MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) are pleased to announce two key staff appointments that will support and strengthen services to the Bluffton-area business community.
Rene Gabriel, former Assistant Director, has been named the new Executive Director for both the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. Gabriel, who resides in Bluffton, will oversee strategic planning, program development and day-to-day operations for both organizations, with a focus on supporting local businesses, growing membership, and expanding entrepreneurial resources.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, January 8, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall. LuvU A Latte will be providing the 7:00 a.m. breakfast.
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Kurt Emans of Bluffton's America250 Committee will provide the program. The committee has been busy planning events to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Emans will be sharing what's on the calendar for the year, as well as opportunities to get involved.
FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__The current Tai Chi class at the Senior Center will end January 8. The next Tai Chi class will start February 10 and run for six months. Sign up for that class will be January 14 for members and January 28 for non-members.
Bluffton High School, 106 W. College Ave, will host a Red Cross blood drive on January 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Schedule an appointment online HERE. The Red Cross has announced that winter weather is causing a decline in donations. With more severe weather predicted, type O blood donors are needed to give to prevent a shortage.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School is proud to recognize senior Aubrey Burkholder as the December 2025 Student of the Month. Aubrey is the daughter of Chad and Anna Burkholder of Bluffton.
Aubrey has excelled academically in her time at Bluffton, earning a 3.970 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has been a standout athlete throughout her high school career.
