Making Lowcountry Made: Seizing an opportunity, and knowing her market. Making it in today’s business world not only takes a great idea, but the right timing. And for Katie Silva – who founded Lowcountry Made (lcmade.com) and launched a series of wildly popular artisan markets during the COVID-19 pandemic – it also takes a keen…
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Was fall the new spring on Hilton Head Island? It felt that way as the upward trend of home and villa rentals led to a rebound following an initial spring halt to much of the island’s top economic driver of tourism. Tourism officials had the unenviable task of assuring…
How the pandemic lead to partnership and innovation. Winning an industry award is always a great honor and important recognition. But for Richard Posner, president of the Beaufort-based Dust Solutions, it also was the catalyst for what would, years later, spur a partnership that is making a difference both during the current pandemic and for…
How a summer job turned into a lifelong passion. In 1979, Mike Overton, now founder and president of Outside Brands, crossed the drawbridge to Hilton Head, then passed through the only traffic light on the Island to teach windsurfing for the summer. Mike’s first windsurfing customer had a terrible day and wanted his money back…
By Dr. Karen Mitchell Are you a woman in the Lowcountry making things happen? We know you are, and we need you to shout that from the rooftops, or at least into the vast and influential digital world. Because, sadly, the concept of female leadership here is not as recognized as it should be –…
Old school GE executive George Krall offers advice for success By Eddy Hoyle George Krall spent a 34-year career at GE and retired as corporate vice president and general manager of the Aircraft Engine Manufacturing division. He oversaw nine manufacturing plants and 21,000 employees. Krall earned his bachelor’s degree at Dartmouth College as well a…
Lesson’s in Leadership from Beaufort’s outgoing Mayor, Billy Keyserling. By Lucy Rosen A native Beaufortonian, former mayor Billy Keyserling knows a lot about Beaufort, a lot about public service and a whole lot about leadership. As Beaufort’s mayor for the past 12 years (he was elected mayor in 2008, and faced no opposition in 2012…
How local resident Keith Wandell steered Harley-Davidson back to hog heaven and repositioned the iconic motorcycle manufacturer for a bright future. Story by Eddy Hoyle Harley-Davidson is an iconic symbol of personal freedom and independence with a legacy that typified the ability to rebel. Keith Wandell came on board as president, CEO and chairman of…
Harley-Davidson executive Keith Wandell shares a few secrets for success. Story by Eddy Hoyle Keith E. Wandell retired from the helm of Harley-Davidson, Inc. in 2015 where he served as chairman, president and chief executive officer. Harley-Davidson is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces motorcycles and…