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Economic Development

Economic Development means business recruitment and retention, but it also means fostering innovation, developing a skilled workforce, community image and branding, and promoting a conducive business climate through good public policy. The chamber’s advocacy agenda always includes economic development initiatives to promote prosperity for the greater Myrtle Beach region.

Doing Business in the Grand Strand

 

  • Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC) leads Horry County’s efforts to increase business activity. Their work involves attracting new businesses to the region and helping them grow, thrive and create more jobs.
     
  • North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies. 

What’s Happening

Horry County Businesses Affected by Drought Eligible for Disaster Loans
June 10, 2026

The following release was provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private [...]

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Welcome New Members – May 2026

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce encourages members to do business with other chamber members. Please consider these new stakeholders the next time you have a need for products/services. New [...]

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