February 2020 Chamber Business Monthly

FEBRUARY 2020

Foodie February Celebrates LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE & HERITAGE

5 QUESTIONS WITH THE MITCHELVILLE PRESERVATION PROJECT

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL CHAMBER 1 HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org | FEBRUARY 2020 & GULLAH CELEBRATION RESTAURANT WEEK

Wine & Food Festival 35 years strong.

8 Seafood Festival Celebrating the bounty of our waterways.

Chamber Restaurant Week You cannot get a better deal!

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Gullah Festival Our local heritage on display.

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5 Questions Mitchelville’s Ahmed Ward has insights into the future.

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Scene & Be Seen

22 Advocacy Corner Census 2020 and Brand U.S.A.

16 Chamber News Meet our new Director of Membership.

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Community Focus HGTV, Bluffton accomplishments and more.

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Upcoming Chamber Events Winter / Spring 2020

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CHAMBER RE STAU R A N T W E E K FEBRUARY 3-9 Chambe r Re st au ran t We e k .com

restaurant week February 3-9, 2020 HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Is there a Lowcountry restaurant or two or three that are on your “must try” bucket list? Luckily, Chamber Restaurant Week is back this month.

For the past 12 years, Chamber Restaurant Week has been a successful staple in the Lowcountry. During the week, restaurants in Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton will offer specially-priced or prix-fixe menus, signature dishes, new entrées and old favorites. Participating restaurants are listed on www.chamberrestaurantweek.com.

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PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

Chamber Restaurant Week is a win-win for residents, visitors, and businesses alike. It helps restaurants attract customers during a traditionally slower time of year, while patrons get a great deal on a place they’ve never tried before or enjoy an old favorite. Check the website frequently as menus are being added daily.

A much-anticipated event, there were almost 20,000 visits to the Chamber Restaurant Week website last year. Dine your way through the Lowcountry during Chamber Restaurant Week.

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar Captain Woody’s Hilton Head Island Captain Woody’s Bluffton CharBar Co. Charlie’s L’etoile Verte Coast Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse ELA’S On the Water FISH Casual Coastal Seafood Frankie Bones Hilton Head Fraser’s Tavern Giuseppis Pizza & Pasta - Hilton Head Gusto Ristorante Healthy Habit Heyward’s Restaurant at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island HH Prime Hickory Tavern Holy Tequila Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks It’s Greek To Me Jane Bistro and Bar Java Burrito Co. Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q LagerHead Tavern Links, an American Grill Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar Marley’s Island Grille Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana MidiCi Italian Kitchen Nick’s Steak and Seafood Nunzio Restaurant + Bar OMBRA Cucina Italiana One Hot Mama’s - Hilton Head Island One Hot Mama’s - Bluffton Pizza Co. Poseidon Rockfish Seafood and Steaks Santa Fe Cafe Sea Grass Grille Skillets Cafe & Grill Skull Creek Boathouse Skull Creek Dockside Stellini Italian Restaurant The Bluffton Room The Jazz Corner The Other Sister’s Wine Bar The Quarterdeck The Salty Dog Cafe The Sandbar Beach Eats| FEBRUARY 2020 5 HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org The Studio Tio’s Latin American Kitchen Wild Wing Cafe

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H I LTO N H E A D IS L A N D S E AFOO D F E ST IVA L Named Among Top 10 Festivals in the Southeast A N N UA L C E L E B R AT ION IS FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 1 Hilton Hea dSe a foodFestiva l.com

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SC HED UL E OF EV E N TS The complete schedule is also available at www.hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com

LOWCOUNTRY SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Monday, February 24 – Friday, March 1 Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

AT TABLE SEASIDE USA Today recently named the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival as one of the 10 Best Food & Wine Festivals in the southeast.

“It’s quite an honor to be recognized in the same company with the other festivals on this list,” said Andrew Carmines, president of the David M. Carmines Foundation, which organizes the festival each year. “We work really hard to create events during the festival that elevate Hilton Head Island and the region’s culinary profile, and at the same time remaining authentic to our heritage and sustainable seafood and foodways. We are extremely proud of the festival and that it has been able to achieve this national recognition.”

Taking place February 24 – March 1 this year, the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival provides a variety of events, from gourmand and cultural experiences, to the family friendly main event and more. It offers an exciting mix of where culinary and island heritage meets Lowcountry. Several events include local and celebrity guest chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, local seafood, artisans, musicians and more.

4–6 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

PITMASTER 101 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, February 27 Waddell Mariculture Center

FRIENDS OF JAMES BEARD SOUTHERN SUPPER 6–10 p.m. Thursday, February 27 Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

CELEBRITY CHEF MASTER CLASS & BEVERAGE DEMONSTRATIONS 11:30 a.m –2 p.m. Friday, February 28 Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar

PIG PICKIN’ + OYSTER ROAST 6–9 p.m. Friday, February 28 Waddell Mariculture Center

13TH ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, February 29 Honey Horn

HILTON HEAD ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY 3–10 p.m. Saturday, February 29 Palmetto Bay Marina

SEAFOOD & CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 10 a.m –1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

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H I LTON H E A D ISL A N D W I NE & FO O D F E ST IVA L MARCH 9-15 HiltonHead Wi n e an d Food .com

Sip & Savor in Style Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival with a new schedule of events including spectacular celebrity chef showcases, intriguing wine education sessions, live entertainment and the famed Grand and Public Tasting events.

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UNCORKED 6-8 p.m. February 6 Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar

SIP & STROLL 1-4 p.m. March 12 Harbour Town Yacht Basin

STAY GOLD: A LOWCOUNTRY WINE, FOOD & MUSIC EXPERIENCE 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 12 Harbour Town Liberty Oak

GRAND TASTING 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 13 Harbour Town Clubhouse

PUBLIC TASTING Noon-3 p.m. March 14 VIP Lounge opens at 11 a.m.

Harbour Town Yacht Basin

BEACHSIDE BRUNCH & BUBBLES 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 15 Sea Pines Beach Club

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HILTO N HE A D ISL A N D GUL L AH C E L E B R AT IO N JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 29 G u l l a hFestival.com

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S GULLAH CELEBRATION January 30-February 29 Celebrate the Lowcountry’s roots with the food, stories and culture of our local Gullah traditions.

View full list of events at www.gullahcelebration.com/gullah-events.

Check out the highlights:

OPENING PARTY 6-9 p.m. January 30 Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

ARTS OB WE PEOPLE: WINTER EXHIBITION & SALE January 31 - February 28 Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

TASTE OF GULLAH Noon-3 p.m. February 8 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

THE GULLAH MARKET & BLOCK PARTY: AN ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD EXPO 1 1a.m. - 5 p.m. February 15 & 16 Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn

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with Ahmad Ward, President of Mitchelville Preservation Project

Mitchelville has had two summertime archeological digs at its site in 2018 and 2019. What is the significance of the ceramic pottery that was found there?

The excavations were conducted in order to find one of the historic churches from the Mitchelville community. Katherine Seeber and her team from Binghamton University found pottery around the “Praise House� replica on the property that dated back to the 1700s.

The pottery is known as Colonoware and its notable because it has American Indian and African influence. The team had only gone 3 feet below the surface, which would be right at the Mitchelville time period of the 1860s. So, why would pottery that was only in production during the 1700s be around at that time period? According to Katie, it probably meant that the shards were part of vessels that held some importance and might have been passed down from an ancestor. Furthermore, those particular vessels probably were not used for everyday purposes and were more than likely used for special ceremonies, such as libations or communions. This served as another clue that we may have located one of the churches from the community.

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A 4,000 year-old Native American imprint was also found during an archaeological dig. What is the connection between Native Americans and African Americans at the Mitchelville site?

Indigenous communities were living in the Savannah River Basin and within Beaufort County for at least the last 14,000 years. The earliest Indigenous residents of this area were likely mobile hunters, moving across landscapes and developing relationships with the surrounding beings and environments that would, in turn, begin to shape them as a people. Archaic communities were certainly living on Hilton Head Island, though scholars believe that it was mostly a seasonal occupation. Obviously, there is a large gap between this period and the early colonial period when Africans were brought here. But because of a shared experience, Native American and Africans gravitated toward each other.

When Native Americans escaped assimilation efforts or were displaced from their people, they would integrate into African communities. The same kind of things would happen with Africans, so there is a long history of connectivity between the groups. We don’t have evidence that this happened at Mitchelville, but because of the connection between the historic location of the church and the Native American presence at that exact location, coupled with what we know to be true about the relationship between the two groups, we have to interpret that story.

We have reason to believe that the Catawba Native Americans were present on the site, so we are making connections with the Catawba Reservation in Rock Hill, S.C. to have them come to the site, first to ensure that they approve of our intentions and then to ask for their assistance in the interpretation.

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A rendering of the proposed Mitchelville Freedom Park

HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK Draft Consolidated Concept

Wayfinding Ghosted Façades Core Samples Bateau Panels Boardwalk Panels Virtual Mitchelville Hot Spots

As the first freedman’s village in the country, Mitchelville is so important to our history not just locally, but nationally. Tell us about the relevance it has to the 21st century.

ThePlan themes that govern the interpretation of Mitchelville are “Freedom, HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK — Master Prepared by WLA Studios and Proun Design, LLC • 12.04.19 Democracy, Citizenship, Opportunity and Self-Determination.” These are American ideals. These are tenets that are vital to the fabric of the Republic. All of these themes are reflected in the story of Mitchelville.

Once these people had the opportunity, it changed everything. They proved that they could be self-sufficient and take care of themselves and their community. I would hope that a young person who may not see opportunity in their lives would hear this story, bear witness to the cultural influence and be convinced that if these people, who started from nothing, can do all this. Then what is stopping them? I want this to empower the young and the young at heart to change their circumstances and the circumstances of others. This feeling will always be relevant.

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If there’s one thing you hope visitors to Mitchelville take away with them, what is it?

That this was a pivotal point in American history. This was the first connection to citizenship for black people in America. I want them to understand that this is an American story, not just a African American story. It’s the ultimate “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” story. These folks went from being property to owning property, and showed willpower and self-determination in trying to become part of the country they helped build. I hope that will come across when people stand on the grounds and hear the story.

Where do you see Mitchelville in 10 years from now?

I see a vibrant cultural attraction that invites people from all over the country and even the world. I see innovative programs that touch school children all over the Lowcountry and the rest of the country. I think at that point, Mitchelville would have made a viable economic impact for Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County and would have proven that cultural heritage tourism is a major force in this area.

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CHAMBER NEWS

L E ADE R S H IP 2 02 0 CLASS PROJECT ANNOUNCED

Out and about and forgot your sunscreen?

The Leadership Class of 2020 has got you covered!

This year, the chamber’s Leadership Class of 2020 is installing Sunshine Stands, which will provide up to 10 complimentary sunscreen stations in five restrooms located in Hilton Head Island parks to protect people in the event that they forgot sunscreen but still risk getting sunburned. The dispensers will be installed in each of the men’s and women’s restrooms at the Chaplin Community Park, Crossings Park, Rowing & Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park, Jarvis Creek Park, and Shelter Cove Community Park.

The class will turn over the maintenance of keeping the sunscreen dispensers filled to the Town of Hilton Head Island.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy the outdoors. Class members not only will provide sunscreen in places where people may have forgotten to pack some, but also wants to educate the public about excessive sun exposure and make sunscreen readily available for the public considering these statistics from the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Dermatology Association: • Skin Cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. • 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70 • 2 people die every hour of skin cancer • 5+ sunburns double your risk of melanoma More information is available at https://hhisunshinestand.wordpress.com.

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BLUFFTON TOY DRIVE SUCCESS

Thank you to December Conversation + Cocktails attendees and Montage Palmetto Bluff! Over 50 toys were donated to the Town of Bluffton’s annual toy drive.

ASHTON HARMON

SHARE YOUR OFFERINGS

Joins Chamber as Director of Membership

TO THE DESTINATION WEBSITE Are you running a special offer for visitors or residents? Upload it to hiltonheadisland.org/offers!

You can share your offer by uploading it to your partner portal account. Our step-by-step instruction guide on how to use the portal is a great resource.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Cristian Slaton, Research & Digital Marketing Coordinator, at cslaton@hiltonheadisland.org.

Ashton Harmon has joined the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Membership. Born and raised on Hilton Head Island, Ashton brings her local knowledge and love for the community as well as her extensive sales experience and customer relations to the Chamber. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina-Beaufort hospitality management program, and was most recently the director of sales at CH2.

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ADVOCACY CORNER

CENSUS 2020: EVERYBODY COUNTS “Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.”

The 2020 Census is around the corner. And for the first time, people can take the Census online (as well as by mail or phone).

Census data collected is secure and confidential, and helps our community. Here’s why you and your colleagues should fill out the Census: • It determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress and is used to redraw district boundaries. Redistricting counts are sent to the states by March 31, 2021.

• Communities rely on census statistics to plan for a variety of resident needs including new roads, schools, and emergency services.

Businesses use census data to determine where to open.

• Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states and communities based on Census Bureau data.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VOTE IS February 29 Get ready to cast your vote in the 2020 presidential election...the South Carolina Preference Primary for the Democratic presidential candidates is February 29. Check SCVotes.org to check your voter registration and polling place.

There will not be a primary for the Republican Party.

Statewide election dates • February 29: Democratic Presidential Primary • June 9: State-wide primary • June 23: Primary runoff • November 3: General election

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BRAND USA REAUTHORIZED Brand USA, America’s public-private travel promotion partnership, was reauthorized through 2027 when President Trump signed the fiscal year 2020 budget in December. The program encourages international travel to the United States, and was included in the $1.4 trillion spending package.

“Brand USA’s work to boost international visitation is absolutely essential to the U.S. trade balance, and the fact that it operates without sending American taxpayers a bill make it a model public-private partnership that delivers proven results,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow in a press release. “Congress should be widely applauded for this move by anyone who cares about the U.S. economy and trade.”

Taxpayers don’t contribute a dime to Brand USA, but do benefit from it. For every $1 spent on marketing, $25 gets returned to the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Travel Association: “Half of Brand USA’s budget comes from a $10 fee assessed on travelers visiting the U.S. from one of the 38 approved countries in the Visa Waiver Program through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The other half comes from contributions from the private sector.”

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce supports Brand USA.

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THE U.S. TRAVEL INDUSTRY • Generates $2.5 trillion in economic output • Direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. averaged:

$3 billion a day

$124.3 million an hour

$2.1 million a minute

$34,500 a second

• Supports 15.7 million American jobs - that’s 1 out of 10 U.S. jobs • Each household would pay $1,340 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by travel and tourism.

Source: U.S. Travel Association

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COMMUNITY FOCUS: Hilton Head Island

IN THE NEWS “HGTV 2020 Dream Home comes to SC’s Hilton Head Island” in Post&Courier.com. What they said: ‘I love that the house honors Hilton Head Island, but its definitely unique and not too similar to anything most locals have seen before,’ said Brian Patrick Flynn, the interior designer for the new home.”

“How to get the looks from the HGTV Dream Home 2020” in USAToday.com. What they said: “With bold, coastal inspiration, breathtaking views, and plenty of places to lounge around, this home is absolutely stunning.”

“15 Unforgettable Spring Break Trips for Families Your Crew Will Love” in GoodHousekeeping.com. What they said: “You don’t have to stamp your passport to spend spring break on some of the best beaches in the world: just head to Hilton Head, South Carolina.

With more than 12 miles of incredible beaches, it’s regularly ranked the No. 1 island in the continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure.”

“South Carolina’s Lowcountry Is Cozy Like a Good Plate of Shrimp and Grits” in worldsbestgolfdestinations.com. What they said: “Desirable places are ‘best kept secrets’ until popular travel magazines show up and sing praises. This is what happened to South Carolina.”

The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is named among the “10 of the Best Food and Wine Festivals in the Southeast” in USA. com. What they said: “The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is so much more than seafood, starting with a James Beard dinner featuring some of the nation’s top chefs, chef-led master classes and a lip-smackin’ pig pickin’ and oyster roast with award-winning pitmasters and legendary oyster farmers.”

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COMMUNITY FOCUS: Bluffton

TOWN OF BLUFFTON RECAPS 2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDING: Don Ryan Center for Innovation

The Martin Family Park opened, and included 60 new parking spots as well as open space and public restrooms.

The Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building (Town Hall) renovation project was completed in February.

Purchased the New Riverside Barn property, a 37-acre parcel, and staff is scheduled to present a conceptual master plan for the property in March.

Installed 1,900 feet of sidewalks with street lighting on Buck Island Road.

The first phase of the Wright Family Property - the boardwalk and bulkhead was completed.

184 Bluffton Road, former site of Crossfit 843, provided 41 new parking spaces and installation of lighting, sidewalks and landscaping.

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Inclusive Playground

Exhibit signs were installed at the Garvin-Garvey House.

The “Field of Dreams” section of Oscar Frazier Park saw the completion of the Rotary Club of Bluffton’s pavilion and Sense Bluffton, a sensory playground, was installed by the Leadership Class of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

Two adaptive playground swings were installed at Oscar Frazier and DuBois Parks.

Four sunscreen dispensers at its public parks and docks were installed, as well as a fishing line recycling bin at Oyster Factory Dock.

Twelve decorative street lights were installed along Boundary Street and 10 street lights within Martin Family Park.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation broke ground on the HUB, a 3,000 square foot facility that will house the new business incubator as well as the state-of-theart co-working and meeting space for area entrepreneurs in Buckwalter Place.

Martin Family Park

Sunscreen Dispenser

Town Hall

Through Don Ryan Center for Innovation and regional economic development leaders, the town received commitments of nearly $15 million of private investment in 2019 with the potential of creating nearly 80 new jobs.

Nearly 500 participants cleaned 2.57 tons of debris from the May River river, shoreline, and surrounding streets during the two annual cleanups in April and September. Over 630 pounds of that debris was recycled.

The Burnt Church Distillery broke ground on Bluffton Road.

Design of Historic District Sewer Extension Phase 1 (Pritchard Street) and Phase 2 (Bridge Street) began.

Awarded its fourth Clean Water Act Section 319 grant for $365,558.36 by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in support of sanitary sewer connections.

Spent more than $130,300 helping 23 Bluffton households with its Neighborhood Assistance Program, which assists with repairs to homes and properties of low to moderate-income residents and is operated through the Town of Bluffton’s Affordable Housing Committee.

Wright Park

Partnered with Beaufort County, Jasper County, the Town of Port Royal, the City of Beaufort and the City of Hardeeville to develop a Regional Stormwater Ordinance and Design Manual to protect the region’s coastal waterways.

Bluffton was named the “Safest City” in South Carolina by Home Security Advisor, and listed for the third year in a row among the “Safest Cities” in South Carolina by HomeSnacks.

Partnered with the National Lutzie 43 Campaign to help prevent distracted driving.

Earned the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Achievement Award for its new streetscapes for providing walkability, connectivity and accessibility throughout the Historic District.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MEMBERS MAKING NEWS

WHO’S WHO & WHO’S WHERE

The Cottage is now offering 116 different teas and is expanding their full “Afternoon Tea” menu – including new gourmet sandwiches, freshly-baked scones and other delicacies.

Kelly Childress was promoted to the quality lead manager of HUB International Insurance for both the Bluffton and Hilton Head Offices. She has been with the company for 14 years.

Bluffton Middle School’s School Improvement Council was named to the South Carolina 2020 Honor Roll for its work in fostering civic engagement in public education.

In partnership with the University of South Carolina at Beaufort, Montage Palmetto Bluff announced its new sustainability representative, Lucky the Dolphin, in support of the University’s Dolphin Research Program and to make a bigger difference in protecting its surrounding natural life and providing a destination for ecotourism.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has named Peter Conboy as its new director of finance. He was previously the director of finance for the Wild Dunes Resort.

Jennifer McEwen, the director of cultural affairs for the Town of Hilton Head Island, will serve on Members of Americans for the Arts’s advisory council for the Private Sector Council. She will work with fellow arts leaders to develop and implement privatesector advocacy programs.

MLS of Hilton Head Island donated $6,000 to The Deep Well Project, Hilton Head Humane Association, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry.

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Ernie Hess, commercial lines producer, was recently honored as Correll Insurance Group of Hilton Head’s 2019 Associate of the Year for his work ethic and positive attitude.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS & ANNIVERSARIES

NEW MEMBERS

10-14 YEARS

Adventure Center HHI

Bargain Box

Ed Doyle at Charter One Commercial

Creative Structures, Inc.

Major General Craig Whelden, USA, Retired

Hilton Head 360.com M.A.J. Enterprises, Inc. Palmettoes, Inc.

ANNIVERSARIES 30+ YEARS

RE/MAX Island Realty - Hilton Head Island

Adventure Inn/Vacation Time of Hilton Head

VERB Interactive

Arrow Exterminators

Village Park Homes

20-29 YEARS

4-9 YEARS

Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy

Aerial Adventure Hilton Head

H & H Auto Service Inc.

Bath Fitter Savannah

Mister Label, Inc.

Coastal Rentals

Piney Land Company

Continuum Medical Staffing

Riedel Computer Services, Inc.

Data Publishing

Telfair Museums

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

WHHI - TV Inc.

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

15-19 YEARS

Port Royal Sound Foundation

Richard Cleaveland

Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals

Adams Outdoor Advertising Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge

1-3 YEARS

Golden Bear Golf Club

CBIZ

Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island

by Vacasa

Dave Ferguson - The Leaders’ Coach

SouthernScapes Lawncare

Jane Bistro & Bar

Grind Coffee Roasters Metis Wealth Management and Planning

Thank you

Okatie Pines Retirement Community Pure Salt Studios, Inc. SERG Catering & Special Events Teddy & Emmett McCracken The G-Free Spot, Inc. HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

SCENE & BE SEEN

Chamber members wrapped up the holiday season at Montage Palmetto Bluff for Conversation + Cocktails.

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Chamber Young Professionals enjoyed networking at WaterWalk Shelter Cove’s newest phase overlooking Broad Creek.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

February 3 - 9, 2020 www.ChamberRestaurantWeek.com Dig in to the area’s newest hot spot or visit and old favorite! Bluffton and Hilton Head restaurants will be offering prix-fixe menus.

BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE: YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

CYP HAPPY HOUR ROASTING ROOM AT THE CORNER PERK 5-7 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1297 May River Road, Bluffton Are you under 40, working in Southern Beaufort County and looking to expand your network?

Come out and meet other young professionals working in the area. Complimentary; includes heavy appetizers and one drink.

8:30 A.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Chamber Headquarters There is a program for employers to connect with local high school students for job and skills training that provides a tax incentive, job pipeline and proven retention. Fern Gupton, of Apprenticeship South Carolina, will discuss how hiring a local student as an apprentice could benefit your business. All members welcome.

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE PROPOSED HILTON HEAD ISLAND “QUALITY OF LIFE” REFERENDUM

LOWCOUNTRY SPEAKER SERIES: DR. SANJAY GUPTA

8 A.M., FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7

6 p.m. Doors Open, 7:30 p.m. Lecture Starts Tuesday, February 11

Chamber Boardroom

Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island Town Manager Steve Riley will discuss the Town of Hilton Head Island’s proposed referendum, in which residents would vote on extending a tax to raise $65 million for parks, recreation, and the arts. All members are welcome.

CNN’s multi Emmy-Award winning Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, comes to the Lowcountry to share his insights as a neurosurgeon and medical journalist.

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