Nelson's Neighborhood

Happy New Year from Nelwater Consulting. We're looking forward to a prosperous 2018. We're also happy to say goodbye to 2017. Cheers! 

Crazy to believe that I ventured out on my own eight years ago after being at ABC News 4 for more than five years. It has been quite a journey from building a hospital (obviously not by myself) to representing companies internationally to having a sports division to Nelwater, I don't think I could have prepared myself for all this if I'd known ahead of time.  Sometimes when life gives you lemons, you add them to your cocktails and live it up!  With Thanksgiving here, it's a time to take a breath and be grateful. 2017 hasn't been quite a good year personally as we lost Darren's dad, mom broke her bad leg and dad had a seizure but when we celebrate this week, we will remember why we are so lucky to be alive.  Nelwater moved into a larger location after getting beaten up by Hurricane Matthew. Moving is never fun and if I have it my way, it will be last time for decades. But we have a roof over our head and that's what matters.  Shooting Irma's Destruc...

Join The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant for their 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Event to benefit Lowcountry Lab Rescue.   This howlin' good time is happening Saturday, October 29 from 1-3pm at the Rusty Rudder in Mount Pleasant.  10% of sales from the entire day will be donated to Lowcountry Lab Rescue.  PLUS Enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT Pit Roasted Oysters starting at 3pm, Live Music on the Patio and College football inside and out!!  Don’t forget to dress up the pup for our Best Dressed Dog Costume Contest and a chance to win an awesome Rudder prize pack! Nelwater Mascot and Lowcountry Lab Rescue Alum - Pearl The Lab, owned by Ryan Nelson  Rusty Rudder Mascots Bailey & Rudder, Owned by Rusty Rudder co-owner Brian Johnston Nelwater Mascots Ralphie and Hazel, rescues owned by Nelwater Colleague Natalie Grantham We hope to see you there! It's always a blast at the Rudder! 

I'm honored to be the moderator for the Women In Leadership Luncheon. Such a stellar panel - looking forward to learning from these visionaries. ~ Ryan K&L Gates and DHG will host a women in leadership luncheon titled: A View from the Executive Level and How to Thrive There . This is a complimentary luncheon and inspiring panel discussion with distinguished female leaders from around the country. Panelists will discuss their career paths as well as reveal their successes and challenges as women leaders in their respective industries. Panelists: Anita Zucker, Chair and CEO, The InterTech Group (Charleston); Effin Logue, Chief People Officer, DHG Valarie Jackson, Senior Advisor to the Management Committee and Firmwide Director of Diversity & Inclusion, K&L Gates LLP. Moderator: Ryan Nelson, PR & Media Consultant, Nelwater Consulting & Sports (Charleston) The Riley Park Club (360 Fishburne Street, Charleston, SC ...

For the safety of our entire staff,  Nelwater Consulting will be closing to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Safety is our #1 priority. Thank you! 

If you're stressing about Irma, take some time to take a break. The Rusty Rudder in Mount Pleasant is open! They will be open today and through out the weekend (as long as it's safe for everyone). Please patron local businesses when you can. 

As local high school football teams are hitting the practice fields prepping for the 2017 season, they’re also practicing for their 2017 debut at the 47th Annual Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic, which is this Thursday and Friday at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Tickets are on sale via local participating high school cheerleading teams and online at CharlestonSertoma.org. Tickets are $12. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and kick off is at 5:00 p.m. Not only are cheerleading teams the main ticket sales outlet for this event, one dollar from each ticket they sell goes back to both their high school cheerleading and football teams; and the remainder of the proceeds goes to local children’s charities.    **Also NEW this year**  The Sertoma Club of Charleston and Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston is proud to offer VIP Viewing tickets for $50 per person. These tickets allow you to enjoy the air-conditioned view from Johnson Hagood’s ...

Every year, the Sertoma Football Classic enhances the activities and events that make the Classic a tradition. On this 47th year, The Sertoma Club of Charleston and Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston is proud to offer VIP Viewing tickets for $50 per person. These tickets allow you to enjoy the air-conditioned view from Johnson Hagood’s fourth floor club level with a complimentary buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. VIP tickets are available online at  CharlestonSertoma.org  and only a limited quantity are available. The fourth floor VIP viewing tickets are perfect for those who would like to enjoy the match-ups in the air-conditioned club level with panoramic views of the Ravenel Bridge.   For 47 years, local high school students from the Tri-county area come together to showcase their school’s talent both on the football field and off. The 2017 Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic is Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Gen...

Dine for a cause and help local children, while supporting a locally-owned restaurant at the same time. The Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic is honored to be the July 2017 beneficiary of The Rusty Rudder’s Miracle Mondays. Every Monday in July, when you patron The Rusty Rudder in Mount Pleasant, 10% of proceeds will go to the Sertoma Club of Charleston/Sertoma Classic. The 2017 Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic is Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Tickets will go on sale for this annual tradition that kicks off high school football season later in July, via local participating high school cheerleading teams and online.   “This is the second year The Rusty Rudder has designated the Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic as one of its chosen charities for Miracle Monday. And with five Mondays in July, it gives the community a chance to have lunch or dinner numerous times to help the charities the Classic supports a...

We have finally moved in to our new office in Charleston. We'd like to thank our clients and colleagues for their flexibility and support during this transition. As many people know, moving is one of those dreaded experiences like trying on a bathing suit or losing audio during a live broadcast but once you get through it, it doesn't seem as bad as you thought. (Well, the whole bathing suit shopping is a true pain for me - I can roll with losing audio.) Our expanded office will allow us to expand our operations and we look forward to our new clients joining our Nelwater family. We're in full planning mode for the Sertoma Football Classic - stay tuned for more details and check out this year's match ups here . Cheers ~ Ryan Nelson

Wine  and Canvas Charleston, mobile art entertainment at its finest , is proud to announce  Erinne  Scarborough as the new Charleston location partner/owner-operator. Scarborough has worked in the food and beverage industry for more than two decades  here in the Lowcountry  with past career experience at Firefly Distillery and Peninsula Grill.  Wine and Canvas Charleston brings the party to you - whether at your favorite local venues, corporate gatherings or  even your own  living room  - the concept is to  create a memorable event filled with laughter  and a creativity .  Wine and Canvas provides  everything necessary to re-create the painting of your choice and including a local artist/instructor to guide you step-by-step.  All attendees take home a gallery-wrapped masterpiece.  While Wine and Canvas is one of Charleston’s most popular ladies  night out  activities , it is also a wonderful addition t...