Category Archives: MBACC News Release

Matt Pivarnik Named President & CEO of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and CVB

Following a comprehensive, community-driven search, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly announces Matthew “Matt” Pivarnik, IOM, CCE, will serve as the organization’s new president and CEO. Pivarnik brings more than 30 years of proven leadership experience to the Grand Strand, most recently as CEO of the […]

New Volunteer Registration For Myrtle Beach Classic Opens Feb. 5

Boy holds sign at 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic.

If you’d like to get involved with the 2025 Myrtle Beach Classic, scheduled from May 5-11 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, here’s your chance. New volunteer registration will open on Feb. 5 at MyrtleBeachClassic.com and stay open until all positions are filled. Returning volunteers completed their registration earlier this year. Volunteers aged 18 […]

MBACC Educational Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) Educational Foundation announces the opening of the application period for its annual chamber scholarship grants, inviting high school seniors from across the Grand Strand to seize the opportunity to apply for these financial awards by the deadline of Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Over the past […]

Patrick Norton of Brittain Resorts Appointed to Chair the 2025 Board of Directors

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce Patrick Norton will chair the chamber’s esteemed board of directors for 2025. Norton, who is currently serving his second term on the board, is the chief marketing officer of Brittain Resorts and Hotels, for which […]

Grand Strand Freedom Week Celebrates 20 Years

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Carolina African American Heritage Foundation (CAAHF), in partnership with the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Grand Strand Freedom Week, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with special events from Jan. 17 to 21, 2025. The week will kick […]

Sandy Haines Earns Certified Tour Professional Certification by National Tour Association

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Visit Myrtle Beach proudly announces Sandy Haines, director of group tour sales, has earned the Certified Tour Professional (CTP) certification by the National Tour Association (NTA). Haines was recognized for her achievement during this year’s NTA Travel Exchange, a gathering of travel industry leaders held Nov. 17-20, 2024, in Huntsville, Ala. Earning the […]

Winter Wonderland at The Beach Illuminates Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The holiday season in Myrtle Beach is set to be more enchanting than ever with the return of Winter Wonderland at The Beach. This annual oceanfront light display and festival, produced by the City of Myrtle Beach in partnership with the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce […]

Peacock Network to Premiere Visit Myrtle Beach’s TV Series ‘Traveling the Spectrum’ on Dec. 12

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Nov. 22, 2024)–The Grand Strand’s long-standing commitment to being a welcoming destination for neurodiverse families is highlighted in the groundbreaking new TV series “Traveling the Spectrum,” set to make its nationwide debut on Dec. 12 when it premieres on the Peacock streaming network. Created in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach and The […]

Winner Partners Selected to Lead Recruitment for President & CEO Role

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.— The executive search committee of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has selected Winner Partners, a respected executive search firm, to guide the search for the Chamber’s next President and CEO. Winner Partners is a privately held executive search and recruitment firm headquartered in […]

Community Blood Drive Set for Oct. 17 to Support Hurricane Helene Efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) is partnering with The Blood Connection to host a community blood drive to meet the ongoing demand for blood donations across the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. On Thursday, Oct. 17, anyone who wishes to donate blood is welcome from 9 a.m. […]