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Highlights and Headlines from our Region
News recently shared with Chamber members: Labor Churn Leveling – Data released this week from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the rate of “job churn” is leveling. Job openings were up slightly in December to 11 million, still well above pre-pandemic...
Notes from the President
Each Friday, Beaufort Chamber President Ian Scott shares the "Friday Five" and the blog will now serve as another tool to highlight important information for Chamber and community members. Here's an excerpt from last week's update: Local Leadership in Columbia – the...
City of Beaufort Adopts Business Support Package
At their council meeting this Tuesday, the City of Beaufort approved a set of pragmatic policy changes to support local businesses strained by COVID-19 closure. Dubbed “Together Beaufort,” the package includes: Restaurants whose property is contiguous to City-owned...
Boost Confidence in 3 Steps
Back in February, you didn’t think twice about popping into a sandwich shop for lunch or stopping by the grocery story on the way home. Now I bet you at least pause for a second. Every day each of us make subliminal calculations about risk based on what we believe to...
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Findings
KEY FINDINGS 89% of respondents report revenue impact, 80% report operational impact.Decrease in customers/orders is the most cited impact.Roughly half of respondents have reduced staffing capacity.The majority of respondents are confident that their business will...
Needed Now: Optimism with Vigilance
Last week, the White House released guidelines for reopening the economy. The three-phase approach includes understandable benchmarks and straightforward recommendations for individuals and employers. Never has a clearly communicated plan been so needed or so...
Welcome New Chamber Members! – Spring 2020
Since 1892, members and partners of the Beaufort Regional Chamber have been shaping the future of Beaufort. It’s the community’s leading resource for business growth and success. The Chamber exists to create a business climate that allows businesses to thrive. Welcome...
Engage Management Celebrates New Construction in the Habersham Community, “Habersham Row”
On Friday, February 21, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will help celebrate the construction of new apartment community in Habersham. The event will be hosted from 3-4pm, followed by Habersham's Third Friday on Market. The public is invited to attend the...