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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 Carolina General Assembly on March 4 through Joint Resolution 5261 and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]










