Chamber Committees

Join a Committee – Shape the Future of Our Community 

Your voice matters. Our 17 committees and subcommittees are where ideas become action—where members like you collaborate with fellow business and community leaders to shape initiatives that make our region a better place to live, work, and thrive.

By joining a committee, you’ll:

• Influence the issues that matter most. Help shape policies, programs, and events that drive our local economy and strengthen our community.
• Expand your network. Connect with a diverse group of professionals and decision-makers who share your passion for progress.
• Leave a lasting impact. Your expertise and perspective can help create solutions that benefit businesses, residents, and future generations.

We have 17 committees and subcommittees covering everything from workforce development and small business advocacy to community engagement and the environment. There’s a place for every passion and interest.

Bluffton Regional Business Council

Focused on Bluffton’s growth, vitality, and future.

Brings Bluffton-area business leaders together to tackle shared priorities, influence local policy, and support sustainable regional development.

Business Education Partnership

Uniting schools and businesses to shape tomorrow’s workforce.

Connects educators and employers to align classroom learning with workforce needs through mentorships, career talks, and collaborative initiatives.

Early Childhood Education Committee

Strong starts build strong communities.

Champions access to high-quality early learning to support working families and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and future workforce readiness.

High School Internships Committee

Opening doors for the next generation.

Partners with schools and businesses to develop meaningful internship experiences that equip students with real-world skills and local career awareness.

College Internships Committee

Attracting talent and building pipelines.

Expands internship access for college students while helping local businesses recruit and engage emerging professionals.

Apprenticeships Committee

Earn while you learn. Build while you grow.

Promotes and develops apprenticeship opportunities that equip jobseekers with hands-on experience and provides businesses with loyal, skilled talent.

Business Workforce Coalition

Tackling today’s key workforce challenges.

Addresses the region’s pressing economic challenges including workforce, housing, transportation and childcare.

LowcountryJobsNow.org Committee

Connecting local talent to local opportunity.

Guides and promotes the Chamber’s online jobs platform, helping community members discover internships, part-time work, and full-time careers close to home.

Jobs for Diverse Abilities Committee

Inclusive hiring. Stronger workforce.

Works to expand job opportunities for individuals of all abilities, helping employers embrace inclusive practices and tap into untapped talent.

Affordable Childcare Task Force

Childcare that works for working families.

Focuses on increasing access to affordable, quality childcare solutions—essential for both working parents and local employers.

Encore Opportunities Committee

Where experience meets opportunity.

Promotes flexible, purpose-driven jobs and volunteer pathways for retirees and seasoned professionals who want to stay engaged in the workforce or community.

Workforce Housing

Working toward attainable housing for working people.

Advocates for creative public-private partnerships to expand housing options that support employees and the region’s economic health.

Transportation Task Force

Exploring smarter ways to move people, not just cars.

Investigates alternative transportation solutions to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility for workers across the region.

Technology & Innovation Committee

Exploring what’s next in business technology.

Considers emerging technologies—like artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation—and their impact on local businesses.

Military & Business Alliance

Connecting veterans and military families to local careers.

Supports the transition of veterans, military spouses, and servicemembers into the local workforce through jobs, entrepreneurship, and community partnerships.

Public Policy Committee

Your voice in government at every level.

Monitors and advocates on policy matters at the local, county, state, and federal levels to protect and strengthen the business environment.

Environmental Affairs Committee

Promoting sustainability for a thriving Lowcountry.

Focuses on environmental stewardship, recycling, responsible development, and preserving the region’s natural resources for future generations.