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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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Visit Myrtle Beach Commend Volunteer Members of 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Boards
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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, […]
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Oct
Oct
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, […]
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Oct
Oct
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. […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
The excitement was palpable at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach on Oct. 4, 2025, as Olympic and World Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden returned to her home state to give back to the community that shaped her. Known as the fastest woman in the world this year with a 100m time of 10.65 seconds (tied No. 5 all-time), […]
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Oct
Oct
In a world full of noise, the women who rise are those who speak with truth, clarity and AI-powered confidence, according to Hailey Evans, the award-winning marketing strategist and best-selling author, who will deliver this year’s keynote address at the fourth annual Ignite Women’s Conference. Hosted by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and […]