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CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLYJANUARY 2009
A monthly publication of the Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
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ChamBEr UnvEils ThrEE PoinT aCTion Plan WhaT’s For DinnEr?DisCovErinG nEW rEsTaUranTs
The chamber is excited to be sponsoring the first Cham-ber Restaurant Week this month. The campaign will show-case the area’s top notch cuisine and encourage residents to dine out for lunch and dinner. In continuation of the Shop & Dine Locally campaign, participating restaurants will be offering specially-priced, prix fixe menus including signature dishes, new entrees and old favorites.
The program is modeled after successful events in New York City and Los Angeles. Restaurants already on board include Bistro 17, The Black Marlin, Broad Creek Marina, Aqua Grille and Lounge, Hudson’s Seafood, Truffles and Sigler’s Rotisserie and Seafood.
“It’s a great way to let diners experience a restaurant they haven’t tried before or revisit an old favorite,” says Tony fazzini with Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana. “Restau-rant Week is hugely successful in other cities and we’re looking forward to it becoming a Lowcountry tradition each year.”
for a list of participating members or more information on Chamber Restaurant Week, log on to www.hiltonhead-island.org. Restaurants wishing to participate can contact Janie Treon at 341-8373.
The chamber’s Culinary Guide is proving a useful tool for diners. Since its roll out late last year, thousands of diners have logged on to the micro-site to discover new restaurant offerings in the Lowcountry.
Diners can log on to one location and search by type of food or location. Each listing includes a link to the restau-rant’s website and menu.
The site is reached through the chamber’s home page at www.hiltonheadisland.org or directly at www.hiltonheadis-land.org/dining. for more information, call the chamber at 785-3673.
from an economic standpoint, 2008 was a year unlike any other. It’s not business as usual on Wall Street or on Main Streets across the country.
Businesses are facing many challenges and unity as a business community is more important now than ever. Your chamber’s mission has always been to help the busi-ness community thrive and grow and that mission will always remain a constant.
In light of the economic challenges fac-ing the Lowcountry your chamber has de-veloped a three point economic stimulus plan designed to give our members cre-ative solutions that can have a positive im-pact on how to do business when it’s not business as usual.
The plan impacts every facet of the business community. for the next 6 to 9 months, in addition to our ongoing pro-grams, we will be addressing the areas that we believe will offer our members the in-formation and tools they need to maintain and thrive in today’s business climate.
Part one: stimulating Tourism
There isn’t a single business in the Lowcountry not affected by tourism. We requested and have been approved for an additional $200,000 in marketing dollars from the Town’s crisis marketing funds to continue to keep Hilton Head Island top-of-mind with travel consumers in two key drive markets: Charlotte and Atlanta.
The plan, which will roll out on January 15th, is designed to give consumers early booking incentives for the spring and summer season. The majority of media will be targeted to online outlets. The plan also includes a viral component that will
positively impact the real estate and home and villa sectors.
Research shows that Americans are still traveling; they are just being more selec-tive than ever on where to spend their hard-earned vacation dollars. We want to ensure that Hilton Head Island is in their consideration set and we believe this stimulus plan will give a strong return on the dollars invested.
We believe in the sound marketing phi-losophy that it’s important not to halt the momentum of marketing during tough eco-nomic times. It’s critical to focus on your core business and our core is tourism.
Part Two: solutions for small Businesses
With over 80 percent of our member-ship made up of small businesses, our goal is to offer solutions and information that can help small businesses weather the economic storm.
One of the ways we’re doing that is through Meetings that Matter—Webinars and teleconfrences designed to give you information when you need it and where you need it. We’ll be covering topics such as The do’s and don’ts of marketing in a down economy, cash flow strategies for your business, what a down economy
means to your bottom line, maximizing your chamber membership and more.
We will also be offering a follow-up fo-rum to our very popular Economic Brief-ing that was held in January. The econom-ic climate is a rapidly changing and we feel it’s critical to ensure that our members are informed in a way that matters beyond the news media.
We’re working to leave no segment of our membership, untouched with our stimulus plan and we welcome your feedback and ideas on what matters most to your busi-
ness in today’s economy.
Part Three: advocacy in action
We’re advocating for the tough issues head on. Issues that make a difference right now in our business community. Issues such as changes to the local pref-erence ordinances designed to give local businesses a head start on bids and con-tracts and keep projects whenever possible to ensure dollars stay in our community sup-porting local businesses.
We’re also working in partnership with the Town of Hilton Head Island to encour-age redevelopment to ensure our Island Infrastructure retains its high standards while understanding the realities of to-day’s development and the importance of keeping the Island relevant and desirable in the minds of travelers.
Results matter. It’s not business as usu-al and your chamber is changing its game to fit the times. Now more than ever, it’s critical that we support our local commu-nity and work together toward solutions that have a positive impact in the coming months as we face our economic challeng-es together.
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2009 Chamber BallJanuary 17
Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
The elegance shines for the 2009 Chamber Ball. Join your chamber, friends
and associates as we celebrate those in the community who have gone above and beyond in service to others. Black tie and
ball gowns will also set the tone for a stylish evening of dinner and dancing.
Presenting co-sponsors this year are Hargray Communications and Hilton
Head Healthcare.Tickets for
Corporate Platinum Sponsors are $3,500,
Corporate Gold Sponsorship table, $2,300
and
Patron Sponsor, two tickets for $650.
For couples, the cost to attend is $320 and
individuals are $160.
For more information on the ball, visit www.hiltonheadisland.org or contact Connie Killmar at (843) 341-8372 or email ckillmar@
hiltonheadisland.org.
an ElEGanT inviTaTion
More than 120 vendors participated in last year’s Business EXPO with more than 2,000 attendees.
Where’s the best place to showcase your business? One of the largest business-to-business networking events in the region, Business EXPO 2009 will feature more than 100 companies presenting their products and services. It is an ideal opportunity to grow existing business relationships and find new suppliers, customers and partners.
This year’s presenting sponsor, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, is emphasizing the importance of strengthening local business ties. “Dollars spent in the community stay in the community,” says Elizabeth Lamkin, president & CEO. “Like great health care, a healthy economy improves everyone’s quality of life.” Hilton Head Regional Healthcare will be promoting their Occupational Health & Wellness services for healthy work environments.
Business EXPO kicks off Wednesday, february 11 with EXPO After Hours from 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. sponsored by Hargray and Palmetto Electric. The cost to attend is $10. EXPO is open to the public Noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, february 12 with another EXPO After Hours from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
“It is critically important to network with clients and potential advertisers during these challenging economic times and that makes the Chamber’s EXPO a ‘must do’ for The Bluffton Sun and our other publications,” says B.J. frazier, the paper’s publisher.
for more information or to register, contact Cathy Havens at (843) 341-8369 or [email protected]. More details are available at www.hiltonheadisland.org.
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Congratulations to the win-
ners of the 19th annual Taste of the Season!
Red fish took top honors of Best Cuisine this year with their offerings–grilled sea bass with udon noodles and a prime rib roast.
New this year was a Celeb-rity Guest Chef Pick for Best Cuisine. The Hilton Ocean-front Resort’s new HH Prime took the honors with their beef tenderloin, bread pudding and crab cakes.
The Best Decor award went to Port Royal Clubhouse.
More than 30 area chefs and restaurants showcased their skills and culinary creations at this year’s Taste of the Season with presenting sponsor South Carolina Electric & Gas.
The chamber’s efforts in marketing our destination have merited five Adrian Awards from Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association Interna-tional (HSMAI.) The chamber earned one Silver and two Bronze awards in advertising for 2008 and two awards in public relations.
The Hilton Head Island Marketing Alliance earned a Silver Award in positioning the destination: Alliance Branding Campaign–New York Resident Magazine. The Alliance Online Brochure for Meeting Planners gar-nered a Bronze Award. The Visitor and Convention Bureau’s 2008 Va-cation Planner also earned a Bronze Award in the individual brochure category.
for Public Relations, the chamber garnered recognition for the cov-er of American Spa magazine and The Record which featured a full-page travel story which reaches Bergen County, New Jersey residents, an af-fluent community near New York City.
The chamber’s submissions were judged as the best in their entry cat-egory among almost 1,300 entries. The entries were judged by experts in the hospitality, travel, tourism and media professions.
HSMAI’s Adrian Awards program is the world’s largest travel-mar-keting competition of its kind, embracing every segment of the indus-try, including hotels, airlines, cruise lines, car rental companies, des-tinations, credit card companies and more. An awards ceremony will be held this month in New York.
a ToP TEn islanD ParaDisEHilton Head Island has garnered recognition as one of the best
in the world when it comes to travel. Conde Nast Traveler magazine ranks the “Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards” in their November 2008 issue. Readers ranked the Island among the Top 10 Islands in North America. Hilton Head Island comes in at number sev-en.
The 21st annual Readers’ Choice Awards are given to the des-tinations, lodgings, and modes of transportation that exceed expectations among readers. Conde Nast Traveler’s circulation reaches more than 819,000 affluent travelers each month.
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GrEaT For GolFThe South Carolina Lowcountry’s great golfing opportunities
have earned the area a prestigious distinction. The Interna-tional Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) has named Coastal South Carolina as Golf Destination of the Year, North America for 2008.
“We are extremely honored,” said Gary Edwards, managing director, Coastal South Carolina, USA. “We are humbled and encouraged that tour operators worldwide would validate our destination in such a strong way.”
More than one million rounds of golf are played annu-ally and generate over $77 million in revenue for Beaufort County each year.
“Not only does our destination feature some of the best championship golf courses,” said Jack Reed, director of sales for the chamber’s Visitor and Convention Bureau, “there are several golf schools which can set up camps and workshops or clubhouse staff can assist groups in setting up tournaments.”
The IAGTO Awards are the official, annual awards for the golf tourism industry. IAGTO is the global trade or-ganization for the golf tourism industry, comprising more than 1,130 companies in 74 countries.
BoarD noTEsPatricia Owen has
been chosen by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce board of directors to serve as a member of the board for 2009. As a member of the board of directors, Owen will ad-dress issues facing state and local chambers, as-sociations, and other business groups to ad-vance pro-growth poli-cies and programs.
Owner of faces Day Spa & Boutique, Owen has served on the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Chamber’s Executive Committee as well as the chairman of the Small and Minority Busi-ness Council. On a national level, Owen has served as a member of the Small Business Council for the U.S. Chamber and also as a member of the National Associa-tion for female Executives and The National Associa-tion of Women Business Owners.
As we ring in 2009, the chamber would like to welcome new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board are Tony fazzini of Michael Anthony’s; Earl Nightingale, Hilton Oceanfront Resort; Robert Stenhammer, ResortQuest Hilton Head Island; Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative; and Steve Wilmot, Heritage Classic foundation.
Returning board members are Chairman John Vann, BB& T-Carswell
Insurance Services; Chairman Elect David Tigges, McNair Law firm; Immediate Past Chairman Dr. Jane Upshaw, University of South Carolina Beaufort; Melissa Azallion, Nexsen Pruet; Steve Birdwell, The Sea Pines Resort; Cary Corbitt, Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Assoc.; Cliff Delory, Marriott Vacation Club International; Tom DeMint, Sperry VanNess Commercial Real Estate; Dan Holland, CoastalStates Bank; Elizabeth Lamkin,
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare; Janice Malafronte, Companions, Nurses and Nannies; Bret Martin, Greenwood Community & Resorts; Patricia Owen, faces Day Spa & Boutique; Tom Ridgway, Hilton Head Rentals & Golf; Martin Sauls, Sauls funeral Home; Gina Scott, Keller Williams Realty; Andy Twisdale, Charter I Realty; and Ray Warco, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland.
Outgoing board members are Jerry Caldwell, Atlantic Private Equity Group; Patrick Graham, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport; Jacob Preston, Jacob Preston Studio; and Olivia Young, fowler Hospitality.
Thank you to our board of directors for their service to the business community.
ChamBEr PrEsEnTs nEW BoarD mEmBErs
sTaFF noTEsSouth Carolina Gov-
ernor Mark Sanford has appointed Janie Treon to the South Carolina State Workforce Invest-ment Board. Treon is the chamber’s vice president of Membership, Work-force and Education.
The State Workforce Investment Board is charged with oversee-ing the state’s efforts to develop a skilled, high quality workforce to en-
able citizens and businesses to succeed in today’s global economy. The 30-member board is comprised of busi-ness owners, state government officials, educators and private citizens.
Treon will attend the next board meeting this month in Charleston and be assigned to serve on one of three standing committees; Policy Advocacy, Collaboration and Partnership or System Management.
It’s a red-alarm-alert as Station 70 Bar & Grill in Bluffton hosts January’s Business After Hours. Start off the New Year with a resolution to build better business contacts. Enjoy the great food and complimentary beer and wine.
Business After Hours will be held Thursday, January 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Station 70 is located in the Village at Sheridan Park shopping area on Highway 278.
As a courtesy to our host, RSVP to [email protected]. Those who RSVP will be en-tered into a special drawing to win a prize.
BUsinEss aFTEr hoUrs alErT!
Frank Guidobono of Cambridge Homes catches up on industry news with architect Tom Crews while
networking at Business After Hours at the Old Oyster Factory.
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JanUarY 7 Government affairs committee
8a.m."chamberheadquarters
11 business education Partnership
committee
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14 accommodations & attractions
committee
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15 business after hours
5:30-7p.m."station70,Bluffton
17 2009 chamber ball
6:30p.m."hiltonheadMarriott
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22 home & Villa committee
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FEBrUarY5 bluffton marketing committee
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mEmBEr sPoTliGhT
Classic Party Rentals2 Coastal Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910(843) 837-5090
www.classicpartyrentals.com
Classic Party Rentals of Savannah and Hilton Head is a source for event planners, brides, corporate execs and others looking for high-quality equipment rentals. Event specialists can assist with planning and presenting everything from formal gatherings to corporate receptions.
Classic Party Rentals offers table settings, tents, props and other items to create the desired mood and ambiance for any event. They also deliver, set up and take it down when you’re finished. The spacious Bluffton showroom offers ideas and samples. Or, check out the photo gallery on the website for ideas on your next gathering.
Trish Heichel and Bonnie Lowrey enjoy Executive Connection at J Banks Design Group.
Cutting the ribbon at the new Arby’s in Bluffton were Bill Whittaker; area supervisor, Michael Loftin, owner; William High, store manager; and Chip Winters, assistant manager.
from left to right: Barbara Yontz, outside sales; Mike Wilson, general manager; Kerri Mullis, office manager; Kandace Wightman, sales support and Duane Hiser, operations manager
Heather Rath of Coastal Connections chats with Morgan Pickard of Heavenly Spa by Westin at November’s Shop Around event at Tanger Outlet.
Julieann Aaron and Nikki Davis show off new recess equipment at Okatie Elementary School thanks to a Project Connect donation by the Long family of Bluffton.
Executive Director Lynn Brooks and Donna Snow cut the ribbon on the new Hospice Thrift Store on Mathews Drive for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.
Chamber staff members join Tim Onorato, Steve Carb, Chef Russell Keane and Chris Spargur for the ribbon cutting of Wise Guys in Main Street Village. The new wine and tapas lounge is located next to Frankie Bones in the Main Street Village.
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Who’s Who anD Who’s WhErE
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ChamBErProFilElaura aguiarCommunications manager
A g u i a r i s a military wife who
has been with the chamber for more than a year. She has a com-m u n i c a t i o n s degree from the University of florida.
What are your main responsibilities at the chamber? Our members may recognize my name from our email blasts that I send out week-ly. I am also the person snapping photos at our events, like Business After Hours. Besides keeping our members informed through email, Chamber Business Monthly and other mailings, I send out press re-leases, advertise our chamber events and assist journalists who are researching our destination for stories. What is your favorite thing about working on hilton head island or for the chamber?I spent ten years working behind the scenes in broadcast news and I love the fact that I am now in the business of promoting good things for people in the community. The chamber has an incredibly positive atmo-sphere! What is one of the more unusual things you’ve accomplished that wasn’t in your job description?I once watched a British journalist’s two children while she visited some of our ar-ea’s venues. I nearly panicked when one of them bolted down the beach and the other latched onto the boardwalk and refused to budge! We ended up with a great story in the London Times. how else are you involved in the com-munity?I am very active in a quilt guild, the Sea Island Quilters. If anyone stops by the chamber for a visit, I always have one of my quilts hanging on my office wall.
nEW mEmBErshiP hiGhliGhTsbci of the Lowcountry
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3PondviewCt
Bluffton,sC29910
www.barterconsultants.com
Business exchanging barter currency to obtain goods and services such as media, printing, travel, and employee incentives. Use of Barter Currency frees up business cash flow.
carrabba’s italian Grillericderrico
14follyfieldRoad
hiltonhead,sC29928
www.Carrabbas.com
At Carrabba’s, enjoy crispy calamari, tender chicken marsala, and fresh fish, seafood and steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill.
The bargain boxdeanRoberts
546williamhiltonParkway
hiltonheadisland,sC29926
www.bargainboxhhi.org
The oldest charity thrift shop on Hilton Head Island, selling gently-used, donated merchandise at bargain prices. Bargain Box has provided more than $10 million in grants to Beaufort County charities. Dona-tion pickup is available.
Tucker agency, inc. jennifertucker
1536fordingislandRdste.107
hiltonheadisland,sC29938
www.tuckeragency.net
full service model and talent agency repre-sents models, actors, singers, dancers and offers modeling and acting classes.
sUCCEss sToriEs
Despite the frequency of negative headlines in economic news, the chamber is finding success stories among our membership. These businesses are leveraging opportunities during challenging economic times.
Crowne Plaza Hilton Head Island Beach Resort
The chamber’s fall Getaway E-Promotion that ran August 1 through October 31 proved profitable for the Crowne Plaza. Director of Sales and Marketing Joseph Kramer found that the $500 investment in advertising netted 96 bookings. At $154 a room, that equaled almost $15,000, an ROI of 29 to 1!
If you have a success story of how your business is finding opportunities or new ways to meet economic challenges, share them with us. Email [email protected].
Ellen starling has joined Amanda Rose Wed-dings as a wedding planner. She holds a degree in Com-munication Studies from Lynchburg College in Virginia and has worked for 10 years in the event planning industry.
Jenna k. lander joins the Law Office of Jay A. Mullinax, LLC as a legal ad-ministrator. Recently relo-cated to Hilton Head Island, Lander is completing her B.S. in Business Management
from Columbia Southern University.
randy marrero joins the Town of Hilton Head Is-land fire & Rescue as Public Safety Systems analyst. Mar-rero was recently with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department and served in
the United States Marine Corps.
Bruce Boysen, asla joins Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. Boysen will be the department leader for the Land Planning and Landscape Architecture Group.
rachel k. michaud joins the Law Office of Jay A. Mullinax, LLC as a paralegal. Michaud has a B.S. from the University of South Carolina, 6 years of law firm experience and has obtained 36 hours
toward her law degree.
rand romaine joins the management team at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront as the director of sales & mar-keting. Most recently, Ro-maine served 12 years as an international sales manager with the South Carolina De-
partment of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Justin rice joins first Citizens Bank as relationship manager. Rice comes from Columbia, SC, where he was relationship sales manager for the St. Andrews office. He is responsible for meeting the needs of first Citizens’ con-
sumer and small business customers.
arnold Pagatpatan, oTr, has joined Palmetto Therapy Services with 16 years of occupational therapy expe-rience. Most recently, he was the rehab director at Coastal Carolina Medical Center. Pa-
gatpatan graduated from San Jose State Univer-sity and is NDT certified.
Corey hershberger, P.T., mPT has joined Palmetto Therapy Services as a physical therapist in the Bluffton clinic. Hershberger spent 3 years at the Coastal Carolina Medical Center in
the outpatient therapy department. She ob-tained her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University.
Jon Waters joins Wacho-via Securities, LLC as a finan-cial advisor. Waters graduated from Clemson University and holds a degree in finance.
Trevor harden joins Moon River Productions. Harden specializes in mar-keting, has experience in business management, and production and has been in the entertainment business for more than 15 years.
rush lowther joins H2 Builders as vice president of Sales and Marketing. Lowther is a Lowcountry native and a graduate of Clemson Univer-sity where he lettered in foot-ball. He was most recently a
sales executive at Hilton Head Lakes.
Thank YoU! WE CoUlDn’T havE DonE iT WiThoUT YoU!
-to linda Warnock for
her generous donation to
Project Connect.
-to myra Jacob, Westin
Hilton Head Island Resort
& Spa; mark Goodwin,
Hilton Oceanfront Resort;
Peggy romeo, the
Holiday Inn Oceanfront;
marlo Wills Bergman,
Crowne Plaza Resort; and
Emily Bishop of The Sea
Pines Resort for participating
in the most recent AENC
Trade Show.
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CoastalStates Bank
was ranked the 19th fastest
Growing Company in South
Carolina by accounting
firm Elliot Davis. This is
the third year the bank has
made the list.
Hilton Head Heroes
raised more than $30,000
at its 2nd Annual Elegant
Evening in November.
TidePointe, a Classic
Residence by Hyatt and
Executive Chef Stephen
Stewart and his expert staff
generously donated the
cuisine for the event. Hilton
Head Heroes is a non-profit
organization that helps bring
children with life-altering
illnesses and their families
to Hilton Head Island for a
resort vacation.
Iron Fish Gallery,
featuring works by Daufuskie
artist Chase Allen, has
opened a new location. The
Iron fish Gallery is at 1001
Charles Street in Beaufort.
Hugo’s at Wexford is
now serving lunch Monday
through friday, 11:30
a.m. until 3 p.m. Take-out
customers may order by fax,
phone or online through their
new website service. Delivery,
luncheons, private parties
and event planning are also
available.
The Technical College
of the Lowcountry has
received a $1.1 million grant
from the U.S. Department
of Education for the PILAU
program: Promoting
Integrity, Leadership,
Academics and cultural
Understanding. The program
will recruit African-American
male students and will
incorporate Gullah culture
through a special portable
museum project where Gullah
artifacts will be collected and
presented to area schools and
other public venues.
Tradition Hilton Head’s
Holiday Home Tours
benefited Deep Well and
Bluffton Self Help. During
events in November and
December, Tradition Hilton
Head invited participants
to bring at least one non-
perishable food item and
tour homes from several of
the area’s most respected
builders.
McVey Custom Homes
took four 2008 Lighthouse
Awards given by The Hilton
Head Area Home Builders
Association. McVey won
Best Overall, Best Bath, Best
Exterior, and Best feature
awards. More than 30 area
builders submitted 87
entries.
Jerry Davis Builders
earned a 2008 Lighthouse
Award from the Hilton
Head Area Home Builders
Association. The home was
submitted for Custom Home
Builders and was recognized
as Best Overall and Best
Exterior.
Collins Group Realty
has been awarded the 2008
President’s Cup by the Hilton
Head Area Association of
Realtors. This annual award
is presented in recognition
of the stand-out company
that participates most
significantly in the Hilton
Head Area Association of
Realtors through service,
time, support, and more.
The University of
South Carolina
Beaufort has nearly
doubled the amount of
scholarship dollars being
provided to students
this academic year. The
University’s 2008-2009
scholarships total $94,557.50.
These funds come from 15
endowed accounts and 18
annual gifts from individuals
and local businesses.
TidePointe, A Classic
Residence by Hyatt was
named one of the Best Places
to Work in South Carolina
for the second time in the
small/medium category. The
survey and award program is
managed by Best Companies
Group in partnership with the
S.C. Chamber of Commerce;
the S.C. Society for Human
Resource Management;
SC Biz News, operator of
SCJobMarket.com and
publisher of the Charleston
Regional Business Journal, the
Columbia Regional Business
Report, GSA Business and SCBIZ
magazine.
Lowcountry Paver is
being praised by the U.S.
Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots
campaign. The company’s
Holiday Celebration and Toys
for Tots drive at Hampton
Hall last month netted
a trailer full of toys for
disadvantaged children.
January New Member Special $20.09 Enrollment
$20.09 January Dues Per Person. 12-Month Membership.
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