Welcome to the Beaufort Chamber Blog
Local Election Issues
Elections are an opportunity for public discussion about consequential issues. The upcoming mayoral elections in the Town of Port Royal and the City of Beaufort are no exception. I talk frequently with owners and operators of businesses large and small from every...
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...
2022 Candidate Forum | Vote Nov. 8
Election Day 2022, Tuesday, November 8, is just around the corner. In preparation, the Chamber and USCB Center for the Arts partnered to host a Candidate Forum. Panelists from the local business and academic communities asked candidates vying for Beaufort City Council...
Questions about County Green Space Referendum
Earlier this summer, Beaufort County Council rejected a proposed 10-year, $770 million penny sales tax ballot initiative that would have funded transportation infrastructure and land preservation. Instead, they have put on the ballot a 2-year, $100 million sales tax...
BRCC Announces RFP for Marketing Services
Celebrating Entrpreneurship
Entrepreneurs are the dreamers and doers willing to take risks and invest resources to make their ideas into realities. Not only do they embody the American dream, entrepreneurs drive innovation and create jobs. In fact, data analysis from the Kauffman Foundation...
Nominate deserving businesses for a Civitas Award
The Civitas Awards are an annual tradition to honor outstanding community leaders, businesses, and organizations in our community. Nominate a community leader or business for one of the prestigious Civitas Awards. Click here to download the form and more information....
Welcome USCB Sand Sharks!
The 2022-2023 school year is kicking off with lots of activities to welcome USCB students - the Sand Sharks - to their campuses throughout Beaufort County. Local businesses are invited to participate in many ways - perhaps the most fun and creative opportunity is...