CONSENT CALENDAR January 2023
BLUFFTON REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Committee meetings will resume in February after a two-month hiatus. Mary Lee Carns will assume the role of Vice Chair for the 2023 Bluffton Regional Business Council and Tom Henz, VP, Public Policy & Small Business will oversee the committee. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at a location TBD.
COMMUNICATIONS
FINANCE
Please refer to the December financial statements and footnotes.
MEMBERSHIP
NOVEMBER
NEW MEMBERS – Fourteen members applied for membership in the chamber during the month of November resulting in new revenue of $10,560.00.
DROPPED MEMBERS - Fifteen members were dropped from membership during the month of November resulting in lost revenue of $6,741.00.
DECEMBER
NEW MEMBERS – Five members applied for membership in the chamber during the month of December resulting in new revenue of $4,440.00.
DROPPED MEMBERS - Six members were dropped from membership during the month of December resulting in lost revenue of $2,238.00.
PROGAMS AND EVENTS
Visit www.HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org to register for our upcoming events!
Event Name Location Date & Time
Chamber Restaurant Week Various Locations
Executive Connection First Citizens Bank, Bluffton
Public Policy Committee Meeting Chamber & Virtual
Business Education Partnership Chamber & Virtual
Conversation + Cocktails AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bluffton Regional Business Council TBD
Leadership Alumni Association
January 28 – February 4, 2023
February 1, 2023 4:30 – 6:00pm
February 3, 2023 8:30am
February 7, 2023 8:30am
February 16, 2023 5:30 – 7:00pm
February 22, 2023 8:30am
A group of Leadership Alumni has formed to begin the process of moving the Alumni Association back under the guidance and direction of the Chamber. Tom Dunn, Class of 2014, is leading this charge. The group hopes to host quarterly events for networking and professional development.
Jr. Leadership Program
In January, the Jr. Leadership Program had its “Successful Living” class day. Attached below is the class day agenda.
Class of 2022-2023 Successful Living
Wednesday, January 11, 8:30am-2:30pm
Organizer: Kaci Hollingsworth 843-422-3552; Erica Pepper 843-707-6020
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1575 Fording Island Rd, HHI Attire: Workout Clothes, Tennis Shoes
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the Day Erica Pepper
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Mind Your Health Debi Lynes
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Gratitude Worksheet Laura Higgins
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Erica Pepper
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 am. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Be Your Best Self: Volunteering Ray Warco
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Financial Literacy Mark Hollingsworth Raymond James
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Program Galen Sturup Comeau
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Physical Health and Fitness Nick Shappee
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CEA/Group Project Discussion Benny Mullins
Leadership Program
In January, the adult Leadership Program had its “Healthcare” class day. Please find the agenda below.
HEALTHCARE DAY | JANUARY 11, 2023
Location: TidePointe Ballroom
700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island
Regents: Joan Richardson (Class of 2021) – (814) 490-3817 Ansley Goodman (Class of 2020) – (843) 422-8441 Kiley Fusco (Class of 2014) – (908) 962-6807
Objective: To provide an opportunity to learn about and explore the vast health care and wellness opportunities available in the Lowcountry
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
Continental breakfast provided by TidePointe
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Book Presentations
• Lisa Hodge – Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• Tom Dowling
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Local Health Services
• John Newman, Volunteers in Medicine
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Hospital-Based Care and Programs
• Joel Taylor, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, Hilton Head Hospital,
• Ryan Lee, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, Coastal Carolina Hospital
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Senior Care and Transition Panel
• Lynn King, TidePointe
• Lawrence E. Melton, Jr., Island Funeral Home
• Kelly Jolley, Jolley Law Group
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch provided by TidePointe
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Mental Health
• Joy Nelson, Memory Matters
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Weight Loss, Wellness, and Leadership Module
• David Chesworth, Hilton Head Health
1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Break
1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals
• Elisa Gibson, Happy Hounds Dog Training
• Valerie Mosier and Steve Thompson, Dog Training Elite
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Addiction Treatment and Recovery
• Debi Lynes, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Rehabilitation Services
• Dennis Ittenbach, H.O.P.E. Life Center
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Fitness and Wellness Panel
• Whitney Rolf, Reebok CrossFit
• Kristen Mercer, Pure Barre
• Rachel Schulte, Athlete’s Mechanic
• Larry Moran, Lighthouse CBD & Wellness
4:15 - 4:20 p.m. Takeaways
PUBLIC POLICY
Ahmad Ward has assumed the duties of Vice Chair, Public Policy. Tom Henz, VP, Public Policy & Small Business will oversee the committee. After a two-month hiatus, the Public Policy committee will meet on Friday, February 3th at 8:30 a.m. at the chamber. We invite all committee members and anyone interested to attend the meeting and share ideas regarding future projects and activities for Public Policy. All directors are invited to attend the meeting
VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU
Meetings and Groups:
January 17, 2023:
We hosted a virtual meeting with select service hotel sales leaders to receive feedback on 2022 and discussed current trends and strategies for 2023. The group also shared thoughts on opportunities that lie ahead
• Bluffton hotels report increase in business transient with group business short term and brisk
• Hilton Head Island hosting construction crews, airline crews and corporate business travelers
• The decrease in leisure travel is typical this time of year
January 18, 2023:
We hosted a meeting with the six full-service hotel’s Directors of Sales & Marketing to review 2022 performances, ADRs, occupancies, forecasts and strategies for 2023. The group provided feedback on Hilton Head as a destination in general for corporate groups, associations and conferences for the off season.
• While occupancy was down by 2.2% for the year 2022, compared to 2021.
• Hotel average daily rate was up by $7.00 in 2022, resulting in an overall increase in revenue per available room by $1.00
• For 2023 and 2024 hotels are forecasting an increase in group and conference business
• All hotels are either currently updating, renovating inventory, or have plans to start by end of 2023
January 24-26, 2023
We will be attending IPEC (Independent Planner Educational Conference). It’s a program for independent meeting planners providing the perfect mix of education, networking and meetings with suppliers, with options for hosted and non-hosted buyers. Those booking new business will meet with myriad suppliers who are eager to host the buyers’ future events. Sessions and guided discussions will focus on current topics of importance.
One-on-one appointments between VCB and buyers are scheduled on behalf of Hilton Head Island Educational workshops were held encouraging interaction between suppliers and buyers
January 30, 2023
SCSAE was formed in 1963 for chief executive officers and their professional staff: meeting planners, association staff members, and business partners to help network, build relationships within the industry, and give opportunities for educational development. SCSAE proudly has 250 members that work in the trade, professional, and non-profit association industry.
Hiton Head Island VCB and various hotels will all have their own tradeshow tables on the showroom floor. Hotels not in attendance will be represented by VCB.
November 2022 2-Source Report (Hotel & H&V combined)
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Hilton Head Island Airport 36,309 73,990 77,242 109,094 134,114 160,019 171,499 143,847 123,556 146,156 136,811 85,346 95,805 144,739 163,526 178,042 172,215 174,524 158,134 150,956 166,735 149,175 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Enplanements 2021 2022 34,667 73,793 84,605 107,729 133,110 155,668 173,281 136,923 128,039 144,236 131,256 85,105 99,049 148,735 165,911 173,105 173,340 176,347 152,773 147,758 172,514 145,506 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Deplanements 2021 2022 2,939 2,676 6,482 9,262 10,395 11,286 11,860 10,510 7,514 7,888 5,250 2,847 2,911 5,288 6,139 6,904 7,434 8,658 7,120 6,710 7,068 5,265 JAN FEB MAR APRIL MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Hilton Head Airport Enplanements 2021 2022 2,401 2,417 7,178 9,188 10,498 11,585 12,241 9,998 7,530 7,409 4,841 2,929 334 5,600 5,822 6,673 7,930 8,884 7,029 6,641 6,817 5,209 JAN FEB MAR APRIL MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Hilton Head Airport Deplanements 2021 2022
WORFORCE AND EDUCATION
Jay Wiendl has assumed the duties of Vice Chair, Workforce and Education. Tom Henz, VP, Public Policy & Small Business will oversee the committee. After a two-month hiatus, the BEP committee will meet on Tuesday, February 7th at 8:30 a.m. at the chamber. We invite all committee members and anyone interested to attend the meeting and share ideas regarding future projects and activities for BEP. All directors are invited to attend the meeting.
