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Beaufort County proposes options for Ribaut Rd. corridor
Sales Tax on the Ballot | Beaufort County is asking voters to consider a 1% Sales Tax in 2025 to replace the 1% sales tax, which expires at the end of 2024, to fund $950m in roadway and infrastructure improvements. Read the latest one-pager with more information and...
CONGRATS to the Civitas Award Winners!
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Supports $439 Million School Bond Referendum
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its full endorsement and support for the upcoming $439 million Beaufort County School District (BCSD) bond referendum, on the ballot Tuesday, November 7, 2023. This referendum is a critical step towards...
“Missing Middle”
Surveys and conversations consistently reveal two dominant concerns for members of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce: workforce availability and housing affordability. The issues are linked. We cannot hope to address our workforce challenges without also...
Beaufort Chamber Statement regarding City of Beaufort’s Mayoral Transition
This morning, Stephen Murray announced his resignation as Mayor of the City of Beaufort, effective immediately. Members of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce applaud Murray for his focus on job creation and government efficiency during his tenure on City...
Nominate a Person or Business for Civitas Awards
Civitas Awards are the annual leadership recognition for the Beaufort region. They are extra special because all nominations come from colleagues and members of the community, and all finalists are recognized at the Reception, which is where the winners are also...
Diving Into the New School Year
Hundreds of educators and dozens of local businesses spent an evening at the Maritime Center's new pavilion for the Chamber's 2nd Annual Educator Appreciation event. Educators enjoyed gratis food and drink in an elevated networking atmosphere, where they also...
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...