Coming together as a community to support the people and businesses of Beaufort, Port Royal & the Sea Islands.
Learn MoreJoin Facebook GroupThroughout our community, people and businesses are struggling with the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Let’s stand #TogetherBFT.
Below we’ve assembled a list of resources to help small businesses, as well as links to important community health information (please email us if you have others we can add). Also, please join our #TogetherBFT Facebook group and help us support the people and businesses that make our community such a special place to live and do business.
Small Business Resources
A growing list of links and resources to help small businesses deal with the challenges faced due to the coronavirus outbreak.
How to Support Local Businesses
Shopping local is more important than ever. Here you’ll find information on Beaufort-area shops, restaurants, hotels, and things to do — and how we can support them.
Community Health Resources
Links to up-to-date information about the coronavirus crisis from the local, state, and federal level.
Join the #TogetherBFT Facebook Group
Although this virus is doing its best to force us apart, we need each other now more than ever. So we created a Facebook group as a way for people and businesses throughout our community to share opportunities to come together and support one another as we face the challenges before us. Will you join us?
Small Business Resources
Local Small Business Help
The organizations below are excellent local resources for learning about and applying for small business loans through the SBA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Lending program.
State
- Infosheet: Employer-Filed Unemployment Claims (SC DEW)
- Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center (SC Emergency Management Division)
- SC Department of Health and Environmental Control COVID-19 Webpage
- SC Chamber of Commerce Resources
- SC Unemployment/Layoff Information
- SC Department of Employment & Workforce COVID-19 Resource Hub
Federal
- Federal Legislative Packages Summary (PDF)
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources
- SBA Disaster Assistance
- SBA Loan Information
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses
- CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resource Page
- U.S. Travel Association Resources
Ask the Experts Webinar: Education in the COVID-19 Era - Starting the Academic Year
The uncertainty of this back-to-school season is unlike any other in living memory. The way schools, colleges and universities implement and adjust opening plan in response to COVID-19 will have a big impact on your family and on your workforce. On this webinar, our region’s K-12 and post-secondary education leaders will share their institution’s plans for the upcoming school year, explain how parents should prepare and what employers need know to support their teams. Click here to watch – Password: %qa!gjz7
More Ask the Expert Webinars:
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has waived all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through June 1. Click here to learn more ›
Let’s support our local businesses!
#TogetherBFT Facebook Group
Although this virus is doing its best to force us apart, we need each other now more than ever. Our neighbors need us to lend a hand. Our businesses and restaurants need us to keep shopping (just might look a little different than before). Our local non-profits need help as they serve the most vulnerable members of our community. And we all need to hear some inspiring stories and creative ideas to lift our spirits.
Local Business Updates
Click here to download a list from the Convention & Visitors Bureau that includes updated operating information for restaurants, stores, hotels, stores, and things to do around the Beaufort area.
Beaufort, SC Curbside, To-Go & Delivery Facebook Group
Join this local Facebook group to find out how to support your favorite local restaurants.
Community Health Resources
Healthcare Chamber Member Updates
Pain Specialists of Beaufort
painbeaufort.com
135 Sea Island Pkwy.
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 473-6666
Monday-Thursday 9am – 3pm
Synergy HomeCare of the Lowcountry
synergylowcountry.com
2 Corpus Christi, Suite 101
Hilton Head, SC 29928
(843) 310-1078
(843) 310-1173
Open 24/7
Beaufort Dermatology
beaufortdermatology.com
1096 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 524-5550
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, telehealth now available
Friends of Caroline Hospice
fochospice.org
1110 13th Street
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 525-6257
Open 24/7
Beaufort Acupuncture
beaufortacupuncture.com
12 Fairfield Road, 5B
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
(843) 694-0050
Community clinic Monday & Thursday (1pm – 7pm). Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Please call, text or schedule online via website or Facebook. No walk-ins accepted at this time. Private appointments available Tuesday and Friday, please call to schedule. House calls possible.
Kalady Audiology
kaladyaudiology.com
Meg Kalady, Au.D. – Audiologist/Owner
968 Ribaut Road, Suite 2
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 271-6864
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Telehealth and Curbside Service for All
BAKERS Counseling Services, LLC
BakersCounselingServices.com
12 Fairfield Road, Suite B3
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 379-1003 Office
Open 9am – 5pm
Offering TeleHealth or virtual sessions (HIPAA compliant).
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
hospicecarelc.org
7 Plantation Park Drive, Unit 4
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2296
Open 24/7
CORA Physical Therapy
coraphysicaltherapy.com
18 Professional Village Circle
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 986-9670
Monday – Thurs, 7am – 6pm
Friday, 8am – 5pm
Telehealth Available for All