Underwriters

Without the generosity of our underwriters and nonprofit partners -- people to help us keep CharlestonCurrents.com vibrant -- we would be unable to provide this online community to the people of the Charleston area. That's why we'd like to recognize these organizations and thank them for their patronage and help.

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	BB&T is a regional bank that has built on a tradition of excellence in community banking since 1872. BB&T is a mission-driven organization with a clearly defined set of business principals and values. It encourages employees to have a strong sense of purpose, a high level of self-esteem and the capacity to think clearly and logically. BB&T offers clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust and wealth management solutions. To learn more, visit BB&T online or drop in to talk with its professionals at the main branch office at 151 Meeting Street, Charleston. Phone: (843)720-5168.
	Blue Water Benefits, a local employee benefits consulting firm that's home to Charleston's best workforce engineers. Formerly known as the Horne/Guest agency, Blue Water Benefits is poised to fill this demand by offering greater flexibility, service and expertise. Innovative employee benefit plan design ideas, state-of-the-art employee benefit plan communication techniques and up-to-date compliance information is what makes us unique. Blue Water Benefits is sensitive to every opportunity in which we can help our clients improve their employee benefit plans. To learn more about Blue Water Benefits and The Blue Water Advantage, visit the company online at: www.bwbenefits.com.
	Charleston Green Commercial is a full-service commercial property management company that pays attention to detail, provides exceptional personal service and is committed to adding value to buildings. Offering professional property management, consulting and other services, the company strives to improve clients' bottom lines with superior service, accessibility, reliability and a wealth of knowledge of the Charleston real estate market. By blending use of proven contractors and contacts with environmentally-conscious practices, the company helps clients stay on the leading edge of commercial real estate practices. More.
	The Lowcountry’s leader in sports entertainment, Charleston RiverDogs baseball is an attractive, affordable medium for your group or business. The RiverDogs develop the next major league stars for the 26-time World Champion New York Yankees at one of the finest ballparks in Minor League Baseball -- Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Three short words sum up the every day approach taken by the Charleston RiverDogs front office. The brainchild of club President Mike Veeck, the nine-letter phrase “Fun Is Good” is meant to be a guideline and daily reminder of how employees should approach their jobs and in turn capture the imagination of the fans to turn them into repeat customers. Call them today at (843) 723-7241 or visit online at: www.RiverDogs.com.
	Led by Executive Chef Enan Parezo, ChefEnan.com is an innovative new type of personal chef service specializing in gourmet healthy meals at reasonable prices. ChefEnan.com offers personal chef service without the personal chef price! Each week, ChefEnan.com will prepare a customized menu for your family and fill your refrigerator with freshly-cooked, easy-to-serve, restaurant-quality meals. And boy, is it convenient! It saves time at the grocery store and in the kitchen (especially with that pesky clean-up). Check out how easy it is to join this new way to get healthy meals. Visit www.ChefEnan.com today.
	Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc., founded by Bob Fleming in 1989, specializes in designing and building environmentally-sound residential remodeling and restoration projects including additions, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces. Classic Remodeling has an unmatched reputation for quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction and a love for blending aesthetics with functionality. Whether it's remodeling your bathroom, replacing your outdated kitchen, or adding a patio, Classic Remodeling will turn your home into the living space of your dreams. Learn more online at: http://www.classicremodeling.com.
	The Joye Law Firm is committed to fighting for the rights of the wrongly injured in South Carolina for more than 40 years, the experienced, dedicated personal injury lawyers of the Joye Law Firm want to help you get every dollar you truly deserve for the injuries you've suffered. Whether you've been injured in an auto accident, by a defective product, in a nursing home, or on the job, we may be able to help you. For more information, contact Joye Law Firm at 843.554.3100.
	With broad experience in commercial and government operations, Maybank Industries applies deep-rooted commitment to teamwork, reliability and personal service to provide innovative business solutions for project development, information technology, logistics, vessel design, shipping agency services and marine terminal operations, both locally and internationally. Maybank Industries applies a powerful blend of professional expertise to research, analyze and develop tailored solutions with thorough plans of action, combining a heavy dose of common sense to solve today's needs that can adapt to changing or evolving requirements. Also visit: Maybank Systems.
	SCRA is a global leader in applied research and commercialization services with its headquarters in North Charleston. SCRA collaborates to advance technology, providing technology-based solutions with assured outcomes to industry and government, with the help of research universities in South Carolina, the U.S. and around the world. Managing more than 100 national and international programs worth over $1.3B in applied R&D contract value, SCRA has a results-based management approach that assures delivery of technology solutions to complex client challenges. Learn more here. your free sample.
	SC Clips is an affordable, daily information digest of what's happening every business day in South Carolina. Each issue provides a concise summary of dozens of the latest newspaper and television reports of news with statewide impact, politics, business and local stories. Readers also can link to key opinions by South Carolina's editorial writers. Click for more.r your free sample.
	The South Carolina Aquarium, the #1 attraction in Charleston, offers interactive excitement and value for visitors of all ages. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the South Carolina Aquarium aims to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. Guests can explore new exhibits such as a rare albino alligator, Penguin Planet with four Magellanic penguins, the Touch Tank featuring Atlantic stingrays, the 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank featuring sharks and moray eels as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the extraordinary care that is provided to rescued sea turtles in the Sea Turtle Hospital. Check out the daily educational programs with animal feedings and dive shows. Start planning a visit to the South Carolina Aquarium today at www.scaquarium.org. ur free sample.
	West Of newspaper is West Ashley's community newspaper that highlights community news, opinions, schools, dining, arts and more for the 62,000+ people who live west of Charleston's Ashley River. West Of also publishes the James Island Messenger for people who live on James Island. Visit West Of online or via Twitter. Click for more.r your free sample.

Nonprofit partners

The Lowcountry Food Bank was founded in 1983 as a clearinghouse for donated food items. The Food Bank, which receives more than 10 million pounds of donated food annually, seeks to feed the poor and hungry of the ten coastal counties of South Carolina by soliciting and distributing healthy food and grocery products to nonprofit agencies serving the poor, and to educate the public about the problems of and solutions to domestic hunger. For more, visit the Food Bank online at: http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org/.

Rural Mission on John's Island is many things to man people: a hand up in times of crisis and need … a mission, service and faith volunteer experience for the young and older … a caregiver and advocate for young migrant children and a support system for migrant families … a provider of a warm, comfortable home in winter and … a greatly appreciated giver of desperately needed home repairs to make low income homes safe, healthy and decent. For all, Rural Mission is a source of hope for low- and very low-income residents, the elderly and families living in the rural underserved Sea Islands of Charleston County, from Johns Island to Wadmalaw to Edisto and Yonges Islands. To learn more about this extraordinary organization, visit Rural Mission online. To talk to someone about giving your time or money to help, phone: 843.768-1720.

Underwriters

BB&T
Blue Water Benefits
Charleston Green Commercial
Charleston RiverDogs
Classic Remodeling and Construction
Joye Law Firm
Maybank Industries
SC Clips
South Carolina Aquarium
West Of

Nonprofit partners

Rural Mission
Lowcountry Food Bank

Benefits of being an underwriter

Spotlight. In every issue, we profile a different underwriter's mission and vision. This provides the underwriter with the opportunity to say more than a tag line or show a logo. It allows our talented readership to learn more about what underwriters do and value. Additionally, underwriters can periodically change their message in their spotlight box to meet the needs of the season.

Brand presence. CharlestonCurrents.com does not accept advertising, but each underwriter of the publication receives a logo presence with each issue and on a special page that's linked to the underwriter's organization. Underwriters can use CharlestonCurrents.com to promote their brand and increase community recognition of the brand.

Today's Focus. Underwriters get preferred placement of op-ed commentary in our Today's Focus section that highlights important community issues and interesting ideas. This feature allows underwriters to lead substantive discussions of issues and information that's important to them.

Pushed content. CharlestonCurrents.com sends each issue by email to all subscribers (subscriptions are free). Over a month, underwriters can expect their brand to be seen thousands of times. Underwriters also are encouraged to forward the publication to their email lists to promote readership.

Influential audience. Readers of CharlestonCurrents.com are an informed, connected audience who are among the leaders of the community.

Contact publisher Andy Brack today to learn more about exciting underwriting opportunities.

Sister publications

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