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Transitioning Members of the Chamber Board of Directors

On July 27, the Beaufort Regional Chamber held an Annual Meeting for all members and the first Board Meeting of the fiscal year. Among the reports and benchmarks of the day included transitions to and from the Board of Directors, as follows: Three directors who have...

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Chamber Supports Scholarships at Beaufort Digital Corridor

The Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) is hosting middle school age students in week-long coding camps this summer. The program is designed to inspire young minds about opportunities in the technology field and to give practical coding experience.  The BDC established a...

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Parris Island – Time For Resolve and Action

Comments made last week by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger in an interview with Defense One raised questions about the future of MCRD Parris Island. During the interview, Gen. Berger is asked about progress on platoon level gender integration of Marine Corps...

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Congratulations Leadership Beaufort Class of 2020

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2020: Jimmy Banton, USMC, Executive Officer, MCAS BeaufortN’Kia Campbell, Beaufort County Schools, Officer of Academic InitiativesCheryl D’Angelo,...

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Three Ways to Shake Up Your Week

We just experienced an Independence Day without a fireworks show. It follows a Memorial Day without a ceremony. We’re halfway through the year and, so far, haven’t marked any occasions with our favorite festivals, parades, or concerts. It’s a real bummer. Limiting...

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Leadership Beaufort Class of 2021

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the members of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2021: R.J. Ball City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal, FirefighterLeigh Baez-Thoman MCCS, LINKS Program TrainerDafiney Butler Beaufort County, Tax AgentAllison...

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Getting Practical on Masks

Yesterday, the City of Beaufort adopted an emergency ordinance requiring that everyone wear a face covering inside publicly accessible buildings to help control the spread of COVID-19. The mandate is enforceable with a $50 fine. Not surprisingly, public response has...

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