Recent News
At the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, we believe every story of success, partnership, and progress deserves to be shared. This news section is your hub for Chamber updates, press releases, and member highlights that showcase the people and businesses shaping Beaufort’s future.
NOV. 20, 2025
BCBCC Hosts Second Annual Holiday Market and Gullah Rice Cookoff
Part of the Sea Island Gullah Christmas Celebration Weekend
WHAT: The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) invites the community to a weekend filled with holiday cheer, Gullah Geechee heritage, and family fun during Sea Island's Gullah Christmas Celebration.
The festivities include the Gullah Rice Cookoff, where participants prepare dishes at the Chamber and move to the waterfront for judging, and our Second Annual Holiday Market, featuring local vendors, food trucks, a Christmas Tree Raffle, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and live holiday spirit right on Bladen Street.
WHEN & WHERE:
📅 Holiday Market: Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 1–6 p.m.
📍 Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, 711 Bladen Street
Highlights Include:
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Visits and photo ops with Santa & Mrs. Claus
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Food trucks and local vendors starting at 1 p.m.
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Handmade crafts & holiday gifts from local artisans
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Prime parade viewing on Bladen Street during the Christmas Parade
WHO:
Hosted by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with downtown Beaufort partners, the Gullah Rice Festival, and the Gullah Traveling Theater.
NOV. 12, 2025
POSTPONED!
Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Announces Ribbon Cutting for One More Day Insurance Brokerage
WHAT: The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will host a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome One More Day Insurance Brokerage, a
full-service life insurance and estate planning firm founded by Terence Hardy.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: One More Day Insurance Brokerage
2206B Mossy Oaks Road
Beaufort, SC
WHO:
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Terence Hardy, Owner, One More Day Insurance Brokerage
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Representatives from the BCBCC
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Local business and community leaders
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Friends, family, and members of the Beaufort community
WHY: To celebrate the grand opening of One More Day Insurance Brokerage, a
business dedicated to helping the community understand and access the living
benefits of life insurance and estate planning. This celebration recognizes not
only a new business, but a new chapter of community building, financial
empowerment, and service in Beaufort.
Sept. 24, 2025
Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Releases its October Schedule of Art, Culture and Community Events
The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) is proud to announce a vibrant lineup of cultural events this October, headlined by a special residency with acclaimed Gullah Geechee artist Amiri Farris. From gallery openings to community workshops and conferences, these upcoming experiences promise to celebrate culture, spark creativity, and strengthen community connections across the Lowcountry.
Amiri Farris: Artist-in-Residency at the Gullah Art Gallery
October 3-18, 2025
BOLD Futures Series Continues
October 16, 2025
A Convening of Heirs’ – Reclaiming Our Culture, Land, Language & Legacy
October 17-18, 2025