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October 2014
A monthly publication of the
Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
STATE OF THE REGION
Keynote Speaker U.S. Senator Graham
Concours d’Elegance page 4
Premier Event Takes Flight
Time for A Lowcountry Oyster Roast! page 5
At Port Royal Golf Club
State of the Region
Keynote Speaker U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
The 19th annual State of the Region
shines a regional spotlight on what’s happening
in the Lowcountry and our state.
Keynote speaker U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will present
the opening address with a dynamic focus on what’s happening
in the Lowcountry and throughout the region.
One of the community’s most popular events, over 750
business and community members attended last year to find
out how area leaders are tackling the biggest issues shaping our
regional economy.
Following Graham’s keynote, featured speakers Hilton Head
Island Mayor Drew Laughlin, Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka and
Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville will
discuss their goals, challenges and the overall health of our
community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear our local leaders clarify
important regional issues, and address concerns that impact
business, tourism and our quality of life in the Lowcountry.
Graham will speak to the importance of business and the
key role the Lowcountry plays in our South Carolina economy
as well as address important national concerns.
His ability to explain global issues will help us all gain a
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
better understanding on what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
and around the world.
Graham serves on two of the most powerful committees
in Washington. Both Appropriations and Armed Services are
Hilton Head Island Mayor
Drew Laughlin
Bluffton Mayor
Lisa Sulka
Beaufort County Council Chairman
Paul Sommerfield
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among the “Big Four” Senate committees
where major recommendations are made
that effect all Americans. Come hear his take
on everything from our U.S. economy to what
the ISIS threat means to our nation.
The State of the Region luncheon will
be held on Wednesday, October 22 at the
Hilton Head Island Marriott Resort & Spa.
Networking and registration begin at 11:15
a.m. and the program begins promptly at
12:00 p.m. Seating is limited.
This popular event is always a sellout.
The cost is $35 for chamber members and
$45 for non-members. Cost includes a plated
luncheon.
For registration go to
hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
Over 750 business and community members attended last year’s State of the Region.
STATE OF THE REGION
Wednesday, October 22
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa
Registration: 11:15 a.m. Program: 12:00 p.m.
Cost is $35 for chamber members,
$45 for non-members
Table of 8: $280, Table of 10: $350
Cost includes a plated lunch
Register at hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Last year’s keynote speaker Gov. Nikki Haley addresses the media.
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Premier Motoring
Event Takes Flight
October 24 - November 2
K. Hovnanian® Homes® are
The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival &
Concours d’Elegance is gathering speed, celebrating its
13th annual festival with an expanded line-up of exciting events,
exhibits and
activities.
With the
distinction of
being among the
premier signature
automotive
events in the
nation, the
festival combines
the best of the
automotive,
motorsports and enthusiast lifestyle, from test drives to test flights,
in the incomparable setting of the coastal Lowcountry. New this
year, adventurous aviators can take flight or enjoy close-up views
of personal aircraft on display.
Chamber members will receive an exclusive rate for the
motoring festival by purchasing tickets at hhimotoringfestival.com
with the chamber only promotional code 14MFHHICC15.
Enjoy star cars and vintage watercraft along with rare cars and
motorcycles in the festival’s “Wheels, Wings and Hulls Life” exhibit
featuring vehicles owned by celebrities and dignitaries as well as
several other exiting exhibits and events.
“The festival is leading the way as the nation’s largest and
fastest-growing automotive and motorsports enthusiast event.”
K. Hovnanian® invites you to tour homes in Shell Hall today
and discover a neighborhood where it’s all about the quality
of life and a place that’s inviting, enjoyable and convenient to
walk or ride your bike to nearby destinations.
• New Homes Starting in the $200s
• Jr. Olympic Pool
• Tennis Courts
• Fitness Center
• Playground
• Clubhouse
• Bocce Lawn
• Outdoor Fireplace
• Natural gas heat and water heat are also available
For more information, call 843.706.7644
or visit khov.com/ShellHall
said Carolyn Vanagel, festival president. “Enthusiasts in every
genre, from automotive to aviation, have so much to experience
which makes for a truly thrilling event.”
The Motoring Festival and the grand finale, the Concours
d’Elegance will be held on October 24 through November 2,
featuring a world-class backdrop, on the 18th green of Port Royal
Golf Club.
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SHELL HALL
Built by:
*Availability of homes is limited and pricing is subject to change without notice. Lot premiums & community
association fees may apply. See a sales consultant for full details. We are pledged to the letter and spirit
of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity through the nation. We encourage and
support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing
because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Business News October
Chamber Earns ReAccreditation from Destination Marketing Association International
The chamber once again earned accreditation from Destination Marketing Accreditation
International. (DMAI).
The chamber is one of only 193 accredited DMO’s worldwide. Rigorous criteria for this designation
includes 58 different standards for DMAI accreditation.
In maintaining accreditation, DMOs communicate to their community and potential visitors that
their organization has continued to demonstrate excellence in destination management and marketing.
Chamber’s VCB Garners National Marketing Award
Prestigious Gold Key Award Presented to
Chamber’s VCB
The Destinations Council Destiny Award,
presented by the U.S. Travel Association, was
recently awarded to the chamber’s VCB for its
2014 digital co-op marketing program.
The chamber’s VCB has been honored with the Gold
Key Award for service excellence. This recognition
represents an earned reputation as the prestigious
symbol of excellence among planners, corporate
executives and industry meeting professionals. Honorees
are chosen by the readers of Meetings and Conventions
magazine.
Garnering the “Best Digital Campaign” in
the nation, the award recognizes destinations
for excellence and creative accomplishment in
destination marketing and promotion.
Small Business Saturday
Get on-board with the chamber’s Shop Local campaign and sign your business up for
Small Business Saturday!
This year, the chamber’s a Neighborhood Champion and member businesses can join in to receive
special promotional materials and list your business on the Small Business Saturday site.
Take part in the Shop Local campaign to support our area retailers on one of the busiest shopping
days, Small Business Saturday on November 29. Deadline to register your business is October 16. For
details go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
Business After Hours at Port Royal Golf Club
Premier Networking & Oyster Roast
Motor on over and join us for Business After Hours at Port
Royal Golf Club, home of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and
Concours d’Elegance, on Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a special Lowcountry oyster roast along with peach ciderbraised short rib sliders, chicken and waffles and deviled eggs along with
entertainment by popular Lowcountry band Whitley Deputy and the B-Town
Project.
Come out for some casual networking served up with specialty Mason jar
drinks and complimentary beer and wine.
The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members.
For more information go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
afterhours
BUSINESS
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Hilton Head Island
in the National News
The Today show’s Kathi Lee and
Hoda popular “Fan of the Week”
segment showcased Hilton Head
Island with a winner getaway
package to the Sonesta Resort Hilton
Head Island.
The popular television show offers incredible exposure for the
destination, with an estimated ad value of $218,465 for the
segment and a daily audience of 4.8 million viewers.
The chamber hosted America’s Top Travel Journalist Peter
Greenberg, in town shooting his new series “The Travel
Detective.”
The New York Times best-selling author will give an insider view of Hilton
Head Island on his new series which debuts on PBS this month. Look for
our Hilton Head Island segment later this season.
USA Today’s “Taking Romance on the Road”
September feature touts Hilton Head Island
among its most romance worthy adventures with
a special nod to the Westin Hilton Head Island
Resort & Spa. The resort’s “romantic itineraries
include private sunset cruises and candlelit dinners.”
USA Today has a circulation of over 1.4 million daily readers.
THANK YOU:
Collaborate magazine’s August/
September issue showcases
Harbour Town Golf Links at The
Sea Pines Resort. The “Hit the
Links” feature highlights seven of
the country’s top public golf courses,
ranking The Sea Pines Resort course
at No. 3 on the premier list of
national courses.
Smart Meetings magazine touts the
island among its top U.S. destinations
at the forefront of bandwidth-savvy
hotels ramping up their connectivity.
“The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort &
Spa has doubled its broadband connection
capacity to 100 MB per second, which is
among the fastest offered in the hospitality
industry.”
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU...
n Country Club of Hilton Head for hosting September Business After Hours
n Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks for hosting September’s Chamber Young
Professionals Group
n Joyce Wright and Charles Bogguess of the Mitchelville Preservation Project for
organizing the National Park Service Network to Freedom Community Workshop,
St. James Baptist Church and Ruby Lee’s for lunch at Cherry Hill School.
n Beach Properties of Hilton Head and Dru Brown for hosting the Leadership Class
of 2015 Retreat
n Moss Creek for hosting the Jr. Leadership class kick-off at Bostwick Pavilion
n Business Roundtable presenters: SCORE, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of
Commerce, William Furman,US Small Business Admin; Pat Cameron, USC Small
Business Development Center and David Nelems, Don Ryan Center for Innovation.
n Patrick Carr and Berry & Carr, P.C. for sponsoring the Leadership program
orientation lunch
n Town of Bluffton for use of the auditorium for the chamber’s SC Superintendent
of Education candidate forum.
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The Chamber’s SC Superintendent of Education Candidate Forum
covered issues that impact Beaufort County school districts.
From left: Ed Murray, (American Party); Molly Spearman,
(Republican); Tom Thompson, (Democrat).
CHAMBER
EVENTS
On The Scene
OCTOBER
3 Government Affairs
Committee Meeting
Chamber Headquarters
8:00-9:00 a.m.
7 Business Education
Partnership Committee
Beaufort-Jasper Academy
for Career Excellence (ACE)
8:30-9:30 a.m.
21Tech Tuesday
Presenter: Rick Hubbard
The First Organization
Topic: YouTube - Video
Marketing Your Business
Chamber Headquarters
12:00-1:00 p.m.
22State of the Region
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Senator
Lindsey Graham
Hilton Head Marriott
Resort & Spa
Registration 11:15 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 p.m.
23Business After Hours
Port Royal Club
Hilton Head Island
5:30-7:00 p.m.
29Chamber Young
Professionals Group
Corks, Bluffton
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Save the Date!
Taste of the Season
Hilton Head Marriott
Resort & Spa
December 5th
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Clockwise: Attendees enjoyed September Business After Hours at the newly redesigned Country
Club of Hilton Head which is celebrating 25 Years of Chamber Membership! The chamber’s New
Member coffee reception was a great time for networking. Congratulations to The Paddocks, by K.
Hovanian Homes and Powerhouse Gym Family Fitness on their recent Ribbon-Cuttings.
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Who’s Who and Who’s Where
To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at afeldman@hiltonheadisland.org
Jonathan Taber
Gary Caron
Cindi Loveall
New Position: Shareholder at
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Old Position: Leader of corporate
practice group at Phillips Lytle,
Buffalo, NY
New Position: Director of food
and beverage at Sea Pines
Country Club
Old Position: General manager at
WiseGuys
New Position: Sales agent at
Gateway Realty
Old Position: Front desk manager
and administrative assistant at
Gateway Realty, Berkley Hall
Frank Hodge
Mary Margaret Jones
McGaughey
Derek Gall
New Position: Deputy town
manager, Town of Bluffton
Old Position: Director of growth
management, Town of Bluffton
Michael G. Tompkins
New Position: CEO at Hilton Head
Health
Old Position: CEO of Miraval
Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ
Rochelle Ringer, MD
New Position: Breast surgeon
at Hilton Head Hospital Breast
Health Center. associate clinical
professor, MUSC surgical oncology
Old Position: Physician lead,
breast division at Hartford
Healthcare Medical Group, CT and
assistant professor, Univ. of CT
Chris Ryan
New Position: Sales manager at
Heritage Classic Foundation
Old Position: Integrated
media solutions provider at
Clear Channel Media and
Entertainment, Cincinnati, OH
Colleen Sullivan
New Position: Realtor at Dunes
Real Estate
Old Position: Agent at Foundation
Realty
New Position: Owner, Copper
Penny Hilton Head
Old Position: Account executive
at Medline Industries, SC, GA
region
New Position: Agent at Carson
Realty
Old Position: Director of
instruction at Old South Golf
Links
Matt Oberg
Bob Casterline
New Position: Agent at Keller
Williams Realty
Old Position: Social media
operator at Century 21,
Binghamton, New York
LaDonna Shamlou
New Position: Regional asset
manager overseeing multiple
Tanger Outlet Centers.
Old Position: General Manager of
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
Shawn Leininger
New Position: Director of growth
management, Town of Bluffton
Old Position: Assistant director
of growth management, Town of
Bluffton
New Position: Sales agent and
marketing director at Rick Turner
& Associates team, Gateway
Realty
Old Position: Teacher at H.E.
McCracken Middle School
Dru Brown
New Position: Promoted to
Business development manager
at Beach Properties of Hilton
Head
Old Position: Property manager at
Beach Properties of Hilton Head
Mark Nettles
New Position: Service advisor at
H & H Auto Service, Inc.
Old Position: Auto technician at
Advanced Auto
Ben Campsey
New Position: CFO at Hilton Head
Health
Old Position: Director of finance
at Umstead Hotel & Spa, Cary, NC
Jeff Anthony
New Position: Director of
banquets at Sonesta Resort Hilton
Head Island
Old Position: Director of catering
operations at Sawgrass Marriott,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Lunch with Peter Greenberg, America’s Top Travel Journalist, a Big Success!
Attendees enjoyed the
chamber’s luncheon with CBS
Travel Correspondent Peter
Greenberg.
Greenberg also presented our
participating partners with
U.S. Travel Association Destiny
Award plaques, awarded to
the chamber for Best Digital
Campaign in the nation.
Shown center with John
Munro, The Sea Pines Resort.
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Members Making News October
Sun City Hilton Head’s Executive Director Damon L. Williams
and Controller Kim Burgess recently joined the elite group of
community association managers to earn the Professional
Community Association Manager credential from Community
Associations Institute. They are among 2,500 managers
worldwide to earn the industry’s highest level of recognition.
Spartina 449 recently announced the company was named to
Inc. magazine’s 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private
Companies for its second consecutive year. The Daufuskie
Island-based line opened its first retail location in Bluffton this
year and its continued growth includes hundreds of new retail
stores across the country.
Beach Properties of Hilton Head announced the move of their
reservation and administrative offices to their new 64 Arrow
Road location. The firm also refurbished their 39 Bow Circle
office which houses property management and maintenance
departments.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort announced its new userfriendly and device responsive website www.palmettodunes.
com. The site allows users to sort nearly 150 vacation homes
and rentals by date, location, view as well as reserve tee times,
bikes, beach chairs and more.
DayBreak Adult Care Services presented “Paint the Promenade
Purple” pub crawl fundraiser to support research efforts for the
Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with Hospice Care of
America.
Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, a Heritage Golf Group property,
announced the launch of FootGolf at the club. The fast-paced
new sport combines the popular sports of soccer and golf.
Hilton Head Health recently announced major renovations
which include the new Indigo Spa with estimated completion
winter 2014; a 30-room inn, scheduled to open late spring
2015 and its newly renovated True restaurant and lounge area
offering an a la carte menu of food and wine.
Mitchelville Preservation Project announced The National
Park Service selected Mitchelville as the site for the National
Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program in
September. The conference was held at the historic Cherry Hill
School. National Park Service representatives visited Historic
Mitchelville Freedom Park earlier this year, after the site was
designated part of the national project.
Haig Point recently hosted the Seventh Annual Rees Jones
Collegiate Invitational golf tournament. Sixty-three players
representing 11 colleges from around the country competed in
the tournament hosted by Kennesaw State University
and UNC Wilmington.
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Beaufort
County recently dedicated a new public art piece, “Sail,” at the
Hilton Head Island Airport. The piece, which was donated to the
foundation’s Public Art Fund in 2013 by resident Christopher
Guenther, is the fourth to be installed to the area’s permanent
public art collection.
Professional Tennis Registry recently announced a global
partnership agreement with the International Tennis
Performance Association. The new agreement will provide
special educational opportunities for members of both
organizations.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the recently certified
Island Ambassadors from
the Town of HHI and the
Omni Hilton Head Ocean Front Resort.
USCB commends their commitment
to provide excellent customer service
with certified professionals.
Island Ambassadors
Create Quality
Guest Experiences
USCB Center for Event
Management and Hospitality
Training is offering
complimentary educational
seminars for hospitality
professionals and local
businesses.
To schedule educational
seminars, please contact Ryan
Baggott, Director of Training:
rbaggott@outlook.com,
or Keri Olivetti, Director:
olivetti@uscb.edu.
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Membership Renewals Thank You!
New
Members
Coastal Shores Landscaping &
Property Maintenance
Conviction Training Facility
Copper Penny Hilton Head
Face the Facts
Gary Bogdon Photography
Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta
& Steak
Mediterranean Harbour Bar
& Grill
Spex
Spring Island Golf Club
Taylor Long Term
Write On!
30+ years
Hilton Head Welcome
Center
Carolina Termite & Pest
Control, Inc.
Shipyard Plantation
Hilton Head Marriott Resort
& Spa
20-29 years
A Wedding by the Sea
Evergreen Pet Lodge
Hilton Head Regional
Habitat for Humanity,
Inc.
15-19 years
Did you know:
gave over 700,000
10-14 years
Beaufort County Council
Calibogue Cruises
Callawassie Island Club
Coastal Carolina Hospital
D’Brook & Company
First Citizens Bank
Gary Bogdon
1425 Cardinal Road
Orlando, FL 32803
www.garybogden.com
Gary Bogdon Photography shoots
and produces commercial
and advertising photography
and video for clients including
Disney, Marriott Resorts, Atlantis
Resorts, Bahamas Tourism,
Rolex and ESPN and covers
of Sports Illustrated. We shoot
still and motion for print and
digital, telling your story through
creative eyes.
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Truitt Rabun Associates
Gerald W. Stewart
Baldeagle Detailing
Services, LLC
WiseGuys
DXM Marketing Group
Bishop Eye Associates, PA
Hilton Head Resort Four
Seasons Centre
1-3 years
Cintas Corp
American Way Insurance
Weichert Realtors Coastal
Properties
CPC Yellow Pages
Premium Properties of
Hilton Head LLC
Diamond Transportation
SC LLC
Sea Pines Real Estate at The
Beach Club
Wreck of the Salty Dog Cafe
Fountain Spa
The Blood Alliance
Spex
Dan Lieberman
890 William HIlton Pkwy, Ste. 93
Hilton Head Island
Spex is a growing presence of
knowledgeable associates and
opticians who offer artfully
crafted eyewear and sun wear
to discerning customers. Our
luxury brands afford a selection
ranging from minimal and sleek
to vibrant and fashion-forward.
Experienec our Spex Wellness
Exam which offers incomparable
state-of-the-art technology.
Coffee News Hilton HeadBluffton
William Broome
3 Water Thrush Place
Hilton Head Island
www.ccoffeenewshiltonhead.com
Coffee News is a fun, free weekly
publication found in restaurants
and coffee shops. Small and
medium-sized businesses benefit
through excusive and affordable
advertising that targets their
local community. Published in
over 20 countries and now on
Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.
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Tommy Hilfiger
The Bluffton Sun
To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at afeldman@hiltonheadisland.org
Gary Bogdon Photography, Inc.
Audio Video Outfitters
Harbour Town Lighthouse
Museum & Shop
Jiva Yoga Center
New Member Highlights
Coastal Shores is a full service
property maintenance company.
Formally RS Services, the
company has added many
complimentary services to their
landscape maintenance service,
in an effort to provide customers
with a one-stop shop for all of
their property maintenance needs.
Big Bamboo Cafe
Progressive Technology Inc
of our members.
Jessie Shrieve
7 Dryden Circle, Bluffton
www.coastalshoressc.com
William Byrd Custom
Homebuilders
Hilton Head Ice Cream, Inc.
referrals on behalf
Coastal Shores Landscaping &
Property Maintenance
Bicycle Billy’s Bike Rental
Lowcountry Autism
Foundation, Inc.
Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe
Hilton Head Moving &
Storage
Larkin Group, LLC
Rain Tight Roofing, LLC
Jasmines
Hilton Head Choral Society
Palmetto Sound Works
Family Promise of Beaufort
County
Discover Specific
Chiropractic
Heritage Library
Foundation Inc.
Harvey & Battey, P.A.
Street Meet The American
Tavern
NAMI Beaufort County
Hilton Head Health
Carolina Volvo
Flowers by Sue
Last year, the chamber
Sunshine Hardscape,
Landscape & Nursery
4-9 years
Nick’s Steak & Seafood
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CHAMBER BUSINESS
P.O. Box 5647
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
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STATE OF THE REGION
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa
Registration Begins at 11:15 a.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: U.S. SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM
TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MAYOR DREW LAUGHLIN
TOWN OF BLUFFTON MAYOR LISA SULKA
BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN PAUL SOMMERVILLE
To register go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org
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