Category Archives: News

Visit Myrtle Beach Celebrates Two Wins at Content Marketing Awards

“Traveling the Spectrum” Earns Best Motivational Video or Video Series and Stuart Butler Receives Content Marketer of the Year The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) awarded Visit Myrtle Beach with two recognitions in its 2025 Content Marketing Awards. “Traveling the Spectrum” earned Best Motivational Video or Video Series and Stuart Butler, president, won Content Marketer of the Year. The awards honor leaders […]

Hispanic Business Mixer Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Community Connections

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber’s Hispanic Business Mixer held Sept. 19 at Cuba Bar & Grill in North Myrtle Beach was a lively evening of connection, culture and commerce. The event brought together a multicultural group to celebrate Hispanic and Latino business owners, entrepreneurs and community members. Guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks while sharing stories about […]

8 Essential Tips for Writing an Effective Press Release

Crafting a compelling press release is a crucial skill for any business or organization seeking to generate media coverage and increase brand visibility. A well-written press release can attract the attention of journalists, engage readers and communicate key messages effectively. To help you master the art of press release writing, here are 8 essential tips […]

International Exchange Visitors Celebrate Exchange Day at Myrtle Waves Water Park

On Aug. 4, 2025, nearly 300 international exchange visitors from more than a dozen countries were honored during the annual Exchange Day celebration at Myrtle Waves Water Park. The visitors are spending the summer in the Grand Strand under the U.S. State Department’s J-1 Summer Work and Travel program. Exchange visitors are citizens of foreign […]

Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful and Grand Strand Young Professionals Partner for Back-to-School Cleanup

In preparation for the new school year, Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful has teamed up with Grand Strand Young Professionals (GSYP), the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and the City of Myrtle Beach for a special community roadside cleanup and school supply drive on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, from 8 to 11 a.m. Volunteers […]

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez‑DeRemer and U.S. Rep. Fry Visit Myrtle Beach Chamber, Discuss Workforce Development

US Secretary of Labor and US Rep. Russell Fry visit the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber.

On July 29, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez‑DeRemer made a strategic stop at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, joining U.S. Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C. 7th Congressional District) for a joint press conference before convening with local and state leaders.  In March of this year, Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th […]

34 Local Professionals to Participate in Leadership Grand Strand Program

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) is pleased to announce it has accepted 34 business and community members from Horry and Georgetown counties to participate in its 46th class. LGS is a 10-month program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce that provides a broad curriculum designed to enhance participant leadership skills and […]

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Visit Myrtle Beach Appoints Dr. Lori Heafner of HGTC to Chair the 2026 Board of Directors

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori A. Heafner as Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2026 term. A respected leader in higher education and a committed community advocate, Dr. Heafner brings over 20 years of experience in strategic […]

Amanda Blomquist of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

PICTURED L-R: Angie Whitcomb, IOM, President and CEO of Hospitality Minnesota and Chair of Institute’s National Board of Trustees; Amanda Blomquist, IOM, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; and Judd Wilson, IOM, Vice President of Tupelo Chamber of Commerce and Community Development Foundation, and Chair of Southeast Institutes Board of Regents.

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 […]

Myrtle Beach Makes List of Potential FIFA World Cup 2026 Training Sites

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 […]