who we are
The Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Economic Partnership, currently doing business as the Lowcountry Economic Network, is a public-private partnership whose primary purpose is to provide comp-rehensive business development and recruitment services to organizations looking to relocate or expand their business in Beaufort County, South Carolina and deliver quality jobs in a quality lifestyle.
Services we provide include:
- Information regarding demographics, available land, buildings and build-to-suit facilities
- Scheduling of site visits
- Incentive analysis, guidance and preparation
- Planning and permitting assistance and direction
- Support with workforce development
- Ongoing business advocacy
Mission
The Network’s mission is "To promote and assist with quality growth and economic development through an alliance with the private sector, creating career path opportunities and expanding the business tax base of Beaufort County." The Lowcountry Economic Network, a business development and recruitment network centered in Beaufort, SC, is a fully connected resource that fosters & manages current and future economic prosperity while maintaining the lowcountry’s atmosphere & lifestyle.
Goals and Objectives
The goals of the Network are to reduce the ever-growing burden of residential property taxes on the citizens within the county by strengthening and expanding the business tax base and to provide quality, value-added jobs for the residents of Beaufort County.