The Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce was chartered in 2022 as a connection point for the Isle of Palms business community. Our vision is to foster an environment where all of our local communities — visitors, residents and business owners — can thrive. Above all, we’re here to support and uplift our neighbors, the true heart and soul of the Isle of Palms. We serve the … [Read more...] about Make an Informed Vote on Short-term Rental Cap
Politics
Joe Cunningham: Republican Officials Backed New Democratic Congressman
Reaching Across The Aisle In a congressional district drawn specifically to virtually assure Republican dominance, Joe Cunningham concocted the perfect recipe for victory, combining his youth, his message of Lowcountry over party affiliation, his opposition to drilling for oil off the Carolina coast and his disdain for special-interest groups to become the first Democrat to … [Read more...] about Joe Cunningham: Republican Officials Backed New Democratic Congressman
Jimmy Carroll: A Walking, Talking Encyclopedia
Carroll Really is the Mayor of IOP Now Jimmy Carroll has spent most of his life as an Isle of Palms resident, raising three sons on the island, coaching youth baseball, basketball and soccer teams and establishing a real estate business that survived recessions and depressions for the better part of four decades. Over the years, local residents have referred to him as “mayor,” … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carroll: A Walking, Talking Encyclopedia
John Moye: Passion and Energy
At the age of 34, John Moye has never had to make decisions that could affect the future of everyone living in and visiting one of the most popular vacation destinations on the Carolina coast. He had zero experience in government as he prepared to take the spot he earned on the Isle of Palms City Council in the Nov. 21 runoff election. And he’s all right with that. In fact, he … [Read more...] about John Moye: Passion and Energy
Ryan Buckhannon: Spending IOP’s Money Wisely
Ryan Buckhannon thinks there are several issues that need to be addressed by the Isle of Palms City Council, from coyotes, drainage and the future of the marina to traffic and parking. He insists, however, that the Council’s most important task is to spend IOP’s money wisely. “We need to watch spending and send our tax dollars where they need to go instead of where they want … [Read more...] about Ryan Buckhannon: Spending IOP’s Money Wisely
