Business Briefs
Chamber Celebrates Local Leaders at 2025 Chamber Ball
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding community members and organizations at its 2025 Chamber Ball on March 15.
• Icon Award: Gregg Russell, beloved island entertainer and founder of Hilton Head Heroes.
• Pinnacle Award: Piggly Wiggly and owner Dave Martin for their business success and charitable efforts.
• Heritage Award: Island Recreation Center, led by Frank Soule, for long-standing community enrichment.
• Zonta Woman of the Year: Christina Galbreath-Gonzalez, recognized for her leadership, advocacy, and the JonPaul Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship.
The Chamber Ball welcomed over 500 guests and celebrated the people and organizations that make a lasting impact in the Lowcountry. For more information on the Chamber, visit www.hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
Caring Transitions of Hilton Head provides senior relocation services
Caring Transitions of Hilton Head now offers comprehensive services for seniors and families undergoing life transitions, including downsizing, decluttering, estate sales, and relocation assistance. Serving Hilton Head, Bluffton, and surrounding areas, the company aims to provide compassionate support during challenging times. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit caringtransitionsofhiltonhead.com
Letters expands with New Riverside Village location
Lettrs, known for their externsice variety gifts many of which can be personaized, is expanding with a third location set to open on April 1 at New Riverside Village in Bluffton. The store will continue to offer everything fromhandbags to totes to linens to jewelry and gourmet items to name a few. For updates and store hours, visit lettrsgifts.com
Concourse of Hilton Head introduces exotic car storage and club memberships
Concourse of Hilton Head, the newest addition to the island’s automotive scene, offers exotic car storage and car club memberships. Located at 1014 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, the facility provides a secure environment for car enthusiasts to store and showcase their vehicles. For membership inquiries and tours, visit concourseofhiltonhead.com
Outside Palmetto Bluff celebrates grand reopening
Outside Palmetto Bluff has reopened its renovated store at 41 Boathouse Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. The store offers a curated selection of premier outdoor brands and guided excursions. For more information, visit outsidepb.com or call (843) 686-6996.
Cottage and Cove Boutique opens in Old Town Bluffton
Cottage and Cove, a new boutique specializing in coastal-inspired home décor and gifts, has opened its doors in Old Town Bluffton. Located at 54 Bridge Street, Suite 100, the store offers a curated selection of handpicked items that capture the essence of Lowcountry living.
Radici Italian Chophouse opens in former Pour Richards location
Radici Italian Chophouse, Bluffton’s newest dining establishment, has opened at 4376 Bluffton Parkway, the former site of Pour Richards. The restaurant offers a menu featuring authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on premium meats and traditional dishes. For reservations and more information, call (843) 815-5033.
Furniture Outlet Expands with Outdoor Furniture Store in Sheridan Park
Furniture Outlet, located at 12 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite D, Bluffton, has expanded to include an Outdoor Furniture Store in the space formerly occupied by Gruby’s Too. The store offers a wide selection of indoor and outdoor furniture to meet diverse customer needs.
Collins Group Realty opens Bluffton office
Collins Group Realty has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Client Concierge Center. The company relocated from its longtime office in Westbury Park to Historic Old Town Bluffton.
With the warmth and charm of a stylish Lowcountry home, the Client Concierge Center offers an inviting setting for meetings, events, and casual conversations.
“We wanted to create a space that reflects our approach to real estate - relational, not transactional,” said Chip Collins, Broker/Owner of Collins Group Realty. “This new location allows us to be even more accessible to our clients and immersed in the community we serve.”
The company celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25th, 2025, hosted in partnership with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and attended by Bluffton Mayor Pro-Tempore, Dan Wood.
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