Local Business Buzz: New Openings in the Lowcountry (July 2026)
What’s new, what’s next and what’s shaping the Lowcountry
Story by Bailey Gilliam
July brings another wave of growth to the Lowcountry with new businesses opening, major investments taking shape and long-anticipated projects moving closer to reality. From healthcare and hospitality to education and nonprofit services, these developments reflect a region that continues to evolve while creating new opportunities for residents, visitors and local families.
Now Open in the Lowcountry
Selina King Jewelry
1299 May River Road, Bluffton
Selina King Jewelry is opening a showroom this summer in Old Town Bluffton. The expanded space will feature the designer’s signature collections, custom heirloom consultations and a collaborative design studio with interior designer Amanda Clement.
Pump N Pilates
Main Street Village, Hilton Head Island
Founded in Greenville, the popular studio offers group classes and private instruction focused on building strength, mobility, balance and confidence. Known for its supportive atmosphere and holistic approach to wellness, the new location will serve Hilton Head and Bluffton residents seeking a welcoming place to move, recharge and connect.
MasterCorp
Beaufort Commerce Park, Beaufort
MasterCorp has opened an automated commercial laundry facility serving hospitality, healthcare and retail clients. The investment strengthens Beaufort County’s industrial sector while creating new local jobs.
Novant Health Buckwalter Place Primary Care & Orthopedics
400 Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton
Novant Health has expanded its Lowcountry presence with a primary care clinic at Buckwalter Medical Park. Part of a larger campus that includes orthopedic services and advanced imaging, the facility helps meet growing healthcare demand in Bluffton.
Light The Way Foundation
36 Echotango Road, Okatie
This nonprofit supports Beaufort and Jasper county residents facing financial barriers to treatment and recovery. Assistance may include housing, transportation, food, clothing, prescriptions and access to treatment programs.
Coming Soon
The Goddard School Bluffton
Washington Square, Bluffton
Enrollment is underway for this early childhood education center, scheduled to open next spring. The school will serve infants through preschool-aged children and offer priority placement for early enrollees.
The Wave
2 Tanglewood Drive, Hilton Head Island
Planned for South Forest Beach, this boutique hotel will feature residential-style accommodations with full kitchens, private balconies, a pool, fitness center and lounge. Opening is targeted for 2027.
Bumble Bee Blinds
Mobile service, Hilton Head Island
This mobile window treatment company offers customized blinds, shades, shutters, draperies and motorized coverings through in-home consultations and personalized design services.
Home2 Suites
100 Okatie Center Blvd., Bluffton
An extended-stay hotel is planned for Okatie Center, adding pet-friendly accommodations with in-room kitchens and flexible living spaces along the growing U.S. 278 corridor.
Juniper Landscaping
31 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island
Juniper Landscaping has expanded into the Lowcountry through the acquisition of Hilton Head Landscapes. The partnership brings additional resources and operational support while continuing service for residential and commercial clients throughout the region.
Be The Buzz
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