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 Sandy McGuire 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.

Bluffton-Hardeeville Business Council
The Bluffton-Hardeeville Business Council is comprised of business leaders from the Bluffton and Hardeeville areas. The steering committee, led by Gina Scott of Kellar Williams Realty, meets every other month to receive updates about the two working committees of the council – the Regional Advancement Committee and Toursim & Marketing Committee. See information below regarding the two committees and their chairmen. The council also hosts business luncheons throughout the year focused on relevant topics to the Bluffton/Hardeeville area.  Please contact Anna Cauthen at 341-8379 to find out how you can become involved.

Regional Advancement
Be a part of a team that is working with our business partners and elected leaders in the community to promote our quality of life, a healthy business environment, and expand economic opportunities in our region.
Committee Chairs:
Matt Green, Buckwalter Place /Parcel 6, LLC
Brian Doench, Doench Wealth Management

Tourism & Marketing
The group works to expand regional tourism through area marketing and networking. 
Committee Chairs:
Maureen Richards, Heyward House
Ilyse Queen, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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:

  • Accommodations & Attractions
  • Arts & Cultural
  • Golf Committee
  • Home & Villa
  • Sports & Activities Council