Upcoming events:

Coffee With Colleagues: Friday, Jan. 16, hosted by CenturyLink at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a FREE iPad!

Grand Re-Opening YMCA Beaufort Pool: Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, 9:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate the newly renovated indoor pool at the YMCA of Beaufort with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Beaufort Restaurant Week: Sunday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 31. During Beaufort Restaurant  Week, restaurants in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands will offer special prix fixe menus at $25/person.  This is an excellent opportunity to discover new dining hot spots and re-visit a few of your favorites.
To see a complete listing of participating restaurants, view restaurant profiles and see menu options, visit BeaufortRestaurantWeek.com.  New restaurants being added regularly.

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – The Brow Company: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1115 Boundary Street, Beaufort, 12:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio with a Ribbon Cutting and Pink Carpet Customer Appreciation celebration.

Special Panel Discussion on Off Shore Energy Exploration: Thursday, Jan. 29, at Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Rd, Building 12, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a special presentation with industry and environmental experts as we discuss off-shore energy exploration.  Natural gas and oil could be off the South Carolina coast line.  What could this mean for the South Carolina economy and environment?

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<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Carolina Sports Care and Physical Therapy! 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 Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>


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<p style="text-align: center;">Business After Hours was held at Hilton Head Lexus on Jan. 8, 2015. Pictured are Dan and Louise Hodges with Chairman of the Board, Will Achurch (center).</p>