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STATE OF THE REGION18TH ANNUAL STATE OF THE REGION LUNCHEON

Monday, November 4, 2013Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

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Registration Begins at 11:00 a.m. Program: 12:00 p.m.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SC GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEYBEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN PAUL SOMMERVILLE

TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MAYOR DREW LAUGHLINTOWN OF BLUFFTON MAYOR LISA SULKA

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CHAMBERBUSINESSM O N T H L Y

October 2013A monthly publication of the

Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

STATE OF THE REGIONCharting Our Course

JetBlue page 4Traveling Just Got Easier

Rounding the Curve page 5With Concours’ Carolyn Vanagel

Taste of the Season page 6Our Favorite Culinary Event!

ImagiNATION 2013 page 7Ideas Festival Island Debut

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JetBlue page 4Traveling Just Got Easier

Rounding the Curve page 5With Concours’ Carolyn Vanagel

Taste of the Season page 6Our Favorite Culinary Event!

ImagiNATION 2013 page 7Ideas Festival Island Debut

STATE OF THE REGIONCharting Our Course

2 October 2013 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org

State of the RegionKeynote Speaker Governor Nikki Haley

The 18th annual State of the Region luncheon shines a spotlight on what’s happening in the

Lowcountry and throughout the state. One of the community’s

most popular events, over six-hundred business and

community members attended last year to find out how

elected officials are tackling the biggest issues shaping our

region.

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, along with Beaufort

County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville, Hilton Head

Island Mayor Drew Laughlin and Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka will

discuss important regional issues, providing attendees with

an opportunity to hear leaders address concerns that impact

business, tourism and our quality of life.

SC Business Leader Darla Moore, State of the Region keynote speaker 2012, fielded questions from regional press on business in South Carolina.

Clockwise from top left: Governor Nikki Haley will be the keynote speaker.

Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew Laughlin, Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka and Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville.

hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | October 2013 3

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Over 600 community and chamber business members attended the 2012 State of the Region Breakfast.

STATE OF THE REGIONMonday, November 4

Registration: 11:00 a.m. Program: 12:00 p.m.Hilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaCost is $33 for chamber members,

$43 for non-membersTable of 8 is $264, Table of 10 is $330

Cost includes a plated lunchRegister at hiltonheadchamber.org

or call 785-3673

Join the chamber and take part in this

important, interactive forum. State of the

Region will be held on Monday, November

4 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort &

Spa. Networking and registration begin

at 11:00 a.m. and the program begins

promptly at 12:00 p.m.

Seating is limited. Register

now to attend. The cost is $33 for

chamber members and $43 for non-

members. Table of 8 is $264. The cost

includes a plated lunch. To register

go to hiltonheadchamber.org or call

(843) 785-3673.


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The Lowcountry momentum continues with JetBlue’s announcement it will begin daily non-stop

flights to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

from New York’s JFK airport on February 13, 2014.

“JetBlue brings value, competitive fares, additional

flight options and a stellar reputation for customer

service,” said Bill Miles, chamber president and CEO.

“It’s a winning combination for both Savannah and

Hilton Head Island travelers, residents and the business

community.”

Airline recruitment is a long-term process that

evolves over time. Your chamber, in partnership with

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport executives

and the Savannah Chamber/CVB, worked hard to make

the case that our region is a destination worth flying

to. It would not have happened without the cooperative

efforts and public/private partnership that crossed state

lines.

Over 11 million passengers came through JetBlue’s

T5 terminal at JFK last year and more than 50% of all

passengers who fly into the Savannah/Hilton Head

International Airport are headed to our area.

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The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance has earned the distinction of being among the

premier signature automotive events in the nation.

Celebrating its 12th annual festival, with its four signature events, there’s something exciting for everyone

to enjoy. Chamber members will receive an exclusive rate for the motoring festival by purchasing tickets at

hhimotoringfestival.com with the chamber only promotional code 2013cde15.

The Motoring Festival and the grand finale, the Concours d’Elegance will be held on October 25 through November

3, featuring a new world-class backdrop, on the 18th green of Port Royal Golf Club. Carolyn Vanagel, president of the

festival, gives us a preview of what’s in store.

CBM: New year, new location. How has the event developed to meet the demands of our growing community and the flourishing community of car enthusiasts?

VANAGEL: We are very excited to enter the next chapter of the Hilton Head Motoring Festival at Port Royal Golf Club on the Planter’s Row Course. We are now able to create larger and more elaborate exhibits, offer exhibitors a golf course setting and provide out of town spectators easy access to a world-class resort.

CBM: What sets this event apart as a unique complement for our area’s appeal as a tourism destination?

VANAGEL: The festival has a unique branding strategy of not only showcasing world-class automobiles, but offering an array of exhibits that appeal to the lifestyle traveler, with many “motoring”events offered by the community including themed dinners, gallery exhibits and musical entertainment all picking up on the automotive theme.

We are seeing the impact of our campaign “A week you will never forget” as close to 20% of our visitors stay 9 days or more. Our goal is to build on Motoring Festival Week and continue to increase the number of visitors staying for longer periods of time.

CBM: What’s new and exciting this year? Any special celebrities and exhibits not to be missed?

VANAGEL: It is amazing how many nationally-known collectors are coming to our event. We are honoring two well-known Concours exhibitors with special awards and folks will love this year’s “Life on the Beach” exhibit with everything from old Dune Buggies to an original VW van with peace symbols.

We’ll have 62 years of our honored marque, Porsche represented with Hurley Haywood, legendary Porsche race driver as honorary chairman and Jens Walther, president, Porsche Motorsports. Our new Gatsby collection is sure to be one of our most popular new attractions featuring vehicles representing the extravagance of that decade.

CBM: Tell us about some of the initiatives you are doing that support non-profit organizations in the Lowcountry area?

VANAGEL: Our charitable arm, Driving Young America, is a fund focused on raising money for local children’s charities that provide resources for the event. We support over 12 local charities and have donated over $200,000 to these organizations and provide scholarships for kids interested in the automobile industry. We are partnering this year with Hilton Head Food & Wine Festival by offering a premium ticket for folks who want to attend both events.

CBM: Ferrarri, Rolls Royce or other? If you had to choose your all-time favorite model of choice, which would it be?

VANAGEL: I love my red MINI Cooper Clubman. That said, I enjoyed sitting behind the wheel of that beautiful Triumph and put me in that Gatsby

Duesenberg that we will have here and I would be happy! Those were the days.

Rounding the CurveQ&A: Carolyn Vanagel


EAT – TASTE – LOVE it! Experience the innovative cuisine of

the area’s top chefs at Taste of the Season as you wine, dine and

enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of your favorite

restaurants.

Showcasing the culinary skills of Lowcountry chefs, as they

compete for the honor of “Best Cuisine,” this landmark event is

a tradition of excellence. With our share of chefs, it’s a bountiful

sampling of the area’s finest cuisine.

“Taste of the Season is our favorite culinary event of the year.

It allows guests as well as fellow chefs to experience the area’s

best local cuisine,” said Hugo Brandon Arrieta of Hugo’s Seafood

& Steakhouse, last year’s winner of ‘Best Cuisine.’ “Our team is

looking forward to showcasing their creativity and passion again

this year!”

SPECTACULAR SILENT AUCTIONKick-off your holidays in style and get a headstart on holiday

shopping with fabulous silent auction items featuring great

getaways and gift items just in time for the season. This is one

holiday event you won’t want to miss!

It’s always a sell-out! Mark the date for Friday, November

22. Taste of the Season will be held at the Hilton Head

Marriott & Spa from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets on sale now at

chamber headquarters, the chamber’s Bluffton office and at

hiltonheadchamber.org.

Taste of the SeasonThe Culinary Event of the Season!

24th Annual

Presenting Sponsor:

WINE | DINE | ENJOY

Tickets: $45

Award-winning cuisine from over 35 Lowcountry Restaurants

SIlENt AuctION

tickets available chamber headquarters, Bluffton office and at hiltonheadchamber.org

Friday, November 226:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

Event Sponsor:

“Taste of the Season is our favorite culinary event

of the year. It allows guests as well as fellow chefs to

experience the area’s best local cuisine.”

– Hugo Brandon Arrieta Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse

C H A M B E R E V E N T S

OCTOBER1 Business Education Partnership Committee 8:30 a.m. chamber headquarters

4 Government Affairs Committee 8:00 a.m. chamber headquarters

17 Business After Hours 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bomboras Grille

30 Chamber Young Professionals Group 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Corks, Bluffton

NOVEMBER1 Government Affairs Committee 8:00 a.m. chamber headquarters

4 State of the Region Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa Registration: 11:00 a.m. Program: 12:00 p.m.

5 Business Education Partnership Committee 8:30 a.m. chamber headquarters

14 Business After Hours 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Park Lane Hotel & Suites

22 Taste of the Season Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.


ImagiNATION 2013Ideas Festival Features National Luminaries

ImagiNATION 2013 is a four-day ideas festival at Coastal Discovery Museum’s historic Honey Horn Plantation. The national line-up of speakers features William

Paul Young, author of The Shack, Facebook pioneer

Randi Zuckerberg, and Tony Wagner, Harvard

Technology and Entrepreneurship Center, Thursday,

October 24 through Saturday, October 26.

Presented by the Hilton Head Island Institute,

ImagiNATION 2013 kicks off Wednesday evening

with a welcome celebration leading into Thursday’s

welcome from Thomas Becker, president of the Chautauqua Institution.

“ImagiNATION 2013 will bring fresh ideas, innovation and more to what we fully

expect will be a marquee event for Hilton Head Island,” said Bill Miles, chamber

president and CEO.

In addition to keynote speakers, days two and three will feature boards of panelists

who will lead discussion of the respective day’s theme. Other speakers featured during

the month include environmentalist Todd Ballantine and talks presented by Mitchelville

Preservation Project. The chamber is among other community sponsors of event.

For more information and a full schedule of events go to: www.hiltonheadislandinstitute.org

Cool autumn days and tempting Bomboras Grille specialities are a great way to usher in fall’s Business After Hours.

Join us on Thursday, October 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and enjoy signature Bomboras Grille apps along with complimentary beer and wine in Bomboras’ casual upscale setting, near the beach at Coligny. Come on out for great networking, door prizes and more!

The cost to attend is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information got to hiltonheadchamber.org.

Business After Hours Warms Up at Bomboras Grille

William Paul Young Randi Zuckerberg Tony Wagner


Putting Hilton Head Island & Bluffton in the National News

Top 100 Courses in the U.S. Hilton Head Island made Golf Magazine’s prestigious Top 100 Courses List in the U.S.

The newly released September issue of Golf Magazine features Harbour Town Golf Links course at #42.

Golf Magazine has a monthly circulation of 1.4 million golf enthusiasts and a readership of 6 million.

MSN.com featured Hilton Head Island in its “Top Beaches to Visit Before Summer Ends” report. The September story touted the island’s pristine beaches, perfect for biking, along with area amenities making “it a summer paradise for people of all ages.”

Travel Weekly Features USCB Hospitality ProgramTravel Weekly’s September

issue featured The University

of South Carolina Beaufort

in the national publication’s

story on the growing number

of colleges and universities

offering programs in the travel,

tourism and hospitality fields.

Between 2005 and 2011, USCB’s

hospitality management

program saw a 114% jump

in enrollment, while travel-

related study at all SC

universities grew 31%.

Feeling the Love: Farmer’s Market of Bluffton Voted #1 American Farmland Trust ContestThe Farmer’s Market of

Bluffton was recently voted

the #1 Most Celebrated

Farmers Market in South

Carolina and #11 in the USA

in the “I Love My Farmers

Market” contest.

The popular people’s choice

contest is conducted annually

by the American Farmland

Trust.

350/30 Beach Party Celebration Everyone’s Invited!

The 350/30 celebration is a beach party celebrating two important events in the history of Hilton Head Island, the 350th

anniversary of the sighting of Hilton Head and the

30th anniversary of the town’s incorporation.

The week-long celebration wraps up with a huge

beach party on Saturday, October 5, with events in

between including tours of historic sites, lectures on

the area, and more.

Everyone’s invited and all locals and community

organizations are encouraged to participate and

celebrate our town! For a full schedule of events go

to www.celebrationhhi.org.


Business News October

DOING BUSINESS BETTER: Promote Your Business With The 2014 Chamber Membership Directory

Looking for New Ways to Broaden your Business Presence? The

chamber’s Membership Directory & Community Profile offers valuable

exposure.

New this year, the membership directory is easy to access in print and

digital formats, via iPhone & Android apps and the chamber website &

online directory.

Don’t miss the great opportunity to showcase your business in the

chamber’s 2014 Membership Directory & Community Profile, your

business to business source! Deadline for entry is Friday, October 18.

For more information contact Jill Adelman at [email protected]

Lowcountry Economic Indicators SurgeEconomic indicators for the Lowcountry show the continuing

momentum throughout the region. Surging numbers in hospitality

taxes tell the story, with a rise of 5.6% in Beaufort County state

accommodation taxes from January through May, 2013.

With more than $250 million investment in Island resorts and area

redevelopment, the growth and re-investment continues, with

ongoing projects such Shelter Cove Towne Centre and the Coligny

redevelopment project among others.

Beaufort County reports show businesses on the rise with retail sales

tax collections up 4.7% year-to-date January through May, 2013, an

increase of more than $2.3 million, according to the SC Department of

Revenue.

Rising home sales in Beaufort County also show a steady increase, up

20%, year-to-date through July, 2013. FDIC deposits for bank branches

in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton combined rose 1.3% fiscal year

2011-2012.

Bluffton Branding Survey Invites Community Input

We want to hear from you - What better place to take part in Bluffton

brand development than the Bluffton Farmers Market?

The chamber, in partnership with the Town of Bluffton, presented

four brand development community sessions this past June and

July which generated great response from community residents and

business representatives.

During the month of October, the brand initiative continues with

Bluffton branding surveys on Thursday market days.

USCB research partners will conduct easy-to-access iPad surveys at

the weekly farmer’s market, gaining valuable input about the branding

of Bluffton and future economic development.

The community is invited to take part. For more information contact

Leta Salazar at [email protected].

Chamber News

Hannah Horne, former WISTV news anchor and reporter, has joined the Hilton Head Island-

Bluffton Chamber of Commerce as director of

public policy and small business.

Horne served with the Columbia, SC station as

morning news anchor and reporter for the past

twelve years. While there, Horne was nominated

“Best of Columbia” anchor 2012 and received a Southeast Emmy

nomination for “Best Newscast” in 2010.

Horne earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South

Alabama in political science and communications, and an MBA from

the Darla Moore School of Business at USC.

Prior to joining WISTV, Horne served as business development

manager with the SC Film Commission, a division of SC Department of

Parks, Recreation and Tourism.


Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island announced plans to expand its pharmacy, with funds provided by an anonymous $40,000 donation. The renovation will allow VIM to more efficiently manage a pharmacy that 20 years ago filled about 2,000 prescriptions annually but last year filled over 23,000 prescriptions.

Coastal Carolina Hospital recently appointed David L. Kimball to a three-year term on its governing board. A Sun City Hilton Head resident, Kimball also serves on the hospital’s Sun City Advisory Committee. He retired to the area 13 years ago following a career as a stockbroker, investment advisor and financial consultant in Indianapolis, IN.

The Heritage Classic Foundation helped generate $2.1 million in donations to hundreds of SC non-profits thanks to “Heritage Champions Fore Charity,” the new charitable giving program unveiled before the 2013 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing tournament.

Shelter Cove Towne Centre announced two new tenants, Heritage Fine Jewelry and Jake’s Wayback Burgers, will be joining the centre in 2014 along with tenants Jos. A Bank and anchor store Belk, a Kroger grocery store currently under construction and the recently announced SERG Group restaurant.

Chester C. Williams esquire, recently attended the 29th annual Land Use Institute in San Francisco, CA. The program is co-sponsored by the American Law Institute. Williams’ practice includes zoning, land use, real estate closings and development on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort County.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation recently welcomed its newest innovator, Page 1 Media video-production company, to its roster of start-up businesses. In total, thirteen innovators from web design to construction systems populate the incubator.

The Prudential Insurance Co. announced that Christopher Corkern, of Prudential as well as president of The Corkern Group, has been named a Court of the Table and a qualifying and life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, one of the life insurance industry’s most prestigious organizations.

Mister Label, Inc. flexographic label and packaging printer, recently relocated to a new manufacturing facility in Bluffton. After 46 years at the same location, the firm has expanded into a larger facility with additional press capabilities. The new facility is located at 29 Kitties Landing Road in Bluffton.

Covert Aire HVAC business based in Bluffton recently began offering extended service hours. The family-owned firm offers regular service hours to 7:00 p.m. nightly allowing for preventative maintenance, service and installation of heating and air systems without incurring additional expense. Rapid response service is also offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Town of Bluffton finance department was recently presented with its third award for the 2011-2012 fiscal year by the Government Finance Officers Association, the professional association of state and local finance officers in the U.S. and Canada. The award was presented to the town for publishing the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) which provides an easy-to-understand summary of the town’s financial picture.

Colleton River Plantation recently hosted the 65th annual Women’s South Carolina Amateur Championship on the Nicklaus Course. The field represents the best women golfers in SC. This is the second time that Colleton River hosted the championship, the first in 2003.

Nexsen Pruet announced that attorney Ed Hughes has been named to the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Hughes received the peer recognition for his work in the area of real estate law (Resorts) category. The firm’s eight offices in the Carolinas featured 77 attorneys in 49 different practice areas named to the 2014 list.

Watercookies, Inc. whose mission is to educate young families about clean drinking water, was recently granted federal 501©3 non-profit status. By 2016, the Watercookies project plans to provide the ability to donate to clean water with the purchase of packaged cookies, with portions of the cost donated to Watercookie Educational Mission.

Professional Tennis Registry announced that it has achieved an unprecedented 27 consecutive years of membership growth in the US. This milestone has been fueled by the organization’s greatly enhanced, world-class education and certification pathway. PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than 14,600 members in 117 countries.

Custom Audio Video recently announced that four of its technicians attended and successfully completed an intensive four-day, hands-on technical training for full certification in Control4 system design, installation, and programming. The firm recognizes the need for continuing education in the rapidly moving field of technology to provide high levels of performance.

Hilton Head Hospital was awarded the Gold Apple award by the SC Hospital Association Working Well initiative for providing a delicious and affordable healthy food environment for employees. The initiative assists hospitals across the state to implement tobacco free people and places, healthy food environments, and worksites where physical activity is the norm.

RE/MAX Island Realty announced that Maria Skrip, broker owner, has been nationally certified to work with military homebuyers upon graduation from the Certified Military Housing Specialist course offered by USA Cares, Inc. The national military assistance nonprofit gives emergency financial support to military families.

Members Making News October

Tennis Legend Stan Smith Honored with USTA President’s Award

Former U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles champion Stan Smith was recently honored with the 2013 United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award. The announcement was made at the USTA meeting on Sept. 2 at the Grand Hyatt in New York.

Smith, of the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, is originally from Pasadena, CA, where he played for the University of Southern California and won both NCAA singles and doubles titles. A former No. 1 player in the world, Smith won the U.S. Open singles championship in 1971 and Wimbledon in 1972.

Smith, who, along with Bob Lutz, his former college playing partner, won four U.S. Open doubles titles, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.

The President’s Award honors an individual who has given unusual and extraordinary service to the sport of tennis in the public’s interest. Since its inception in 1999, award recipients have included Billie Jean King, Andre Agassi, Lindsay Davenport, and Mike and Bob Bryan.


On The Scene

Top: Over 200 Prime Time attendees enjoyed a great evening of networking at a special member appreciation Business After Hours at Hilton Head BMW! 2nd Row: Evening sunset and balmy breezes served up a great September’s Executive Connection at Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine recently cut the ribbon at their grand opening of their new facility in Bluffton. 3rd Row: Welcome New Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Junior Leadership Class 2014! Class Leadership Team Building.


Who’s Who and Who’s Where

To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at [email protected]

Shannon WilliamsNew Position: Reservationist at Hilton Head Rentals & GolfOld Position: Customer service coordinator at Year Round Pool.

Leah ArnoldNew Position: Promoted to Director of programs and operations, Hilton Head Island Recreation AssociationOld Position: Preschool and youth director

Brian BaltzegarNew Position: Sales representative at StoneWorks, Inc.Old Position: Fabrication manager at Stoneworks, Inc.

Meg ParkNew Position: Sales and marketing manager at Beach Properties of Hilton HeadOld Position: Marketing manager, Beach Properties of Hilton Head

Shannon AustinNew Position: Promoted to Preschool and youth director, Hilton Head Island Recreation AssociationOld Position: Assistant preschool and youth director

Josh HartzogNew Position: Fabrication manager at StoneWorks, Inc.Old Position: Fabrication manager at European Stone Concepts in Charlottesville, VA

Matt SuckowNew Position: Banquet director at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head IslandOld Position: Outlets manager at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City, OK

Sheila WebbNew Position: Reservationist at Hilton Head Rentals & GolfOld Position: Property manager at Hilton Head Vacation Rentals

Larry MeyersNew Position: Agent at The Alliance Group RealtyOld Position: Agent at ReMax Island Realty

Lori BeeNew Position: Team leader at Keller Williams RealtyOld Position: Team leader of the Union County Market Center in Indian Trail, NC

Marsha HaycockNew Position: Vacation counselor and property manager at Palmetto Sands Vacation RentalsOld Position: Sales manager for DermaTran Health Solutions, Hilton Head Island area

Hannah SandersonNew Position: Director of first impressions at Covert Aire, Bluffton officeOld Position: Operator, Hope Project, community service organization in Virginia Beach, VA

Mo ChampouxNew Position: Sales & marketing representative exclusively for Lawton Station by Village Park Custom HomesOld Position: Sales and marketing representative at Alston Park at New Riverside in Bluffton

Brandon BrownNew Position: Pool manager, Hilton Head Island Recreation AssociationOld Position: Head lifeguard and swim instructor at Midwest Health and Fitness in Cullowhee, NC

Jennifer MathisNew Position: Technology and communication director at Sun City Hilton HeadOld Position: Manager of operations for the Sea Pines Real Estate Company

Lynne AndersonNew Position: Realtor and sales associate at Sea Pines Real Estate at the Beach ClubOld Position: Principal at Anderson Communications. Still active partner in Core Pilates, Yoga & Barre

Vicky DriscollNew Position: Sales and marketing representative for Alston Park by Village Park HomesOld Position: Sales and marketing representative at Ocean Palms Resort, Hilton Head Island

Lynne HarrisNew Position: Agent at Keller Williams RealtyOld Position: Team leader of the Union County Market Center in Indian Trail, NC

Summer SmithNew Position: Intern at Hilton Head Rentals & GolfOld Position: Recent UGA graduate with a degree in management

Kirk WiseNew Position: Director of sales for southeast Georgia at Covert AireOld Position: Service, sales and account executive at Johnson Controls in Philadelphia, PA

Daniel EkusNew Position: Agent at Keller Williams RealtyOld Position: Project manager at Tishman Construction in NY

Victor DelGuercioNew Position: Agent at The Alliance Group RealtyOld Position: Broker-in-Charge, DelGuercio Enterprises


New Member Highlights

Kelly Designs, Inc.Debbie Kelly841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite RHilton Head Islandwww.kelleydesignsinc.com

Kelly Designs, Inc. is a full service design firm specializing in residential interior design, whether simple renovations or new construction. Services include space planning, procurement of custom furnishings, building selections, and unique and distinctive personalized décor.

First Federal Wealth ManagementJanice N. RobinsonFirst Federal Bank Wealth Management9 Oak Forest DriveBluffton, SCwww.firstfederal.com

First Federal Wealth Management offers an integrated, holistic approach to wealth management with a team of experts that incorporate private banking, trust services and investment management with a multi-generational approach. The firm offers a boutique atmosphere delivering personal service to affluent clients.

RegusDavid Sulak110 Traders CrossOkatiewww.regus.com

Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace. We help our clients to be more flexible, more cost effective and better able to face the unexpected challenges of business in the 21st century.

Transportation Safety ApparelJohn Trimble84 Beach City RdHilton Head Island www.TSAsafety.com

Transportation Safety Apparel specializes in uniforms and safety programs for organizations in the aviation, waste, construction, landscaping, public works, public safety and railroad industries. Celebrating 10 years in business, they contract with businesses including Waste Management, Delta and American Airlines.

Artist Amiri FarrisStudio at Sea Island Art Center, University of South Carolina Beaufort CampusBeaufort, SC

Artist Amiri Farris is known for his fine art, an alluring blend of vivid colors and layered textures that evoke images of Sea Island Gullah culture. A National Trust for Historic Preservation award recipient, Farris is a professor of fine arts at USCB whose work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Nationwide Insurance, BlufftonDavid L. Robinson23 Plantation Park DriveBluffton, SCwww.agency.nationwide.com

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THANK YOU: WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU...n Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort for hosting Executive Connection

n Hilton Head BMW for hosting Prime Time Business After Hours, along with presenting sponsor ServPro of Beaufort County

n Member partners for participation in the Successful Meetings University Southeast: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, The Sea Pines Resort, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Yellow Cab of Hilton Head, Bluffton & Beaufort, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

n Thanks to chamber ambassadors for all their support at chamber events and ribbon-cuttings

n Corks Wine Bar in Bluffton for hosting the Chamber Young Professionals Group

n Tourism partners for hosting the SC/FL Motorcoach Association: The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Discover Tours, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Mitchelville Preservation Project, LowCountry Tourism Commission, Bluffton BBQ, Panera Bread, Vagabond Cruises, Heyward House Historic Center, Tanger Outlets, Nosh and One Hot Mama’s

n Special thanks to tourism partners’ participation in U.S. Open Sales Mission and Travel Massive events in New York: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Kurt Kamperman, Community Tennis with USTA, Jolyn DeBoer, Tennis Industry Association, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and tennis legends Billie Jean King and Stan Smith of Stan Smith Tennis Academy

n Thanks to Starbucks at Tanger 2 for hosting Coffee Talk: Connecting Business in Bluffton, with guest speaker David Nelems, executive director, The Don Ryan Center for Innovation


Membership Renewals Thank You!

New Members

Backwater Bill’s Grill

Building Innovations/Winslow Kitchen Studio

Charles Harris Photography

Chicas Bridal & Boutique

Chocolates & Sweets

Colorhammer

FACES Lash Studio

Lowcountry Hoist & Crane Service

Main Street Youth Theatre

Make it Pretty

Pinnacle Plastic Surgery

Did you know: The Hilton Head Island•

Bluffton Chamber of

Commerce has one of

the highest chamber

member retention rates

in the nation.

30+ yearsCurry Printing

Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

Van Der Meer Tennis

20-29 yearsChocolate Canopy Gift

Shoppe, Ltd.

Island Fudge Shoppe

South Art, Inc.

South Carolina Yacht Club

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

15-19 yearsAmerican Cancer Society

Avalon Rentals & Sales, Inc.

Beach City Self Storage

Classic Consignments

Evergreen Pet Lodge

Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

J.W. Hunt & Company, LLP

Nexsen Pruet

Sea Pines Montessori Academy

Sodemann Architects, Inc.

Stock Farm Antiques

Sunset Rentals, Inc.

10-14 yearsAAA Vacations

BB&T- Branch Banking & Trust of SC

Beaufort County Council

Coastal Carolina Hospital

D’Brook & Company

First Citizens Bank

Heritage Academy

Hilton Head Health

Jacob Preston Pottery

Law Office of Chester C. Williams, LLC

Timeline Productions

Waste Pro

4-9 yearsBest Buy

Digital Insurance, Inc.

Garrell Associates, Inc.

Harry & David

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Island Financial, formerly RLDA & Associates

Island Travel

One Hot Mama’s American Grille

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire

Show Services, Inc.

William Byrd Custom Homebuilders

1-3 years123 Drive! Driving

Academy, Inc.

Bluestone Strategies LLC

Cintas Corp

Coligny True Value Hardware

Island Improvements

Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy

Major League Barber Shop & Beauty Salon

Marine Sales & Solutions, LLC

New River Urology

Optim Orthopedics

Optimorthopedics

Theory

Great turnout for Starbucks grand-

opening in Tanger2!

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