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4 STOrm SEASON
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wELcOME NEw MEMbErs:
CHAMBER dRIvE SEtS NEw MEMBER RECoRd
T he Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s recent membership event garnered over 200 new members in two days. “We had an incredible team of 150 business and community
leaders that led the charge,” said Chamber President and CEO Bill Miles. “We’re grateful to have such a supportive membership. It means a stronger community for all.”
“The chamber was our first stop when we opened our company. We knew how important it would be. When businesses join the chamber, they are immediately connected to all the businesses in the area. We’ve found that members support other chamber businesses. I know we do.”
- Karen Cully, Harbour Health Insurance Solutions
“Membership and participation in the chamber has been incredible for our business over the years. We have not only gained new clients and partnerships, we have made great friends and business associates.
The chamber works to improve the business climate and the quality of life in our community. Success in these areas translates into more business opportunities for my business and an improved quality of life for me and my family.”
- Patricia Owen, FACES DaySpa
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!A-1 Pool Service, Advertising Specialty Svc., Affairs to Remember, Affordable Pest Control, AFLAC District Sales Office, Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry, Anchor Hardware, Argent Realty, Ark Builders, ARRIS, AutoTechs of the Low Country, AVAYA, B. Brenner Wood at Wells Fargo Advisors, B. Clark Dalton DMD, Bali Hai Restaurant, Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc., Barnwell Pools, Beaufort Medical Equipment, Bemar Corporation, Bio Green, Bluffton Brittle, Bluffton Dental Care, Bluffton Family Entertainment, Bluffton Rotary, Boaen Mechanical Contractors, Bonitz of Georgia, BottlesUp Glass, Brand Mortgage Group, Bruno Landscaping, Budget Heating & Air; Buff Towing, Builders First Source, Bullard & Friedman, Butler Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep;By A Thread, Calix, Camp & Eibling Dentistry, Camp Green Dog, Canfield & Tack, Carnahan Group, Carolina Dermatology, Carriage Trade Public Relations, Carter Law Firm, CB Richard Ellis, Celebrity Golf Foundation, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, Cheap Seats Tavern, Christin E. Cassidy PA, CityTrex, Coastal Court Reporting, Coastal Empire Council, Coastal Empire Imaging, Coastal Home Inspections, Coastal Plains Outdoor Insurance, Cole Construction, Coligny True Value Hardware, Collectron, Compu Mail; CompuPay, Corbett Physical Therapy, Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar, Court Atkins Architects Inc., Craig Kessler Accounting Services, Creative Pools, CrossFit of Hilton Head, D.K. Woodworks, Daniel P. Zwerner, Attorney at Law, David Saba-Prudential, Dividend Growth Advisors,
Door to Door Cleaning, DPI of Rochester, Dr. Timothy Gross Dental Excellence, Eco Water, Edward Jones-Wendy Peavey, Elder Law Office of Brian Treacy, Elevator Lift Systems, Energy One, Entry Point Door, Erickson Associates, Face Forward Media, Fat Baby’s Pizza, First Command Financial Planning; Floors To Go, Focused Fitness, Fresh Produce, Full Circle Construction, G&D Marble & Granite, G&T Marine Construction, Go Tri Sports, Green Goods Wholesale Nursery, Greg Viventi of Merrill Lynch, Gruby’s New York Deli, Gruby’s New York Deli Bluffton, H.L.Consulting, Hammerhead Construction, Heaven’s Best, HHI Computer Guys, HHI, Inc., Howell-Chase Heating & Air, Humphrey & Sabem, In a Pinch Courier Service, Infinity, Inc., Integrated Network Solutions; Intercoastal Construction; In the Zone Brain Training Centers of America, Island Auto Service, Island Bagel Co., Island Interior Contractors, Island Marine, Island Solar Controllers, Inc., Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, Jaxx, LLC, Just Cushions, Joseph Walter, JS Construction Services, JS Oaks Holding, Just The Right Thing, Ken Crast Custom Homes, Larsen’s Heating & Air, Laughlin & Bowen, PC, Law Office of Fletcher M. Johnson, LLC, Law Offices of Sally A. Gardocki, LongHorn Steakhouse Bluffton, Lowcountry Business Circle, Lowcountry Day Preschool, Lowcountry Dental Center, LowCountry Golf Carts, Lowcountry Small Business Hub, Mac Papers; Main Street Cafe, Major Improvements, Major League Barber Shop, Mallory Auto Body, Mandigo Construction, Mason Heidt, Master Steel LLC, McKee Court Reporting, Michelle’s
Gourmet To Go & Very Special Cakes, Mickey’s Pub, Mike Pivirotto Nationwide, Mitchelville Preservation Project, Modern Classic Motors, Mop Stock & Barrel Cleaning Services, Morris/Hardwick/ Schneider LLC, Morrison Healthcare, Mountain Streams Technology, Neu-Homes, New River Urology, Ocean Dental, Optimorthopedics, PCSaved.com, Palm Meadows Court, Palmetto Coastal Landscaping; Palmetto Dental Arts, Palmetto Smokehouse, Papa Bear Charters, Parent Painting, Paulies Pizza HHI, LLC, Philip D. Windsor & Co., Inc., Play-Custom Home Technology, Premier HealthCare, Professional Pathology Services, Quality Golf Cars, Reclaimed Building Materials, Reclamation By Design, Redina Companies, Resort Appliance Co.; Rita M. Hogan Accounting Services, Ron Kirby, Rose Hill Golf Club, Rose Hill Property Owner’s Assoc., SC Financial Consultants, Scrubs Plus, LLC, Share LeBaron Golf, Shared Technologies, Smith Stearns Tennis Academy; Smoky Mountain Brand, Inc., Southern Draw, Southern Lifestyles Properties, Sports Addiction, Stokes Land Group, Strauss Law Firm, Streeter Printing & Graphics, Subway of Main Street, Terry Carnes, TLC, The Alliance Group Realty, The Bike Doctor, The Store, Ty O’Farrell Farm Bureau, Upper Crust, Van Geison Construction Co., Vital Healthcare Consultants, Walker Refrigeration and Repair Services, Webb Construction, Wexford Club, Wines & Spirit Shop/Growlers, WM Enterprises, World Design Marketing, XPEDX, Your Chamber Connection
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J une 1st kicks off hurricane season…are you ready? Do you have your hurricane kit stocked? Is your insurance plan what it should be? With a
few quiet storm seasons it’s easy to develop “hurricane amnesia” and forget that preparedness is something that needs to happen each year.
The chamber’s popular hurricane forum is going to be a televised event this year vs. the seminar-style that’s been done in years past. The goal is to reach the maximum number of residents and in partnership with Beaufort County and WSAV, the chamber is televising its hurricane forum directly into living rooms across the county. Popular WSAV news anchor Russ Riesinger will be our host along with noted WSAV meteorologist Kris Posman as well as Beaufort County Emergency Management officials and insurance experts to give you the information you need to be ready for whatever comes our way this season.
WSAV will also be hosting a live call-in show during their evening telecast on June 6th. “The station has been a true community partner and working in tandem with WSAV, the county channel, town governments and chamber members we hope to take hurricane preparedness to a whole new level, said Bill Miles, chamber president and CEO.
The event will be telecast live on the county channel on Tuesday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. from “the bunker” at the county’s emergency operations center. You’ll be able to phone in your questions as well as via email and text. The show will be rebroadcast that evening at 8:00 p.m. and can also be viewed online via live stream at wsav.com.
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CHAMBER lAUNCHES ISlANd vIBE BlogS
T ake a bite out of life on Hilton Head Island,” invites the chamber’s newest Foodie Vibe
blog, one of eight new Island Vibe blogs discussing everything from outdoor recreation to family activities, launched in May by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Island Vibe blogs offer visitor news and profiles that highlight our island, engaging visitors and promoting our community and local business members.
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Whether you’re building a new business or retrofitting an existing space, clean burning natural gas is your environmentally-friendly energy choice. Natural gas appliances not only make every day life better, they’re cost-effective to operate, generally last longer and require less maintenance. In addition to the environmental benefits of lower emissions, plus higher energy efficiency, more than 80 percent of the natural gas used in the U.S. is domestically produced.
Operating your business with natural gas can help reduce your impact on the environment without sacrificing comfort and convenience. If you want to make your business a little greener, while enjoying cost benefits, ask for natural gas. To learn more, call Parks Moss at (843) 815-8808 or Lucas Kinard at (843) 815-8816.
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Chamber President and CEO Bill Miles joins Town Manager Steve Riley, his staff and community volunteers, in biking to work. The chamber, along with town staff, spearheaded the town’s recent certification as a “Bicycle Friendly Community.”
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USCBTune in June 8th when The
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TODAY SHOW FEATURES HILTON HEAD ISLAND
HILTON HEAD ISLAND REACHES INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE
European viewers will get a great view of Hilton Head Island’s golf attractions on German SKY Television’s “Golf Tours” program which recently filmed on Hilton Head Island.
iN THE NEws: JUNE
Congratulations to the winners of the Chamber’s 19th annual
Business Golf Classic! The sERVPRO team took 1st place in
A-Flight Division, with all players having single digit verifiable
handicap indexes. Left to right: Dave Hammonds, Justin
Neumann, Kevin Caruso, and John Boretti.
LOCAL CHEF COMpETES ORCHID PAULMEIER COMPETES TO BE FOOD NETWORK’S NEWEST STAR
Local chef Orchid Paulmeier, of One Hot Mama’s, is one of 15 finalists set to appear on “The Next Food Network Star” reality series. The popular series, now in its seventh season, will begin airing on June 5th.
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C H A M B E R
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JUNE3 Government Affairs
Committee. 8 a.m.,
chamber headquarters
7 Business Education Partnership
Committee. 8:30 a.m. ,
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16 Business After Hours
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Bluffton & Tanger Outlet
Center I
22 How To Grow Your Business
In Any Economy
Speaker: Richard Yamarone,
Bloomberg TV,
Business Expert
Presented by the Chamber
in partnership with
Time Warner Cable.
Registration 7:30 a.m.
Program 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Hilton Head Marriott
Resort and Spa
No cost to chamber members
THaNk YOU:
wE CoUldN’t HAvE doNE It wItHoUt yoU...• Thanks to Bonnie Lowrey of The Lowrey Group for attending South Carolina
Hospitality Day in Columbia with staff Susan Thomas and David Zunker, and to Senator Tom Davis for meeting to discuss tourism issues.
• Steve Birdwell and John Munro of Sea Pines Resort for hosting a breakfast with tourism leaders for South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Duane Parrish.
• Helen Simmons, Steve Williams and The Hilton Oceanfront Resort for hosting two public destination marketing listening sessions.
• Berkeley Hall for hosting the Business Golf Classic. Thanks to presenting sponsor SeRvPRO of Beaufort County, supporting sponsors BMW, epperson Service experts, Sam’s Club, e-Z-Go, AirTran, GolfNow.com, Golf Channel and Adventure Radio Group.
• Thank you to H2O Sports, the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Hudson’s on the Docks, The Sea Pines Resort and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort for assisting with the photo shoot for German SKY Television’s “Golf Tours” program.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 • 7:30 - 10:30 am • Hilton Head Marriott Resort and SpaOne Hilton Circle • Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
How to Grow Your Money in Any Economy
Join Time Warner Cable Business Class, in partnership with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, for the Accelerating Your Business Speakers Series breakfast featuring Richard Yamarone, author of The Trader’s Guide to Key Economic Indicators.
For more information and to register online for this FREE event, please visit www.twcbc.com/carolinas. Space is limited and registration is required. Don’t miss your chance to see this nationally recognized, dynamic speaker!
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Richard Yamarone is an economist who has more than two decades of experience and focuses on monetary and fiscal policy, economic indicators, fixed income, commodities and general macroeconomic conditions. He has served as president of the prestigious Downtown Economists Club of New York City and is a member of the National Association for Business Economists, the American Economic Association, the New York State Economics Association, and the money Marketeers of New York University.
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William “Skip” James has been named director of sales & marketing for The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. He recently served as director of sales & marketing for
The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.
Thomas Neal was promoted to vice president, business development for Hilton Head Regional Healthcare which includes Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital
and Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center. He previously served as interim director, business development.
Don Hendrickson has been named senior director for Garcia Thayer Group. Hendrickson has served as president of Health Information Exchange, CEO of Mid-
Carolina Physician Organization, and director of contracting and provider relations for Kaiser Permanente.
Sawyer Strelcheck has been named assistant business manager for The Hilton Head Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. She formerly served as director of
communication and member services at Colleton River Plantation. Greg Price has joined Keller Williams Realty as a sales agent in the Savannah and Bluffton offices. Previously he worked as a top producing sales representative for Sun City Hilton Head.
Erin Taylor has joined A Floral Affair as a floral designer. Taylor has more than 15 years of floral experience and trained under a skilled designer
from Holland. She owned a floral shop in Hamden, Connecticut prior to relocating to the Lowcountry.
Bill Tracy has been named operations manager for Coastal Connections, Inc. He will supervise recruiters and consult with clients on staff development and retainment. Tracy
formerly worked with Hyatt Hotels before joining the Melrose Company as director of human resources.
Holly Caraballo has been named director of Garcia Thayer Group. Caraballo will focus on sourcing, recruiting and business development for the executive healthcare
search firm. She formerly served as a physician practice manager at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Jude Williams has joined A Floral Affair as a horticulturist. Jude has a degree in art sculpture and has served as a pattern maker at the Franklin Mint and a modeler at Mattel Corporation.
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Q&A wItH lES SHIllMAN, CARolINA tERMItE & pESt CoNtRolFewer than 10 percent of all small businesses survive their first five years. Of those, only 20 percent make it to their 10-year anniversary. Les Shillman, owner of Carolina Termite & Pest Control, celebrated that milestone more than 30 years ago. This year marks the 40th consecutive year that Shillman and his employees have been protecting the island and surrounding Lowcountry from unwanted guests and destructive little pests.
CBM: How has your business developed to meet the demands of our growing community?
Shillman: What started as a single-man operation with a used pickup truck and a barrel of pesticide has grown into a swarm of more than 16 employees and a fleet of gray vehicles adorned with the familiar orange Carolina Termite & Pest Control logo.
CBM: How has membership helped your business grow?
Shillman: For more than 32 years, the chamber has been a supportive partner in business. I’ve always considered my membership a great investment in the continued success of Carolina Termite & Pest Control.
CBM: Tell us about some of the biggest advancements in your industry?
Shillman: Incorporating green products to meet environmental needs has been a very positive aspect of our service. The company now uses the most advanced and environmentally sensitive treatment options to provide the highest level of service to homes and businesses across the region.
CBM: What’s your business model for long-term success?
Shillman: I believe it comes down to a basic premise of respect. Our company owes our longevity and success to a simple promise, “We treat people right.”
CBM: As you look back at your many years of providing service to the Lowcountry business community, you’ve surely seen many changes. What keeps you looking forward?
Shillman: Hilton Head Island is a great place to call home, and I am very fortunate that I have been able to make some great friends, raise my family and stay in business all these years. We’ve still got work to do – we’re just getting started!
The job market in South Carolina continued to trend up, as March unemployment figures hit single digits for the first time in two years, dropping to 9.9 percent. The rate has declined from 10.9 percent in December, 2010.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, South Carolina experienced the largest month-to-month percentage increase in jobs in the nation. The upward momentum, seen in February, continued in March reporting 15,700 new jobs, led by leisure and hospitality with the creation of 10,000 jobs.
— Source S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
S.C. EMployMENt RAtES lEAd NAtIoN IN MoNtH-to-MoNtH joBS INCREASE: uneMployMent dropS to Single digitS
tHAt’S good AdvICE why faCe to faCe MeetingS Still Matter
In today’s social media-focused economy, it’s become increasingly common to have complex business relationships with people without ever speaking to them in person—or even on the phone. More of business’s sales support, customer service, meetings and other customer-facing functions are moving to the web.
Yet, research from Cornell University and sales and marketing services company Maritz found in-person events are better than virtual events at capturing attendees’ attention, creating positive emotions and building relationships and networks.
— Source SmallBizTrends.com
doINg BUSINESS BEttER MaKe your CoMpetition worK for you
Companies today can benefit from working together. Creative collaboration with your biggest competitor may be the best opportunity for revenue and survival.
The goal is to find a way to partner with your competitor in such a way that both parties can substantially benefit from the other’s resources without stealing customers or damaging anyone’s credibility.
It’s a great survival strategy for small companies or entrepreneurs, and a good expansion strategy for even
the largest companies.
— Source Harvard Business Review, hbr.org
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MEMbErs MakiNg NEws: JUNEthe university of south carolina beaufort class of 2011 included the first group of graduating baccalaureate nurses in the pre-licensure class of the Department of Nursing. The USCB BSN program received national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 2009. The graduating class also included the first group of students from the Saturday Business Degree program and the first students to earn studio art degrees. the hilton head island motoring festival & concours d’elegance was recently chosen as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for fall 2011. The list of winners receive extensive exposure in over 1,600 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations and AAA publications.
coastal carolina hospital was named “Distinguished Hospital of the Year” by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for the hospital’s utilization of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® programs for heart failure and stroke.
tanger factory outlet centers, inc. set two world records during its 30th anniversary celebration. The company hosted the largest dessert party, a new category in the Guinness Book of World Records, as well as the largest individual dessert party.
women in philanthropy a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded over $17,000 in grants to promote literacy at its annual luncheon. Grants were awarded to Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, The Children’s Center and YMCA of Beaufort County.
south carolina bank and trust donated over $1,000 to the Homeless and Hunger Coalition of Hilton Head Island and Backpack Buddies. The coalition joined forces with the food bank and three public elementary schools to feed local students in need.
main street inn & spa was recently honored with AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond rating. Only four percent of more than 31,000 select properties in North America receive this distinction. A Festiva Hospitality Group property, the boutique inn has won several awards from travel publications including Fodor’s Choice awards 2008, 2009, 2010, and Expedia’s Insiders’ Select awards.
cera products, inc. recently donated 6,480 CeraSport EX1 drink boxes to Direct Relief USA to help communities in Alabama and other areas affected by tornadoes. The company has provided over $35,000 in oral hydration solution products to aid victims of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake and cholera outbreak and other disasters including Hurricane Katrina.
Your TimelessFavorites Are
BACK!
Monty JettIn the Morning!
Bette MidlerTony BennettRay Charles Frank Sinatra
Streaming world wide at www.AM1130TheIsland.com
Andy Williams Barbra Streisand Dean Martin Johnny Mathis
NEw MEMbEr: HIgHlIgHtSphocon, inc.Paula Murdock75 Winding Oak DriveCallawassie Island, SC 29909www.Phoconinc.net
Phocon, Inc. provides insurance analysis to clients to give clients all the facts needed to make the right decision for their company. The firm examines all insurance carried, page by page, for errors and misclassifications, to visit the risk and study hazards involved before meeting with clients to create an operations plan for agent bids.
darling eye centerDr. Catherine Darling576 William Hilton ParkwayHilton Head Island, SC 2992819 Promenade StreetBluffton, SC 29910www.darlingeyecenter.com
Darling Eye Center offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens servcies, quality eye wear, emergency services, pediatric eye exams and outstanding service, with two offices located on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.
Brad & Debbie Spencer cut the ribbon at the grand-opening of Ahh Green Spa joined by Chamber Controller Ray Deal and spa staff.
10 CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | JUNE 2011
MEMbErs MakiNg NEws: JUNEthe university of south carolina beaufort class of 2011 included the first group of graduating baccalaureate nurses in the pre-licensure class of the Department of Nursing. The USCB BSN program received national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 2009. The graduating class also included the first group of students from the Saturday Business Degree program and the first students to earn studio art degrees. the hilton head island motoring festival & concours d’elegance was recently chosen as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for fall 2011. The list of winners receive extensive exposure in over 1,600 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations and AAA publications.
coastal carolina hospital was named “Distinguished Hospital of the Year” by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for the hospital’s utilization of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® programs for heart failure and stroke.
tanger factory outlet centers, inc. set two world records during its 30th anniversary celebration. The company hosted the largest dessert party, a new category in the Guinness Book of World Records, as well as the largest individual dessert party.
women in philanthropy a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded over $17,000 in grants to promote literacy at its annual luncheon. Grants were awarded to Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, The Children’s Center and YMCA of Beaufort County.
south carolina bank and trust donated over $1,000 to the Homeless and Hunger Coalition of Hilton Head Island and Backpack Buddies. The coalition joined forces with the food bank and three public elementary schools to feed local students in need.
main street inn & spa was recently honored with AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond rating. Only four percent of more than 31,000 select properties in North America receive this distinction. A Festiva Hospitality Group property, the boutique inn has won several awards from travel publications including Fodor’s Choice awards 2008, 2009, 2010, and Expedia’s Insiders’ Select awards.
cera products, inc. recently donated 6,480 CeraSport EX1 drink boxes to Direct Relief USA to help communities in Alabama and other areas affected by tornadoes. The company has provided over $35,000 in oral hydration solution products to aid victims of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake and cholera outbreak and other disasters including Hurricane Katrina.
Your TimelessFavorites Are
BACK!
Monty JettIn the Morning!
Bette MidlerTony BennettRay Charles Frank Sinatra
Streaming world wide at www.AM1130TheIsland.com
Andy Williams Barbra Streisand Dean Martin Johnny Mathis
NEw MEMbEr: HIgHlIgHtSphocon, inc.Paula Murdock75 Winding Oak DriveCallawassie Island, SC 29909www.Phoconinc.net
Phocon, Inc. provides insurance analysis to clients to give clients all the facts needed to make the right decision for their company. The firm examines all insurance carried, page by page, for errors and misclassifications, to visit the risk and study hazards involved before meeting with clients to create an operations plan for agent bids.
darling eye centerDr. Catherine Darling576 William Hilton ParkwayHilton Head Island, SC 2992819 Promenade StreetBluffton, SC 29910www.darlingeyecenter.com
Darling Eye Center offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens servcies, quality eye wear, emergency services, pediatric eye exams and outstanding service, with two offices located on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.
Brad & Debbie Spencer cut the ribbon at the grand-opening of Ahh Green Spa joined by Chamber Controller Ray Deal and spa staff.
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MEMbErsHip rENEwaLs: THaNk YOU!
20-29 YEARSCarolina Contractors, Inc.
Office Products Plus
Belk Department Store
Pineland Station
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
Island Getaway Rentals
Grayco Hardware
Crystal Springs Water Co.
15-19 YEARSLegends Sports Gallery
Dolphin & Nature Cruise
Pedals
Hilton Head Floorcovering
Mighty Mac Premier Cleaning Services
John Wesley Villas of Savannah, Inc.
Del Webb Communities
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
SDL Numismatic Properties, Inc.
Stanley Steemer
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
Hilton Head Bicycle Company
IWL Photography
Fraser & Allen, LLC
Furniture Direct
10-14 YEARSAmerican Diabetes Association
Bill’s Liquors & Fine Wines
Children’s Center Inc.
Coach
Patricia’s of Hilton Head Inc.
Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse Restaurant
ACCESS Network, Inc
Smokehouse
SCORE
Flowers by Sue
ACS State and Local Solutions
4-9 YEARSColony Properties, LLC
Hampton Hall Clubhouse
Gordon L. Deal, Inc.
CPC Yellow Pages
Rider Group
Charlie’s L’etoile Verte, Inc.
Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island
Sea Grass Grille
Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop
Equity Payment Inc.
Timeless Interiors & The Mobile Showroom
Beach City Health & Fitness
Sears Roebuck & Co.
Engineered Systems
Island Winery
1-3 YEARSFarmers Market of Bluffton
The Pulte Group
Bon Sain Complete Women’s Healthcare
Marleys Island Grille
Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
May River Grill
Up The Creek Pub & Grill
HSA Engineers and Scientists
Interspace Airport Advertising
LowSea Bike Beach & Baby Rental Inc.
Harbour Town Yacht Club
Puritan Products, Inc.
Liberty Tax Service
Mattress Firm
Dixon Schwabl
Hansen Architects
South Carolina Governor’s School for Science &
Mathemetics Foundation
Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance
Amedisys Home Health Care
A & E Air LLC
Edisto Island Serpentarium
Did You Know… The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce has one of the highest chamber member retention rates in the nation.
AFLAC - District Sales Office
B. Brenner Wood at Wells Fargo Advisors
Bali Hai Restaurant
Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc.
Barbara Blackburn
Bluffton Brittle
BottlesUp Glass
Corbett Physical Therapy
Integrated Network Solutions
Island Interior Contractors, Inc.
Jasper Animal Rescue Mission
Law Office of Fletcher M. Johnson, LLC
LongHorn Steakhouse Bluffton
Papa Bear Charters
Paulies’ Pizza HHI LCC.
Philip D. Windsor & Co., Inc.
NEW MEMBERS
CHaMbEr garNErs NaTiONaL
COMMUNiCaTiONs awards
The chamber has been recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives in the 27th annual Awards for Communications Excellence.
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber Website Redesign and “The Power of Tourism” tabloid have each garnered an “ACE Silver Award for Communications Excellence” in the electronic communication and member and community categories.
The Chamber’s enhanced website is a powerful communication tool, and being used to a greater degree as our online presence continues to grow. In 2010, the chamber saw a 224.8% increase in page views on hiltonheadchamber.org.
The Power of Tourism publication featured important information about tourism, and what it means to the Lowcountry. With more than a $1 billion economic impact on our area, tourism is the number one economic driver for Hilton Head Island and for the state of South Carolina.
tourismTHE POWER OF
NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEKMay 8 - 16, 2010
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