The Thrive Beaufort Blog

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...

Beaufort County, S.C. — Spartina 449, a nationally recognized lifestyle and accessories brand, has announced plans to expand its headquarters within the Bluffton Village Town Center. The Town of Bluffton, in partnership with Beaufort County Economic Development...

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...

John O'Toole with Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation Earns SCCED The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce that John O'Toole with Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation recently earned credentials as a...

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...

CS INSTRUMENTS expanding North American headquarters in Beaufort County. $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs Beaufort County, S.C. – CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, recently announced it is establishing its North...

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...

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 created from a shared vision by a core group of senior-level business professionals with a...