The Thrive Beaufort Blog

The Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) is proud to announce that Kelli Brunson, Interim Executive Director, has successfully completed the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI), a nationally recognized professional...

Over the past decade, Beaufort Memorial has undergone a significant transformation—one driven by strategic expansion, innovative care delivery, and a deep investment in its workforce. From its beginnings as a single community hospital, Beaufort Memorial has evolved...

Sterling Helicopter Selects Bluffton Location, Creating 15 New Jobs BLUFFTON, S.C. — Sterling Helicopter, which offers full aerospace engineering services and capabilities for Part 23, 25, 27, and 29 aircraft, has selected Bluffton for its newest operations location,...

Economic development is rarely an overnight success story. From the outside, ribbon cuttings and grand openings can appear to happen quickly, but behind every announcement are years of preparation, persistence, investment, and partnership. That reality was on full...

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...