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Community leaders, emergency management officials and nonprofit partners gathered June 17 to strengthen hurricane preparedness efforts across the Grand Strand ahead of the most active months of hurricane season, with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce participating as part of its ongoing commitment to business and community resilience. The meeting was hosted by the […]
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Chamber Legislative Update Highlights Policy Wins for Businesses, Infrastructure and Economic Growth
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Jun
Jun
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed business leaders and community members on June 10 for a Legislative Update focused on key public policy issues impacting the Grand Strand’s economy, business community and future growth. Led by Chamber President Jimmy Gray and Advocacy Manager Robert Whitehurst, the session provided an overview of the June […]
The following release was provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina to offset economic losses caused by a drought beginning on April 28. The disaster declaration covers the North Carolina […]
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May
May
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Sidney Thompson as the 2026 Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year during its Annual Meeting in April, honoring a lifetime of leadership, service and contribution to the Grand Strand. Named for longtime chamber president Ashby Ward, the award recognizes individuals whose vision and dedication helped shape the […]
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May
May
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recognized former North Myrtle Beach Mayor Marilyn Hatley as the 2026 Citizen of the Year during its Annual Meeting in April, honoring decades of leadership and public service to the Grand Strand. The Citizen of the Year Award, sponsored by A&I Fire and Water Restoration, recognizes individuals whose […]
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May
May
Kidz With Abilities has officially opened its new pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Myrtle Beach, creating a sensory-rich space designed to help children of all abilities grow, learn and thrive. The clinic celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the milestone. Led by owner Valerie Torosian, Kidz With Abilities meets children where […]
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May
May
Leadership Grand Strand (LGS), a program of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the completion of its 46th class with a graduation ceremony on May 1, giving 32 professionals from across the Grand Strand certificates for completing the 10-month program. The curriculum provided each graduate with broad-based leadership perspectives and firsthand experiences to […]
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Apr
Apr
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is now part of the newly launched Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative, a unified enterprise organization designed to better align business advocacy, tourism promotion and community development efforts across the Grand Strand. The Collaborative was officially introduced during the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting in April and brings together the […]
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Apr
Apr
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated leadership, innovation and community impact during its 2026 Annual Meeting in April, recognizing businesses and individuals making a difference across the Grand Strand. The annual awards program honored organizations and leaders representing a wide range of industries and missions, from tourism and small business to nonprofit service […]
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Mar
Mar
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Accreditation designation in recognition of its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant positive impact on the community it serves. “Earning the Accreditation designation is a testament to a chamber’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its pivotal role in […]