HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CONSENT CALENDAR
May 19, 2026
STANDING COMMITTEES / SUBCOMMITTEES
BLUFFTON REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Bringing Bluffton area business and community leaders together to address shared priorities, influence policy, and support sustainable development.
Chair: Diana McDougall
The committee held a focus group on May 7 with various community partners at the Culinary Institute of the South for a thoughtful discussion with perspectives shared around Bluffton’s continued growth, future opportunities, and ways BRBC can be of greatest benefit.
BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Connecting businesses with schools to prepare the next generation for success. Chair: Ray Warco
Subcommittees: Early Childhood Education High School Internships Colleges internships
The committee meets in Bluffton on the third Wednesday of every other month at the Culinary Institute of the South. On May 20, the committee will hear from Maura Thomas, Executive Director of The Basics Lowcountry, as we support their efforts on childcare education from 0 –5. We will also begin work on the committee’s 2026 project: Virtual Field Trips, filming interviews with local leaders across a variety of industries, creating a resource for students to explore career paths and prepare for their futures.
BUSINESS WORKFORCE COALITION
Focusing on the four pillars of the working economy: workforce, workforce housing, transportation, and childcare.
Chair: Mike Overton
Subcommittees:
LowcountryJobsNow.org
Diverse Abilities
Encore Opportunities
Affordable Childcare
Transportation Task Force
Military & Business Alliance
The committee meets on the second Wednesday of every other month at the Chamber At the May meeting, rescheduled for May 27, we will hear updates on our Tri-Share childcare funding, Park-N-Ride, and Ride Share efforts, and begin work on the committee’s 2026 project: Encore Opportunities (attracting retirees back into the workforce).
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
Advocating for solutions that impact our economy, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Chair: Mary Lee Carns
Subcommittee: Environmental Affairs Committee
The committee meets on the first Wednesday of every other month. At our May 6 meeting, in addition to national, state, county, and local legislative updates, we began work on the committee’s 2026 project: Pathways to Public Service, a candidate recruitment program. Pathway sessions will be held at the new Don Ryan Center building on May 21, and in the Chamber boardroom on June 4.
MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS – Ten members applied for membership in the chamber during the month of April resulting in new revenue of $9,490.00.
DROPPED MEMBERS – Twelve members were dropped from membership during the month of April resulting in lost revenue of $8,575.00.
RENEWALS
Ace Hardware of Hilton Head, member since 5/1/2016
American Roof Experts, member since 12/1/2024
ArtWare, member since 2/1/2003
Billy Wood Appliance, member since 4/1/2016
Bluffton Rotary, member since 5/1/2011
Builder's First Source, member since 5/1/2011
Cafe Al Dente, member since 2/1/2024
Cafe Al Dente, member since 2/1/2024
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs, member since 12/1/2019
Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, member since 2/1/2010
Charlie's L'etoile Verte, Inc., member since 2/1/2004
Child Abuse Prevention Association, member since 3/1/2024
Coastal Provisions, member since 2/1/2017
Coligny Plaza Limited Partnership, member since 7/1/1979
Collins Group Realty - Hilton Head, member since 3/1/2003
Comedy Magic Cabaret, member since 6/1/2016
Country Club of Hilton Head, member since 1/1/1989
CPC Yellow Pages, member since 6/1/2006
Cruise Planners Roam The World Travel, member since 6/1/2024
D.R. Horton, Inc., member since 5/1/2018
Dahlstrom Developments, member since 2/1/2025
Dixon Schwabl, member since 3/1/2010
Dolphin Seafari HHI, member since 4/1/2006
Don Ryan Center for Innovation, member since 5/1/2013
Drifter Excursions, Inc., member since 3/1/1989
Elegant Bloom Designs, member since 3/1/2024
Engineered Systems, member since 5/1/2002
Express Restaurant Delivery, member since 6/1/1997
Gigi's Boutique, member since 6/1/2015
Harbour Town Yacht Club, member since 5/1/2010
Heritage Academy, member since 2/1/2021
Hilton Head Bicycle Company, member since 5/1/1995
Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC, member since 3/1/2020
Hilton Head Island Community Church, member since 6/1/2007
Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Head, member since 12/1/2017
Hub International, member since 5/1/2013
Ironclaim, member since 6/1/2020
Island Life HH LLC, member since 3/1/2020
J. Parker Ltd., member since 11/1/2024
JCL Aviation Services, member since 4/1/2021
Jolley Law Group, LLC, member since 6/1/2015
LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental, Inc., member since 5/1/2009
McGriff (A Marsh McLennan Agency Company, LLC), member since 7/1/1979
McLean Transportation Services, LLC, member since 10/1/2023
MiraSol Health, member since 3/1/1998
Nectar Farm Kitchen, member since 3/1/2021
Omega Graphics & Print, member since 6/1/2003
Opst & Associates, LLC, member since 2/1/2024
Palmetto Bluff, member since 3/1/2011
POPS of Hilton Head Island, member since 6/1/2024
Promozation, LLC, member since 3/1/2015
Reno Pro, Inc., member since 4/1/2017
Resort Furniture HHI, member since 10/1/2024
Revive Palmetto Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, member since 2/1/2025
Sea Monkeys Watersports, member since 6/1/2015
Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, member since 5/1/2011
South State Bank, member since 6/1/1998
StoneWorks, Inc., member since 3/1/2001
Sun City Hilton Head Community Association, Inc., member since 5/1/2007
SVN Commercial Real Estate, member since 2/1/2002
SYNERGY HomeCare of the Lowcountry, member since 2/1/2020
The Bannon Law Group LLC., member since 5/1/2014
The Barefoot Lender, member since 5/1/2024
The Heritage Golf Collection, member since 5/1/1990
The Sandbar Beach Eats, member since 12/1/2019
Tunnel to Towers Foundation, member since 9/1/2023
Up the Creek Pub & Grill, member since 6/1/2008
Village at Wexford, member since 3/1/2005
VIP Office, member since 5/1/1990
Wexford Club, member since 5/1/2011
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