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FOODIE FEBRUARY! SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, GULLAH CELEBRATION, HILTON HEAD ISLAND WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL & MORE!
CHAMBER RESTAURANT WEEK JUMPSTART YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING
INSIDE THIS ISSUE five questions with featured Shop Small Holiday Success
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Rachel Creveling, Belle Strategies, talks digital marketing
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chamber news Welcome New Staffers, Thank You Cathy, Bill Miles on Travel Panel
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on the cover It’s time for Foodie February
membership corner Members Making News, Who’s Who & Who’s Where, and more
hilton head + bluffton news Sustainability Award, More Economic Development Coming, Let’s Get Cooking
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FOODIE FEBRUARY 2022 We hope you’re hungry! All month long, we’ll be celebrating our 250+ restaurants and unique Lowcountry cuisine. From bait to plate, farm to table, French and Italian, Southern comfort to decadent desserts, there’s something to please every palate in the Lowcountry. We’ll also welcome back the region’s biggest food festivals that celebrate the flavor and culture around our local cuisine.
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CHAMBER RESTAURANT WEEK January 29 - February 5 The chamber’s 14th annual Restaurant Week is back for you to enjoy a prix-fixe menu and special deals from some new spots or old favorites.
With over 70 of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island’s restaurants participating, there will be something for everyone. This year’s participating restaurants will be offering new entrees, signature dishes, and fan favorites.
View this year’s menus at www.ChamberRestaurantWeek.com
Questions Podcast Keep your ears peeled! On our Chamber Channel 5 Questions Podcast, we sit down with some of the movers and shakers in the Lowcountry’s culinary community in February. From Seafood Festival to Bluffton’s first riverfront restaurant, we’ll dig into what makes the Lowcountry the spot for foodies. Tune into the Chamber Channel at hhibchamber.podbean.com, or subscribe to the Chamber Channel wherever you get your podcasts.
A Lowcountry Backyard’s fried green tomato BLT
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Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
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ver the course of seven days guests take in celebrity guest dinners, the best of southern pitmasters, local wildlife, cooking demos, wine tastings, mixologists, scholars and more. The festival explores the South’s evolving food culture. Visit the website for details about each event, and ticket information. EVENTS Daufuskie Island History and Artisans Excursions, February 21-27 Lowcountry Experiences on the Water, February 21-26
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Salt Water Supper, February 24, 6-9 p.m. (Shore House at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort) Embark on a culinary adventure featuring seafood creations made with globallyinfluenced flavors, and enjoy a dining experience on the surf. Each course is expertly prepared by one of our celebrity chefs and paired with one of the wineries’ flagship vintages and varietals. Pig Pickin’ + Oyster Roast, February 25, 6-9 p.m. (Waddell Mariculture Center) The quintessential, Lowcountry family-style culinary celebration as the Lowcountry’s best chefs, celebrity guest chefs and pitmasters prepare local shrimp, whole hogs ,and BBQ with all the trimmings. Wash it all down with brews, wines and signature cocktails and live music.
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Seafood & Champagne Sunday Brunch, February 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., (Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks) Unwind and enjoy a mimosa or bloody mary along the docks. This special menu is filled with southern classics as well as new dishes. It’s a colorful, fullon flavor experience with proceeds benefiting the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation.
Learn more at www.HiltonHeadSeafoodFestival.com
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15th Anniversary Saturday Seafood Festival, February 26 1-4:30 p.m. (Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina) This event offers samplings from more than 100 food and beverage vendors. Two stages of live entertainment from music to celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and wine, beer and cocktail seminars, featuring awardwinning cocktails and cookbook signings. Rain or shine, we will dine! Must be 21 or older to attend all events.
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Gullah Celebration
FEBRUARY 21-27
Established in 1996, the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration is an annual event held during the month of February.
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he Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration programming includes a variety of events designed to attract residents, regional, national, and international travelers. The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. Visitors have an opportunity to experience the food and music, receive first-hand historical information, and take a journey through gullah culture via the visual arts.
While the celebration is all month long, signature events include: February 1 - 28: Art Exhibit February 5: Freedom Day February 8: Opening Party February 12: Taste of Gullah February 19-20: Gullah Market
For details, please visit www.GullahCelebration.com
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he Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival will return to its regular schedule this spring, and we’ll welcome back its 37th annual events March 21-27. “We are happy to return to our spring schedule as we prepare for another world-class event on beautiful Hilton Head Island,” says Jeff Gerber, Festival Director. “2022’s event will showcase our island, food and hundreds of wines from around the world.” The 2022 festival schedule includes four signature events along with more weekday events to be added as the festival nears.
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Sip & Stroll: Wednesday, March 23 (Shops at Sea Pines Center): Relish the unmatched atmosphere of Hilton Head Island while perusing a collection of shops and sipping amazing wines provided by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival. This is one of the most popular events making for a great evening of wine and shopping complete with pop-up art markets and music by local musicians and entertainers. Stay Gold: Thursday, March 24: This Lowcountry wine, music and food experience will take place at sunset along North Forest Beach in Hilton Head. The event will feature live music, Double Gold wines from the festival’s international judging competition and delicious Lowcountry food pairings.
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Public Tasting: Saturday, March 26 (Lowcountry Celebration Park): The Public Tasting is the festival’s largest event with more than 250 worldclass wines. In addition, attendees will see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live entertainment and taste local craft beer in the Beer Garden. Also, bid on awardwinning wines at the Silent Auction with proceeds supporting the John F. & Valerie Curry Scholarship fund. Limited VIP tickets for Saturday’s main event are available, offering added perks including an extra hour of festival enjoyment, a large shaded pavilion with special tastings as well as hors d’oeuvres.
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Grand Tasting: Friday, March 25: This traditional tasting is the festival’s most exclusive celebration, featuring award-winning wines and an array of light hors d’oeuvres. This event welcomes a limited number of guests to enjoy the finest wines of all.
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Tickets can be purchased online at www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com.
The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival began 37 years ago as a humble three-hour wine tasting event. It is now one of South Carolina’s most prestigious destination events for wine enthusiasts around the world and one of the oldest wine festivals on the East Coast. This success has extended the festival’s ability to make a difference in the food and wine community. The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival is dedicated to assisting tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts students in their educational needs, having donated over $90,000 in scholarships since 2013.
For more information on this schedule of events, please contact Jeff Gerber at 843.301.9256 or hhiwinefoodfest@gmail.com
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FEATURED: SHOP SMALL HOLIDAY SUCCESS
SHOP SMALL HOLIDAY SUCCESS
The Lowcountry certainly put their money where their heart was and shopped locally this holiday season. In fact, the entire country did. Small Business Saturday on November 27 was a huge success nationwide. According to American Express, Americans spent $23.3 billion, a nearly 19% increase from 2019. Research also shows that: 66% of shoppers prioritize shopping local and shopping small because they realize the positive community impact. 91% of small businesses give back to the community an average of $6,600 per year.
Thank you for making shopping local a priority year-round!
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of small businesses give back to the community an average of $6,600 per year.
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5 QUESTIONS WITH
Rachel Creveling, Belle Strategies
Digital Marketing Must-Dos for 2022 Rachel Creveling breaks down the top trends in digital marketing this year, and why your business should get behind them. Click here to listen to the full conversation, and subscribe to the Chamber Channel wherever you get your podcasts.
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OK, give us the lay of the land… When we talk about digital marketing, what does that entail? What accounts should businesses have set up? Rachel Creveling: Digital marketing entails all the online tools and platforms a company might use to send traffic to their website and/or storefront. Generally speaking, the must-haves are SEO, email marketing, social media, online advertising, and reputation management. Building out a digital marketing ecosystem is unique for any given company. You can tailor it based on your industry and specific goals.
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What’s one thing any business owner can do to improve their digital marketing right now? What’s one platform you have to be on?
RC: Optimize your Google Business profile. This is what shows up when people query your business online. It only takes 15 minutes and makes a big impact! Ensure key facts (such as your phone number, address, hours, website URL) are correct. Nearly 80% of consumers searching for your product or service are doing it online. And if your information is wrong, they move on. Many of us find your businesses on Google and attempt to call, click or get directions right in the moment. If the call button doesn’t work or if the hours are wrong, well, you are out of luck. Also, ensuring your information is accurate and consistently updating your business profile with things like pictures from your business, holiday hours, new promotions and so on, that tells Google you’re valuable. It makes Google more likely to organically show your business over your competitors when people are searching.
“ Nearly 80% of consumers searching for your product or service are doing it online.”
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RC: Automate! We all know automation tools aren’t a new “trend,”, but they’ve become more relevant since the explosion of Reels and TikTok in 2021. Companies who are leveraging the power of video on social media are seeing a huge boom in online inquiries. The ability to reach so many new people quickly can be overwhelming. To handle the leads, using automation tools like a chatbot is a huge time saver and makes your prospects very happy. You can load these up with FAQs, ensuring the people initially reaching out get answers immediately, without having to wait for a human to open their DMs or emails. You might be thinking that an automation tool seems impersonal, but it’s not meant to replace personal customer service. It’s important to note how a chatbot helps improve customer service by getting your prospect the information that they want right away. This is proven to significantly increase the chances of securing a sale. Simply include an option for the prospect to contact you directly if the chatbot hasn’t answered their question. Not only are these so easy to set up, but they really help you streamline your customer acquisition process. Another great automation to consider is text message (or SMS) marketing. A few chamber businesses are doing this really well already! There are tons of great, affordable tools out there and 2022 is a great year to onboard that.
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What digital marketing trends should businesses jump on for 2022?
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What about email? Can businesses set up these automatically?
RC: A relatively simple thing that companies of any size can do to improve sales in 2022 is to automate some email marketing - also known as a “drip campaign” or a “nurture sequence.” The benefit is two-fold. By batch creating a series of emails, it reduces your workload and it shows your most loyal customers - those who have opted into your email list - that you consistently share things of value. The best part is how easy it is to do! Set aside a single afternoon and write a series of emails. The first one can be the “welcome to my list” email. From there, build a few more and include valuable (but not time sensitive) information about your company. Introduce the team, include incentives for buying, or leaving a review...you get the idea. Set up the emails to trigger when someone subscribes and then send them once a month from there. Companies typically see the strongest ROI from email marketing, so putting more effort into that in 2022 will definitely yield results.
“By batch creating a series of emails, it reduces your workload and shows your most loyal customers... that you consistently share things of value.”
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This can all be a bit overwhelming for small business owners who wear a lot of hats in the day-to-day operations. How can this marketing be streamlined?
RC: My best recommendation for taking the overwhelm out of any big effort is to break it down into manageable tidbits. As a small business owner myself, I know it’s downright stressful to consider adding more work to an overflowing plate, even when I know it’ll boost revenue. When hiring a consultant or a marketing employee isn’t an option, your best plan is to pick a single platform and master it over time. Whether it’s a social media app, an email marketing tool, Google Ads, SEO, just pick one. Wondering how you pick? Rather than throw a dart, ask yourself this: What do I enjoy doing? If platform first. If you’re a data nerd like me, Google Ads and analytics is a great place to start. If you like writing, start building those email automations. Pick something you can already do, then start learning a platform that aligns with your skill.
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What if a small business doesn’t have a huge marketing budget?
You don’t need a big budget to be successful. Digital marketing truly levels the playing field. I know countless small businesses that have no marketing budget at all. They’re just spending time and energy on these platforms until the ROI can justify spending money as well. What if it feels like you don’t have money OR time? If this sounds like you, grab a pen and paper, then set your phone timer for 4 minutes. Everyone has 4 minutes! Now, casually jot down different ways your customers find you, such as: word of mouth; drive by your sign; Instagram; website; etc. When looking at this list, you get an idea of where your time is best spent because you know which of these things bring in the most customers. In fact, this quick exercise will likely identify at least one thing you’ve been spending time (and/or money) on that just isn’t worth it. That frees up a little time to enhance the ones that do work.
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Rachel Creveling has 15 years in the industry and is the owner of Belle Strategies Marketing Agency. As a Digital Marketing Consultant, she helps clients strategically plan and build campaigns based on ROI. Her highly custom consulting method has earned clients including the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, Four Seasons Resort and Residences, South Beach Seafood Festival and many others. Rachel’s expertise helps companies push past revenue goals by leveraging their data and identifying areas for efficiency and growth.
CHAMBER NEWS
Welcome 4 New Staffers to the Chamber Team!
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Michelle Pivik
Seth Richardson
Michelle is the new Director of Membership. An island resident for 12 years, she was previously a small business owner and worked in broadcast sales and property management. She earned her B.A. in international relations and political science from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia.
Seth joins the chamber’s Visitor & Convention Bureau division as the Director of Sales & Partnership Management. With a background in hospitality sales, he was previously the assistant director of sales at the J.W. Marriott in Savannah, and has worked at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, and the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans. He is a graduate of the University of Florida
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Megan Goheen
Robin also joins the chamber’s Visitor & Convention Bureau division as the Group Sales Coordinator. She recently graduated from Clemson University with a degree in parks, recreation, and tourism management. Robin previously worked as a marketing intern with Visit Clemson and in tourism planning with Pickens County. Robin grew up in Beaufort.
Megan is the new Visual Content Coordinator. She is a graduate of Miami University with a BFA in communication design and arts management. Megan was a previous intern for the chamber and for LOCAL Life Magazine. A native of Ohio, her family has been visiting the Lowcountry for the past 30 years.
CHAMBER NEWS
Our Special Project Projects Manager Cathy Havens, has
stepped into retirement. After a 20-year career at the Atlanta Chamber, we were fortunate to have Cathy on our membership team for 15 wonderful years. Along the way, she’s mentored and connected many! We are also lucky that she is not going far and will still be handling some projects for us! Thanks for all you do, Cathy!
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THANK YOU, CATHY!
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CHAMBER NEWS
Hilton Head Island Featured on Prestigious Travel Panel Chamber President & CEO Bill Miles was a featured speaker on the Condé Nast Traveler expert panel “Evolving the Travel Industry: Talking Change at Condé Nast Traveler’s Points of View Summit.” In a panel led by Erin Florio discussing how travel will aid pandemic recovery, which consisted of other top tourism authority officials around the world.
CHAMBER NEWS
Coming up at the Chamber Power Hour Tele-Town Hall 9:15 a.m. | January 12 Virtual Zoom Meeting Tune into the Chamber Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. There’s also an audience Q&A, so submit your questions when you register.
Short-Term Rental Summit Date & Time TBD Virtual Meeting What do short-term rentals mean to our community, and how do they contribute to our local economy? We’re bringing together a panel of national experts to discuss best practices, benefits, and more.
Business Continuity Seminar 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | January 24 USCB Hilton Head Island Your business has been through hurricanes and a pandemic - and survived. But were you prepared? Join us for a workshop where you’ll walk away with a personalized preparedness plan for your business. Learn how to develop a comprehensive and effective plan from start to finish in the sought-after Business Continuity Planning seminar, featuring national experts.
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5:30 - 7 p.m. | January 27 Chronic Golf Work on your swing and raise a glass with other professionals in the local business community. Enjoy the chance to network in a fun environment at Hilton Head’s virtual golf simulator, Chronic Golf.
Chamber Restaurant Week January 29 - February 5 www.ChamberRestaurantWeek.com The chamber’s 14th annual Restaurant Week is back for you to enjoy prix-fixe value menus. With over 70 of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island restaurants participating, there will be something for everyone. Restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus starring new entrees, signature dishes, and fan favorites.
Chamber Young Professionals 5 - 7 p.m. | February 24 Nunzio Kitchen + Bar The New Year means new connections. Join us and young professionals in the area for delicious food and even better conversations. Let’s make 2022 a year to create and build new relationships!
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Conversation + Cocktails
HILTON HEAD ISLAND NEWS
CONGRATS ISLANDERS! Karen Bittman, Carol Clemens, Mike Kelly and Mike Rudy each received the Hilton Head Island Mayor’s Honored Islander Award in recognition of their service and contributions to community organizations.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Sustainable Community” through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. The town was designated as an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community in 2017 and is one of three communities in South Carolina to receive the honor. The Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program provides information and guidance to help communities preserve and enhance what makes them healthy and vibrant places to live, work, and play. Certified members have defined a vision for their future founded in the three pillars of sustainability–a healthy local environment, quality of life for citizens, and economic vitality.
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Sustainability Award Goes To The Town Again!
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HILTON HEAD & DAUFUSKIE ISLAND IN THE NEWS
Hudson’s Seafood on the Docks featured in Bon Appetit “Brad Goes Crabbing & Shrimping For A Low Country Boil”
Hilton Head Island featured in Travel + Leisure’s “Where to Buy A Vacation Home in South Carolina.”
Hilton Head Island named among MSN Travel’s “18 Breathtaking American Islands To Add To Your Bucket List.”
Nectar Farm Kitchen named among the Chicago Tribune’s “7 Must-Visit Restaurants For Superb Southern Cuisine.”
Hilton Head Island named among Fodor’s 2022 “Go List” guide, noted for its rich wildlife and strong Gullah community.
Daufuskie Island named among Southern Living’s “Most Romantic Getaway In Every State.”
Daufuskie Island named among Insider.com’s “22 of the Best Places You Should Travel to in the U.S. for 2022.”
BLUFFTON NEWS
MORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMING
North Point Development will develop an 880-acre economic site in Hardeeville that will accommodate up to 6 million square feet of warehouse and industrial space that will accommodate more than 550 jobs at full buildout.
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The Culinary Institute of the South opened its doors in November, and is welcoming students! The long-awaited institution will help train and retain our local workforce pipeline.
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Let’s Get Cooking!
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BLUFFTON IN THE NEWS
Bluffton is named among MSN.com’s “Best Cities To Live In The South.” and “Small Towns That Leave A Big Impression.”
Montage Palmetto Bluff Named Among WeddingWire’s “The 22 Most Romantic Wedding Venues in the U.S.”
Parents Online “The Best Christmas Hotels for Kids.”
Garden & Gun’s “Palmetto Bluff’s Window
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to the Wild.”
Forbes’ “34 Hotels To Visit This Holiday Season” and “Warm Weather Destinations That Celebrate The Holiday Season in Style.”
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Members Making News The Smith Stearns Tennis Academy is honoring Stan Smith’s illustrious tennis career and leadership, with a new exhibit at the Shoppes at Sea Pines Center. Stan Smith was also featured in Ann Liguori’s popular Sports Illustrated podcast.
Shoppes at Sea Pines exhibit
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Stan Smith gave Kate Middleton a pair of sneakers for Prince Louis at Wimbledon.
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Hilton Head Plantation Crafters hosted its 26th Crafting & Bake Sale and generated $16,000 to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.
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Members Making News
The Foundation for Educational Excellence recently teamed up with The Pierce Group and Keller Williams of the Lowcountry to
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award eight new Bluffton teachers grants to enhance learning.
Aunt Laurie’s has expanded its fulfillment and warehouse activities with a new partner, Spectra, a fulfillment, digital print, and promotional company.
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For the second year in a row, Encompass Health of Bluffton has made its way onto the National President’s Circle list for Encompass Health’s Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony! The
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facility also received the clinical excellence award.
Willis HR earned awards for Best Minority Owned Business of the Year and Best Human Resources Benefits Company of the Year by SC Best in Business.
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Wood+Partners Inc. received an Award of Excellence and The Frederic B. Stresau Award for its work on the Captain Leonard Destin Park in Destin, Florida.
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Who’s Who & Who’s Where
The Town of Bluffton has promoted Heather Colin and Chris Forster as assistant town managers.
Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Hilton Head-based partner Bret Pruehs and counsel
Patti Butcher and Sabrina Daugherty of Hilton
StoneWorks recently welcomed Cindi Armacost, Interior Designer, and Sydney Egnor, sales consultant.
Head Properties Realty & Rentals earned their property management licenses for the state of South Carolina.
Jennie Cerrati.
J. Banks Design Group has new additions to its team: Nia Faucette, Design Assistant; Tierney Femovich, Commercial Design Assistant; Edith Quinonez, Administrative Assistant
Sea Pines Country Club General Manager Robbie Ames achieved his Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation from the Club Management Association of America.
Chandler Corsino
Terence Hardy joined
Patrick O’Keefe was
Weichert, Realtors® – Coastal Properties. He retired as a staff sergeant from the Marine Corps.
named the Director of Tennis at The Sea Pines Resort. He previously served as Director of Tennis at Hidden Valley Country Club.
Greg Coy joined the
Stacy Floyd joined
Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Head of School Doug Langhals was honored with Dr. Charles S. Aimar Educational Leadership Award, South Carolina Independent School Association’s top leadership award.
Kelly Logan joined
Alex Meintel joined
Chris Romick is the new
S. Marcus Tanner is the
joined Wood+Partners Inc. as a Project Planner. She is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia.
Executive Director of The Seabrook of Hilton Head. He brings more than 24 years’ experience in the senior living industry
WJCL 22 News team as an anchor and investigative reporter. He was previously an anchor and investigative reporter in Memphis.
Coastal Vacation Rentals as a Guest Services Coordinator. She previously worked at Marriott Vacation Club.
new Executive Director of Second Helpings. He previously had a career in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Memory Matters as its Development Director. She was most recently the Executive Director at Palmettos Assisted Living.
Dividend Assets Capital, LLC as a Portfolio Manager. He previously served as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the Tactical Research Group.
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Welcome New Members! GullahTsNTings
Mental Health America
loanDepot
E-Z-Go of Hilton Head
Beaufort Jasper County/ Island House Program (MHABJ Island House)
Home Helpers of the Lowcountry
Vac Attack of Bluffton
Parker’s Kitchen
The Blood Connection
Gusto Ristorante
In A Pinch Courier Service
Bluffton Martin Luther King Observance
One Blood
Island Buggy Service Inc.
Denolis Polite Photography
B Tours
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Dills Law Firm The Store
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The Exercise Coach
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Member Anniversaries 30+ Years Beaufort County School District
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence
HUB International
Correll Insurance Group of Hilton Head
Island Fudge Shoppe Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, Inc.
Crazy Crab Associates
Reilley’s Grill and Bar
Daufuskie Island Elementary School
Technical College of the Lowcountry
20-29 Years AFLAC of the Lowcountry
Honey Baked Ham Co. and Cafe
Art League of Hilton Head Gallery
Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Broad Creek Public Service District Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill Hilton Head Island Clover Glass of Bluffton, Inc. Coastal Employment Community Services Associates, Inc.
LowCountry Golf Course Owners Assn., Inc. Mister Label, Inc. Mortgage Network of South Carolina Multiple Listing Service of HHI, Inc. Old Oyster Factory Old Savannah Tours Prudential Insurance
Custom Security Specialists, Inc
SouthState Bank
Deep Well Project
The Inn & Club at Harbour Town
Hilton Head Accommodations
The Jazz Corner
Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue
Ward Edwards, Inc.
Hilton Head Public Service District
Willie J. Rice, Photographer
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Vineyard Bluffton
15-19 Years Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty
Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
SouthernScapes Lawncare Technical College of the Lowcountry-New River Campus
Coastal States Bank
Kayak Hilton Head and Dolphin Discoveries Boat Tours
Congregation Beth Yam
Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head
The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum
Destination Vacation
Magic of Gary Maurer
VERB Interactive
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge
Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society
Weichert, Realtors® - Coastal Properties | Hilton Head Office
Gay F. Rothe Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta - Bluffton
Rabbi Dr. Arthur & Ellen Segal Family Charitable Trust for the Arts and Cultural Diversity
Golden Bear Golf Club
South Atlantic Bank - Bluffton
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Island Funeral Home
10-14 Years Agape Care Group (formerly Hospice Care of South Carolina)
May River Dermatology, LLC
Seacoast Insurance, Inc
NHC Healthcare Bluffton
SERG Restaurant Group
Bluffton Middle School
Nilson Van & Storage/ Mayflower Transit
Spa Soleil at Marriott Hilton Head Resort
Coastal States Bank (Bluffton)
Osprey Village
The Cottage
Cross Schools
Pritchardville Elementary School
Village Park Homes
Home Instead Senior Care
RE/MAX Island Realty - Hilton Head Island, Bluffton & Beaufort
Witmer Jones Keefer
Atlantic Pension Planning Corp.
Island Improvements
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Full Spectrum Studio
Sea Pines Country Club
Whisper Creek Spa
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Top Dawg Tavern
4-9 Years A&C Gold and Diamonds Al-Harry Furniture Design Art League of Hilton Head Academy Beachside Hilton Head Island Carey & Company, P.A.
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Head Jane Bistro & Bar Kroger Grocery Store #671
Coastal Home and Villa
Namaste Spa at Marriott’s Barony Beach Club
Continuum Medical Staffing
Ocean Tides Spa
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
Old Daufuskie Crab Company
Crescent Property Owners Association
Parker’s #43
Daufuskie Island Ferry Foundation For Educational Excellence Fraser’s Tavern Grind Coffee Roasters Guide To Golf Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals Hilton Head Social Bakery, LLC
Progress Printing Plus Company Sea Pines Circle Immediate Care, LLC Southeastern Development Associates Tale Hunter The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar Tiki Hut Your Hilton Head Agent
1-3 Years Capt. B.J. Boat & R.V. Repairs
Island Time Hilton Head
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs
Johnson & Associates Architects
Carriage Trade Public Relations
Lowcountry Furniture
Coco Coiffure Salon
Maggie & Me
Colleen Sullivan at Keller Williams
Moreland Bike Shop/ Pedego Palmetto Bluff
Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head Island
Munchies Gr8 Bites
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Nurse Advocate Partners
Destinations DMC
Okatie Pines Retirement Community
Dr. Debi Lynes Equinox Entertainment Flip n’ Flop Adventures
Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen Outside Palmetto Bluff Outside Savannah
Hazel Dean’s Hilton Head Entertainment Hilton Head Paratransit NEMT Hilton Head Regional Physician Network HPA Consulting Group
Shrimp Tales LLC Signarama Signature Catering & Events by SERG The Sandbar Beach Eats
Huntington Learning Center Bluffton
K1 Speed Bluffton
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Budget Blinds
Island Foot & Ankle
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Home Helpers
E-Z-Go
SCENE & BE SEEN
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SPARKLES & SPIRITS Burnt Church Distillery rolled out the red carpet for our Sparkle & Spirits Soiree & Silent Auction! Thank you to everyone who came out to make it a spectacular night.
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CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Our Chamber Young Professionals got to network at Max Pour House and Rockfish, and decorate Christmas decorations at the Art Cafe.
CONVERSATION & COCKTAILS - HARGR Congratulations to Hargray for opening its new retail location in Bluffton. After the ribbon cutting, we enjoyed a Conversation + Cocktails at their new location.
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CONVERSATION & COCKTAILS -
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Networking with a view! Chamber members enjoyed a Conversation + Cocktails overlooking Coligny at the Courtyard by Marriott’s rooftop bar, High Tide.
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