The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Amanda Blomquist, director of marketing, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber and other […]
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The Myrtle Beach area has been officially approved as a potential Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the most prestigious international sporting events in the world. FIFA has identified Coastal Carolina University (CCU) and The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry by Hilton as suitable facilities to host a World […]
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach are proud to announce an updated leadership structure designed to strengthen the organization’s mission to enhance the quality of life for residents across the Grand Strand. MBACC and Visit Myrtle Beach CEO Matt Pivarnik and the Executive Committee of the MBACC Board of […]
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the passing of Sandy Haines, director of group tour sales and beloved member of our tourism family. Sandy passed away peacefully after a lifetime of dedicated service to the Myrtle Beach […]
Offshore drilling and seismic testing are banned off the coast of Myrtle Beach, but the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is revisiting the possibility of opening our coast to oil exploration through the recently created 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This could potentially open Myrtle Beach to the harmful effects of […]
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recently recognized Pam Wright of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for her 30 years of service with the chamber. The Service Awards recognize those members in North and South Carolina who have achieved significant years of service in the Chamber of Commerce industry. CACCE […]
On May 1, 2025, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) Educational Foundation awarded this year’s recipients of its annual scholarship program. Eighteen graduating seniors from 14 area high schools were awarded a minimum of $1,000 to help cover first-year expenses related to higher education. 2025 MBACC Educational Scholarship Recipients are: Alexandra Beltran – Academy […]
Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell, ambassadors of ONEflight International, a private aviation company based in Denver, are among the leading celebrities scheduled to play in the Wednesday Pro-Am (May 7) at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic to be conducted at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 8-11. In addition, North Myrtle Beach’s own […]
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its 86th annual meeting on April 10, 2025, at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. The event brought together more than 440 members, partners and community leaders to celebrate a year of progress, including recognizing outstanding achievements […]
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Pam Wright of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce with a 2024 Sales Contest award. Wright placed second in the membership dues category of over $2 million, the highest of the association’s three revenue categories. Eligible sales must be made between Jan. 1, 2024, […]