Growth & Infrastructure Committee
The quality of life
in the area is the most marketable asset Beaufort County has. The area receives
accolade after accolade for its beauty, it access to outdoor activities, its
historic preservation and its overall charm. To sustain what we have, community
leaders must manage growth in such a way that the economy grows and sustains
what we have but doesn't choke out the very essence of what makes our corner of
the world so special.
The Chamber's
legislative philosophy focuses on four areas:
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Maintain and grow
business opportunities in
Beaufort
County.
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Reduces the cost of doing
business.
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Manage
growth and supports infrastructure improvements so
that the marketability of the area is not
threatened.
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Increase the qualified
workforce.
To better assess
and evaluate issues going on with growth and infrastructure, the Chamber
established a new committee, the growth and infrastructure committee, in January
2008. The mission of the committee is
to
affect policy and provide educational opportunities on managing growth issues so
that the marketability of the area is not threatened, including but not limited
to, concerns about infrastructure improvements and availability of workforce
housing.
This committee is currently reviewing pressing issues
surrounding growth and is planning forums to educate the public on these
important concerns.
The committee meets the second Thursday of every month, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Blackstone's. Please note there is a cash only policy.
