SC DEW announces launch of Veterans Portal
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has recently launched its SC Works Veterans Portal, which is a one-stop directory for South Carolina’s veterans to be able to search for jobs, locate nearby SC Works centers for resume and networking assistance, learn about training and education opportunities, and take advantage of a myriad of resources on their job-seeking journey.
The Veterans Portal, available at veterans.scworks.org, is a user-friendly and helpful platform that makes it easier for veterans to transition into civilian life. Veterans will also surely benefit from the search engine that allows them to look for work based on keyword, location, and military occupation code to filter which military skills are directly transferable to certain civilian jobs.
Northern Beaufort Co. Democratic Club meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will be Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at Grace AME Chapel, 502 Chapel Street, downtown Beaufort.
There is ample room for social distancing and masks are optional.
The guest speaker will be Bill Love, Executive Director of Disabilities and Special Needs for Beaufort County.
Love says, “I want to learn as much as I can learn. See as much as I can see. And, try to understand as much as I can understand. My life’s travel has taken me to prison, to universities, to detention centers, to halfway homes, and to a deep awareness of the challenges faced by those with disabilities. What I have learned is that we all want to be seen, heard and respected.”
Love will try and answer the questions, “Who are the one in four Americans living with disabilities? Do we see them, do we hear them, and do we care? And he will be able to answer questions about the resources available in Beaufort County for those with disabilities and those who care for folks with disabilities.
Monthly county Tea Party meeting
The monthly meeting of the Beaufort County Tea Party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 18, at Fuji’s Restaurant, 97A Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island.
Guest speakers will include: David Cadd, candidate for County Auditor; Lynz Piper-Loomis, candidate for Congress, S.C. District 1; and Katie Arrington, candidate for Congress, S.C. District 1.
Please arrive early as seating will be limited. All questions for the candidates will be at the end, after all have spoken. This is not a scheduled debate, as they will be hosted by the Beaufort County Republican Party.
Digital Corridor hosting Startup Weekend
The Beaufort Digital Corridor is hosting Startup Weekend from April 29 through May 1. This inaugural event will take place in the new South Coast Cyber Center (old Bridges Prep Building) at 1100 Boundary Street in downtown Beaufort. Tickets are now available for purchase and include options for both participants and observers as well as student discounted tickets. Sign-up today at https://event.techstars.com/event/goX1RLOnho.
Birthday for the Birds set for April 30
The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and the Town of Port Royal will be hosting the annual Birthday for the Birds from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at the Amphitheater on Paris Avenue.
This exciting community event will include party hats and artwork created by students from Port Royal Elementary and Riverview Charter schools. Hunting Island Interpretive Center and Birds of Prey will both be here with birds and wildlife critters.
The boardwalks will have Tour Guides along the way to answer any questions about plants, reptiles or birds. Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt and be rewarded with a fun bird pin designed by Aki Kato and the Beaufort Conservation District will have coloring books to take home. The festivities will end with birthday cupcakes, kazoos to play and a birthday song for the chicks.
This event was started by Pete Richards, who saw the wonder of this magical place and wanted it shared with the community. The dedication of a plaque, remembering event founder Pete Richards to Port Royal, will take place at 9 a.m. This is a free event.
Beaufort County business license renewals due April 30
Businesses that operate within the unincorporated boundaries of Beaufort County must renew their County business license by April 30 or face penalties for being late. Renewal information and forms are being mailed to all business owners at this time.
The S.C. General Assembly passed Act 176, SC Business License Tax Standardization Act, to streamline the business license process by creating the same process for taxing jurisdictions across the state. The new regulations are as follows:
As of January 1, 2022, all municipalities, and counties in South Carolina that levy a local business license tax must comply with the law.
Details of the Business License Standardization Act
The standard due date is April 30.
The standard license year is May 1 through April 30.
The standard calculation for business license tax using gross income will be based on prior calendar year or business fiscal year.
The standard application will be accepted as approved by the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.
All businesses will be listed in the standard class schedule according to their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Standard class schedule will be used as adopted by SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.
For more information visit the Beaufort County Business Services website or call here at 843-255-2270.
