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$1.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Economy
The South Coast Cyber Center has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that will help transform the Lowcountry into a center of cybersecurity expertise. The South Coast Cyber Center is a partnership among the University of South Carolina...
Apply for Leadership Beaufort Class of 2022
The application window for the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2022 is open now through May 28. This is your chance to connect with a diverse class of fellow leaders, discover new things about our region, and be part of a rich tradition in this community. Leadership...
Balance Factors
The Chamber exists to promote economic prosperity and envisions a thriving region based on a resilient economy. The charm, the waterfront, and the historic significance of downtown Beaufort are integral parts of our identity as a community and are major drivers of our...
MEC Statement on the Parris Island Protection Act
February 2, 2021 For Public Release: MEC Statement on the Parris Island Protection Act Understanding the vital importance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to our nation’s security, the Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) of Beaufort County...
Member Profile: Sea Wolf Charters
If there were a contest for Beaufort’s most interesting person, Captain Wally of Sea Wolf Charters would be a worthy nominee. During a recent lunch celebrating his 20 years of membership in the Beaufort Regional Chamber, the retired Army Major shared experiences from...
Rep. Mace Visits Beaufort Regional Chamber
Yesterday, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, newly elected Representative for South Carolina’s 1st District, visited the Chamber’s offices and discussed business community priorities with members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Topics discussed include the economic...
Beaufort Delegation Visits Georgia Cyber Center
The South Coast Cyber Center organized a benchmarking trip to the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta last Thursday. Chamber president Ian Scott was part of the delegation that included leaders from Beaufort County, City of Beaufort, TCL, and USCB. The South Coast Cyber...
Chamber Board Thanks Delegation for Vaccine Support
Today, the Board of Directors of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce sent a letter thanking members of the Beaufort County legislative delegation for their leadership to advance the pace of vaccine distribution in the region. The statement commends members of...