[caption id="attachment_29722" align="aligncenter" width="2578"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/members-e1472742967522.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-29722"><img class="size-full wp-image-29722" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/members-e1472742967522.jpg" alt="The Rotary Club of Beaufort welcomed new members at its Aug. 24 meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Willie Mack Stansell; new members the Rev. Dr. John C. Dortch and Wayne Grabenbauer Jr.; and Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer Sr., who sponsored both new members. " width="2578" height="1982" /></a> The Rotary Club of Beaufort welcomed new members at its Aug. 24 meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Willie Mack Stansell; new members the Rev. Dr. John C. Dortch and Wayne Grabenbauer Jr.; and Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer Sr., who sponsored both new members.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_29723" align="aligncenter" width="3264"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rotc.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-29723"><img class="size-full wp-image-29723" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rotc.jpg" alt="Members of the Rotary Club of Beaufort were honored by the Beaufort High School Air Force Junior ROTC color guard, which presented the colors to open the Aug. 24 meeting at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island. " width="3264" height="2448" /></a> Members of the Rotary Club of Beaufort were honored by the Beaufort High School Air Force Junior ROTC color guard, which presented the colors to open the Aug. 24 meeting at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island.[/caption]

<b>Farm Bureau Insurance </b><b>welcomes new agent</b>

South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company recently contracted with Zarah Goodyear to serve as an agent in the Beaufort office at 281 Parris Island Gateway. A South Carolina native, Goodyear graduated from Praise Christian Academy in Beaufort and received an associate degree in applied science from Technical College of the Lowcountry.

<b>Openings available </b><b>at business incubator</b>

Two program slots are available for new innovators beginning in October 2016 through the Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton. The DRCI is an incubator that helps start-up and early-stage companies grow their business. The companies do not have to be technology-based, but they should be offering a product or a service that is either innovative or at least delivered in an innovative way. Ideally, the entrepreneur(s) have already had some sort of traction in their endeavor or at the very least have a business plan. They should be motivated, serious and ready to work with the DRCI for a period of 12-18 months. Email Blakely@BeaufortSC.org for more information.

[caption id="attachment_29721" align="aligncenter" width="294"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/magnolia.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-29721"><img class="size-full wp-image-29721" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/magnolia.jpg" alt="American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Dana and Jing Johnsrude of Magnolia Bakery accept a certificate from Post Commander Chuck Lurey." width="294" height="238" /></a> American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Dana and Jing Johnsrude of Magnolia Bakery accept a certificate from Post Commander Chuck Lurey.[/caption]