Category Archives: News

ONEflight Joins Visit Myrtle Beach as Co-Title Sponsor of ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2025)—ONEflight International has joined Visit Myrtle Beach as co-title sponsor of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, a 72-hole FedExCup Regular Season tournament to be held May 8-11, 2025, at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach. The announcement was made jointly by the PGA TOUR and Visit Myrtle […]

Chef Swap At The Beach’ Season Three to Premiere on August 17

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (July 22, 2024) — Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to announce that “Chef Swap at The Beach” is back for a captivating third season this summer. Showcasing the incredible culinary talent throughout the Grand Strand, the new season of “Chef Swap at The Beach” premieres Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. EDT […]

New Department of Labor Ruling

New overtime rules are now in place for salaried positions following updated regulations from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) which took effect July 1. The rule, which falls under the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), raises the minimum salary threshold for employees to be considered exempt from receiving overtime. To qualify as exempt, […]

Horry County Home Consortium Competitive Application for Homeowner and TBRA Projects Is Now Open

The Horry County HOME Consortium is seeking applications from developers, non-profits, local governments, and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for eligible HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) homeowner and tenant based rental assistance projects.  HOME funds may be used to develop affordable homeownership housing through the acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Activities may […]

Winners of the Minority-Owned Business Contest

Five minority-owned businesses were awarded membership to Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce through a partnership with TD Bank. This is the third year the chamber and TD Bank held the contest during the month of May as part of celebrations for National Small Business Week and continues the chamber’s efforts to support and engage […]

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Welcomes Four Summer Interns

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.— The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to announce the addition of four talented interns to its team for summer 2024. Kaylee Alston, Bryce Graham, Raevyn Ramsey and Faith Schmeizl have joined the organization for a four-month internship program focused on equipping them […]

Tips to Recognize and Avoid Hackers

We welcomed Ryan Foultz to Chamber Academy on June 25 to help us gain expertise in understanding attackers’ methods like malware, phishing and hacking, and how to defend against them. Ryan is the founder of PcRx Computers and has more than 20 years experience in the IT industry. He has been serving local businesses since […]

Ways to Help Myrtle Beach Nonprofits – June 2024

In an effort to support the many Grand Strand nonprofits on their missions to supporting the community, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is publishing this monthly roundup of our nonprofit members current needs. If you’re looking to get involved or give back, consider supporting the nonprofits below or in the chamber’s business directory. The Boys & Girls […]

Tracy Conner To Serve as MBACC Interim President and CEO

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announce the immediate appointment of Tracy Conner as the Interim President and CEO following the resignation of Karen Riordan. Conner will collaborate with the Chamber’s board of directors and staff to ensure the seamless continuation of the organization’s operations […]