Chamber Committees

If you are interested in getting involved with the Chamber or business community, we encourage you to volunteer for one of the many committees offered to members. For more information on committees, please call Lynn Ramirez at 843-341-8374.

Government Affairs
Monitors, researches and reports on legislative issues affecting the business community at local, state and federal levels. This committee meets monthly.

Business Education Partnership
Develops and implements educational programs and Business Education programs. The committee recognizes teachers in southern Beaufort County through the Golden Apple Program and Teacher of the Year program.

Small & Minority Business Council
Provides support for and promotes small and minority business' interests; annually awards the Small Business of the Year at the chamber ball. The Small & Minority Business Council strives to increase exposure of small and multi-ethnic businesses through events and community involvement. This committee meets every other month.

278 Beautification
Focus on efforts to landscape and maintain Highway 278 corridor in the Bluffton/Okatie area to improve the overall aesthetics of the dividers and public areas. Meetings are called as needed.

Beautification & Preservation
Works with Keep America Beautiful and the Adopt-a-Highway Program to encourage businesses and civic groups to help keep Bluffton litter free. Meetings are called as needed.

The Visitor & Convention Bureau committees are open to all chamber members who operate a business that collects either accommodations tax or admissions tax. The committees include: