More good news for new Beaufort technology initiative

A Beaufort technology and job-growth initiative received another boost recently when the city was awarded a grant by a state organization representing local government.

The Municipal Association of South Carolina awarded Beaufort a $25,000 grant aimed at implementing an economic development project “that will make a positive impact on the quality of life” in Beaufort. The Beaufort Digital Corridor, a project to attract and grow technology-related business and high-paying jobs to the city, will use the money toward operating expenses.

The Digital Corridor is expected to open at the end of November in a space on 500 Carteret St.

The Municipal Association’s Hometown Economic Development grant program was formed last year. Clinton, Gaffney, Manning, Ridgeway, Walterboro, West Pelzer, Pelzer and Williamston also each received $25,000 grants.

The Beaufort Digital Corridor also received a $150,000 grant from Hargray.

This story was originally published October 28, 2016 at 10:38 AM with the headline "More good news for new Beaufort technology initiative."