February - Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
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February - Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER BUSINESS M O N T H L Y February 2015 A monthly publication of the Hilton Head Island • Bluffton Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS EXPO Largest Business Building Event in the Lowcountry Top Honors Go To... page 4 Recognizing Our Community’s Best Iconic Lowcountry Event page 5 Business After Hours Heritage-Style New EXPO Experience Business EXPO 2015 Get ready for Business EXPO, the largest business-building event in the Lowcountry, Thursday, March 5 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. New this year, experience EXPO like never before, with a local speaker’s corner, pop-up shops, retail row, great seminars and business-to-business networking. Wrap-up the day at our expanded EXPO Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. With over 2,000 attendees, Business EXPO reaches the full spectrum of our regional business community. It’s an event designed to connect you with the business community and new prospects. New Speaker’s Corner EXPO’s new speaker’s corner features four mini-seminar sessions covering hot topics from the latest in social media to building blocks for business growth. Stop by the chamber’s social media central to connect and recharge. Stay Informed with EXPO Real Time Information Sign up for text messaging for important alerts, seminar speaker schedules, exhibitor giveaways and other timely announcements. “NBSC has participated in the Business Expo for many years. We find the exposure through face-to-face contact with current and potential clients to be invaluable.” Tom Henz, market president, NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank Build, connect and grow. Enjoy casual networking, along with pop-up shops, EXPO’s retail row, and tastings from the island’s newest craft beer company. EXPO After Hours is the place to be and it runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and features great food, complimentary beer and wine and entertainment, along with live remotes from Alpha Media Broadcasting, exhibitor giveaways and coverage from WSAV, WHHI and 104.9. 2 February 2015 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org There is no cost to attend Business EXPO during the day. Cost to attend EXPO After Hours is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. For details go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org. “We enjoy the opportunity to talk one-onone with residents and business people in the community. EXPO is a great venue to get the message out about the programs and services at our facilities.” Kelly Presnell, director of public relations, Hilton Head Hospital CONGRATULATIONS to the recently certified Island Ambassadors from Yellow Cab of Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort USCB commends their commitment to provide excellent customer service with certified professionals. Island Ambassadors Create Quality Guest Experiences Yellow Cab of Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort USCB Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training is offering complimentary educational seminars for hospitality professionals and local businesses. To schedule educational seminars, please contact Ryan Baggott, Director of Training: [email protected], or Keri Olivetti, Director: [email protected]. hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | February 2015 3 an evening of Ball 2015 Chamber FIRE & ICE Celebrating Our Community It was a special evening of Fire & Ice glamour at the 2015 Chamber Ball as we gathered with 2015 Chamber Ball hundreds of friends and colleagues to honor important contributors to our community. A truly elegant affair, from the first inspiring notes of the Parris Island Marine Corps Band to the dancers spiraling above the dramatically-lit ballroom, there was a true sense of community, a feeling of gratitude and a reflection on what we’ve been able to accomplish together throughout the Lowcountry. “When we look around and see the myriad things this person has touched and changed and made better, we realize that Ray Warco sets the example that all of us should follow.” ~ Paula Harper Bethea of the S.C. Education Lottery Ray Warco accepts Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship Award. From Left: Jay Wiendl, chamber board chair, Warco center, Bill Miles, chamber president & CEO The Sea Pines Resort was honored with the John Curry Tourism Award State Rep. Bill Herbkersman Bluffton Regional Business Council Person of the Year Presenting partners Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial / Kroger enjoy the ball fire & The Parris Island Marine Corps Band kicked off the evening in style. 4 February 2015 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org the We’d like to say thank you with fire gratitude to the hundreds of you who came out not only in support of your chamber, but in honor of the evening’s award winners. It’s our community’s commitment to accomplishing great things that help us to continue our momentum and c 5 1 0 2 the exceed expectations. lton H i H e h T of C r e b m a Ch ou y s e t i v in hottest Tom Upshaw, immediate past chairman, accepts a crystal gavel from Jay Wiendl, chamber board chairman. View more Chamber Ball photos at hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org Memory Matters - Organization of the Year Business After Hours In Iconic Setting at The Shops at Sea Pines g n i c n a d Satur 6 Center on H Hilt Business After Hours moves to one of the island’s iconic settings at The Shops at Sea Pines Center for a special after-hours event hosted by the Heritage Classic Foundation on Thursday, February 19th from 5:30 to r ie prefe Black t 7:00 p.m. Look for a special appearance by Sir William “Willie” Innes as you experience the center’s fresh ambiance in the heart of Sea Pines, perfect for an evening of networking on the piazza. Register early- one lucky attendee will walk away with two Doc’s BBQ tickets for the 2015 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Enjoy great cuisine by recent Oprah “O List” pick – Lowcountry Produce Hilton Head Market & Café, along with complimentary beer and wine. Get in the mingling mood with entertainment by Sweetgrass Angels, performing three-part harmony from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s along with great door prizes from participating Sea Pines merchants. The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. You must register in advance and be present to win Doc’s BBQ tickets. For more information go hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org. afterhours BUS INESS hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | February 2015 5 Hilton Head Island & Bluffton in the National News Travel + Leisure’s January issue showcased the luxury publication’s “So You Want to Get in Shape” best picks to finding the perfect destination spa. Featured on the Top 5 list: Hilton Head Health was touted for its “play well package” inclusion of golf coupled with wellness seminars, along with sailing, ziplining and its natural resort setting. Travel + Leisure has a monthly circulation of 1 million readers. Chamber VCB Garners Prestigious National Platinum Choice Award The Chamber’s Visitor and Convention Bureau has been honored with the prestigious SmartMeetings magazine’s 2014 Platinum Choice Award. Honorees are chosen by the magazine editors and industry experts along with readers of SmartMeetings magazine. The accolade is awarded to visitor and convention bureaus and hotels for professionalism, hospitality excellence and outstanding service to meeting planners. SmartMeetings, the industry’s leading monthly publication, reaches over 60,000 meeting professionals. The chamber’s VCB was honored along with award winners in national markets including San Francisco, Chicago and Napa Valley. USA Today.com’s January culinary round-up featured Hilton Head Island eatery NEO’s unique Lowcountry-style pizzas complete with tasty image and USAToday. com homepage status. “Farm-to-table gastropub” Neo thrills foodies visiting Hilton Head, S.C., with inventive fare including two unique Lowcountry-style pizzas. The Oysters Rockefeller Pizza features smoked gouda cream sauce, cornmeal-dusted Freeman’s Mill oysters, fresh local spinach and an absinthe drizzle.” USAToday.com reaches over 24 million unique visitors per month. 6 February 2015 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org Jon Rembold, director of Beaufort County Airports, was guest speaker at the chamber’s January Government Affairs Committee meeting, providing an update on improvement efforts happening at the Hilton Head Island Airport. CHAMBER EVENTS On The Scene FEBRUARY 17Tech Tuesday Getting Ready for EXPO Successful Tradeshow Practices Speaker: Victoria Lewis Expo Management Expert Chamber Headquarters Noon-1:00 p.m. 19Reality Store Hilton Head High School 8:00-11:30 a.m. 19Business After Hours Hosted by Heritage Classic Foundation at The Shops at Sea Pines Center 5:30-7:00 p.m. 25Chamber Young Professionals Group Corks, Bluffton 5:30-7:00 p.m. 26Affordable Health Care Act 101 Educational Seminar Chamber Headquarters 2:00-3:00 p.m. MARCH 5 Business EXPO 2015 Clockwise: It was a record-breaking crowd at January’s Business After Hours at the island’s newest hotspot Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar as over 300 attendees enjoyed networking and music by great local bands. Chamber Young Professionals sipped and socialized at Corks in Bluffton. New members networked at January’s New Member Coffee. Congratulations to Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar on its recent ribbon-cutting at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa Noon-6:00 p.m. No cost to attend EXPO After Hours 4:30-6:30 p.m. $10 members, $20 non-members hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | February 2015 7 Who’s Who and Who’s Where To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at [email protected] Jeremy Clark Nicki Charles Katie Rosenberry New Position: Market chief executive officer at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Old Position: Vice president and chief of staff for Tenet CEO Trevor Fetter at Tenet corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX New Position: Vice president for finance and administration at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Old Position: Director of business development/consulting representative, Bromelkamp Co., LLC, Minneapolis, MN New Position: Promoted to director of advertising at Bluffton Today and The Jasper County Sun Old Position: Sales manager at Bluffton Today Pamela Wells Brandy Gray New Position: Promoted to personal lines manager/vice president of BB&T Carswell Insurance Services Old Position: Personal lines manager/iInsurance officer of BB&T Carswell Insurance Services New Position: Community relations director at Benton House of Bluffton Senior Living Community Old Position: Volunteer at Annual Beaufort Water Festival Jean Heyduck Glenn Levicki New Position: Vice president for marketing and communications at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Position: Executive director, The Literacy Center New Position: Dean of the Health Sciences Division at Technical College of the Lowcountry Old Position: Program director and clinical coordinator at Technical College of the Lowcountry Nikki Troxclair, APR Eric Dollenberg New Position: Director of digital strategy and content management at University of South Carolina Beaufort Old Position: Marketing director for Hampton Regional Medical Center New Position: Associate broker/ realtor, Luxury Portfolio Division at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties Old Position: Realtor at RE/MAX Island Realty Allison Trippe Collin Baranick New Position: Lender at First Citizens Bank Old Position: Lender at First Citizens Bank, Charleston, SC New Position: Executive director at Benton House of Bluffton Senior Living Community Old Position: Executive director at Emeritus, Orange Park, FL Christy Stauffer New Position: Office administrator for Second Helpings, non-profit food distribution agency Old Position: Regional campaign director for Meka Childs, candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education Alyson Barber New Position: Director of development and communication at The Sandbox Children’s Museum Old Position: Director of class gifts at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Nancy Sain New Position: Realtor at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties Old Position: Account manager of network services for IBM internal in U.S. 8 Shawn McNeely New Position: Vice president of sales & business development at Covert Aire Old Position: President of sales at Brighton Home Builders Beth Mitchell New Position: Sales coordinator at Hilton Head Exterminators Old Position: Office manager at Culligan Water Conditioning of the Low Country Hillary Dollenberg New Position: Realtor, Luxury Portfolio Division at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties Old Position: National Sales Trainer Consultant at PhotoMedex, Inc. Casey Porter New Position: Realtor and Bluffton specialist at Collins Group Realty Old Position: Owner, Carolina Flooring Company Sarah Evenden New Position: Graphic design and customer service team at Curry Printing HHI, Inc. Old Position: Graphic designer at Insty Prints CHAMBER NEWS Joan Delozier has joined the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce as membership coordinator. Delozier brings over 10 years of experience in the private club membership industry. She most recently served as office administrator with the Country Club of Hilton Head. Prior to her 10-year stint with the country club, she owned Authentic Builders, LLC. Delozier is a longtime Lowcountry resident, and has lived on the island for over 20 years. February 2015 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org Business News February Tech Tuesday: Getting Ready for EXPO with EXPO Expert Victoria Lewis SuperCharge Your EXPO Booth: This Tech Tuesday is specifically targeted to our Business Expo participants as well as those who regularly attend business trade conferences and want to brush up on the newest “ins and outs.” Join us on February 17 at noon in the chamber boardroom and walk away with the successful tradeshow practices you need to make your EXPO 2015 booth a top draw. Fortune 500 Tips: Learn the latest in Fortune 500 tips from Expo management leader Victoria Lewis and ramp up your EXPO experience with proven tips for lead generation, audience attraction, promotion and merchandising. From the top ways to generate new leads to standing out from the crowd, this Tech Tuesday covers all the EXPO best practices you need to grow your business. Town of Hilton Head Island is 4th Certified Connected Community in the State The Connect South Carolina team traveled to the Town of Hilton Head Island in December to recognize the community as the 4th Certified Connected Community in the state and the 35th Connected Community in the country. The community’s certification celebration was held in Town Council chambers with nearly 40 attendees, including Mayor David Bennett, town and county council members, Senator Tom Davis, members of the Information Technology Task Force, and local, regional, and state broadband and technology stakeholders. The Town of Hilton Head Island Technology Action Plan unveiled at the event includes projects and action items established for the town related to improved broadband access for students, public-private partnerships, connecting the beach, and recognizing technological achievements throughout the community. Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Raise Your Glass The 30th annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, taking place March 9-14, at The Sea Pines Resort, brings together wine, spirits and food lovers and celebrity wine experts in its new venue, nestled around the famed Harbor Town Marina. One of the largest outdoor wine festivals on the East Coast, the premier wine event features more than 500 wines. The 2015 festival spans the week with an impressive line-up featuring world-class vineyards, local and regional celebrity chefs, live entertainment and an array of visual and performing artists. PRESENTED BY THE SeaPinesResort Wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample hundreds of outstanding domestic and international wines and some of the Lowcountry’s best cuisine at the premier wine event, Saturday, March 14 at The Sea Pines Resort. For more information and a schedule of events go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org. hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | February 2015 9 Members Making News February SERVPRO of Beaufort County was listed in Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top 10 Franchise List.” This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year the company has been featured and the 12th consecutive year SERVPRO has earned the top spot on the magazine’s list in its own industry—Restoration Services. Hampton Hotels was recently ranked the #1 franchise business by Entrepreneur magazine for the fourth time in the last five years. This recognition places the hotel as a leading franchise among 500 franchise businesses ranked, including Subway and Jack in the Box. Don Ryan Center for Innovation announced The SC Department of Innovation named the center among its Top 14 Projects of 2014. The center was chosen along with regional honorees including USC’s Faber Entrepreneurship Center and the Duke Energy Center for Innovation. The challenge was launched with 14 financial investments in communities and programs leveraging state funds with their own to grow South Carolina’s innovation, technology and entrepreneurial assets. Buckwalter Commercial, LLC announced the sale of 34 acres of its Buckwalter Place development to BC Buckwalter, LLC, an affiliate of Blanchard and Calhoun of Augusta, GA. The team joins Buckwalter Place businesses including CareCore National, Regency Centers retail center anchored by Publix, Station 300 Family Entertainment Center, Bluffton Law Enforcement Center, Southern Barrel Brewing Company, Ace Hardware, St. Joseph’s/ Candler Immediate Care facility, McDonalds, and Exxon. Beaufort County Board of Education announced that Chairman Bill Evans has been named to a statewide advisory panel for SC’s School Improvement Councils. Evans joins Sherri Horton of Clifton and Allison Jacques of Columbia on the board of trustees. The 21-member board acts in an advisory capacity to the SC SIC which serves 15,000 members of local councils in the state’s public schools. Coastal Carolina Hospital appointed L. Martin Sauls IV and Robert Norwood to three-year terms on its governing board. Sauls, an agent in the Jasper office of Farm Bureau Insurance , also serves on the Savannah River Maritime Commission board. Norwood, a retired insurance executive and former owner of a Comfort Keepers franchise, is a founding member and past president of Healthcare Network Group of the Lowcountry. Whole Foods Market Hilton Head Island raised over $6,000 through the company’s Feed 4 More Program, benefitting the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, a 501(c)(3) volunteerbased organization. The food pantry provides a centralized system for distributing nutritional food to the homeless, unemployed, working poor, mentally and physically challenged, senior citizens and children. Carolina Web Development owner Laura Kerbyson announced the release of a new line of fashion technology accessories. The product line consists of iPhone 6 and iPhone 5/5S designer phone cases and coordinating mouse pads, available through the company at squareup.com/market/carolina-web-development. Coastal Plains Insurance announced that Kevin Clegg and Ron King have completed Certified Insurance Service Representative designation. The prestigious CISR designation has been conferred upon Ron King, personal lines account manager and Kevin Clegg, high net worth account manager/producer. Hilton Head Area Realtor’s Association announced that Carl Schroeder of Foundation Realty has been named Realtor of the Year. Schroeder, a member of the association since 1977, served as board president in 1983. An active member, he has served on many committees including the community service and economic development summit. Hilton Head Preparatory School received its largest single donation in the school’s history. Through the generosity of philanthropic businessmen, James W. Bradshaw of Hilton Head Island and Carlos E. Evans of Charlotte, NC, the school is the new owner of Main Street Theatre, valued at nearly $2 million, the arts theatre will showcase the school’s performing arts. Custom Audio Video announced that Mike Galyean, project manager, received CEDIA professional level II installer certification. CEDIA is an international trade association of companies specializing in home electronic system design and installation systems. AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT 101 Webinar Presented by SBA and U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday, February 26, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Chamber Boardroom What does the new healthcare law mean for you as an individual or small business? Can you save money through the SHOP Marketplace? Find out the facts you need to know before the enrollment deadline on March 15th. Join us for this free educational workshop, followed by a brief Q&A with regional health care experts. This one-hour seminar covers: • Small Business Tax Credits - Who’s Eligible & How to Claim Them (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits) • Marketplace Updates • Shared Responsibility • Cost Containment • Tools and Resources for Small Businesses The seminar is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. To register go to HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org 10 February 2015 | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | hiltonheadisland.org Membership Renewals Thank You! 30+ years 15-19 years McNair Law Firm P.A. H & H Auto Service Inc. Wyndham Vacation Rentals J.W. Hunt & Company, LLP Comfort Suites Bluffton 20-29 years Mortgage Network of South Carolina Data Publishing Adventure Inn/ Vacation Time of Hilton Head New Members ADT Security Services Healthy Environments, Inc. Luciana Master of the Links PooPrints of the Low Country The Complete Home The Fraser Law Firm, LLC W Photography Community Management Services, Inc. Old Oyster Factory Riedel Computer Services, Inc. Savannah Riverboat Cruises Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Le Bistro Mediterranean Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society Maid For You of Hilton Head, Inc. WHHI-TV, Inc. May River Grill 4-9 years Mellow Mushroom 10-14 years 4M Metals, Inc. Association Services, Inc. An Associa Member Company Bargain Box Charlie’s L’etoile Verte, Inc. Discover Tours Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge Black Marlin Bayside Grill Honey Baked Ham Co. and Cafe Dan Robinson at She & He Salon Island Cruisers International Junior Golf Academy 1-3 years The Lodge Beer & Growler Bar THANK YOU: WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU... DJV Associates, Inc. Stein Mart Derrick Vlad Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 www.djvassociates.com Brian Keeley 430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite 101 Pineland Station www.steinmart.com Our chauffeurs are among the most thoroughly trained in the industry. Prior to driving an Olympus Worldwide vehicle, each chauffeur must complete a comprehensive training program that includes vehicle safety, professionalism, and customer etiquette. With Olympus Worldwide, your colleagues, clients, guests, and family can travel with confidence, knowing you are being driven by a proven professional. Village Park Homes Bath Fitter Savannah Comcast Spotlight To submit information, please email Anne Feldman at [email protected] Fred Rich 5825 Glenridge Drive Building 3, Suite 290 Atlanta, GA 30328 www.1olympus.com Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc. Best Buy New Member Highlights Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services Powerhouse Gym Family Fitness Agnes Maroshek Carrabba’s Italian Grill Johnson Davis Ward, PA DJV Associates is an executive search firm that seeks to add value through the knowledge and experience of trained consultants, the resources of our global network and our commitment to becoming trusted advisors to our clients. We specialize in mid and senior level placement activity in customer care/ business process outsourcing, managed care/worker’s compensation, financial services, legal services and more. Palmettoes, Inc. Bluffton Custom Images, Inc. Hampton Hall Clubhouse Island Medical Spa Moe’s Southwest Grill Bluffton Founded by the current chairman’s grandfather just after the turn of the 20th century, the Stein Mart concept has evolved into a nationwide network of easy-to-access freestanding stores. Merchandise includes current-season, brand name fashion for women and men; linens, accessories and home décor. Because our customer appreciates variety we update our merchandise frequently. The Oaks Plantation Barbara Goodwin 66 Godley Rd. Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 www.theoaksplantationsc.com The Oaks Plantation, Beaufort’s premier waterfront event venue, is nestled on 2.4 acres covered with moss draped oaks, overlooking panoramic of marshes and inland waterways. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Oaks Plantation, built in 1855, provides the perfect location for your events-from small gatherings to grand affairs, with plantation house, private dock, pool and scenic grounds to create your own unique destination event. n Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar for hosting January’s Business After Hours n Our Chamber Restaurant Week participating restaurants n Jon Rembold, director of Beaufort County Airports, for appearing as guest speaker at the chamber’s January Government Affairs Committee meeting n Tech Tuesday’s January guest speaker Robert Cecil for leading the chamber’s no-cost workshop “10 Ways to Overcome Your Competition Via Facebook” n Corks Wine Bar in Bluffton for hosting January’s Chamber Young Professionals Group n Lowcountry SCORE for partnering with the chamber to present Business Bootcamp, the halfday seminar on hot topics from business financials to customer service, sponsored by Sam’s Club n Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa for hosting the Chamber Ball with special thanks to Marriott staff. hiltonheadisland.org | CHAMBER BUSINESS MONTHLY | February 2015 11 P.O. 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