Get inspired by this powerful story of a couple who found their perfect home and built a thriving business in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina. Follow their journey as they transform their passion for historic renovations into Revival Renovations, with crucial support from the Don Ryan Center for Innovation. This video showcases how a strong community and invaluable local resources can help a small business not just survive, but truly flourish.
A few decades ago, Bluffton’s greatest resource –our young people—were leaving town and not returning as professionals. Today, the story is different. Since launching The Don Ryan Center for Innovation in 2012 – the Town’s economic development department -- Bluffton has been helping entrepreneurs and young professionals put down roots here.
Two years ago, Hardee Greens entered our Startup Program with an idea and a dream. Through dedicated mentorship, strategic planning, and resource support, they advanced into our Growth Program — and today, they’re a proud participant in the Thrive Program, scaling their operations and expanding their reach across the region.
As a proud member of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation’s Growth Program, CAV Integrated Home is harnessing the power of mentorship, strategy, and community support to expand its impact and reach. From high-end residential automation to commercial solutions, their work is transforming how people live, work, and connect.
How the Don Ryan Center Helped AMA Private Dining Thrive | Entrepreneur Success Story
Join us as Antonio, founder of AMA Private Dining, shares his inspiring journey of turning passion into profit — and how the Don Ryan Center for Innovation helped make it happen.