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
“For CS INSTRUMENTS, it was very attractive to be located in Bluffton because we have the proximity to both Atlanta and Charlotte. We feel that we have the right location here and we can attract personnel accordingly.”
“L3Harris has been a staple of the Lowcountry for 40 years, proving that world-class manufacturing belongs on Hilton Head Island. Being located near Beaufort County’s Marine base provides us with a pipeline of skilled professionals, ensuring we have the talent and technical ability to make our lasers and laser glass right here at home.”
“We are forever thankful for the support and guidance BCEDC have shown us in upfits to our dock and building. Businesses like Gay Fish Company could not continue to operate without the local support of entities like the BCEDC.”
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
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