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Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina
received the Regional Economic Impact Award at
the Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort May 24.
The award was presented by Lockheed Martin
and Hargray and hosted by the Beaufort Chamber
of Commerce and at their annual Civitas Gala, an
awards ceremony, in recognition of MCCS’s economic
impact to the city of Beaufort and the surrounding
areas of the Lowcountry.
“It’s great for the local community to understand
the effect that we have on the town,” said Charlotte
Gonzalez, the operations officer for MCCS. “I actually
worked for a local company out in town for 19
years before I came to MCCS. Other businesses will
look to MCCS to see how they have made an impact
and how to run their business. “
According to their website, MCCS is a comprehensive
set of programs that support and enhance the
operational readiness, war fighting capabilities, and
quality of life for Marines, their families, retirees
and civilians. On Parris Island they offer tours of the
base as well as classes such as “Marine 101” where
families of recruits can get a glimpse of the Marine
Corps boot camp experience. They also help host the
MCAS Beaufort Air Show which displays an array Marine Corps aviation
capabilities.
“A lot of events that we host help bring customers to the local businesses,” said Gonzalez. “This award just further recognizes
and cements the working relationship between the Tri-command and the
community as we move forward.”
On top of hosting several events year round on both Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort, MCCS helps stimulate regional commerce by employing over 652 civilian workers from the local community between both bases.
“I’m originally from Illinois but live in Bluffton,” said Alyssa Karim, a graphic designer with MCCS. “I love working for MCCS. We already have a great track record and this award gives us exposure to be able to promote what happens on the base and makes other people in the community want to work for MCCS as well.”
During the ceremony, two Marines from the air station were recognized
for their contributions to making a positive impact to the Beaufort community. Lance Cpl . Xukai Chi recieved the Junior Enlisted Service Member of the year award, and Sgt. Samaad Mitchell received the Non-Commisioned Officer of the year award.
Throughout the summer, MCCS will continue their mission of supporting Marines, Sailors and their families by organizing the “Semperfit Summer Challenge,” a program that rewards Marines for participating in fitness activities to keep them active all summer. “The people who work for MCCS are the lifeblood of this company,” Gonzalez said. “Without our amazing employees, we would have never won this award. They truly believe in what we do here and I think they are why we have made such an impact on, not only the bases, but also the local community."
| Date Taken: | 06.21.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 06.21.2018 14:24 |
| Story ID: | 281816 |
| Location: | BEAUFORT , SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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