<b>Chamber offering&nbsp;</b><b>free workshop</b>

The U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, will hold a free workshop for minority and women entrepreneurs on commercial lending and equity investment options, contracting matchmaking, and credit consultations to build wealth. &nbsp;

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 18, at the Savannah International Trade &amp; Convention Center at 1 International Drive in Savannah.

<b>Coffee with Colleagues&nbsp;</b><b>coming Aug. 18</b>

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Coffee with Colleagues from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department at 747 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort.

This is a free networking opportunity for chamber members.&nbsp;

Email lanelle@beaufortsc.org.

<b>Freedom Boat Club&nbsp;</b><b>to hold celebration</b>

The Beaufort Regional Chamber and the Freedom Boat Club will celebrate the club’s grand opening in Port Royal from 4-5 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Port Royal Landing Marina at 1 Port Royal Landing Drive.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and light refreshments

Email Carolyn@beaufortsc.org.