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Alcohol Server Training Deadline Extended to May 1

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 […]

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Hosts Legislative Reception in Columbia

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 […]

Myrtle Beach Hosts Governor’s Conference

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 […]

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Visit Myrtle Beach Commend Volunteer Members of 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Boards

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 […]

Lower Business Tax Rates Expected in 2026

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 […]

Accessing and Supporting Local Food Distribution

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, […]

Prestwick Country Club Named 2025 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year

Pictured (l to r) Paul Kaufman, Superintendent, Prestwick Country Club; Jay Smith, General Manager, Prestwick Country Club; Rock Lucas, SCGCOA President; Ryan Wilkinson, PGA, Head Golf Professional, Prestwick Country Club; and Dustin Formo, CFO, The Jackson Companies (ownership company of Prestwick). Photo courtesy of Jay Smith

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, […]

MBACC’s Annual Legislative Luncheon Highlights Importance of Unified Voice for Advocacy

Sen. Greg Hembree (Dist. 28), Sen. Luke Rankin (Dist. 33), Rep. Val Guest (Dist. 106), Rep. Tim McGinnis (Dist. 56), and Rep. Carla Schussler (Dist. 61).

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) hosted its annual Legislative Luncheon on Oct. 15 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, bringing together chamber members and local lawmakers to address important issues facing the Grand Strand and its business community. Members of the Horry-Georgetown Legislative Delegation in attendance included Sen. […]

Meet Your Chamber Ambassadors – Mike Jones

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors work to engage new investors by extending the hand of friendship. Our devoted volunteers welcome new local businesses through ribbon-cuttings, greet individuals at networking events and visit investors to make sure they are getting the most out of their chamber investment. Ambassadors serve as an extension of the chamber team […]