From the desk
February 2026
This year has already reminded us why we started this community in the first place: to connect people, share ideas, and build something meaningful together. One of our proudest moments so far has been the launch of Two Cents in Upstate South Carolina, made possible with the incredible support of our dear friend Lynn Chavez.
To our Charleston community—while this chapter is rooted in Greenville, it’s all part of a bigger vision: creating strong, local connections across South Carolina and beyond. If you have friends, colleagues, or fellow builders in the Upstate, make sure they know about Two Cents Upstate SC.
Thank you for being part of this growing community. We’re excited about what’s ahead—and even more excited to build it with you.
xo,
Hayley & Mariel
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February’s Honorable Mention: Drunk Tony's Food Truck
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MEET DRUNK TONY’S FOOD TRUCK
Drunk Tony’s food truck is owned by husband-and-wife team Anthony and Kandess Gaudio, who launched the business just before the pandemic after a long road trip home with their newly purchased truck.
Anthony, a Pittsburgh native with deep family roots in Italian cooking and restaurant ownership, spent 13 months renovating and outfitting the truck himself in his driveway before opening in Charleston in March 2021. Drawing from generations of culinary tradition, the Gaudios serve scratch-made, made-to-order Italian dishes like chicken parmesan subs, chicken alfredo, and shrimp pomodoro using fresh, local ingredients. Kandess plays an integral role in both cooking and operations, contributing popular menu items such as her chicken rigatoni with vodka sauce. With hands-on renovation experience and a passion for quality food, the Gaudios have quickly gained attention for delivering authentic Italian cuisine from a food truck.
The So You’ll Know Event Key
After hearing your feedback, we decided to start noting if the event costs money and/or if it is a female-only event. Look for the following emojis so you’ll know!
💲 — The event costs money
💗 — The event is female-only
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February’s Networking Events
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💲February 4 @ 8:00 AM: Operations Professionals Meetup - Our first meetup of 2026 will be hosted in collaboration with our friends, My Three Sons Heating & Air, a locally-owned HVAC company built around honesty, integrity, and kindness in everything they do. From transparent pricing and thoughtful communication with customers to reliable solutions, their team strives to do the right thing for their employees and their community first, not just the bottom line. Location: Summerville, SC
💲February 4 @ 4:30 PM: Chamber Connect at Hotel Indigo - Be part of an evening that brings together professionals from across the Charleston region to build relationships and strengthen our business community. With a shared interest in making new connections, Chamber Connect offers a relaxed setting to start conversations and network with Chamber members from a variety of industries. Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
💲February 5 @ 2:00 PM: Young Professionals Group Committee Meeting - Please reach out to YPG Chair, Josh Kramer, if interested in serving on the YPG Committee. Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
💲February 5 @ 5:00 PM: Dames of Charleston Happier Hour - The Dames is the room where 6, 7 & 8-figure women scale with brilliance, collaborate with heart, and grow through powerful, joy-fueled relationships. Because in the right room, your story becomes your superpower—and proximity accelerates everything. Location: Charleston, SC
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