Upcoming events:

Thursday, February 5: Speed Networking at Beaufort Networking, 8:30 a.m. at Quality Inn at Town Center (Garden Room), 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Be sure to join us for our first ever Speed Networking. The Chamber will give everyone a chance to give their 1 minute elevator speech to each person there. Prompt arrival is encouraged. Bring your business cards and your speech. It is going to be a great chance to make some great connections in a short amount of time! RSVP to the Chamber at (843) 525-8537.

Wednesday, February 11 : State of the School Breakfast, presented by Tutor Doctor of the Lowcountry from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Quality Inn at Town Center (Jasmine Room), 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Please join us to hear the leaders from the area school systems share information concerning education in Beaufort County and the impact on our community. The speakers will be Chancellor Upshaw (USCB), Dr. Gough (TCL President), Dr. Moss (Beaufort Co School Superintendent), Stephen Schools (Beaufort Academy), Joe Benning (St. Peter’s Catholic School), Alison Thomas (Riverview Charter School), Josefina Blanc (Bridges Preparatory School), John Read (Chief Executive, Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative). The event is $10 for members, $20 non members. RSVP to the Chamber at (843) 525-8537.

Thursday, February 12: Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by Town of Port Royal, The Shed, 809 Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Free and all welcome. RSVP to the Chamber (843) 525-8537.

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<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Grayco Building Center!  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;">The Chamber was proud to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening at The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio at 1115 Boundary Street in Beaufort.  The Brow Company is a full service Brow Bar, sister to Beautique Lash &amp; Brow, specializing in brow threading &amp; semi-permanent lash extension. They offer waxing, tint, brow enhancing, makeup, retail products and much more.</p>


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<p style="text-align: center;">The Beaufort Regional Chamber hosted a Special Panel Discussion on Off Shore Energy Exploration on Jan 29.  The TCL Auditorium was packed as The Chamber hosted 5 industry and environmental experts including Hamilton Davis, Steve Gilbert, Lewis Gossett, James Pickard, and Thomas Winslow, who presented multiple angles and viewpoints on the issue.</p>