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A new countywide effort is underway to help guide the future of Horry County, and community input will play a central role. Collaborate2031, launched by Partnership Grand Strand, brings together residents, businesses and community leaders to align priorities and create a shared roadmap for the region’s future. The initiative is focused on strengthening economic vitality, […]
Category Archives: News
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Mar
Mar
Each year, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting brings together leaders, businesses and community champions to recognize those who represent the best of the Grand Strand business community. The 2026 awards honor organizations and individuals who exemplify innovation, leadership, service and a shared commitment to strengthening our region’s economy and quality of […]
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Mar
Mar
The deadline for South Carolina’s required alcohol server training has been extended. Servers and managers who have not yet completed an approved alcohol server training program now have until May 1, 2026 to comply with state law. The extension was approved by the South CarLearolina General Assembly on March 4 through Joint Resolution 5261 and […]
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Mar
Mar
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Myrtle Beach hosted its annual Legislative Reception in Columbia in February. More than 400 people attended the event to network with state lawmakers and their staff and discuss issues important to businesses in the Myrtle Beach area. The annual event provides a chance to bring a little […]
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Feb
Feb
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Dominion Energy for an update on natural gas in Horry County in February. Dominion Energy was cleared to proceed on a natural gas main following a ruling by the S.C. Supreme Court in January. “The decision to allow the project to move forward provides an important step in […]
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Feb
Feb
Myrtle Beach welcomed hundreds of tourism leaders, destination marketers and industry partners from across the state for the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center Feb. 9-10. One of the largest annual gatherings of its kind, the conference featured educational sessions on emerging travel trends, destination marketing […]
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Visit Myrtle Beach Commend Volunteer Members of 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Boards
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Feb
Feb
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach have announced the volunteer community members who will serve on their 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Boards. These individuals provide governance over the organizations, guiding strategic initiatives that support regional economic prosperity to enhance quality of life across the Grand Strand. “The […]
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Nov
Nov
Governor Henry McMaster and William Floyd, executive director of S.C. Dept. of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or remain the same for employers in 2026. Overall, UI tax costs next year are projected to be $40 million lower than in 2025. “During every year of my […]
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Nov
Nov
Local nonprofits are springing into action to support local food distribution following the temporary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Waccamaw Community Foundation (WCF) created an online giving hub where donors can contribute in three ways: Give directly to trusted local food distribution nonprofits through links to their websites. Contribute through Waccamaw Gives, […]
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Oct
Oct
Prestwick Country Club, the acclaimed Pete and P.B. Dye design located in Myrtle Beach, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association (SCGCOA). Representatives of Prestwick, including General Manager Jay Smith and Head Golf Professional Ryan Wilkinson, PGA, accepted the award in Daniel Island on Tuesday, […]