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Watch and download the 2023 Economic Forecast presentation
As a follow-up to the Chamber's annual Economic Forecast event, Ian Scott and Richard Tunstall delivered further insight into the most recent demographic data of our region. Click here to download the full presentation. Watch the video to hear all the context...
Parris Island Leads with Resiliency
The Chamber's Military Enhancement recently wrote a response to an article published by independent newspaper Military Times. The goal of the response was to spotlight MCRDPI leadership and resiliency as it plans on a long future of making Marines here in Beaufort....
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...
A Statement from the of the Beaufort Regional Chamber Board of Directors About the Future of Beaufort County Government
Last night, Beaufort County Council voted to accept the immediate resignation of County Administrator Ashely Jacobs. We thank Ms. Jacobs for her service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Many will question the circumstances that led to this outcome, but what...
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...