Name? Justin Nathanson
Occupation? Film Maker
What are you doing in this picture? Directing the Charleston Carrot Mob Video
What is your favorite thing about your job?Creating- I get to tell stories using the skills I have to shoot and edit. I love what I do and I think I am pretty good at what I do and to be able to share that is very rewarding.
If you could say something positive about the Navy Yard, what would it be? I think the whole idea of revitalizing it environmentally is very heroic. When thinking about where to move my business I realized that every decision I make can have an impact. I really like what the Navy Yard stands for and I want to stand with it. This building is just a really creative place with nice people. I think this is only the beginning for this area.
Favorite Weekend Activity? I love taking pictures, hiking, traveling, and road trips to nowhere.
Music interest that would surprise? I have every single Howard Stern Show archived since 1994. I listen to his show everyday. It’s because he’s a great advocate of the 1st amendment. He always speaks the truth and exposes hypocrisy with people of power. He is a hero of mine.
Favorite North Charleston Thing? I love opening my front doors to Park Circle. I love everything about it.Favorite Local Business or Non-Profit?It usually changes, but at the moment my favorite place is the Mill. Someone is lucky when they can say they have a great local bar. The mix of people there is great.
Where would you like see your company in five years? World Domination (half kidding). What I would really like to do is grow while still keeping the integrity of a small creative business.
What makes your company unique? I think that what makes my company unique is me and my experience. We don’t make Cogs. This is all based on one person’s creative vision for now.Most Challenging Aspect of your work?Bridging art and commerce successfully.
For more information of Justin’s company, The Cut Company, visit his site: http://thecutcompany.com/
LCOR has posistioned several collection bins around the Navy Yard, to help ensure that children coming into foster care are provided with the nescesary essentials within the first 48 hours. Supplies the LCOR needs are disposable diapers, baby wash, baby wipes, school uniforms, sneakers boys and girls sizes 3-12, boys clothes 4t-16, girls clothes 4t-16, socks and underwear, leather belts, school backpacks, and toiletries.
Collection boxes are located in 7, 10, & 11 storehouse row.
For more information visit their site at, http://lowcountryorphanrelief.org
Name? Kelly Wenner
Occupation? Jewelry Maker
What are you doing in this picture? Creating a real Evergreen Leaf Earring.
What is your favorite thing about your job? That I get to say what happens and when.
If you could say something positive about the Navy Yard, what would it be? I just really love the space. I always walk around and look at the beautiful scenery. The people here are beautiful too; everyone is so helpful with anything I need like advice on photography, technology, and accounting.
Favorite Weekend Activity? I like fishing, tennis, and just being outside in general.
Music interest that would surprise us? I really like hardcore Dance Hall Reggae. And I’ve been to 80 Widespread Panic shows.
Favorite North Charleston Thing? My friends and I like to ride our bikes from her house in Park Circle to the Mill or Madra Rua. It’s always really funny.
Favorite Local Business or Non-Profit? Low Country Orphan Relief
Where would you like see your company in five years? I really want to be in Macy’s or Saks Fifth Ave.
What makes your company unique? I would pretty much say that everything I do is unique. Nothing is mass-produced so no one will have the same necklace as you.
Most Challenging Aspect of your work? I guess the most challenging aspect of my work is just being really organized and planning my time to meet with all the stores I sell to. It’s also really challenging to come into work and need to be 10 different people, whether it’s being an accountant, to a graphic designer, to public relations, to marketing and sales, and the list goes on.
For More information on Kelly, visit her site http://www.kellywenner.com/
They’ve got to come from somewhere, and that place just happens to be here in the Navy Yard at Noisette. Green Roof Outfitters, or G.R.O. is the regions first company designing, growing and installing modular Green Roofs.
First, what is a Green Roof? Put simply, Green Roofs are living additions to roof structures. Their environmental impact is tremendous. They reduce storm water runoff, reduce the “heat island effect,” reduces pollutants & increases oxygen, extends roof life by 2-4 times, lowers energy costs, lowers noise level, creates urban green space and even help reduce our carbon footprint.
They can come in many different varieties, but G.R.O. has found that the plant variety of Sedum Succulents works particularly well in our climate, including both winter and summer. Because they are succulents they require very little water to survive, while retaining significant amounts of what does comes there way. Not to mention, they only initially require fertilizer, and won’t ever need it again, great news for the health of rivers and streams.
G.R.O’s innovative modular system makes installation much quicker and simpler than any other system available. Each module is 4′x4′ and weighs about 80 lbs. fully saturated. An innovative aspect of the modular systems is the addition of small wells within the units, allowing them to store water until the plants need it. The modules are produced here in South Carolina of 100% recycled plastic and 100% recyclable.
Founders, Mike McKenna & Michael Whitfield
Water collected from nearby roofs to help get seedlings started.
The newest addition to our splendid collection of companies here on the Yard is People Matter Worldwide Technologies. The company has been founded to be the premier developer of computer programs which are aimed at improving operations of human resource management. Their guiding ideology is simply, as the name suggest, “People Matter.” This simple saying runs deep in the company, not only with regards to how there own customers are treated, but also in the programs they create.
To help introduce some of their newer employees to the Navy Yard, a massive scavenger hunt was held. The competition was fierce! Teams were assigned a limo and driver as they raced around looking for clues and learning the history, as well as, the future of the Navy Yard.
Here in the Navy Yard at Noisette we are proud to house so many beneficial non-profits. The Parents Anonymous of South Carolina is one such group here in the Yard. Founded on the need to create a support system for parents of our community, local parents meet regularly in a group setting to discuss problems, share advice, experience a shared sense of purpose, and if nothing else, to make new friends. This Thanksgiving Parents Anonymous Members would like to share with you:
Dear Friends,
I feel Parents Anonymous® is like a family because we share our problems and our happiness. In my Parents Anonymous® Group I have found friends to talk with about our family life. I receive help from the other parents, and I share my experiences to help when I can. I have been in this group three years. I love this time. We learn and share good things with each other to make our families happy and strong.
Aurelia B.
Parents Anonymous® Parent
We are thankful for all that Parents Anonymous does for the community and glad they are part of our community here in the Navy Yard.
This month, CEO of the Noisette Company John knott, has Given several speeches at prominent national and international conferences “West Coast Green,” “Gaining Ground Summit: Resilient Cities” and the shoulder program at Simon Frasier University . As Master developer for the Navy Yard at Noisette, Knott shared his revolutionary theories that have guided him and his company in creating the ultimate of sustainable communities. What differentiates his ideologies from others, is the value Knott has placed on sustainability as a community approach rather than simply ‘Green’ building. He has developed and employed the concepts of “Triple Bottom Line” Sustainability as the guide for every aspect of the Navy Yard at Noisette master plan. This concept states, that in order to be truly sustainable, consideration of the bottom line, People, Planet, Prosperity, must be considered in every decision made. Knott argues, that a community can never be truly sustainable unless the social needs of the community as whole are addressed. Knott states “Fundamentally, in the end we must build and design to heal our people if we want to save our place and planet.”
As a third generation builder Knott reflects on some of the lessons of his own those he has inherited from his fore fathers .
- We are not in the building business, but rather the Human Habbitat Business.
- We are not in the development business, but rather the Community Building Business.
- What I have learned over the the last 40 years:
- Community and buildings are living and organic sytems.
- Social and Enviromental health of our people is the most important task we have as proffesionals.
- It is this health that is directly effecting our communities economic health.
The West Coast Green Conference is, according to its organizers, “… the premier conference on green innovation, gathers the brightest minds in green building, business, and technology.” This years conference drew over 9,000 people from 20 different countries. It is is one of the countries largest confrences focused on sustainability. The goal of the Gaining Ground/Resilient Cities Conference is to explore what is needed to make cities more “robust.” Other topics discussed include:
- Innovation in sustainability governance and best current practices for managing sustainable urban systems;
- capturing opportunities in the green economy;
- strategies for building widespread sustainability collaborations that engage the community level.
In an effort to make sure everyone is able to fully apprciate that which is KK5, the event is being held over two nights. Friday will be an artist reception for those of you over 21. This will last from 8pm-11pm and is FREE. Satruday, will be the main event and is for all ages! Doors open at 8pm-2am.
Also for your convience, there are several ways to get here this year. There is a LEEP and City Bus routes heading up here. Details can be found on the KK website here.
If your driving, these directions will apply to yo:
From Downtown:
Option 1.- Head north on meeting until you reach Cosgrove. Turn Right and you found KK5.
Option 2. Head north on I-26. Exit 216B. Stay on Cosgrove till you see a large Silver Building. You’ve found KK5.
From West Ashely.
Take Olde Town Road or Sam Rittenburg North toward I-26. This turns into Cosgrove. Continue Streight till you reach the large Silver building. You’ve Found Kk5
From Mt Pleasant.
Take 17 south. Exit onto I-26. Take exit 216B. Stay on Cosgrove till you see a large Silver Building. You’ve found KK5.
From the North Area.
Take I-26E toward Charleston. Exit 216 B toward FEDERAL COMPLEX. Stay On Cosgrove, untill you see the large Silver building on your right. You’ve found KK5.
If you biking, Do’nt forget your lights!!!!
Enjoy!
This is what you will see from the road:
The newest workout sensation, Zumba Fitness, is a new trend helping you dance your way into cardio workout. At the core of Zumba, is high energy Latin and international fusion music, with easy to follow dance moves. Before you know it, you’ll be dancing away like a true pro. Check it out this weekend in 10 Store House Row, were Navy Yard local Rochelle Green, will be hosting the first of two Zumba Events taking place here on the Yard.
Music, Art of all mediums, Dancers, A Starving artist show, A mysterious ‘Midnight room,’ and a killer sponsor to boot. This weekend, the Navy Yard at Noisette, will be the place to be.
Kulture Klash has become Charleston’s (probably the region too!) largest single day art and music event. Featuring over 50+ artist and a slew of DJ’s and local bands, the event will truely have something for everyone. This years theme is Bikes, and attendees are incourged to ride there bikes to the event, taking advantage of the Bicycle Valet upon arrival. There will be a starving artist show which has drummed up quite a bit of attention. Eight artist, for five days, have camped out in the event space with nothing to eat. Each artist will produce a new work daily to illustrate how the starvation has effected them. Musical acts featured this year will include, Dante’s Camaro, Short Shorts, The V-Tones, plus live sets from DJ Stella, The Bubble Gut Brothers, Righchus, DJ Jeff ET, Danny Seltzer and DJ Belk.
Recently Debuted in Charleston, New Belgium Brewery will be serving a variety of their sensational beers. To meet your dietary needs, my personal favorite, D’allesandro’s will be serving pizzas of all varieties. Our sometimes neighbor Street Foods llc. will be serving up Asian|African Infusion foods throughout the evening as well.
For the first time, KK will held over two days. A free Artist reception will be held on Friday November 6 from 8pm-11pm (21+). The main event is Saturday, November 7 8pm-2am. The Event space is located here on the Navy Yard at Noisette on the corner of Sprurill and Cosgrove. Tickets can be purchased at a variety of locations listed here.
See you there!
