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Representing the Grand Strand’s business community for more than 85 years

About Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is part of the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative and is supported by more than 2,400 businesses and nonprofit organizations. 

The chamber serves the Myrtle Beach region, which includes: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Socastee and Carolina Forest.

Mission

We champion prosperity for business, communities and residents. Our advocacy and resources strengthen and unite the Myrtle Beach region.

Vision

The Myrtle Beach region is a strong, connected place where business, individuals and families flourish and thrive.

Purpose

There are three primary functions performed by the chamber:

  1. Promote business: The chamber serves as the primary destination marketing organization and promotes the tourism industry out-of-market. The chamber also provides numerous opportunities for local businesses to promote themselves to visitors, residents and other businesses.
  1. Protect business: The chamber seeks to influence legislation and regulation by local, state and federal governments in a proactive manner, supporting legislation that benefits businesses and the communities they reside in and, where necessary, opposing legislation that unnecessarily inhibits businesses.
  2. Improve business: The chamber offers a multitude of programs and services that assist businesses and/or individuals.

What’s Happening

Membership Renewals: Frequently Asked Questions

The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative introduced new membership investment levels in July 2026 to better align membership opportunities with businesses of different sizes, engagement levels, leadership roles and national standards.  This model creates more opportunities for businesses to [...]

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What Restaurants Need to Know About South Carolina’s New Shrimp Disclosure Law

South Carolina restaurants will soon need to let diners know where their shrimp was caught. A law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster on June 30 requires new signage and menu [...]

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