Your Voice Matters in Rincon

Most Fab Volunteer of the Year 2024

BY REGINA CLONTZ

EFFINGHAM LIVING MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2024

TRISHA BOYETT IS A KIND AND FRIENDLY FACE IN THE COMMUNITY. YOU MAY SEE HER AT ANY NUMBER OF EVENTS. SHE HAS 6 KIDS, SAVANNAH'S EDWARD JONES LOCATION, AND IS AN INCREDIBLY PASSIONATE COMMUNITY HELPER.

     In terms of civic commitments, there is a laundry list: Chairperson of the Port Wentworth Chamber Board, Effingham Rotary member, was an appointee to Rincon's Planning and Zoning board, and holds a seat on the Effingham Chamber's Events Committee. 

     Most recently, Trisha was named to Effingham County's Industrial Development Board.

     Remember - mom of 6, small business owner, and a deeply committed community member - she is a civic leader and volunteer.

    She is, by far, more than qualified for the role with Effingham County's Industrial Development Authority. Trisha is a believer in giving back, she states, "When people invest in moving to a community they are planting roots. They want to benefit from the environment around them."

     She brings education and insight to the table. As she has spent much time developing our sister community, Port Wentworth, she sees endless opportunities. Trisha's vision for our area is to create enrichment: both recreational and historical. 

     Heritage tourism and historic preservation are coming to fruition in Port Wentworth, but Effingham County also has so much potential. 

     With natural assets, a plethora of historical landmarks, and community growth, we are ripe with possibility. Immersive experiences that have the potential to educate our children and families can be established. Historical landmarks abound. And every voice should be represented. In the vision to unearth history, there is an opportunity to revisit our tourism capabilities. 

     Trisha has done the research, she excitedly shared that there are manatee mating grounds on Ebenezer Creek. She'd love to see more people take to our local waters and experience one of our many environmental resources. 

     Trisha sees hospitality and tourism becoming a reality. "We have created tax incentives to drive business here. A focus on tourism could bolster our local economic landscape. And create new and unique career opportunities. 

     Trisha looks to share her knowledge with the IDA. 

     Walkable options for the communities that she cares for are becoming actualized. CAT services in Port Wentworth have been approved. To add more transportation services and increase the service area is possible. CAT is also looking to create an experience that is more Uber and less mass transit. 

     As a Certified Economic Developer and Tourism Marketing Professional, she comes to the table with much information and a desire to dig in. 

     We all want Trish on our local boards. No doubt. She is currently envisioning big things and does so with a big heart. Remember, this time given to share her insight, incredible education, and experience with the community is voluntary. 

     She ends by saying, "Ultimately, the work I do is to coax our kids (the collective) to plant roots here. Now. In this vein, I want to lay my head down at night knowing that I have helped someone."

     She does, she will, and we appreciate Trisha.