Beaufort County, South Carolina
Good for your business.
Good for your soul.
Beaufort • Bluffton • Hilton Head Island • Port Royal
For entrepreneurs with growing businesses, Beaufort County offers the perfect environment for you and your business to thrive.
Exhilarating Environment
From Bluffton and Hilton Head Island to Beaufort and Port Royal, national publications like Travel + Leisure and Southern Living consistently rank Beaufort County’s beaches and recreation opportunities among the best in the country, not to mention some of the best small towns to visit in the South. Learn more ›
READY & SKILLED WORKFORCE
Over 900 marines exit the military annually within Beaufort County, providing a built-in workforce with the skills, discipline and leadership growing businesses are looking for. Over 1,300 active duty, veterans and dependents are enrolled at local universities, with a 90% post-graduation retention rate in the county. Learn more ›
UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
With a passion for serving businesses and transforming lives in Beaufort County, our team at the BCEDC handles all the heavy-lifting for you, creating a personalized relocation or expansion plan, plugging you into our referral network, and matching you with the best available incentive opportunities. Learn more ›
Bullish on Beaufort
Companies from around the world are moving to Beaufort County.
Here's a look at our growth in just the past few years.
new projects
jobs created & retained
“A lot of places will talk about how they offer ‘work-life balance.’ Here in Beaufort County, it’s all one and the same. There’s no separation between doing great work and living a great life.”
“Lockheed Martin has found the transitioning military personnel are an incredible resource to Beaufort county. They possess the skills, knowledge, and experience that allow them to contribute to the local workforce after moving to civilian life.”
“Watterson Brands employees, stakeholders and partners are inspired by the values and ingenuity found in the Lowcountry. Our vision for the future of entrepreneurship, innovation and the pursuit of balanced economic equity begins here.”
Download our Free New Business Welcome Guide
We are thrilled to have you consider our vibrant community as a potential location for your business. Beaufort County is more than just a picturesque destination — it is a thriving hub of economic opportunity and innovation. Our region boasts a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a dynamic business environment that makes it an ideal place for businesses to grow and prosper.
We put together a detailed Welcome Guide for those considering moving or expanding their businesses in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Click the button below to download it now.
The Thrive Beaufort Blog
Stories of people and their businesses thriving in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation Welcomes TL+CO Business Solutions
On Friday, April 11th, TL+CO Business Solutions held a ribbon cutting to unveil its new state-of-the art 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Seabrook in Beaufort County. The company was...
The General and His Legacy
In April 2024, the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) broke ground on the second building at the New River Campus. This building, named the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce...
2025 CONVERGE Summit – Globally Aligned. Locally Focused.
The sixth-annual CONVERGE Lowcountry Economic Development Summit will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Sun City’s Pinckney Hall. The event will feature two respected leaders,...