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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 of...
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...
Chamber Cheers! A new segment featuring Member Connections
We are shouting Chamber Cheers! for new member Lowcountry Mechanical Heating and Air, owned and operated by Derek Grant, and for long-standing member WTOC, led by Sharon Ditrani. They met at a recent Coffee with Colleagues event, and Derek won a raffle prize donated...
Military Enhancement Committee RFP – July 2021
Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) of Beaufort County Communications Strategy Request for Proposals July 2, 2021 Overview The Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) of Beaufort County is submitting this request for proposals to contract the services of a strategic...
Leadership Beaufort Class of 2022
Having completed their work evaluating a near-record number of applicants, the Leadership Beaufort Selection Committee is pleased to announce the individuals who will comprise the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2022: Col. Karl Arbogast - Commanding Officer, MCAS...
BCSD Earns Purple Star Distinction
Beaufort County School District is one of nine school districts statewide to earn distinction as a Purple Star district for their efforts to support the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. To earn the distinction, districts...
Youth Employment Guidelines
With school terms ending soon, many young people are looking for a summer job. If your business is considering giving a young person their first real work experience this summer, it may help to familiarize yourself with South Carolina’s regulations on youth...
Getting S.C. Back to Work
As of April 18, the S.C. Department of Workforce and Employment (DEW) is again requiring people claiming unemployment insurance benefits to actively search for work. “At this point in time, there are 85,000 jobs posted by employers in the state of South Carolina....