Business Consulting
David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.
Isaac Ryba - Employee Benefits Consultant
15-A Gamecock Avenue, P.O. Box 31029
Charleston, SC 29417

p:843-769-2969 Ext. 3017
f:843-763-1124
http://www.dgilston.com

Employee benefit specialist.

Warehousing/Distribution
American Paint Paddle
Tom Hardy - General Manager
3255 Fortune Drive,
N. Charleston, SC 29418

p:843-767-5229
f:843-767-0494
http://www.americanpaintpaddle.com

American Paint Paddle Company prints and distributes wooden articles such as paint paddles, rulers, yardsticks, bookmarks and related items, for specialty advertising. American Paint Paddle is the largest and most respected company of its kind in the United States. Products include: Wooden Paint Paddles, Wooden Rulers, Yardsticks, Bookmarks, Paint Sundries, and specialty Advertising Products.

Freight Forwarder
Argents Express Group
Trent Gustafson - Station and Regional Manager
462 B Wando Park Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

p:843-216-8301
f:843-216-8302
http://www.argents.com

Argents Express Group is a family owned, U.S. domestic & international freight forwarder & customs house broker. The company was established in 1977 by William Chiappetta (current president) in Detroit, MI. Today Argents has 6 offices located in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Hilton Head, Charleston and Charlotte. Argents also belongs to World Cargo Alliance (WCA). This group enables us to have agent offices in every corner of the world! We are also members of C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), we are licensed by IATA as well as the FMC as an NVOCC & OTI. We take pride in offering the best customized and personal service in the industry. We also offer superior technology solutions for all shipping needs.

Warehousing/Distribution
ATS Logistics, Inc.
James Gianoukos - President
2465 Air Park Road,
Charleston, SC 29406

p:843-308-9600
f:843-308-6550
http://www.atsinc.net

ATS Logistics offers a wide range of warehousing, transportation, & intermodal services. We are dedicated to providing only the best service by strategically developing customized logistical packages to meet the diverse and ever-changing needs of each individual customer, including a state-of-the-art Information Technology System that offers a complete customization, secure customer access, and E-business capabilities. ATS offers over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space, 40 dock doors, rail siding, and top-of-the-line equipment to handle all non-hazardous commodities. Founded on the principles of just-in-time, ATS offers complete trucking services to anywhere in the United States and Canada. Located within minutes of all Charleston Port Terminals, ATS provides local, inland, and rail intermodal transportation.

Shipping Company
B & R Agencies
John Rannik - Vice President
975 Morrison Drive,
Charleston, SC 29403

p:843-577-9316
f:843-577-4391
www.navierasbr.com

B&R Agencies is a full service ship agency and container terminal operator in Charleston, SC. The agency's liner principal is ZIM Israeli American Navigation, Inc. (a.k.a. ZIM Container Service). With a fleet of more than 80 vessels, ZIM offers a regular ocean, round the world container service, serving major ports in every region of the world. B&R is able to handle all types of vessels and provide full services by ship owners. B&R is affiliated with Agencies Navieras B&R, S.A., the oldest and largest shipping agency, terminal operator, and harbor towing operator serving the Dominican Republic.

Economic Development
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charles H. Van Rysselberge - President & CEO
2750 Speissegger Dr., Suite 100
Charleston, SC 29405

p:843-577-2510
f:843-723-4853
http://www.charlestonchamber.net

Established in 1773, the Charleston Metro Chamber is the oldest municipal chamber in continuous operation in the United States and is presently comprised of 2,700 members. A private, non-profit organization, the Chamber's mission is to serve as the catalyst to maximize the power of business to improve our quality of life and advance the region's economy. The Chamber provides the business community with the leadership needed to foster an economic and political climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents of the metro area.

Port Agency
Charleston Port Services
Robert New - President
5912 Campbell Street,
Hanahan, SC 29406

p:843-747-2101
f:843-747-6787
http://www.port-of-charleston.com

The South Carolina State Ports Authority owns and operates 3 port facilities: The Port of Charleston, the Port of Georgetown and the Port of Port Royal. It’s mission is to contribute to the economic development of South Carolina by fostering and stimulating waterborne commerce and shipment of freight. Charleston Port Services seeks to develop and operate efficient marine terminals and attract high-quality steamship services.

Economic Development
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
David T. Ginn - President and CEO
5300 International Blvd, Suite 103 A
N. Charleston, SC 29418

p:843-760-4524
f:843-760-4535
http://www.charleston-for-business.com

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance is a public/private partnership representing Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Its mission is to broaden and diversify business investment in the region with a new emphasis on technology-intensive business sectors. The Alliance works closely with the state and area governments, utilities, developers and other allies to market the Charleston region and help facilitate the site selection process for companies interested in investing here.

Education
Charleston Southern University
Dr. John Duncan - Dean, School of Business
P.O. Box 118087,
Charleston, SC 29423

p:843-863-7025
f:843-863-7922
http://www.csuniv.edu

Charleston Southern University's Undergraduate and Master of Business Administration are designed to provide students with an opportunity to advance their business studies as they relate to the changing forces within the business community.

Government Agency
City of Charleston
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. - Mayor
85 Calhoun Street,
Charleston, SC 29401

p:843-724-3773
f:843-720-3835
http://www.charleston.net/charlestoncity

Listed as one of the best places for business by several business magazines during the past decade, Charleston offers a stable economic climate, a great opportunity and a beautiful city for your business. Growth and expansion under the leadership of visionary Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. are the hallmarks of the area and you will be a part of it. Visitors to Charleston find that they want to return again and again. It's a great place to live… and to do business. Your employees will find the carefully reserved quality of life of its special features. Not only do some of the top retail stores locate here, major corporations are finding that it is a great place to locate their headquarters.