Thank You Beaufort!

It’s Thanksgiving week, and I am particularly grateful for this community. From the moment Rebecca and I set foot in Beaufort, this community’s welcoming spirit has never faded. I’ve gotten a strong reminder about the warmth and goodness of this community from the...

Leadership Transition at the Chamber

A Note from Graham Somerall, Chamber Board Chairman: Farewell to Ian Scott: After 3 ½ years of dedicated leadership, Ian Scott, our fearless CEO, bids adieu. His new role as Vice President of Advocacy at the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber beckons, bringing him...

MEC Letter to Beaufort County

As a critical part of the Chamber’s mission, the Military Enhancement Committee supports the success of local military bases. See below for a letter to Beaufort County for their vote on the Intergovernmental Support Agreement. The Military Enhancement Committee...

Local Election Issues

Elections are an opportunity for public discussion about consequential issues. The upcoming mayoral elections in the Town of Port Royal and the City of Beaufort are no exception. I talk frequently with owners and operators of businesses large and small from every...