Nominations open for Civitas Awards
The 2023 Civitas Reception, hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is set for Thursday, Oct. 12, at Tabby Place in Beaufort, and members of the have until September 8 to submit nominations for the Civitas Awards for Business Excellence.
Any community member may nominate an outstanding business, organization or individual for a Civitas Award. Beaufort’s oldest celebration of leadership, the Civitas Awards recognize outstanding small businesses, large employers, charitable organizations, and innovators, civic leaders, military citizens and more.
The nomination process is fast and easy. Just send the name of a deserving individual, describing their qualifications in 300 words or less, to hello@beaufortchamber.org. For a full list of the Civitas Awards and previous winners, visit https://beaufortchamber.org/about-us/signature-events/civitas/.
FWDG announces 2023 Giving Season
Lowcountry furniture and mattress store FWDG has announced its 2023 Giving Season, donating a total of $50,000 to 10 Jasper and Beaufort County nonprofit organizations during the month of September.
The giveaway, launched through the company’s Facebook and Instagram pages, started on Friday, Sept. 1 with requests of nominations online and in store. Social media followers on Facebook (@FWDGBeaufort) and Instagram (@fwdgbeaufortsc) are encouraged to comment and nominate their favorite non-profit organization through midnight on Friday, Sept. 8.
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, voting will begin on our Facebook page and also in store. The 10 nonprofit organizations that receive the most votes will be announced at our in-store event on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. The 10 organizations will each be awarded $5,000. Each nonprofit nominated is required to have a representative at the in-store event in order to receive the donation.
For the original Facebook announcement, visit https://bit.ly/3PpoPFB.
Exchange Club, City Of Beaufort honoring 9/11 on Patriot Day
Along with those who lost their lives on 9/11, the Exchange Club and the City Of Beaufort will honor the Firefighter, Police Officer and EMS Officer of the year at the annual Patriot Day event to be held in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on September 11. The event will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The special Guest Speaker will be Teri Maude whose husband Lt. General Timothy Maude died in the attack on the Pentagon.
“What could have torn our country apart instead united us, and this historic day will be a good time to remember that we can overcome much if we all work together” said Angel Flewelling, Americanism Chairman of The Exchange Club.
The Exchange Club is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs including youth activities, Americanism and community service.
The Lady’s Island Business & Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.
Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriquez, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker. The November school referendum will be on the agenda. Stop by for coffee and conversation concerning the community.
