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August 2015
A monthly publication of the
Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Website: A Fresh New Look
Back to School page 4
Chamber Connects for Success
Chamber Champions page 6
A Winning Team
End of Summer Bash page 8
at Sonesta Resort
hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org
Chamber Website
A Fresh New Look
The chamber has rolled out a new way to work for its members and the community. Our
newly redesigned website HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org. Our enhanced site makes it easier than ever to
access valuable information on membership programs and benefits, small business trends, the community calendar, upcoming
chamber events, and more.
Designed to raise the bar and take it to the next level,
members are already responding to the chamber’s fresh
look and ease of access. Mobile responsive for all devices, its
eye-catching platform puts chamber news at the touch of a
fingertip.
Want to find out more about some of your favorite
networking events, our intuitive site scrolls up event details,
from seminar offerings designed to help your business grow
to our expanded jobs and career site, where employers can
post their openings at no charge and job seekers can see
what’s available.
THE Community Calendar
Our goal is to make the chamber “ON THE SCENE” events
section of the website a valuable resource for our entire
community. A one-stop-shop to find out what’s happening
in the Lowcountry and a place for members to build
awareness about their events.
We’re Working For You
• Responsive User Experience & Mobile-Friendly
• Stay Connected: Chamber Events
• New & Improved Job Listings
Connect Professionals with Prospects
• Membership Directory: Find Businesses &
Business Leads
The chamber’s web design is a responsive web experience for all devices, from smartphones to laptops and tablets. Why is that
important? Mobile usage surpassed desktop usage in 2014 and global mobile data usage increased by 80% from 2013 to 2014.
Mobile usage surpassed desktop usage in 2014 and global
mobile data usage increased by 80% from 2013 to 2014
Source: Edelman Digital
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Get Social
Now there’s a larger digital, social
component tied into our events. With a
fresh look and feel, we think you’ll enjoy
our events even more, as you explore our
enhanced calendar, photo gallery and other
website features.
• Comprehensive Community Calendar
• Chamber Networking Events
• Social Media: Share Event Photos
• Search for other Members
Chamber Young Professionals meet
Aug. 20 @Sonesta Resort! See you there!
When we ask our members why they belong to the chamber, networking
consistently ranks as one of the most valuable aspects of membership. That’s
why we’re taking a fresh look at some of our classic chamber events such as
Chamber Young Professionals, Conversation + Cocktails and more.
Communicating that the Lowcountry is the place for business, industry
and community, you’ll find the new website HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org
is your perfect guide.
Screen Time
Daily Distribution of Screen Minutes across the
United States among the following devices:
Source: Millward BrownAdReaction, PRSA Tactics
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Back to School:
Chamber BEP Programs Connect for Success
August means back to school for students in the Lowcountry. It also means back to business for the
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s Business Education Partnership Committee. By creating and supporting
partnerships between local businesses and schools, BEP helps enhance the quality of education throughout the Lowcountry.
Ann Piercy’s class at Hilton Head Island Elementary School were happy to
receive Project Connect donations of classroom games.
Students aren’t the only ones prepping for another successful school year. The chamber heads back to school as well as we
kick off Project Connect, helping connect teachers in need of classroom supplies with local businesses that want to support
education in a tangible way.
Teachers spend hundreds of dollars each year of their
“As educators, we appreciate our chamber’s
involvement because they provide a vital link
to the community. The support of the business
community partnership with education is more
vital than ever and the chamber consistently keeps
this need in the forefront.”
- Todd Bornscheuer, Principal
McCracken Middle School
own funds for classroom supplies. Project Connect is a
community-wide program that helps lessen that burden.
By connecting community businesses and individuals with
teacher’s wish lists for classroom supplies, the program
gives everyone an opportunity to support education.
Teacher lists are published weekly in the Island Packet,
along with “wishes granted.” Students and teachers benefit
every day thanks to the generosity of Project Connect
contributors. Since its inception over $35,000 has been used
to purchase needed school supplies, from dictionaries to
art supplies, digital media and more.
“Project Connect has a real impact in our schools. One
reader saw that McCracken students were on a wish list for
study session snacks,” said Hannah Horne, director of public
policy and small business. “She dropped off her donation at the
chamber the next morning.”
From individual donors to member businesses such as
Hilton Head Hospital that donated sanitary wipes and a
school informational visit from one of their nurses to Hargray
Communications, which filled backpacks with school supplies
for Hilton Head Middle School, the Lowcountry business
community is making a real difference and so can you.
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Bluffton Elementary School welcomed Project Connect’s donation of snacks and
classroom supplies for its tutoring program and Young Men of Bluffton boy’s
leadership group.
BEP’s popular Golden Apple program offers area teachers and staff access to perks
generously donated by member businesses. Help our local teachers by offering a GAP
discount at your business. Over 70 chamber businesses participated last year, allowing
teachers to use benefit cards for services from dining to automotive, retail and more.
Submit your GAP offer at HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org.
Why we participate in Project Connect: “At Hilton Head Hospital, we are committed to
serving our community. Our mission is to help improve the quality of life and the overall
well-being of the people we serve. As a local business, investing in education is important
because when we invest in education, we invest in our future.”
- Diana Magnan, Director of Education,
Hilton Head Hospital
REALITY STORE
School is where we prepare our students for life’s opportunities.
One of our most successful programs, the Reality Store does just that.
Last year, over 600 local students participated in the chamber’s
financial literacy program hosted in partnership with Hilton Head
High School and member businesses. Students are given a pseudo
“career” bank balance and challenged to pay for all expenses with
one month’s income based on their grade point average.
From paying a mortgage to making car payments, the students
visit designated stations, facing the “reality” of what it’s like to pay
taxes and buy groceries for their assigned Reality Store “family.”
It gives local high schoolers a dose of reality on how education
is tied to their success later in life. Participating chamber
Hilton Head Island High School students participate in last year’s Reality Store
program.
businesses include banking, insurance, housing, utilities, grocery,
automotive and other industries.
GROUNDHOG DAY
The chamber’s “Groundhog Day” job shadow program offers
local students a chance to experience their dream jobs for a day, with
professions ranging from banking and automotive to hospitality.
Recognizing the fact that today’s students are tomorrow’s
workforce, the BEP program is a joint-initiative with area businesses
that’s really taken off. Sign your business up to take part.
Your chamber is a great place to get connected to education in the
Lowcountry. For more information contact Hannah Horne at hhorne@
hiltonheadisland.org or go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
“Groundhog Day” wraps up workday with festivities at Hilton Head BMW.
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Chamber Champions:
A Premier Partnership
Chamber Champions is a group whose support goes above and beyond to fund chamber
programs and initiatives.
Chamber Champion members experience increased visibility and branding throughout the year related to key events including
State of the Region, the Chamber Ball, Chamber Business Golf Classic and Taste of the Season.
Chamber Champions enjoyed an annual Champions reception at the home of Wes and Margaret
Jones on the May River in Old Town Bluffton. From top left: Bill Miles, chamber president and CEO,
Debbie Creamer, Don Creamer, Shelly Harrell, Brad Talbert, Jeremy Clark, Amanda Clark, Darlene Nester,
Kelly Presnell, and Lydia Hill, Andy and Gail Twisdale; Babbie Guscio, Joan Heyward, Margaret Jones and
Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Karen Neumann, Bonnie Peluso and Adelaide Corkern.
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From left: Mary Margaret McGaughey with parents Margaret and Wes Jones, Kelly Presnell, Carolyn
Vanagel, Catherine Builder and Kathryn Wake, Karen Ryan and Jean Beck.
Join the many business members who have chosen to make a difference in our community through their business investment
and chamber involvement.
For more information contact Cathy Havens at chavens@hiltonheadisland.org or call (843) 341-8369.
Welcome New Chamber Champions
From left: Bill Miles welcomes new Chamber Champions Sean Congleton, Sign D’Sign, Mike Covert, Covert Aire, Mike Williams and Brian Knapp of Hub
International Southeast.
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End of Summer Beach Bash
Business After Hours at the Sonesta Resort!
Business After Hours goes oceanside at the Sonesta Resort
Hilton Head Island’s beach pavilion on Thursday, August
20th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Summer breezes, ocean views and
Caribbean-style music guaranteed to get you swaying at our
End of Summer Beach Bash!
Summer networking doesn’t get any better ~ served up
with great Lowcountry specialties, complimentary beer and
wine along with signature Blood Orange Mojito cocktails from
our “surprise guest bartenders.”
Chamber Young Professionals will be joining in the beach
bash festivities, as we merge two of our most popular events
for our end-of-summer event.
Dress is summer casual! Come join us in the pavilion, with
an easy stroll down to the beach. It’s the perfect way to take
part in the chamber’s fun summer event of the season.
Going Beachside: End of Summer Beach Bash festivities
and fun begin at 5:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for chamber
members and $20 for non-members. Cost to attend is $5 for
Chamber Young Professionals.
For more information go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
afterhours
BUS INESS
New Member Highlights
To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at afeldman@hiltonheadisland.org
Aunt Laurie’s
Brad Tholen Home Inspectors
Brandware
Laurie Brown
www.AuntLauries.com
Brad Tholen
4 Allyan Court
Bluffton, SC 29910
www.bradtholen.com
7820 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30350
Elke Martin, President and CEO
770-649-0880
www.brandwarepr.com
Aunt Laurie’s website offers unique gifts and
baskets perfect to commemorate any special
event or everyday occasion. Aunt Laurie’s gifts
have an important quality: each gift has been
assembled by people with special needs and
contain quality products hand-crafted and/or
manufactured mostly by small businesses, many
who employ individuals with disabilities.
RMC – Resorts, Mountains, Cities
Heather Fishburn / Dionne Pierce
6 Shults Road, Suite A, Bluffton, SC 29910
www.rmcdmc.com
Resorts, Mountains, Cities (RMC) offers expert
corporate program design and event planning
services to its distinguished clientele. Our
acclaimed destination services include planning
and executing themed events, teambuilding,
activities, and ground transportation and much
more.
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Information is power. We empower our clients
to make informed decisions about the purchase,
sale or ownership of real estate property through
our vast experience in this market and by
simplifying complex issues.
Covenant Security & Surveillance, LLC
Scott A. George
49 Brown Cove Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
www.covenantsecurityandsurveillance.com
Covenant Security & Surveillance is your
home town security and surveillance headquarters. We provide home automation,
security and surveillance systems and
monitoring services for business and
residential customers with energy efficient
and cost-effective equipment using today’s
smart phone technology.
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Brandware creates content, media coverage and
online conversations that spark and influence
consumer actions. We specialize in enthusiast
brands and are proud to be the public relations
partner of the Hilton Head Island Motoring
Festival.
Tim Kenny at AXA Advisors
Timothy Kenny
200 Main Street, Suite 102-F
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Our purpose is simple: to help provide financial
security for our clients and their families—taking
the long view, considering the impact of today’s
actions on tomorrow’s results, is what we do every
day.
CHAMBER
EVENTS
On The Scene
AUGUST
7 Government Affairs
Committee Meeting
Guest Speaker: Attorney
General Alan Wilson
Chamber Boardroom
NOTE New Time:
10:00 a.m.
18Tech Tuesday
Island Compass App
Chamber Boardroom 12:00 p.m.
20Business After Hours
End of Summer Beach Bash
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head
Island’s Beach Pavilion 5:30-7:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
1 Business Education
Partnership Committee
Guest Speaker: Kim Statler,
Regional Workforce Advisor,
SC Department of Commerce
Chamber Boardroom 8:30 a.m.
1 Tech Tuesday
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Clockwise: All aboard! It was a full house aboard Calibogue Cruises’ Delta Lady riverboat for July’s
Business After Hours. Attendees enjoyed another perfect Lowcountry evening for June’s Chamber Young
Professionals at Old Town Dispensary. Congratulations to Grayco Hardware Hilton Head and Southern
Barrel Brewing Co. on their recent ribbon-cutting and grand-opening celebrations.
Chip Card Technology Changes
Presented by
Merchant Services
Chamber Boardroom 12:00 p.m.
Government Affairs
Committee Meeting
Guest Speaker:
Solicitor Duffie Stone
Chamber Boardroom
8:00 a.m.
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Hilton Head Island & Bluffton
in the National News
Travel + Leisure’s August World’s Best Awards annual readers’
poll issue showcases Hilton Head Island as #2 Island in U.S. and
Canada, exceeded only by
Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Travel + Leisure World’s Best
awards touted Palmetto
Bluff and the Sea Pines
Resort as the #1 and #6
resorts in the U.S. for
family travel, earning
accolades from discerning
readers. Travel + Leisure has
a monthly circulation of
1 million readers and an
online audience of 3 million.
Bluffton Among “Best Towns to Raise a Family in S.C.” List.
The Town of Bluffton was
named #3 on the July list
of “Best Towns to Raise a
Family in S.C.” by research
site Niche.com.
The data-driven rankings compare places to live across the country
based on demographics, school ratings, affordable housing, crime
rates, libraries and number of grocery stores. Niche.com analyzed
4,280 towns and ranked 1,557.
Atlanta Journal
Constitution’s July 8th
issue featured lucky
lottery winner Marcus
Wilhite. While it was
the locksmith’s 3rd
ticket that brought him a
$500K lottery win, “We’re
confident it’s the Hilton
Head Island t-shirt that
brought him lottery luck!”
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Yahoo.com features Hilton
Head Island as the “#1 Most
Popular U.S. Island for Summer
Vacation.” Hilton Head Island is
the most searched for island on
the site.
“Known in equal proportion for
Southern hospitality and 12 miles of
protected, white-sand coastline… this
iconic American island town is seeing
a boom lately, with $400 million invested in tourism innovations
and renovations.”
Yahoo has over 21 million
unique visitors to its
website each month.
Celebrating 40 Years: Hilton Head Hospital
Q&A: President & CEO Jeremy Clark
Hilton Head Hospital is celebrating 40 years on Hilton Head
Island. The hospital is thriving and in great hands with new Market President and CEO
Jeremy Clark at the helm of a facility that has grown in our community in more ways than one.
What began as a 40-bed facility has grown in size and stature to encompass not only its
main campus, but a Bluffton/Okatie facility and Coastal Carolina Hospital.
Looking forward, Clark shares his views on the expanding role of healthcare in the
Lowcountry.
CBM: How has Hilton Head Regional Healthcare developed to meet the
demands of our growing community?
CLARK: As we proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hilton Head Hospital, we can’t
think of any other words that better define our mission than quality and commitment.
We have an outstanding medical staff that’s incredibly well trained and has excellent clinical outcomes. They’re also very
committed to our community and our hospital.
We continue to expand services to meet the communities’ need. It’s been more than a year since we opened the Bluffton
Medical Campus and we are receiving overwhelming positive response from our patients about the center and the outpatient
services. Coastal Carolina Hospital continues to grow, allowing us to invest in new technology such as robotic surgery and
state of the art imaging. We are also reaching out into Beaufort with needed primary and specialty care.
CBM: Recently coming from the Memphis and Dallas markets, what key factors that proved effective there
that may be beneficial in our area?
CLARK: Like any area, it’s important to learn about the community and its needs, and build relationships with the
physicians and the staff. It’s the staff and the physicians that really should get all the credit for the positive things that
happen at our hospitals.
CBM: As you look forward, how do you see the healthcare industry’s positive impact strengthening the
Lowcountry community?
CLARK: For us, it’s an exciting time to be involved in healthcare here in the Lowcountry. We take pride in helping so many
citizens who not that long ago had to travel elsewhere for certain healthcare services. For example, take a look at what we’re
doing in cardiology — we have some great physicians, state-of-the-art technology and an excellent cardiac surgery program
and a certified stroke program at Coastal. It’s really impressive. We also do a lot of advanced orthopedic and spine surgery.
We have great physicians and one of the best programs in the country.
We will continue to move forward and exceed the levels of quality and safety standards that are established by many
national organizations. We’re very proud that we’re able to deliver this quality care in the community.
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Who’s Who and Who’s Where
To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at afeldman@hiltonheadisland.org
Joseph George
Pam Flasch
Michael Danyov
New Position: Promoted to
lieutenant, patrol division at
Bluffton Police Department
Old Position: Sergeant, patrol
division at Bluffton Police
Department
New Position: Communications
manager at Beaufort-Jasper Water
& Sewer Authority
Old Position: Director of
communications & tourism
marketing at Luray-Page
Chamber, Luray, VA
New Position: Promoted
to Sergeant, emergency
management / training division
at Bluffton Police Department
Old Position: Detective,
investigations division at
Bluffton Police Department
Barrett Gilham
Ariel Brewer
New Position: Account manager
at group46
Old Position: Director of athletic
media relations at Georgia
Southern University, Statesboro,
GA
New Position: Massage therapist
at Le Spa of Sea Pines
Old Position: Massage therapist
at Lava 24 Fitness
Brenda Dooley
New Position: Assistant executive
director at Hilton Head Regional
Habitat for Humanity
Old Position: Executive director at
LowCountry Habitat for Humanity,
Beaufort, SC
Amy Brinson
Kathleen Foley
New Position: Promoted to
general manager at FACES DaySpa
Old Position: Lash stylist and
team leader at FACES Lash Studio
and currently licensed esthetician
at FACES DaySpa
New Position: Sales coordinator
at The Westin Hilton Head Island
Resort & Spa
Old Position: Research assistant
at USCB Lowcountry and Resort
Island Tourism institute
Joe Pepitone
New Position: Director of sales at
Covenant Security Surveillance
Old Position: Wholesale sales
manager at Sea Eagle
Josh Goodpaster
New Position: Spa manager at
FACES DaySpa
Old Position: Lead massage
therapist and currently licensed
massage therapist at FACES
DaySpa
Lauren Heldreth
New Position: Group sales
manager at The Westin Hilton
Head Island Resort & Spa
Old Position: Director of sales &
marketing at Holiday Inn & Suites
Lauren Taylor
New Position: Sales coordinator
at The Westin Hilton Head Island
Resort & Spa
Old Position: Operations
supervisor at White Lodging
Services, Greater Chicago, IL
Cindy Owens
New Position: General manager
at Regus
Old Position: Director of sales at
Comfort Suites Bluffton
Taylor Jacobs
New Position: Director of
marketing at LAVA 24 Fitness
Old Position: Personal trainer at
Advance Wellness, Quincy, IL
Brad Wells
New Position: Philanthropy
specialist at United Way of the
Lowcountry
Old Position: Portfolio manager at
Property Management Pros
Luke Paulick
New Position: Bluffton realtor
specialist at Collins Group Realty
Old Position: Sales associate at
Pulte Homes
Lori Padgett
New Position: Administrative
operations manager at Pino
Gelato
Old Position: Quality
assurance specialist at Micro
Measurements Laboratories,
Chicago, IL
Lindsay Blackmon
New Position: Catering & Social
Sales Coordinator at The Beach
House
Old Position: Banquet manager
at The Beach House
Jenna Linder
New Position: Assistant Manager
at Le Spa of Sea Pines
Old Position: Banquet Manager
at Richmond Hill Senior Center,
Richmond Hill, GA
THANK YOU:
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU...
New Position: Associate attorney
at Berry & Carr, PC, Beaufort office
Old Position: Attorney at The Law
Office of Lucas M. Paulick, LLC,
Beaufort, SC
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o our partners that attended the IAGTO, International Association of
Golf Tour Operators, show in Palm Springs, CA: Ellen Lam, The Westin
Hilton Head Resort & Spa; Charlene Click, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront
Resort, Brad Marra and Michael Royer, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront
Resort; Vanessa Castaneda, Heritage Golf Group
Kelly Sigg
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alibogue Cruises for hosting July Business After Hours aboard The
Delta Lady Riverboat
New Position: Assistant agency
manager/commercial lines
manager at BB&T Carswell
Insurance Services
Old Position: Insurance officer/
family risk manager at BB&T
Carswell Insurance Services
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Charlotte Geraty Main
nR
ed Fish Bluffton for hosting July Young Professionals Happy Hour
nS
pecial thanks to Wes and Margaret Jones for hosting the Chamber
Champion reception
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Business News August
Hilton Head Island Compass App
Have an island tourism business? Join us for our Tech Tuesday “Island Compass App 101”
noon workshop on Tuesday, August 18th and get your business on the app.
Visitors and residents now have a quick and easy way to navigate the island with the
Hilton Head Island Compass. Attend our no-cost workshop to learn more. Seating is
limited, early registration is required.
TECH Tuesday: Island Compass 101
To register and for more information go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
Chamber VCB Garners Prestigious Pinnacle Award for 17th Consecutive Year
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor and Convention Bureau has won its 17th consecutive Pinnacle Award for service
excellence. The honorees are chosen by the readers of Successful Meetings magazine.
The accolade is awarded to visitor and convention bureaus, hotels and conference centers for hospitality excellence. 2015 Pinnacle Award winners
will be featured in the Successful Meetings annual Pinnacle Registry, published in August.
This recognition represents an earned reputation as the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among planners and corporate and
association executives.
SCORE Non-Profit Series
Calling all member non-profits, don’t miss this valuable no-cost SCORE roundtable series tailored to today’s non-profit business needs.
South Carolina Lowcountry SCORE, in conjunction with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and United Way of the Lowcountry, will
present a three-part series of non-profit roundtables focused on the major issues facing area non- profits: strategic direction, board development
and revenue generation.
Roundtable participants include experienced non-profit professionals from our area including Kim Likins, Fred Leyda and Linda Piekut among
others. Roundtables begin Thursday, August 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at chamber headquarters.
SCORE NON-PROFIT ROUNDTABLES
August 13 - Roundtable 1
Knowing Who You Are & Where You’re Going - Strategic Direction
August 20 - Roundtable 2
Role of Top Management - Building Your Board of Directors
August 27 - Roundtable 3
Revenue Generation- Proven Approaches To Successful Fundraising
To register for the no-cost roundtables go to
www.scorehiltonhead.com
Chamber Jr. Leadership Students
Awarded Scholarships
The chamber’s Jr. Leadership Program presented three scholarships to
recent high school graduates Luke Higgs, Rachel Wilborne and Taylor Kent,
members of the chamber’s 2014 class, thanks to a generous grant provided
by Driving Young America.
The college scholarships were awarded to the graduates who volunteered
during the 2014 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.
The chamber’s Jr. Leadership Program is a 10-month program that fosters
leadership, community awareness and self-development for outstanding
high-school juniors in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area.
Jr. Leadership graduates Luke Higgs, Rachel Wilborne and Taylor Kent were
awarded Jr. Leadership class of 2014 scholarships.
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Members Making News August
University of South Carolina Beaufort has established the Senator
Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend
Pinckney’s commitment to education and leadership throughout
the Lowcountry and the state of South Carolina. Made possible
through an initial $25,000 commitment by the McNair Law Firm,
USCB has set a goal of raising over $100,000 in the fund to help
deserving Jasper County residents pursue a baccalaureate degree at
USCB. Scholarship fund contributions can be sent to USCB’s office
for development.
TidePointe, a Vi Community, Hilton Head Island was recently
named to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s “Best Places
To Work in South Carolina” list. TidePointe was among 50 SC
companies which made the 2015 list, in the large employer category
of 250 or more U.S. employees.
Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital led a
community effort to assist area children through its Healthy Over
Hungry Cereal Drive benefitting Lowcountry Food Bank. In 2014,
the LFB distributed nearly 24 million pounds of food to over 200,000
individuals and families. Donations also help LCFB’s Backpack
Buddies program, which serves 3,400 children per week.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort received the highest honor
from Interactive Media Awards. As a Best in Class award recipient
for the Hotel/Resort category, the www.palmettodunes.com website
successfully passed through a comprehensive judging process. The
international awards program recognizes excellence in web design
and development.
Beaufort County School District announced that Bluffton and
Hilton Head Island high schools earned recognition for excellence
in annual national news listings. Bluffton High School was ranked
as ninth-best high school in S.C. according to U.S. News and World
Report. Hilton Head Island was listed as the 11th best high school
in S.C., and Bluffton was ranked 14th, on the The Washington Post’s
annual list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence announced that
student Elisa Hanney was recently awarded a Life Scholarship
administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet recently gifted a pair of iPads to two
graduating students at Ridgeland Hardeeville High School. Both
contributed to the community and had an academic record of
achievement. Earlier in the year the Reichenbach family made a
donation of equipment to students and financial support to the
athletics program.
Lydia Inglett Publishing has captured seven national awards. The
awards include Independent Publisher Book Award Winners Gold
winner for Best Regional Non-Fiction; Benjamin Franklin Awards
Gold winner for “American Botanical Paintings” and Silver winner
and “USA Best Book Awards” regional cookbook winner for “Daisy
Cakes, Share A Slice of Love,” among others.
Proud to be Live and Local
in the Low Country.
Work here. Play here. Live here.
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Membership Renewals Thank You!
New
Members
Aegis Capital Corp
Edward Jones - Sarah Reed,
Financial Advisor
Hearthstone Lakes
Hilton Head Umbrella Co.
Hunt Interaction
Logan Homes
Nimmer Turf Farm
Red Fish Bluffton
RMC Your Destination
Connection
Sunspire Health Hilton Head
30+ years
Bess’ Delicatessen &
Catering
Grayco Hardware
Hilton Head Christian
Academy
Hilton Head Financial
Advisors, Inc.
The Inn at Palmetto
Bluff, A Montage
Resort
Village at Wexford
Merchant Assoc.
Hilton Head Rentals &
Golf
Hilton Head Island
Recreation
Association
Hub International
Southeast
Kenneth Kowalyk,
D.M.D.
McNair Building
Construction, Inc.
Plantation Interiors
Native Island Business
& Community Affairs
Association
Schembra Real Estate
Group, LLC
10-14 years
Big Bamboo Cafe
Seashore Vacations, Inc.
Aurora DiagnosticsBiopsy Diagnostics
Bistro 17
Fiesta Fresh Mexican
Grill-South
Compu pay
Shelter Cove Towne
Centre
The Seabrook of Hilton
Head, Inc.
The Vacation Company
Thomas C. Barnwell, Jr.
4-9 years
Hilton Head Plantation
Property Owners’
Association
Where To Go Magazine
Low Country Nature
Tours
20-29 years
Signe’s Heaven Bound
Bakery & Cafe
Advanced Sail, Inc.
Catamarans
Superior Cleaners
Lowcountry Paver
Merchant Service Center
Palmetto Coastal
Landscaping &
Hardscaping
Paula Harper Bethea
A.C. White Relocations
Pirates of Hilton Head
LLC
Ameris Bank
Rain Tight Roofing, LLC
Art Cafe
Wexford Club
Bicycle Billy’s Bike
Rental
WJCL-ABC
Bullard & Friedman
Yellow Cab of Hilton
Head, Bluffton &
Beaufort
Zinn Asset Management
Corporation
Fiddler’s Cove Beach &
Racquet Club
1-3 years
Haig Point Club
& Community
(Daufuskie Island)
Camelot Limousine LLC
Hilton Head Island
Tennis
Paradise Beach Bikes
It’s Greek to Me
Culligan Water
GW Services, Inc.
The Studio
Ad-Vise, Inc.
Dolphin & Nature Cruise
Hampton Inn Hilton
Head Island
Hilton Head Rentals
Island Fudge Shoppe
Kelly & Sons Plumbing,
Inc.
Meeting Dynamics, Inc.
Wood + Partners Inc.
15-19 years
American Diabetes
Association
Brookdale Hilton Head
Brookdale Hilton Head
Village
Collins Septic Tank
Service, Inc.
Distinctive Granite &
Marble
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