<b>Young professionals to celebrate the 4th of July</b>

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are celebrating the 4th of July early. Join them for a tour and tasting at Southern Barrel Brewing at 5:30 pm. Friday, June 24, at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton, and then bowling at 7 p.m. at Station 300. There will be a cash bar at Southern Barrel; cost is $9 at Station 300.

<b>Bluffton chamber offers Hump Day networking</b>

The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will hold a Hump Day Evening Networking from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Southern Barrel Brewing Co. at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton. The event is open to the pubic and people are encouraged to bring their business cards to mingle with chamber and non-chamber members. Light food and drink specials will be offered. Cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for member guests.

<b>SCORE business classes </b><b>offer loads of help </b>

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class focusing on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. The class will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 801 Bladen St. in Beaufort. The cost of the class is $25 refundable after the completion of the course. Call Eugene Bedell or Wilma Holman at 843-986-1102 for more information.

<b>Ribbon-cutting planned for Crosta's in Beaufort</b>

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Crosta Pizza from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at 1216 Boundary St. in Beaufort. The event is being sponsored by the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. Crosta Pizzeria specializes in wood-fired Artisan pizzas, handmade specialty pastas and sandwiches. This new casual Italian restaurant is open seven days a week and welcomes walk-ins, groups and kids. It also offers take-out and catering.