Meet the Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant When Governor Henry McMaster appointed Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD), he recognized her as a seasoned professional with both deep academic...
On Tuesday, September 30, the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) hosted its inaugural “Prosperity in Practice” event — a gathering of economic development leaders from across South Carolina who share a deep connection to Beaufort County. The...
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) is a core, yet often overlooked, economic development strategy aimed at helping existing businesses grow and stay rooted in the community. These businesses are frequently the primary source of new jobs and investment, making BRE...
“It’s an honor and a privilege for me to represent the citizens of the Lowcountry. I am a huge advocate for citizen legislative service, part-time service, because public service is service to others. It is not about what you get out of it yourself; it’s about being...
The Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) proudly announces that Senior Project Manager, Kelli Brunson, has been awarded the 2025 South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA) Sloan W. Gable Scholarship. This scholarship provides Kelli the...
