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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...
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...
Chamber Board Supports Masking Ordinance
The Beaufort Regional Chamber Board of Directors encourages extension of the emergency ordinance mandating that face coverings be worn in publicly accessible buildings in the City of Beaufort. The Chamber Board believes masking is a pragmatic tool to help mitigate...