By Bailey Gilliam To many, the phrase “family business” conjures up images of small companies with a narrow focus and a stereotypical set of problems like squabbles over succession or internal power struggles. While plenty of mom-and-pop shops certainly fit that description, it doesn’t reflect the powerful role that family-controlled enterprises play in the local…
Deb Durrant used her passions for healing and wellness to open the first Austrian Moor spa in the Lowcountry.
This family business turned employee-owned keeps the values on which it was based. The Greenery family, (with over 700+ employee owners) The Greenery, Inc. Lee, your parents started the family business, it transitioned to employee-owned. As CEO, what is the most gratifying thing about this process? The most gratifying thing, undoubtedly, is seeing people grow…
Jeremiah Dunn prepares to take ownership of his family business, Greenscape Services
The green star in Charlie’s Coastal Bistro’s new logo pays homage to this Hilton Head staple’s former name, Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte. While the restaurant serves the same fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flair to a loyal island following, a second generation is now guiding its light.
Jillian Atkinson is the mommy-in-charge of her family business, where the help just happens to be her relatives.
It was something about becoming a mother in 2003 that made Alison Ruh question what foods she was feeding herself and her family, eventually inspiring her to open Root and Bloom Market almost 20 years later.
This family of optometrists always sees eye-to-eye when it comes to business The Campbell Family, Optical Solutions Maureen, as a mother, what is the most gratifying thing about having your entire family work together?It is so gratifying observing Michael and Kevin become professional adults. I’m so proud of how they treat their patients and respect…
This family-owned stone manufacturing company has been serving the Lowcountry for 30 years The Baltzegar Family, StoneWorks Shannon, what’s the most gratifying part of working with your family? Our alignment and togetherness are incredibly gratifying. We are a close family; all three children are similar in age and drive. I see families that grow up…
This husband and wife work together to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces The Fargione Family, Al & Harry’s Home Fashions What’s the most gratifying thing about working with your family? We enjoy being together as a family and spending time with each other. When it comes to working together, it’s fun to bounce ideas back and…