Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber to host JobsNow 2026, a regional workforce event, this week

JobsNow 2026 will bring together more than 60 employers, students, and professionals at the Culinary Institute of the South

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will host the JobsNow 2026 workforce event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Culinary Institute of the South.

The event features more than 60 Lowcountry businesses representing some of the region’s largest employers and a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and professional services. Local colleges – the University of South Carolina Beaufort, TCL, the Savannah College of Art & Design, and Savannah State University – will also be represented to present to local students.

Highlights include:

• Welcome remarks by Dr. Tim Naddy, Vice President of Finance for the Savannah Bananas
• Workshops for employers, attendees, and students covering topics such as resume development, interview preparation, artificial intelligence in the workplace, and career transitions
• Students can enter into a drawing for one of five $1,000 scholarships
• A special appearance and lunch session for students with Orchid Paulmeier, owner and chef at One Hot Mama’s and Food Network star
• Heritage Academy’s barnyard animals, goats Winston and Finely
• Heritage Academy’s flight simulator, offering test drives
• Information on training programs, certifications, and degree pathways available through regional education partners

Additional details are available at www.LowcountryJobsNow.org. Media is invited to cover the event; please advise Hallie Martin ([email protected]) if you plan to come.

About The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

Representing over 1,350 member businesses, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice for the business and tourism community, driving economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life in the Lowcountry.

For over 65 years, the chamber has been integral to making Hilton Head Island and Bluffton exceptional places to live, work, and thrive. The chamber is a three-time National Chamber of the Year Award winner and holds 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a distinction achieved by less than 1.5% of chambers nationwide.

As the Designated Marketing Organization (DMO) for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Southern Beaufort County, the chamber has earned accreditation from Destinations International, reflecting global excellence across 16 key disciplines.