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1986 to 1995

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1986: The Charleston Place Hotel debuts1989: Mayor Riley addresses press after Hurricane Hugo devastates the lowcountry1989: Chas. native Helen Hill becomes the CEO of Explore Charleston. The destination marketing org represents more than 800 member businesses and 10 local governments in the region.1990: Waterfront Park is complete1990: Magnolias opens on East Bay Street (under construction)Magnolias today1992: The Don N. Holt Bridge is complete, connecting Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and North Charleston1993: SNOB (Slightly North of Broad) opens on East Bay.1993: Charleston County funds an economic development department. Conde Nast Traveler first names Charleston a Top 10 US destination1994: Keith Summey elected North Charleston mayor, led the city for decades through the Naval Base closure and revitalization efforts, including Park Circle and Riverfront Park.New Riverfront Park pedestrian walkway1995: Charleston Regional Development Alliance is founded to support existing companies like Bosch, and recruit others.

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