<em>Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - BeaufortPics (Located at 910 Port Republic Street in Beaufort)! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>

<b><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-27359" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/speed1-300x225.jpg" alt="speed1" width="300" height="225" />“Speed Networking” at Beaufort Networking:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Regional Chamber partnered with BNI for the “Speed Networking” event at Beaufort Networking, offering participants an opportunity to make a lots of business connections in a short amount of time.

<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>

<b>• Thursday, February 11: Business After Hours,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the Celadon Community, 14 Celadon Drive, Lady’s Island. This event is free for members, $5 for guests. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by calling (843) 525-8500.

<b>• Tuesday, February 16: State of the Schools Breakfast,</b> from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non members. You may reserve tables of 8 available for $120. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by calling (843) 525-8500.

<b>• Wednesday, February 17: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Howard Family Dental,</b> from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 35 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 103. The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 1:15 p.m.

<b>• Friday, February 19: Coffee With Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway. This is a free networking opportunity for members! Bring your business cards!

<b>• Friday, June 3: Save the date for the Civitas Awards Gala &amp; Annual Meeting!</b> This is an event you won’t want to miss! This year’s event will be held in the brand new Tabby Place on Port Republic Street. <em><strong>Award nominations now being accepted! </strong></em>Take this opportunity to nominate a friend, co-worker, business or organization you think deserves public recognition for doing a great job.  All nominations are due by March 11. Visit www.BeaufortChamber.org or call (843) 525-8500 for more information.