Governmental Affairs
The Beaufort Regional Chamber is committed to developing a high-quality, business-friendly environment where our existing businesses and new businesses want to invest. Strengthening our business climate requires advocacy at the local, state and federal levels.
2008 Meeting Dates -
Governmental Affairs Committee
January 16
February 20
May 20
August 19
November 18
All meetings are from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the Beaufort Regional Chamber offices, 1106 Carteret Street.
Advocacy
Beaufort County’s primary economic engines are tourism and the military. The Beaufort Regional Chamber advocates maintaining and expanding our primary business sectors while seeking out opportunities to diversify the economy and build on the existing base of successful small businesses. Advocacy activities include organizing Beaufort Day in Columbia, attending meetings in Columbia, and monitoring on a regular basis local government meetings. In addition, the Chamber works closely with our U.S. delegation with a focus on protecting and growing our military installations.
Voter Education
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for its members and the public to learn about candidates. Candidate information is available on the website and the Chamber schedules public forums to provide opportunities for the public to learn about the candidates. The Chamber also hosts a legislative reception each year for its members to meet the people that represent Beaufort County at the local and state level.
UPCOMING ELECTION DATES - 2008
GENERAL ELECTION DAY - November 4,
polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
