Business Briefs
Small business week set for May 5–9
Bluffton will celebrate National Small Business Week May 5–9, recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit and impact of small business owners and employees. Local businesses are invited to take part in the celebration, which highlights the vital role small businesses play in the economy, employment, and community development. Visit https://www.hiltonheadchamber.org/events/small-business-week-1
Collins Group Realty opens new client concierge center
Collins Group Realty has officially opened its new Client Concierge Center at 49 Boundary Street in Old Town Bluffton. Relocated from its longtime Westbury Park location, the space offers a welcoming, open-concept design focused on client experience and community connection. The grand opening on March 25 included a ribbon-cutting with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Pro-Tem Dan Wood. Learn more at CollinsGroupRealty.com.
Hilton Head Health named best in the world by Women’s Health
Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort & Spa has been named the Best Wellness Program in the Spas for Self-Care category by Women’s Health in its 2025 Health Travel Awards. The resort’s newly launched “H3 Island Healthy Getaways” feature personalized retreat tracks and the most customizable wellness programming in its 49-year history. Details: hhhealth.com/island-healthy-getaways.
Frosty’s Ice Cream reopens at Shelter Cove Marina
A Hilton Head favorite has a new home and fresh new flavor. Frosty’s Ice Cream reopened in February at 9 Harbourside Lane, Suite F, in Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. New owners Pete and Megan Savarese, along with Scott and Maryanne Laskowitz, now offer a broader menu—including Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream—alongside specialty sundaes and dairy-free options. Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.
Novant Health breaks ground in Bluffton
Novant Health has broken ground on a new emergency department and medical hub off Buckwalter Parkway. The Bluffton Emergency Department will include 10 treatment rooms, advanced diagnostics, and trauma care. Adjacent Bluffton Health Place will offer primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, and multi-specialty services. The project aims to expand access to critical healthcare in the growing Bluffton region.
AI Bootcamp for Your Business
Business leaders can explore the world of artificial intelligence at the AI Bootcamp hosted by the Don Ryan Center for Innovation. The free event will be held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton. Sessions include AI basics, hands-on tools, ethics, and the path toward Artificial General Intelligence. Coffee and networking begin at 8:30 a.m. Register online: https://www.hiltonheadchamber.org/events
Russo’s Fresh Seafood donates to Palmetto Animal League
Charles Russo III of Russo’s Fresh Seafood Bluffton presented a $2,100 donation to Palmetto Animal League on April 9. The funds were raised through the company’s 2nd Annual Oyster Roast and will support medical care and shelter needs for animals awaiting adoption. Presentation was held at the PAL Adoption Center, 56 Riverwalk Blvd., Ridgeland.
Pregnancy Center Opens New Office, Celebrates 35 Years
The Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country marked its 35th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2. The new office is located at 201 Merchant Street, Hilton Head Island, and continues the organization’s mission of supporting mothers and babies in the Lowcountry.
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