Beaufort SC Business News — Page 2
Beaufort's economy is anchored by the military, with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Naval Hospital Beaufort nearby, alongside healthcare, tourism in the historic downtown and Sea Islands, and neighboring Port Royal. South Carolina is a right-to-work state.
What anchors the Beaufort economy
- Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (MCAS Beaufort).
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.
- Naval Hospital Beaufort.
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Beyond the headlines
Beaufort is corporate home to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Technical College of the Lowcountry, and Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Trade & infrastructure
- Beaufort Executive Airport (Lady's Island).
Talent pipeline
Workforce flows out of University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry — feeding the engineering, healthcare, finance, and skilled-trade jobs that Beaufort employers fill every year.
Who moves the room
Major institutional power centers shaping local business decisions include Technical College of the Lowcountry Board, USCB Board of Visitors, and Lowcountry Economic Alliance. HERE Beaufort covers their boards, agendas, and announcements.
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We track every layer of the Beaufort economy: corporate relocations, retail openings, restaurant launches, workforce trends, commercial real estate, supplier announcements, hospital and university capital projects, and the local, state, and federal government decisions that shape how businesses here grow. If it affects business in Beaufort County, it's HERE.
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Beaufort County Opens Appointments for E-Waste Drop-Offs
Beaufort SC Business News BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County is steering residents with old electronics toward appointment-only e-waste drop sites in Beaufort and Bluffton rather than leaving gadgets at regular trash stops. County solid-waste staff say recycling computers, monitors, TVs, printers and smaller devices keeps toxins out of the environment and gives parts a second […]
Beaufort SC Business News Beaufort, S.C. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened its 600th restaurant on Monday, Oct. 12,…
Boater's World Manufacturing Group LLC announced Friday, August 28, that it plans to create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County,…
New roadside signs are now directing customers to the St. Francis Center, a nonprofit thrift store on St. Helena Island,…
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Beaufort is in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Major employers in the Beaufort area include Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (MCAS Beaufort), Parris Island (Marine Corps Recruit Depot), Naval Hospital Beaufort and Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
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Charleston-Based Greystar Discloses Data Breach
Charleston, South Carolina-based Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC disclosed a data breach that occurred in May 2026, impacting 333 Washington residents.
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Charleston Wealth Manager Recognized as Emerging Leader
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Southeast Partners Breaks Ground on Murray Mill
Charleston-based Southeast Partners began construction on a $44 million residential community called Murray Mill in downtown Anderson.
Boater’s World to bring 179 jobs to Beaufort County
Boater's World Manufacturing Group LLC announced Friday, August 28, that it plans to create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The company intends to invest over…
St. Francis Center gets new signs after county dispute
New roadside signs are now directing customers to the St. Francis Center, a nonprofit thrift store on St. Helena Island, following a dispute with Beaufort County over business…
Beaufort Memorial Earns Top Hospital Ranking
Beaufort Memorial has been recognized as a leading hospital in South Carolina, according to Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals by State rankings. This distinction highlights the community health system's…
SK Hynix U.S. Debut Signals Broader Tech Trends for Beaufort
SK Hynix, a prominent global chipmaker, recently made a high-profile U.S. market debut, underscoring robust investor demand for companies deeply integrated into the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware supply…
Industrial Tools Giant Enerpac Acquires SFE Group in $472 Million Deal; Beaufort Impact Unclear
Enerpac Tool Group, a company specializing in high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force products, has reached an agreement to acquire SFE Group for approximately $472 million. The transaction,…
Enerpac Acquires SFE Group in $472 Million Deal, With Potential Ripple Effects for Beaufort
Enerpac Tool Group has agreed to acquire SFE Group in a transaction valued at approximately $472 million, a development in the industrial tools sector that could have indirect…
Slower June Job Growth Prompts Rate Speculation, With Implications for Beaufort
National labor market data released last week showed a deceleration in job growth for June, prompting a recalibration of market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate…
New Student Loan Rules Take Effect, Impacting Beaufort Borrowers and Local Programs
Significant adjustments to federal student loan regulations and repayment structures became effective July 2, altering the landscape for current and prospective borrowers across the nation, including those in…
