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Dr. Frank Thomas set to honor the 100th birthday of James Baldwin at IAAM

Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) invites guests to join Dr. Frank Thomas on February 29 for a conversation and salute to James Baldwin, an iconic American novelist, playwright, and essayist, who was a prominent and powerful voice in the civil rights movement. To commemorate and celebrate Baldwin’s 100th birthday, Thomas will lead a conversation about how Baldwin’s spiritual roots informed his career as a writer and how his life, legacy, and literature is testimony to his faith, which has inspired others internationally.

The event will be held on February 29 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at IAAM’s Center for Family History, located at 14 Wharfside Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401. Guests can register here.
Baldwin’s work is deeply rooted in the complexities of identity and social injustice and continues to resonate with readers and activists everywhere. Baldwin’s involvement in the civil rights movement and his contributions to the discourse on race and equality have cemented his legacy as a pivotal figure in American history and Black culture.

Thomas is known as a creative, pioneering, and prominent thought leader of this generation. He holds a PhD in Communications (Rhetoric) from the University of Memphis and currently serves as the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The program, which is part of the TD Bank Series, honors the gifts of knowledge, culture, and tradition passed down by African American ancestors, while inspiring others to preserve and fulfill those dreams and aspirations.

The International African American Museum (IAAM) explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, the nation, and the world, shining light and sharing stories of the diverse journeys, origin, and achievements of descendants of the African Diaspora. Across eleven galleries and a memorial garden with art, objects, artifacts, and multi-media interaction, IAAM is a champion of authentic, empathetic storytelling of American history. As a result, the museum will stand as one of the nation’s newest platforms for the disruption of institutionalized racism as it evolves today. The mission of IAAM is to honor the untold stories of the African American journey at the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf and beyond. For more information, please visit iaamuseum.org or call 843-872-5352.

Stantec expands Structural team in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, SC – Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Katherine Polin as a Structural CAD Technician in its Charleston office.

Polin is currently pursuing her Associate Degree in Engineering Design Graphics. Her work includes structural repairs of commercial properties, temporary shoring designs for multi-family residential, and historic masonry restoration.

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.

RMF Engineering Announces New Shareholder In Charleston

RMF Engineering has added Charleston-based Project Manager, Greg Hudson, PE, CHC, HFDP, as a shareholder in the company. Since joining RMF in 2010, Hudson has emerged as a key member of the Charleston, South Carolina Buildings team. Hudson’s technical experience in mechanical engineering is matched by a collaborative, agile spirit that enables him to work skillfully across a wide variety of project types. This dexterity has helped to strengthen RMF’s long-standing relationships with leading higher education and healthcare clients in the region, focusing much of his work on tailoring data-backed building solutions to drive greater campus performance.

Hudson has opened opportunities to explore new technologies for building modeling and automation and is active in RMF’s healthcare practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Business Administration from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.

Hudson joins Conrad Hertz, PE, Division Manager, Boston, and Baltimore-based Project Manager, Dustin Barrall, PE, as RMF Engineering’s 2024 shareholder additions.

Cullum Promotes Derek Gillespie to Superintendent

Cullum Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Gillespie to Superintendent. Derek began his career in construction over 40 years ago working in the carpentry trade. He soon moved to HVAC and became a fully skilled sheet metal professional. Derek has 30-plus years of experience in commercial mechanical construction. He joined the Cullum team in 2019 as a sheet metal mechanic and was promoted to foreman in 2021. Derek is CPR and OSHA certified.

Cullum Mechanical Construction, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Furman Cullum. Today’s operations comprise of two thriving subsidiaries: Cullum Constructors, Inc. and Cullum Services, Inc. Cullum maintains unlimited licenses as a mechanical contractor and general contractor in South Carolina, in addition to mechanical and plumbing licenses in North Carolina and Georgia. To learn more, visit www.culluminc.com

William Means Real Estate Agents Named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle

William Means Real Estate Agents: Will Dammeyer, Michelle McQuillan and Kalyn Smythe Named 2024 Masters Circle

William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that three of its agents have been named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle. Introduced in 2019, the Masters Circle designation is awarded each year to a select group of top-performing agents within the Christie’s International Real Estate network. Each agent is nominated by their brokerage and must meet rigorous standards for luxury sales volume, total number of high-end transactions and listings, and commitment to professional excellence in real estate.

The more than 300 agents in the Masters Circle class of 2024 represent more than $9 billion in annual real estate sales, with areas of market expertise ranging from waterfront, equestrian, mountain and ski properties to vineyards, new developments, urban luxury, suburban and rural estates, and private islands. William Means Real Estate is proud to announce this year’s inductees: Will Dammeyer, Michelle McQuillan and Kalyn Smythe.

William Means Real Estate Agents: Will Dammeyer, Michelle McQuillan and Kalyn Smythe Named 2024 Masters Circle

“Will, Michelle and Kalyn are top-producing agents in the Charleston market and are known for their client-first approach, unwavering integrity and dedication to buying and selling homes,” said Lyles Geer, President and Broker-in-Charge of William Means Real Estate. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized among this network of luxury specialists and I cannot wait to see their success continue in the coming years.”

Masters Circle agents enjoy exclusive benefits through the Christie’s International Real Estate network, including dedicated networking groups, branded graphics for use in marketing, a personalized landing page on ChristiesRealEstate.com, enhanced marketing on the Christie’s International Real Estate home page for qualifying properties, and professional development events, including the annual Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle Conference. In addition, members gain access to a private communication portal that allows them to market properties to other Masters Circle agents around the world, and to share best practices and strategies for success.

William Means Real Estate Agents: Will Dammeyer, Michelle McQuillan and Kalyn Smythe Named 2024 Masters Circle

“Our 2024 Masters Circle Class represents the best luxury real estate professionals in the world– an elite group of agents who consistently achieve a level of success that few in our industry ever reach,” said Natalie Hamrick, president of affiliate services, Christie’s International Real Estate. “These agents are leaders in their respective markets, and each has an unwavering commitment to providing their clients with a bespoke, luxury experience. We’re incredibly proud to have them in the Christie’s International Real Estate network, and we look forward to their continued success in 2024.”

About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. For more information, please visit christiesrealestate.com.

About William Means Real Estate
Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate is one of Charleston’s oldest real estate companies and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. The firm celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023 and closed the year with $338M in overall sales with an average sales price of $1.43M. Lyles Geer was named President and Broker-in-Charge in 2021 after his mother, Helen Geer, spent more than 20 years leading the company. The firm has continued to evolve with the latest innovations to remain at the forefront of the area’s real estate market. William Means Real Estate has an office on Broad Street in downtown Charleston and another in Mount Pleasant to assist clients in the East Cooper area. For more information, visit charlestonrealestate.com.

Beach Commercial Employees Honored with Prestigious Marketing Awards

Eddie Hughes and Carmichael Harrison

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, is pleased to announce that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within the company. Eddie Hughes has been honored with the title of 2023 Commercial Agent of the Year, while Carmichael Harrison has been recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Commercial Captain’s Cup.

“Eddie Hughes and Carmichael Harrison consistently deliver outstanding contributions to The Beach Company and these distinctions are incredibly well deserved,” says John Darby, CEO and president of The Beach Company. “These men continue to set the standard for excellence in our company and I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication.”

This award marks Eddie Hughes’ fifth consecutive win as Agent of the Year, underscoring his exceptional contribution to the company’s success, with a total volume of $18.8 million. In 2023, Hughes’ expertise and dedication led to an astounding 42 successful sales and leasing transactions.

Carmichael Harrison has received the 2023 Commercial Captain’s Cup, an award reserved for the agent who has demonstrated exceptional success in gross income growth compared to the previous year. Harrison’s accomplishment includes orchestrating 78 sale and leasing transactions, resulting in an impressive total volume of $13.8 million.

First Tee – Greater Charleston Welcomes Conor O’Rourke as Philanthropy Director

First Tee – Greater Charleston, a local nonprofit that helps young people develop interpersonal skills and life-changing values through the game of golf, is pleased to announce the appointment of Conor O’Rourke as Philanthropy Director.

O’Rourke has dedicated his career to supporting advancement opportunities for young people and has over a decade of fundraising experience in both independent and higher education sectors. Most recently, he served as Director of Development at Rocky Hill Country Day School in Rhode Island and has held various development roles at St. George’s School (Newport, RI) and Brown University. The son of a PGA Professional, O’Rourke developed a keen interest in golf at an early age and benefited significantly from lessons learned on the golf course. He is excited to contribute to similar hands-on learning experiences for youth in the Charleston Area.

O’Rourke hails from New England but has strong family ties to Charleston and is eager to be an active member of the community.

About First Tee – Greater Charleston

Established in 2008, First Tee – Greater Charleston serves young people, ages 5-18, from all walks of life. The 501(c)3 offers on-course, in-school, community outreach, and immersion programs that teach life-enhancing values and interpersonal skills through the game of golf. The organization reaches thousands of children each year in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties–19,869 young people in 2023 alone. Visit FirstTeeCHS.org to learn more.

Global Water Center and Water Mission Celebrate and Honor George Greene III’s 80th Birthday

George Greene III, PE, Ph.D. Co-founded the Global Water Center and Water Mission

N. Charleston SC —February 8, 2024 — The Global Water Center (GWC) and Water Mission honor George Greene III, PE, Ph.D., on his 80th birthday. Dr. Greene co-founded both nonprofits with his late wife Molly Greene. Both global humanitarian organizations are based in N. Charleston, and each has complementary objectives focused on ending the global water crisis that affects more than 2 billion people.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Greene has been dedicated to showing God’s love to people in need through lifesaving safe water solutions. In 2001, Dr. Greene and Molly co-founded Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds sustainable safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Over the next 23 years, Water Mission served more than 8 million men, women, and children in 60 countries. They then created the GWC to drive standards, provide training and monitoring, and to foster collaboration with other water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) organizations. The GWC is positioned as a go-to resource for safe water implementors in the rural water sector.

“George cares deeply for those around him. Remarkably, he cares just as deeply for people he will never meet, particularly for the 2 billion people who lack access to safe water,” said Thomas Johnston, Chief Operations Officer of GWC. “Dr. Greene is highly focused, incredibly intelligent, committed to excellence, and loves engineering standards. All of this comes wrapped up in a very humble and compassionate persona. He lives out his faith every day inspiring others to come alongside him in this shared purpose to bring safe water to everyone in need.”

Retirement looks different for Dr. Greene compared to most Americans. He remains an active servant leader as the CEO of GWC and is a long time Water Mission board member after previously holding the Water Mission CEO and Board Chair roles. Prior to founding Water Mission and GWC, Dr. Greene started his professional career in Germany with an international engineering company before returning to the United States and joining Exxon Research and Engineering. In 1981, he moved his family to Charleston to build General Engineering Laboratories, (now known as GEL Group.) Together with Molly, the business grew to become one of the largest single site privately owned environmental laboratories in the U.S. Dr. and Mrs. Greene sold the business in 2001 to the leadership team and used proceeds to start Water Mission.

In honor of his dedication to saving lives, Dr. Greene has received numerous awards, including Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, and Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award. Dr. Greene was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Charleston Southern University. In 2022, Dr. Greene was inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a business leader and humanitarian.

“As we celebrate my father’s 80th birthday, we are celebrating a life of faithfulness that started with his parents planting seeds of faith, grounded in the values of love, excellence, and integrity,” said Water Mission CEO and President George Greene IV, PE. “The seed took root in his late twenties and from that point on, faith became the priority in his and my mother’s life. In their for-profit business, faith manifested itself in the way they ran the organization, treating others the way they wanted to be treated. As the business grew with amazing success, little did they know that it was all in preparation for something bigger, and in 2001 they felt a calling to leave the for-profit world and start Water Mission and eventually GWC. Outside of the focus on business and ministry, George III intentionally poured into his family, instilling the same values in me and my sister and encouraging the instilling of those values in the lives of his grandchildren today. With this very brief summary of a life well lived, please join us in celebrating today!”

About Global Water Center
Global Water Center, in collaboration with Water Mission, CAWST, and UNICEF, has trained water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) professionals in more than 67 countries. The purpose of GWC is to serve the global WASH community to rapidly scale the world’s effort to bring safe water to everyone in need. Through collective action, training, and technical support, GWC drives accountability and adherence to standards, ensuring access to safe water for millions of people around the world.

About Water Mission
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds sustainable safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Water Mission’s global headquarters is in N. Charleston, S.C., and the organization has more than 400 staff members based in Africa; Asia; and North, South, and Central America. Charity Navigator has awarded Water Mission its top four-star rating 17 years in a row, a distinction shared by less than 1% of the charities rated by the organization.

Cyberwoven Marketing Director Joins Main Street District Board

Columbia, S.C. – Shayla Merritt, marketing director of Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, joins the board of Downtown Columbia’s Main Street District. In her new role, Merritt will help guide the organization’s marketing, public advocacy, and economic development of the district.

Shayla Merritt, Cyberwoven’s Director of Marketing

Merritt’s extensive background in marketing, design, and communications, having worked for industries in the non-profit, hospitality, tourism, and A/E/C sectors, will add to the growing reach of the district’s on-going marketing efforts.

“I am elated to join the Main Street District board, especially since I have enjoyed working in the district for the last 10 years,” says Merritt. “Watching what Matt [Kennell] and his team have done and continue to do to transform the district into an economic driver for our community has been truly inspiring. I am honored to join a group of thoughtful individuals who not only care for this growing community but, who will work hard to continue to make this the place to be – downtown on Main Street.”

Since her time in Columbia, Merritt has served the community in many ways. She is an active member of the AIA South Carolina’s Marketing and Communications Committee, the Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Advisory Board, the Columbia Museum of Art’s Contemporaries Board, the Main Street District’s Marketing and Communications Committee, Melius Forum, MIRCI’s Board of Directors, and the University of South Carolina’s Black Alumni Council.

About the Main Street District
The Main Street District encompasses the 36-block area bounded by Gervais, Elmwood, Assembly, and Marion streets in Columbia, SC. The organization provides public space management, economic development, place management, marketing services, and public advocacy for the Main Street District. The Board of Directors oversees the organization’s mission – to focus on filling vacancies in commercial properties, retaining existing downtown businesses and recruiting new ones, expanding the downtown residential base, and creating a safe, clean, and friendly downtown environment.

About Cyberwoven
Cyberwoven is a brand, marketing, and web agency headquartered on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Since opening our doors in 2001, we have launched award-winning websites, guided the creation and evolution of brands, and built audience engagement both online and in person. We work with organizations in various industries, including the arts, culture, government, retail, education, finance, healthcare, and insurance. Our goal is to create authentic and unmistakable brand experiences that are infused with imagination, build trust, and inspire love. Learn more at cyberwoven.com.

HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division Hires AVP Of Community Engagement

Amanda Lawrence

CHARLESTON, SC – HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division, part of HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) – one of the nation’s leading healthcare networks, is proud to introduce Amanda Lawrence as the division’s first Community Engagement Associate Vice President. Amanda will oversee partnerships, foundation investments, colleague community involvement and volunteering as well as community outreach for our 11 hospitals and 185+ points of care across our markets in GA, SC and FL.

She has served in the nonprofit sector for fourteen years leading collective impact investments and initiatives in Education, Financial Stability and Health. Most recently, working to improve outcomes for children and families for Cradle to Career leaders, staff, and partners in twenty-nine states. Prior to that she served for eight years as the Vice President of Community Impact for the Trident United Way.

In her new role, Lawrence will provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in leading a comprehensive community engagement strategy. “The goal is to direct and align community engagement initiatives that will enhance our ability to serve our markets,” said Hugh C. Tappan, President of HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division. “We are confident, that Amanda’s experience will help us identify and partner with organizations that are as equally committed to making real change and lasting impact in our communities as we are,” Tappan added.

Lawrence will oversee the implementation of a division-wide community engagement plan aligned to the intersection of business strategy, stakeholder engagement and local needs. “I’m excited for the opportunity to amplify meaningful impact by building and strengthening community coalitions and partnerships through HCA giving and volunteerism. I am passionate about working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of the people in the neighborhoods where HCA doctors, nurses, and clinicians live, serve and share that passion,” said Lawrence.”

Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel. She also serves on the Board of Together SC.

About HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division

HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division, headquartered in Charleston, SC, is dedicated to serving communities across Georgia, South Carolina and Northeast FL. Our 11 acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, and 185+ affiliated sites of care see more than three million patients visits a year. From the largest burn center in the United States, the John M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, to the only free-standing Children’s Hospital in Savannah, GA, our 22,000+ colleagues are committed to improving more lives in more ways. In 2022, we provided $286 million in uncompensated care and paid over $285 million in state and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads and infrastructure of the communities we serve. Learn more at hcasouthatlantic.com.

About HCA Healthcare

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprising 182 hospitals and approximately 2,300 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44%. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 37 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives. Please click here to connect with HCA Healthcare on social media.