We are dedicated to facilitating networking opportunities and exposure for local professionals and business owners. We want to foster unity and goodwill among all businesses and make Daniel Island a great place to live, work, network, dine, and play!
Benefits of Joining
The Daniel Island Business Association (DIBA) is a non-profit organization made up of local business owners and professionals who want to benefit from networking with residents, businesses, and other professionals both on and off the island. Daniel Island is one of the few master planned communities in the country that lives by the slogan: “live, work, network and play on the island” and when complete, Daniel Island will have approximately 30,000 people on the island during a typical day (both residents and employees). As DIBA members we can only expect Daniel Island to continue to grow into a town within the Charleston area.
With our monthly Block Parties at local businesses; to promote networking and relationship building with Daniel Island residents and businesses. It is truly a platform that encourages business growth and allows members opportunities to maximize their business. Our monthly block parties are also great way for businesses to connect directly with the people that live on the island.
ANNUAL PRESIDENT LETTER [2026]
FROM: PRINCE BATTS
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Prince Batts, and I’m honored to serve as the new President of the Daniel Island Business Association. As a fellow business owner here, my goal is simple; to make DIBA more valuable for our community through stronger connections, better visibility, and real opportunities to grow locally.
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Thank you for your patience as we took time to reset. To show our appreciation and to make sure you receive the full value of being part of DIBA, we’re extending all current memberships by two months. And to everyone who completed the survey, your input is helping shape what’s next.
We’re building on a strong foundation with new energy behind it. Our mixers and meetups are becoming more intentional spaces to connect, build real relationships, and create opportunities within the community. We’re also launching a new member portal to keep everyone better connected, and we’re excited to welcome Janet Bolin and Nicole Cook as we continue to grow.
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Looking ahead, we’re focused on creating more intentional opportunities through initiatives like Support Local DI and the DI Vendor Fair designed to help our community be seen, build relationships, and grow together. We’re also introducing member-only events, creating more focused spaces for deeper connection, collaboration, and opportunity.
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This next phase of DIBA is all about engagement and the businesses that lean in will help shape what this community becomes. The more we show up, support each other, and stay connected, the stronger our local business community will be.
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Everything we’re working toward comes back to one goal: strengthening the connection between Daniel Island residents and the businesses that serve them.
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I’d love to connect with each of you at an upcoming meetup and learn more about your business as we continue building this community together.