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Artist Call for Submissions: Beaufort Park Bench Mural Project

The Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation (BDC) invites local and regional artists to redesign and paint the park bench outside our downtown office. We're looking for a joyful, iconic piece that celebrates Beaufort's culture and its growing spirit of innovation. The design should combine all themes relating to BDC and to Beaufort, including the technology & innovation, the Woods Memorial Bridge, the Run Forrest Run 5K, and local shrimping culture.

For complete project details and design guidelines, review our creative brief HERE >.

Please submit all designs via email to info@beaufortdigital.com. You can also email us with any questions.

BDC Announces Fall Internship Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BEAUFORT, S.C.–- The Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) today announced its Fall Internship Program, offering two in-person, for-credit roles designed to give students hands-on experience in nonprofit tech-ecosystem operations and digital marketing. Positions are based at BDC's downtown office, 500 Carteret St., Ste. D, Beaufort, SC 29902. Applications are now open.

"BDC is looking for go-getters who thrive on creativity and connection," said Jess O'Brien, Executive Director of the Beaufort Digital Corridor. "Our interns won't just observe–-they'll shape experiences, build community, and leave with skills that set them apart."

Open Positions:

Digital Marketing Intern

Responsibilities:

• Manage event listings across websites and community calendars
• Create and schedule content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X
• Track analytics and compile performance reports
• Support email campaigns and blog posts
• Provide live coverage of events (photos, reels, stories)

Requirements:
• Self-declared social media guru
• Links to social handles or portfolio required
• Canva/Mailchimp experience a plus

Learning Outcomes:
• Run nonprofit digital marketing campaigns
• Build a portfolio of measurable content
• Adapt messaging for multiple platforms

Member Experience Intern

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors and serve as first point of contact
• Give tours of the BASEcamp coworking/innovation hub
• Assist with coworking operations and logistics
• Support planning and execution of events and programs
• Track attendance, communications and outcomes

Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Interest in entrepreneurship and community building
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced space

Learning Outcomes:
• Hands-on nonprofit program coordination
• Build project management and communication skills
• Learn how nonprofits track community impact

Details & How to Apply

• Location: Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret St., Ste. D, Beaufort, SC 29902

• Hours: 10–15 hours per week

• Compensation: Course credit

• To apply: Send an interest letter and resume/portfolio to jess@beaufortdigital.com.

About the Beaufort Digital Corridor: Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) is a 501(c)(6) membership organization. Our mission is to ignite innovation and economic vitality in Beaufort by providing a dynamic ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs, digital pioneers, and tech-centric enterprises. Through strategic resources in talent, collaborative spaces, community engagement, and capital support, we empower growth and leadership in the digital economy.

Media Contact:
Jess O'Brien, Executive Director
Beaufort Digital Corridor
jess@beaufortdigital.com

The Beaufort Digital Corridor Opens Its BASEcamp Gallery Summer 2025 Art Exhibition

BASEcamp Gallery'snewest installation, Estuaries by Emma Barnes, opened for viewing on July 24. TheBeaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) is hosting a gallery showing to welcome the artist on the First Friday in August. All are invited to attend the free exhibition on August 1, where they can enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and wine, meet the artist, and socialize with the Corridor's tech community.

The Beaufort Digital Corridor collaborates with local artists to raise awareness of its mission to nurture and promote Beaufort's technology entrepreneurs and ultimately the region's tech economy through an array of impactful programs and events while leveraging Beaufort's renowned livability. The BDC serves as a tech incubator and coworking space for technology professionals, remote tech workers, tech entrepreneurs, and technology students.

The Estuaries collection fills the BDC with sunset hues and visually interesting paintings that warm the soul and bring a feeling of home into the office. The art has resonated well with those coworking at the BDC, with many members excited to attend the exhibition night and take a piece of the office home with them.

"In _Estuaries, _the exploration of materials, nature, and place seeks to deepen our ties between landscape and home, not as a fixed location, but an ever-changing horizon of transformation. This body of work embraces the mixture of plaster and painting material boundaries, an ever-changing artistic process reflected in the ephemerality of local geography," Emma Barnes insightfully shares.

Emma Barnes is a multi-disciplinary artist from Islandton, South Carolina, and she lives locally with her husband, Grant McClure. Barnes teaches Painting, Drawing, and Photography at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). There's more to learn about the artist and Estuaries by visiting herartist profile.

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Celebrating Half a Decade of Fun: The Run Forrest Run 5K Returns for Its Fifth Year

The Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) is excited to announce that its annual fundraiser, the Run Forrest Run 5K, returns on October 4, 2025. Captivating Forrest Gump fans and avid runners alike, this is the race's fifth year opening the famous Woods Memorial Bridge to all who, like Forrest, just feel like running. Registration is now open, and EARLY BIRD TICKETS are available.

The Run Forrest Run 5K leads runners through beautiful, historic Downtown Beaufort. The race, which begins on Bay Street, takes racers over the same iconic bridge Gump crosses in the Forrest Gump movie. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, pets, and children of all ages to participate. All attending are encouraged to don their best Gump Getup and race to the finish line in hopes of claiming the Fastest Forrest Award.

The Run Forrest Run 5K serves as the BDC's grandest fundraiser. All proceeds support programs that provide accessible educational pathways and opportunities for individuals to upskill and thrive in high-wage tech jobs. Last year, the race drew in almost 600 runners from across the Lowcountry and neighboring states. The Corridor hopes to surpass those numbers this year. Those interested in supporting the Corridor's mission further can give a tax-deductible donation to the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation (BDCF), which is the new 501(c)(3) arm of the BDC. The BDCF is dedicated to advancing economic growth and social equity by empowering individuals from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology. Donate HERE to support this mission.

The Run Forrest Run 5K is a part of the Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series (BTC), a series that supports three local nonprofits. The BTC is a collection of races hosted in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of the LowCountry and Holy Trinity Classical Christian School. The series comprises the Swing Bridge Run happening on November 1 and the Turkey Trot 5K scheduled for November 27. Dedicated runners can sign up HERE to participate in all three races and support multiple impactful organizations.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you're interested in sponsoring the 2025 Run Forrest Run 5K, please view our sponsorship benefits and complete a sponsorship form.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you're excited to help make this event a success, please sign up for one of our volunteer positions.

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July - Aug 2025 Newsletter

Summer is in full swing at the Corridor–-and we're feeling energized by the power of collaboration.

In June, we teamed up with our friends at EDIFY to host the first-ever CINEMA Summer Camp for aspiring young filmmakers. The result? A standing-room-only final showcase in the upstairs Hargray Classroom, where students shared their original short films with a packed house. The energy, creativity, and pure joy in the room reminded us why spaces like this matter.

What made the camp so impactful wasn't just the turnout–-it was the transformation we witnessed. Over the course of the week, students explored storytelling, editing, and camera work–-many for the very first time. Seeing their ideas come to life on screen (and the pride on their faces during the final screening) was a powerful reminder of what's possible when we invest in young talent and create collaborative learning environments.

In that same spirit of community and connection, we've partnered with EforAll to co-host the All Ideas Summer Pitch Contest–-an open invitation to dreamers, doers, and difference-makers across the Lowcountry. Whether you're launching your next big thing or just want to cheer others on, check out the details below and join us!

As we look ahead to fall, we're thrilled to announce the return of the Run Forrest Run 5K, now in its fifth year. Even better–-we're once again teaming up with Holy Trinity and Habitat for Humanity to bring back the Beaufort Triple Crown 5K Race Series, uniting our three events for an even greater impact. Each year, this series brings together more than 600+ fitness enthusiasts, families, and local supporters, all running for great causes. We're currently seeking sponsors, so if you or someone you know wants to get involved and gain visibility with an active, engaged audience, click below:
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Finally, we invite you to stay connected with us this summer. Whether it's through one of our upcoming networking events, a hands-on workshop, or a spontaneous coworking day in our space, we love seeing the collisions that happen when creative people come together.

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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June 2025 Newsletter

As we head into the summer months, many of us are thinking about sunshine, rest, and well-earned time away. But at the Beaufort Digital Corridor, this is when we're gearing up–-with intention–-for the year ahead.

As we close out our fiscal year on June 30, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we've accomplished together–-and invite you to help us carry that momentum forward.

Thanks to your support, this year we:

• Awarded 69 cybersecurity scholarships
• Supported 109 startups and remote workers
• Hosted 102 training workshops and events
• Welcomed 13 new businesses to Beaufort
• Incubated 16 app and game developers
• Added 43 new mentors and venture partners to our network

Each of these milestones represents the heartbeat of our mission: nurturing Beaufort's tech talent, growing our innovation economy, and creating opportunities right here at home.

Now, as we step into a new fiscal year, we're committed to deepening our impact–-through hands-on training, mentorship, startup support, and inclusive pathways into the digital workforce.

As we look to our next chapter, we need your help to keep this momentum going.

Your gift–-especially a monthly donation–-helps us:

• Expand local tech training
• Support startups that grow our economy
• Equip the workforce of tomorrow

MAKE A DONATION

You'll be joining a growing group of supporters who believe in a vibrant, resilient Beaufort. The deadline is June 30–-help us enter the new fiscal year strong.

With deep gratitude,

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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