the Midlands, Palmetto Place
KATHERINE MYERS
CityMIDLANDSofbirth: Columbia Education: J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law
Community Involvement: I speak to and mentor young people who want to be lawyers or open their own law firm. I have served officially with the Young Lawyers Division of the S.C. Bar in organizing events around the state to expose young people to the legal profession. Additionally, I am active in my sorority, AKA, and its community outreach, and I founded and operated a nonprofit organization that provided programming for young people. What did someone do to encourage your career success? I was recruited by my current law firm and they gave me the resources and support I needed while also allowing me to follow my passions. I have never had that in a job and I’ve worked in the profession for the last 16 years. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: I learned that being a good lawyer is not enough to be happy. You have to have a good life, good health and a good business acumen. Something most people don’t know about me: In middle school, my Double Dutch team competed in the World Competition and won third place. I still consider it one of my greatest accomplishments. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “The Purpose of Power” by Alicia Garza Favorite quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Dr. Angela Davis
KATIE BLOMQUIST CityCOASTALofbirth: Los Angeles Education: B.A., Sociology, M.A., Elementary Education
NANCY LEE CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Orlando, Fla. Education: B.A., Furman University
Current Job: Founder and Executive Director, Going Places; owner, The Social Collective; co-owner, The Nonprofit Entrepreneur Academy; Adjunct Professor, Social Media Communications, College of Charleston
every honoree is making their community a better place to call home.
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Habitat has built and repaired 4,500 homes in 37 counties across South Carolina since 1978. southcarolinahabitat.org.
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Community Involvement: I personally donate to my nonrofit. I volunteer and donate to other nonprofits regularly like Pattison’s Academy and The Charleston Leaders. I was the director of and helped create and launch the Charleston Business Group. I also host a Rockstar Connect Networking event once a month. What did someone do to encourage your career success? When I made the difficult and risky decision to leave my stable teaching job to run Going Places full time, so many people encouraged me that I could do it. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: My Nonprofit Entrepreneur Academy is an online, membership-based academy that teaches people how to start and grow a successful nonprofit. Something most people don’t know about me: I’ve been a guest on the Steve Harvey Show. My nonprofit stemmed from a GoFundMe that I did when I was a teacher at a lowincome elementary school in North Charleston to get all 650 kids a new, custom bike, and it went viral! I raised over $80,000 in three months! Steve Harvey donated $20,000.
Community Involvement: During the COVID- 19 pandemic, I was able to bring/create over 10,000 job opportunities to the state of South Carolina, with my business and life partner Julius Streater (my husband) and the leadership team at Extraordinary Headhunters LLC. Also: Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (Board of Trustee); Advisory Board/Council for Benedict College Women’s College; S.C. Chamber of Commerce Business and Diversity Council; Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Council; Forbes Business Council Advisor; Senior Business Advisor – Guidepoint; EdVenture Children’s Museum – Discovery Board Council. I founded a nonprofit, Women Inspiring Girls. What did someone do to encourage your career success? Many have played a major role in encouraging my career success. The biggest blessing and encouragement that was a life saver for me, they prayed and allowed me to earn an opportunity, by proving myself through hard work and dedication. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: My staffing and business development app. You can watch live interviews, and it offers resume preparation, interview tips, and even tips on how to start and run a successful business.
Best thing about my job: My main job is running my nonprofit, Going Places, and the best thing about it is that I get to spread joy for a living! Every meeting, every day’s work is planning for that one day where we change hundreds of lives at once.
Favorite quote: “When God is with you, it doesn’t matter who stands against you — He will make a way! –Aunt Lisa and Uncle Albert Harris Jr.
Current Job: Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity South Carolina Best thing about my job: Giving a voice to individuals and communities who have been historically overlooked. Community Involvement: Coalition for Home Repair Advocacy Task Force, SC Home Attainability Forum, Together SC Advocacy Allies Leadership Team, SC VOAD, SCEMD Recovery Task Force (RSF-Housing). What did someone do to encourage your career success? A high school coach gave me the same pep talk before every track event, “If it is to be, it’s up to me” (William Johnsen). Over 20 years later, those same words inspire me in my quest to make a difference. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: Nonprofits thrive when they recognize the value in partnerships. Housing, child care, transportation, health care – it’s all intertwined. When NPOs collaborate vs. compete, transformational change within sectors and communities occurs. Something most people don’t know about me: I hate playing board games, but love getting lost in old documentaries. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Parting the Waters,” by Taylor Branch Favorite quote: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to the future generations.” — George Bernard Shaw
Current Job: CEO at Extraordinary Headhunters LLC and Extraordinary Healing Wellness LLC Best thing about my job: I am able to consistently impact change and change lives in a positive way.
KIARA STREATER CityMIDLANDSofbirth:Batesburg Education: Wharton School of Business Leadership; Yale School of Management — Women’s Leadership
Favorite quote: “It’s only unthinkable if you don’t think it.” — Dabo Swinney JANA RILEY
Community Involvement: Through Public Works Art Center, I work with Beyond Basic Life (a fabulous organization that works with adults with disabilities), Dorchester Paws animal shelter, Dorchester County Library, Palmetto Luna, and other nonprofit organizations. What did someone do to encourage your career success? Two strong women who I deeply respect encouraged me to take a big step in my career and lead our organization. They identified leadership skills within me and lifted me up every chance they got; and continue to do so. I would not be where I am today — and would not be going where I’m going — without Nancyjean Nettles and Diane Frankenberger. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: It’s a simple thing, but I am very intentional about truly listening and making space for people to communicate and share their thoughts and feelings, whether it be a visitor, staff member, artist, partner, or any other person I interact with personally or professionally. Something most people don’t know about me: I have almost completed a goal I set when I was around 9 years old: to visit all 50 states. I’ve slept in 49 states, with just Alaska to go! A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Modern Love”
EDWARD COPES CityCOASTALofbirth: New York City Education: B.S., Computer Engineering Current Job: Contracted by Atlas Technologies Inc. as a team lead and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) on a software development team supporting the Navy. Best thing about my job: Atlas Technologies Inc. generously gives back to the community and promotes volunteerism; also knowing that I have a direct impact with protecting our nation’s Navy from cyber security threats. Community Involvement: I’m the co-chair on the Atlas Positive Impact Team (A+IT). We assist charitable events that generate thousands of dollars in donations and sponsorship funds for nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry. Secondly, I am programs chair for the National Society of Black Engineers Charleston Professionals. I’ve held this position for almost four years, two of which I was selected as NSBE Professional Member of the Year. I am responsible for K-12 and collegiate initiatives, along with coordinating our annual scholarships, STEM event (STEMAPALOOZA), and college and career fair. Finally, I am a member of Park Circle Cares. We host free farmers market-style food distributions with a purpose of ending food insecurities in low-income communities. Also, I was selected by the mayor of Charleston to speak during a press conference for 2022 Digital Equity and Inclusion Week and selected to join Charleston County School District’s Citizens Oversight Steering Committee. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: Be innovative with your time, give back , pay it forward, volunteer with nonprofit organizations and support small business. Something most people don’t know about me: I am an anime and comic book junkie.
CityCOASTALofbirth: Augusta, Ga. Education: B.A., Communications, Gardner-Webb University
Community Involvement: Board member of Twenty Pearls Foundation of Charleston Inc., National Society of Black Engineers, and Cane Bay YMCA. STEM Advocate and volunteer for Boeing DreamLearners Program. Chair of Boeing Black Employees Association, South Carolina Chapter. What did someone do to encourage your career success? One of my mentors told me to start using my voice, and she put me in positions to do just that. I began using my voice to be intentional about my career goals, and now, I coach others on how to do the same, how to advocate for themselves for career growth. Something most people don’t know about me: I skipped third and eighth grades and graduated high school at age 16. A recent book or podcast I recommend: “Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself,” by Nedra Glover Tawwab Favorite quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”— Maya Angelou WES WILSON Education:COASTAL Bachelor’s degree, Clemson University Current Job: Project Manager for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Charleston District Best thing about my job: I’m truly grateful to have such a great group of people that I work with at the Army Corps of Engineers. They make such a difference within the community and I’m happy to spend the majority of my day working with them solving some of our nation’s most complicated issues. Community Involvement: Working in a STEM industry gives a unique opportunity to motivate the younger generation to follow in your footsteps. In addition, as a youth sports coach, I have an opportunity to see children’s confidence grow through sports. What did someone do to encourage your career success? The best advice was from a former manager. She told me to choose a job in a location where you would be happiest living and you will never have to work a day in your life. An innovation I’ve made that could help others in business: Don’t get stale in relationships — meet customers for coffee, lunch, or happy hour at different places. Try different meeting rooms at work with co-workers. Let someone else lead a reoccurring meeting. Something most people don’t know about me: I’m 10 minutes early to everything! A recent book or podcast I recommend: Ted Talk: “Speak Powerfully — The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking”
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Current Job: Executive Director, Public Works Art Center, Summerville Best thing about my job: I have the opportunity to help amplify voices through art. I get excited about “passing the microphone” to voices of all kinds, but especially those historically quieted or silenced.
KARRIEMA CALHOUN
CityCOASTALofbirth: Greenwood Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina; MBA, Charleston Southern University; M.S., Information Systems Technology Management, Capella University Current Job: Manager, Indirect Supply Chain, at The Boeing Co. Best thing about my job: The versatility — every day is different. I love the mix of leading and motivating people, relationship building, creative problem solving, process improvement, and so much more. And I love the days where I can add in some volunteering and community service too!
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City leaders, business owners and members of the community turned out for the July 12 opening of The Boyd Foundation Community Innovation Center at 711 Saluda Ave., located between Loose Lucy’s Clothing Store and Tapp’s Outpost. The Innovation Center is funded by a $1 million donation from The Boyd Foundation, founded in 2010 by Columbia residents Darnell B. and Susan F. Boyd.Some of the foundation’s recent projects include the creation of the Sanctuary at Boyd Island along the Saluda Riverwalk and renovation of the Aquarium and Reptile Center at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. The Innovation Center will provide space for entrepreneurs to meet with their peers for networking and swapping ideas, as well as a central location for monthly workshops on different topics related to starting and growing a business, according to Joe Queenan, a volunteer with Growco, a collaborative partnership dedicated to sparking entrepreneurship in Columbia and one of the driving forces behind the new center. “With the size of our population,
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2 national retailers coming to Trenholm Plaza
Two well-known national chains will be moving into Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres in the near future.Home furnishings and accessories retailer HomeGoods and Sephora, which specializes in beauty products, will be moving into space left vacant by Stein Mart when it closed in late 2020, said Lynnsey Baker, public information director for the city of Forest Acres. City officials approved plans for both stores in May. The stores hope to add to the appeal of the shopping center at 4840 Forest Drive, which also includes Publix, Fresh Market, Anthropologie, and Soma, as well as local and regionally owned retailers.Construction on both stores is underway, with the Sephora project further along than Homegoods, but no specific date for opening has been announced, Baker said. A third retailer that has not been announced yet will also be going into the former Stein Mart site. HomeGoods, headquartered in Massachusetts, is owned by TJX Companies, whose other stores include TJ Maxx and Marshalls. HomeGoods currently has two other locations in the Midlands at the Village of Sandhill and in Harbison.Sephora, based in France, has 2,700 stores in 35 countries worldwide. Local stores are located at Columbiana Center and inside JC Penney at the Village of Sandhill. Innovation center aims to lure tech Would-be Columbia entrepreneurs now have a new space right in the middle of Five Points where they can network, learn about starting a business and set up workspace to begin meeting their goals.
Two national retail chains will be moving into space vacated by Stein Mart, which closed in 2020, at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres. (Photo/Christina Lee Knauss)
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we should really have about 5,000 high-growth startup founders here in Columbia, and we only have a fraction of that,” Queenan said. “We really haven’t done what other cities have done to provide the path and the process for entrepreneurs, especially those wanting to start high-tech companies, to get up and“Thrunning.at’swhat we want to do with this center.”Attracting and supporting high-tech startups is one of the center’s main goals, but Queenan said the Innovation Center will be open to help those seeking to start
BullStreet District. Publico offers Latin/ AsianDuganiercuisine.said a restaurant like Boku was a concept tossed around for several years by the late Robert “Bob” McCarthy, his mentor and long-time business partner with Publico who died in late 2021. The two originally talked about opening Boku as a fast-casual type of eatery, but Duganier said fast-casual businesses had already tried the Gervais Street location and ended up closing. The building was previously home to Fiery Taco before Boku opened. “I suggested maybe going with a more upscale Pan-Asian concept,” Duganier said. “The vision with Boku was bringing something really different to this neighborhood, something it hasn’t had before.”Daquan “Quan” Doyle, owner of the newly opened Silk Restaurant and Lounge in the Vista, also wants to offer a different kind of dining experience to his customers.“Wewant this to be not your ordinary dine-in experience, where you order your main course, maybe have a glass of wine and then leave,” Doyle told SC Biz News after Silk’s June 16 grand opening. “We hope that this will be a place where you will come for dinner, let your hair down and stay for a while.” Silk features fusion-style cuisine and offers a stylish bar and inside dining space on the first floor, as well as patio space downstairs and an elegant cocktail lounge on the second floor. Both have seating and tables suitable for everyone from couples to large groups. The new venue is located at 902 Gervais St., at the intersection of Gervais and Lincoln streets in the former location of the Carolina Strip Club steakhouse, which closed in Doyle,currently2019. also the owner of the XO Hookah Lounge in Charlotte, N.C., picked Columbia’s Vista for his new venture because he loves the area and thinks it could use the kind of upscale variety of dining and entertainment Silk will“Ioffer.think the Vista has a lot of potential for growth because it’s a great area for entertainment,” Doyle said. Biscuit cafe lands in Five Points A new eatery in Five Points is serving up all-day breakfast and a positive vibe with a side of homemade apple butter. The Flying Biscuit Cafe, located at 936 Harden St., opened its doors on Aug. 1. “We’re welcoming more investment in Five Points, which is becoming an important hospitality district,” said Columbia City Councilman Will Brennan. “We’re proud to be growing the economy here with this beautiful restaurant.”
all types of businesses. Vista adds news businesses A new restaurant in the Vista offers diners the chance to enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine in an upscale atmosphere.
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Boku Kitchen and Saloon, located at 916 Gervais St., has been open since February, but its grand opening on July 21 attracted community and civic leaders to check out the latest offering from owner Michael Duganier, already a wellknown figure in Columbia’s restaurant community.Duganier also owns Publico Kitchen and Tap in Five Points and its sister location, which opened in May in the
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Peak Drift hopes to keep bringing the kind of innovation — including electric car charging stations — that has been synonymous with its inception to an ongoing revitalization of the North Main area. More than just a historic renovation project, Peak Drift is one of nearly 9,000 Opportunity Zones nationwide — areas designated for incentivized economic development through 2017 federal legislation sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott. In remarks officially launching the brewery last summer, S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette noted that the average poverty rate in an Opportunity Zone is roughly double the national average. “It’s a massive impact for the community and the area in general,” Snyder said. The chance to be a part of a project with a vision as large as its square footage makes all the challenges in bringing in to bear worthwhile, Johnston said. And like Kinart-Short, he’s already pictured enjoying more tangible rewards. “It’s not like this is the first brewery, but there are a lot of components to this and even in its location that will kind of make it stand out in a crowd,” he said. “That’s all part of the vision. “That’s a big part of why we like to partner with people like that, that share a vision like we do. (And) if you’re building a brewery, you’ve definitely got a little prize at the end. We can sit back and literally enjoy the fruits of our labor.”
Once cans are available to consumers, the plan is for them to feature a small yet important difference. Peak Drift is awaiting delivery of a high-velocity commercial digital can printer, the likes of which only one other company in the country owns, Snyder said. The $4 million, 17-ton machine, which required reinforcing of a section of concrete at the back of the brewery, will make Peak Drift’s cans recyclable, unlike those with a sticker or a shrink“Ninety-eightsleeve. percent of municipal facilities kick them aside,” Snyder said. While the cost of the machine was daunting, Snyder said brainstorming about its potential uses led to ideas such as printing cans for other breweries or outside-of-the-box customers. “Not if, but when, Dawn Staley wins her next national championship, if they want to print national championship sparkling water, we can turn that around in a matter of days,” he said. “It’s just going to give us some really cool things to do down the road.”
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www.columbiabusinessreport.com 25August 15-September 12, 202215-September 12, 2022 steel fermentation tanks proved to be another challenge. First, their design had to be approved by the myriad regulators who oversee historic restoration projects, including the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Parks Service. As intricate as that process can be, it may, in this case, have been the easy part. “The lead time is massive to order glass,” said Jason Snyder, director of sales and operations for Peak Drift Beverages. Because of that, Johnston said, “We have to take some risks on releasing some of that material, knowing that there may be some penalties or some issues if something comes back and we haven’t done enough of our homework and missed the base on something. But at the same time, we can’t wait for 30 days for SHPO and another 30 days for NPS, because at that point, to put on top of that another 16 to 20 weeks waiting on windows, that brewery will be done and we’ll still have plywood in the windows, which is what you see right now.” Long lead times and labor shortages have also complicated procuring electrical and mechanical components, Johnston said. However, he said Mashburn’s extensive track record of navigating the labyrinth of historic restoration has served it well in adapting to supply chain snafus. “If you’ve never done it, you look at it and figure the schedule will be X and it ends up being Y,” he said. “After you’ve done a few of these, you can understand the challenges you’re going to face and figure those things out. Likewise, over the past year, year and half, we’ve become acclimated to learning how to work around supply chain.”
beer is already available to would-be area cicerones at Smoked, a restaurant which opened late last year at 1643 Main St. and owned by area developer Scott Middleton, father of Peak Drift co-owners Sara Middleton and Greg Middleton. Imbibers can sample styles ranging from hazy New England IPAs to a blueberry Hefeweizen. “We have the small-batch brewery and a smaller pilot there to play with the ingredients,” Kinart-Short said. “ … The craft industry is just wild right now. Something new is coming up almost every day. Our initial releases, like our Golden Ale and our New England, have been some of the forefront of what we’ve been thinking about since the beginning. The hazy style is definitely not going away. Those two are still at the forefront of what we’re focusing on as far as volume-wise.”
The complications have led to a cost increase that is “significantly more” than Peak Drift’s original estimated $34 million price tag, Snyder said. The 13,000-square-foot tap room is on track to open in late spring. The facility will include basketball and volleyball courts and green space, and Snyder said the brewery hopes to launch its product lines thisAOctober.fullyfunctioning canning line is rare for a new brewery, but so are tanks with equipment manufactured stateside as well as in Germany, Austria and Slovenia that will be capable, once running 24 hours a day, of producing up to 240 hectoliters (one hectoliter equals one hundred liters) a day, according to Kinart-Short. “We have lot of really nice equipment, more than your average startup would have, but at the same time, looking at all this, I think we’re going to make really great use of it,” Kinart-Short said. “The sooner we start maximizing our capacity and really using everything to its potential, there are so many other little pieces we can add to it to start making different products, betterKinart-Short’sproducts.”
6439 Garners Ferry Road Developer/owner: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Architect(s): Guidon Design Inc., Indianapolis General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: Summer 2023 Estimated total cost: $12.4 million The existing Dorn VA parking garage is getting an adjacent four-level addition and a fourth level atop the current structure’s third. Overall, the garage will expand from the current 246 parking spaces to a total of 591.
945 Sabal Street Developer/owner: Bull Street Retail Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture General contractor: McCrory Construction Engineers(s): Devita & Associates, Greenville (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Fuller Group, Greenville (structural) Estimated completion date: Fourth quarter 2022 (shell completion) The 7,500-square-foot Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will feature an on-site brewing facility, with seating for approximately 250 throughout the bar area, dining room, and outdoor dining space.
Powers Investments 475 Wildlife Road, Lexington Developer/owner: Powers Investments Architect(s): Chapin Commercial Construction Consulting Architects Project Manager: Chapin Commercial Construction General contractor: Chapin Commercial Construction Engineers(s): Chapin Commercial Construction’s Consulting Engineers Estimated completion date: February 2023 This project consists of an 8,400-square-foot pre-engineered metal building to be used as an office and shop. The building, which is finished with brick veneer accents and custom canopies, includes high-end interior finishes and provisions for future lease space. In addition, the building envelope
The Barn at Brookside 120 Brookside Pkwy., Lexington Developer/owner: Chris Hall, Kudzu Staffing, Columbia Architect(s): Matt Davis, Davis Architecture General contractor: Hill Construction Company, Columbia Estimated completion date: Summer 2022 This project covers new construction of a 6,500-squarefoot multi-tenant office building. The anchor tenant is Kudzu Staffing’s Columbia branch. In addition, space is available for up to three additional companies.
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Dorn VA Rehabilitative Clinic 6439 Garners Ferry Road Developer/owner: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Architect(s): Harrell Design Group, Charlotte General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: Summer 2023 Estimated total cost: $13.8 million This project comprises construction of a new two story, 16,500-square-foot rehabilitative clinic at the Dorn VA campus to support local veterans.
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Developer/owner: Smoky Properties Architect(s): Sherer & Associates Project Manager: Smoky Properties General contractor: Pyramid Contracting, Irmo Engineers(s): ETi Engineering, Vista Engineering, Derrick Structural Engineering, Estimated completion date: August 2022 This rooftop venue consists of steel columns and beams with wood roof joists. The building has an eight-foot–diameter spiral stairway and a wheelchair lift for customer access. The open space includes a custom handrail, fans for air circulation, and motorized retractable screens for inclement weather. The design ties into the current front canopy and original renovation for the brewery. Columbia Metropolitan Airport, ImprovementsSystemBaggageCheckedInspectionandTicketing 3250 Airport Blvd., West Columbia Developer/owner: Richland-Lexington Airport District, West Columbia Architect(s): Miller Dunwiddie MinneapolisArchitecture, General contractor: Boyer ConstructionCommercial Engineers(s): MECA (mechanical); The Ohmega Group (electrical); Foth Infrastructure & Environment, West Columbia (civil); Chao & Associates (structural) Estimated completion date: January 2023 Estimated total cost: $18.2 million This project consists of a 20,000-square-foot building addition as well as renovation of and addition to the existing baggage-handling facilities, including a new baggage-handling system. The project also includes terminal renovation, exterior concrete, and internal renovation of the existing ticketing areas.
Precision Lube 2817 Augusta Road, West Columbia Developer/owner: GGH Architect(s): Chapin Commercial Construction, Chapin Project Manager: Chapin Commercial Construction General contractor: Chapin Commercial Construction Engineers(s): Chapin Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: February This2023project consists of a 3,400-square-foot clear-span auto repair facility that features brick veneer, custom metal panel accents and canopies, and intricate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Publix Supermarket at Lexington 100PlaceOld Cherokee Road, Lexington Developer/owner: Publix Supermarket, Lakeland, FL Architect(s): Little Diversified, Charlotte General contractor: McCrory Construction Company Engineers(s): Brandt Engineering, Midlothian, VA (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Little Diversified, Charlotte (structural) Estimated completion date: Third quarter 2022 This project comprises interior renovations to an existing Publix store during ongoing operations.
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QuikTrip Spears Creek Road 567 Spears Creek Road, Elgin Developer/owner: QuikTrip, Tulsa Architect(s): Tobin, Charlotte General contractor: McCrory Construction Company Engineers(s): Hoss & Brown, Lenexa, KS (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Freeland & Kauffman, Greenville (civil); Norton & Schmidt, North Kansas City, MO (structural) Estimated completion date: First quarter 2023 This convenience5,025-square-footstoreand gas retailer is the fifth ground-up project for McCrory and national retailer QuikTrip. Featured are an industrial kitchen, high-end finishes throughout, and a complete landscape package. See CUC, Page 30 Synovus Bank, Member FDIC.
Included are updates to the deli kitchen as well as energy-efficient upgrades, new rooftop airconditioning units, and overall cosmetic upgrades. Scope also includes enclosing the loading dock and concrete slab/ramp modifications. QuikTrip Jamil Road 580 Jamil Road Developer/owner: QuikTrip, Tulsa Architect(s): DP3 Architects, Greenville General contractor: McCrory Construction Company Engineers(s): Hoss & Brown, Lenexa, Kansas (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Wolverton, Duluth, GA (civil); Britt, Peters and Associates, Greenville (structural) Estimated completion date: Third quarter 2022 This 4,993-square-foot convenience store and gas retailer is the fourth ground-up project for McCrory and national retailer QuikTrip.
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EDUCATION Claire Gibbons has been named the director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan. Gibbons succeeds founding director Sara Fisher, who is retiring after 40 years of in the banking industry and five years building Power:Ed. Gibbons oversees all outreach, grant, and partnership operations.
The Columbia Museum of Art board of trustees has eight new members for 2022–2023: Leighton Lord, chair of Nexsen Pruet; Chelsey Allen Malloy, assistant director of development, College of Education, University of South Carolina; Rene McCall, creative director, Nephron Pharmaceuticals; Ben Rex, president, Cyberwoven; Jandrette Rhoe, MD, family medicine specialist, MUSC Health Primary Care; Beth Richardson, partner, Robinson Gray Stepp and Laffitte; Candace Shiver, co-founder and managing partner, Shiver Law Firm and Shiver & Associates; and Ann Marie Stieritz, president and CEO, Liberty Fellowship.
Katie Bogan, CPA, has joined McCrory Construction as chief financial officer, responsible for the company’s financial systems, accounting functions, and financial reporting. Bogan currently works with the company’s long-time CFO Del Rosebrock, who will retire at the end of the year. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Bogan is a member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Mark Hood, Hood Construction’s founder, president, and CEO, hs been inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame, which honor members, both past and present, who made extraordinary contributions over their careers to the association, the construction industry, and the community. At the association, Hood has served in such roles as executive board chair and treasurer, director-at-large board member, and building-services division board chair.
Chen earned his medical/surgical degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and completed his doctorate in anatomy/ neuroanatomy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he also completed his neurology residency and his pain medicine fellowship. A member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Medical Association, he is board certified in neurology and pain medicine as well as emergency neurological life support. Chen’s practice focuses on interventional and electrodiagnostic procedures for chronic neurologic and pain-related diseases. Previously, he practiced at NEA Baptist Clinic and served as an adjunct clinical instructor for the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Jonesboro, AR. Zach Kirby has become chief executive officer of Encompass Health asto-dayKirbyInHospitalRehabilitationofFlorence.thisposition,overseesday-operationswellaspatient care and quality at the 88-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Lexington Orthopaedics and Southeastern Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine have combined to form a new practice called Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine The new practice, which has five locations in Chapin, Northeast Columbia, Irmo, Lexington and West BroadwaterKirby
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. Broadwater has more than 25 years of developmenteconomic experience in South Carolina and Virginia. She served as the senior development manager and economic development manager with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and later worked as a senior project manager and director of public and investor relations for the Central South Carolina Alliance. In Virginia, she was a project leader and manager of global business development.
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Healthy Learners has appointed Christian Markle as its new director of development. A native of South Carolina, he most recently served as director of development for Oliver Gospel Mission. At Healthy Learners, Markle is development leader and front-line Accordingfundraiser.
This year’s finalists for the InnoVision Awards represent an array of industries, from the upstate to the coast. The five finalists from the Columbia area are Foresight Data Systems (technology development), South Carolina Broadband Office (community service), Advent Innovations and Asset (small enterprise), and CyCrypt (technology integration). The annual awards honor South Carolina individuals and organizations for innovations under development in South Carolina within the last 18 months.
HEALTH CARE Jian Chen, MD, PhD, has joined the Lexington Brain and Spine Institute.
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DESIGN Baumer Holdings, Hood Construction, and Studio 2LR received the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s Historic Preservation Honor Award for their work on Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia. Award criteria include the project’s impact on the community, its degree of difficulty, and the degree to which the project serves as an example of commitment to historic preservation and preservation techniques. Hussey Gay Bell has brought in Jesse Cushman as a civil engineering designer. He is responsible for reports,calculations,reports,preliminarydevelopingdesignengineeringtechnicalpermitting, construction drawings and project specifications for the firm’s Columbia site development group. Cushman holds a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from Clemson University. The restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards. Smoked occupies the ground floor and basement of the buildings at 1639–1643 and 1645 Main Street, which date back to the mid-19th century. The project team includes Garvin Design Group, Rogers Lewis, Mashburn Construction, and the Middleton family. Presented annually, the South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards are sponsored by Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Governor.
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University on the BlueCross BlueScholars program, which will select four students from each institution to receive a four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room, and board. The students will participate in career development workshops and will be able to engage with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina representatives during panel discussions and summer internships. These events are designed to prepare the students for employment opportunities at BlueCross.
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Robert Pascucci is the new director of content and operations for ETV Carolinas, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio’s regional station in Rock Hill. With more than 25 years in large-scale broadcast production operations, Pascucci has extensive experience working for large broadcasting companies and media teams. Most recently, he was production manager for aerial camera company SpiderCam US, where he was responsible for the U.S. operations and ran the U.S. production office.
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to global research firm Gartner, The Moore School’s graduate operations and supply chain program now ranks No. 6 in North America. The University of South Carolina’s graduate operations and supply chain program climbed 16 spots since 2020. The undergraduate program’s operations and supply chain, which now ranks No. 3, leapt two spots from 2020 and 10 spots from 2018.
FINANCIAL SERVICES David Boulware, mortgage loan officer at First Reliance Bank, has been named the Best of the Pee Dee’s 2022 Best Mortgage Lender. Boulware operated his own brokerage and was a mortgage lender with two of the nation’s largest commercial banking institutions before beginning his career with First Reliance Bank. At United Community Bank, Cory Boyte is now leading the development of a corporate banking division. Boyte also manages United’s bank-partner relationships and develops corporate banking products and services to help position the bank and its clients for future growth. The new staff accountant at McGregor & Company is Jake Day. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science in finance, economics, and accounting, Day went on to earn his master of accounting from the university. First Reliance Bank’s Nathan Ruth, Sunset branch manager, recently completed the progressive three-year BankExec program at the South Carolina Bankers School.
LAW LawyerLisa is pleased to announce that Cassandra Ignatowicz, elder care coordinator, has completed the requirements necessary to receive the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The CDP program promotes standards of excellence in dementia education to the healthcare professionals and front-line staff who provide services to dementia clients. Demetri “Jim” K. Koutrakos, a member of Callison Tighe and Robinson, received the 2021 J. Lee McDonald Award from the Palmetto Land Title Association. Koutrakos, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, focuses his practice on real property disputes. The American Association for Justice gave its Leonard M. Ring Champion of Justice Award to Kenneth M. Suggs, of Janet, Janet & Suggs, in recognition of his integrity, character, and devotion to human and civil rights. A past association president and member for 46 years, Suggs focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
500 Wildlife Parkway Developer/owner: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Architect(s): GLMV Architecture, Wichita, KS General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: Summer 2022
2811 Rosewood Dr. Developer/owner: Cason Development Group Architect(s): Garvin Design Group General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: June 2022 This project comprises construction a two-story mixed-used building that will have a Starbucks and an additional tenant on the first floor plus three luxury apartments on the second floor.
Williams Insurance Team 581 Old Chapin Road, Lexington Developer/owner: Williams Insurance Team Architect(s): Chapin Commercial Construction, Chapin Project Manager: Chapin Commercial Construction General contractor: Chapin Commercial Construction Engineers(s): Chapin Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: October 2022 The design-build project consists of an 3,000-square-foot office building with full-height brick veneer, 35+ year architectural shingles, foamed roof, and high-efficiency windows, doors, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The interior finish include accent ceilings and receptionist wall, wood trims, and custom millwork.
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2811 Rosewood Drive Developer/owner: Cason Development Group Architect(s): Garvin Design Group General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Estimated completion date: September 2022 Approximately 45,000 square feet of existing sanctuary and classroom space is being converted into luxury apartments. The project also includes a 13,000-square-foot addition. Rosewood Mixed Use
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• RevPAR: This means Revenue Per Available Room. In many ways, this is the make or break (or brake) term. The RevPAR formula is simple. Divide the gross revenue (usually monthly) by the number of nights the rental property is available. This shows the total revenue each STR property generates regardless of occupancy. ADR: This stands for Average Daily Rate. The difference between RevPAR and ADR is that ADR focuses on income only when the short-term rental is occupied. Here’s an example: You as the property owner make $5,000 in revenue from your shortterm rental in the month of April, and the property was rented for 16 of 30 nights. The ADR calculation is $5,000/16, or $312.50. On the other hand, the RevPAR calculation is $5,000/30, or $166.67. As this example shows, ADR shows the effectiveness of rents, while RevPAR is a better metric when you start to evaluate cash flow and profitability of your investment property because it considers short-term rental occupancy rates as well as rent amounts.
• Occupancy: Usually measured as a percentage on a 30-day monthly scale, calculating the occupancy of a shortterm rental property allows an investor to accurately estimate how many days the property will have renters. Unlike long-term rentals which rely on long leases to provide cash flow, a short-term rental property will be occupied more sporadically.In2022,the average occupancy rate of STRs was 58%, meaning that thean average property on average is rented 17 or 18 days out of a month. Knowing this, property owners can set daily and weekly rates at a level that ensures the property’s overall RevPAR covers expenses and provides profit.
• RevPAN: Revenue Per Available Night. RevPAN is calculated similarly to RevPAR, but this formula removes nights when the property is not available because of repairs, owner usage, or other factors. Using the example above, if the STR or vacation rental property could not be rented for three nights because it was being painted, then the RevPAN would be calculated over three fewer nights: $5,000/27, or $185.19.
• Appreciation:. This is the amount an investment property increases in value over a period of time. When buying a short-term rental property, an investor should both want and expect the property to increase in value. While the other metrics and formulas listed above are unique to short-term rentals, appreciation applies to all residential investment properties. Appreciation in real estate is usually measured using regular and historical trends for the market and comps for the property type (not necessarily only short-term rental comps).
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• Gross Annual Income: This is the total income generated by a short-term rental on an annual basis. For rental properties, such as vacation rentals that are highly seasonal, some real estate investors also choose to measure gross seasonal income. In a place like Miami Beach, where the weather is desirable year-round, an investor will likely want to measure annualHowever,income.ina place like Palm Springs, where visitors and demand are more prevalent during the winter months, it may be more helpful to measure gross seasonal income to accurately measure the value of an STR.
• ALOS: Average Length of Stay (sometimes abbreviated LOS): Knowing a short-term rental property’s ALOS tells an investor how many bookings it takes to provide the total days of occupancy. You can determine ALOS by dividing the number of booked nights by the number of unique bookings. Let’s return to our example of a short-term rental that is booked for 16 of 30 days. If that property was booked by six different guests (six different bookings) to cover those 16 nights, the ALOS would be 16/6, or 2.66. These terms are a great starting point when considering an STR investment, but you’ll also want to consider locations to find what states allow short-term rentals, and what specific localities have short-term rental regulations and restrictions. The good news is that the current rental market proves that short-term rentals can be found and profitable almost anywhere, from urban areas to small towns, remote areas to vacation hotspots, so investors considering STRs have a wide-open slate of options. Dalton Elliott is the Director of Inside Sales at Lima One Capital. For more information, visit limaone.com.
Owning short-term rental properties is a strategy that more and more real estate investors are capitalizing on to generate a profit. But in order to make this investment strategy successful, it’s important to know the terms and factors to have a better understanding of how to start a short-term rental or vacation rental business.STRs are not the traditional rental projects that many people in the real estate industry know. This is something new and different. Before investing in a short-term rental property to rent on Airbnb, VRBO, or as a vacation rental , knowing the following key terms should be at the top of your list.
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