How did the Beaufort Digital Corridor get started? With Beaufort’s proximity to Charleston and Savannah, both with tech-related industry and influx of visitors to the region, it made sense to create a ‘tech hub’ with resources for entrepreneurs looking for adaptable, affordable office space, and coworking for visitors and those working remotely. Remote workers needing a space to touch down…
Don and Ruth Lambert moved to Beaufort in 2019 from Pennsylvania with the goal of turning their passion for landscape and nature photography into a new adventure and business. An Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, who had recently retired from a 25-year stint with the Air National Guard, Don was immediately drawn to Beaufort’s mild climate, natural setting and coastal lifestyle.…
You can view and download the full report(s) by entering your email and clicking the green button below. In March of 2019, the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) formed a task force that included representatives of our neighborhoods, hospitality industry, City of Beaufort and Chamber of Commerce. The Task Force was formed to address concerns of our hospitality partners regarding…
Partner Spotlight 2019 How long have you been with the Sea Island Inn? May 23 of this year marked my 30th anniversary here. I started as a Night Auditor and since 1994 I have been the General Manager. What’s the history behind the Best Western Sea Island Inn? Up until the time of the Civil War, a beautiful southern plantation…
For Immediate Release Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) is pleased to share the Annual Report of activities during their inaugural year. In May, BAHA celebrated year one for the organization. In July, the 501(c)6 not for profit corporation presented their Annual Report to Mayor Billy Keyserling and City Council. “It has been a pleasure to see our industry come together…
For Immediate Release – July 24, 2019 The Visitor Center at Hunting Island is in the process of being transformed. Old static displays have been replaced by a beautiful, full-surround mural, painted by Aki Kato, a Beaufort resident and career artist. Breaking the linear mural will be ¾-life-sized sculptures of birds flying into the room, and a loggerhead sea turtle…
Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA), officially launched in May 2018 with the appointment of a 7 member Board of Directors and the hiring of an executive director, Lise Sundrla. In February 2019, BAHA staffing expanded to include a Partner Coordinator to work with BAHA’s existing partners and to engage new industry partners. “We are excited to celebrate our inaugural year…
The ability to park and leisurely walk through Beaufort’s historic downtown area to sight-see, shop, dine and people-watch is part of the charm that keeps visitors and locals coming back time and again. To enhance that experience, we now have a Free Shuttle to help you get around. Four of our premiere attractions have teamed together to ease your search…
October 1, 2018 BEAUFORT SHRIMP FEST ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR THE SILVER CUP COMPETITIONSILVER CUP AWARD ENHANCED WITH SALVAGED WOOD FROM THE TIDERUNNERSouthern Living™ has joined the list of Foodie and Lifestyle publications signed-on to serve as Judges for the 2018 Beaufort Shrimp Fest BEST SHRIMP RECIPE Silver Cup Competition.In it’s 21st year, the Silver Cup Competition recognizes the BEST Food…
September 16, 2018 Businesses are starting to get back to normal hours. Here is a list of local restaurants and lodging establishments that have elected to stay open this week to serve residents and visitors traveling inland from the sea islands, or in-town residents and visitors seeking lodging accommodations, a place to eat and something to do. Be sure to Check Facebook…