Category Archives: MBACC News Release

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Finalizes Executive Search Committee Led by Former HTC CEO Mike Hagg

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the formation of an executive search committee tasked with overseeing the process of appointing the organization’s next president and CEO. Leading the 10-person committee is Mike Hagg, who served HTC for nearly three decades in various roles, including 12 years […]

Welcome New Members – September 2024

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce encourages investors to do business with other chamber members. Please consider these new stakeholders the next time you have a need for products/services. New member referral? Contact Pam Wright, business development manager, 843-916-7220. Need to make changes to business information? Contact Amanda Bailey, business development coordinator, 843-916-7205. Angus Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant […]

Third Annual Ignite Women’s Conference Presented by Tidelands Health to Take Place on October 4

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) is pleased to announce the return of the Ignite Women’s Conference for its third year, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Presented by Tidelands Health, this full-day event is dedicated to empowering and supporting […]

Leadership Grand Strand Welcomes Shannon Furtick as New Executive Director

Leadership Grand Strand Welcomes Shannon Furtick as New Executive Director Diana Greene’s Two Decades of Impactful Leadership Commended MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Leadership Grand Strand (LGS), a premier leadership development program of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce Shannon Furtick, IOM, as its new executive director. Furtick succeeds Diana Greene, who […]

Nine Local Charities to Benefit from 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic

Nine Local Charities to Benefit from 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic A total of $225,000 to be allocated Myrtle Beach, S.C. (February 26, 2024) – Nine local social service charities have been selected to receive a grant from revenue generated by the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, scheduled May 6-12 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, […]

63rd Annual Can-Am Days to Welcomes Canadian Visitors March 9-17

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), and the City of Myrtle Beach, are pleased to roll out the red carpet again for Canadian visitors during 63rd Annual Can-Am Days, happening March 9-17, 2024. “Myrtle Beach has long been a beloved getaway for countless Canadians who seek a warm-weather […]

Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful Receives Grant from PalmettoPride

Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful Receives Grant from PalmettoPride MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful is pleased to announce PalmettoPride awarded the organization a Keep South Carolina Beautiful Support Grant in the amount of $6,690. “Our grant programs provide resources that directly impact our communities at the local level,” said Sarah Lyles, Executive Director of PalmettoPride. […]

Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team Members Earn Designation as Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professionals

Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team Members Earn Designation as Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professionals The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that three Visit Myrtle Beach group sales staff members have achieved a Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professional (CFMP) designation from the Religious Conference Management […]

Nominations Open for 2024 Annual Meeting Awards

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Seeks Community Nominations for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ and ‘Champion of Diversity’ Award MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) is pleased to announce that community nominations are now being accepted through March 11, 2024, for two distinguished accolades: Entrepreneur of the Year and Champion of Diversity. For […]