<b>Business After Hours </b><b>to be held Feb. 9</b>

A Beaufort County Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Turbevelle Insurance Agency at 28 Kemmerlin Lane in Beaufort. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards and cash for the raffles. This event is free for chamber members and $5 for guests.

<b>Local chambers to host </b><b>Workforce Development Summit Feb. 21</b>

The Greater Bluffton and the Jasper County chambers of commerce are hosting a Lowcountry Regional Workforce Summit from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Hilton Head Lakes in Hardeeville.

Area businesses, leaders and the community are invited to attend to hear local, regional and statewide organizations speak on workforce-related issues, ongoing initiatives and future programs.

A panel consisting of SC Works, SC Department of Commerce &amp; Workforce Development, Beaufort County School District, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort County Development Corporation, Jasper County Council and more will each speak on workforce readiness and business demands. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Call 843-757-1010 or email Megan Kelley at megan@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.

<b>Chamber is looking for board candidates</b>

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its board of directors. To nominate a candidate, send their name to Blakely Williams at Blakely@BeaufortSC.org.