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JUNE 2009
WHAT’S
INSIDE
THE OFFICIA L NE W SLE T TER OF THE MYRTLE BE ACH ARE A CHA MBE R OF COM ME RCE
RENEW TODAY
It’s time ... don’t miss a day of benefits
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members are
outstanding business people who work hard to increase the
quality of life and economic development success in the Grand
Strand. The collective efforts of chamber members like you have
allowed us to promote the civic and economic progress of our
great community.
What does your business need?
Membership in the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
opens the doors to new business development opportunities.
Our purpose is to promote, protect and improve businesses
along the Grand Strand. Area you taking advantage of your
membership benefits? Put the power of the chamber to work
for you.
Benefits of membership
In addition to a full-time staff of dedicated employees working
to promote your business and our community, Myrtle Beach
Area Chamber of Commerce members receive:
• New member welcome orientation.
• Grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
• Membership list service, including names and addresses
of all chamber members allowing you to cross market and
target new customers.
• Increased exposure for your business with five listings in
the MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com online business
directory along with Web links to your company’s site.
• Directory listings in Grand Strand Living® newcomers guide
• Recognition in and subscription to chamber newsletter,
Grand Strander.
• Outstanding advertising and sponsorship opportunities at
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Summer Concert Series
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Fridays are rock-n-roll night in
Celebrity Square.
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LGS in the News
Class XXIX graduates. Greg Everett
honored. Applications due June 30.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP offers health care coverage
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Myrtle Beach
Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to offer your
employees health care coverage at affordable rates. With
the cost of insurance going up, it is important to offer
comprehensive coverage while managing the overall financial
health of your company.
Dual Options: Give your employees more choices. Business
True Blue gives you the option of offering your employees the
choice of two plans.
High Deductible Options: Business True Blue also offers
high deductible health plans that feature optional health
reimbursement accounts.
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Business True Blue is an innovative health insurance program
that rewards your employees with dependable and consistent
benefits. Business True Blue offers you the most flexible options
to build a health care plan that works for you.
• Design a custom plan or choose a fixed plan
• Choice of prescription drug benefits
• Access to the largest preferred provider network
in South Carolina
• Optional vision and dental benefits
Value Plans: Want more plan choices? Business True Blue Value
Plan offers four easy plans that provide a great balance of cost
and benefits.
Plus …
My Health Toolkit: BlueCross members enjoy the convenience
of 24-hour access to information on benefits, claims and
personal health information by using My Health Toolkit,
located at SouthCarolinaBlues.com.
BlueCross, See Page 18
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Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is in the starting
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Business Bulletin
Read about new hires,
accomplishments and more.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman of the Board
Brant Branham
E. F. Hucks & Associates, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman
Steve Chapman
Island Vista
Advertising/Publicity Committee Chair
Ross Martin
Coral Beach Resort
Vice Chairs
Woody Crosby
Jordan Properties
Phil Vassar
Captain’s Quarters Resort and Hotel Blue
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Business Ethics & Standards Committee Chair
Frans Mustert
Oceana Resorts
Vice Chairs
Debbie Harwell
Adobe Palm Communications
Phil Vassar
Captain’s Quarters Resort and Hotel Blue
Convention Bureau Committee Chair
Bob Barenberg
Kingston Plantation
Vice Chair
Charlie Bradshaw
Alabama Theatre
Finance Review Committee Chair/Treasurer
Myers Rollins
Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority
Vice Chair
David DuRant
Prestwick Country Club
Fulfillment Committee Chair
Chris Shroff
Shroff Properties
Vice Chairs
Jason Anderson
Anderson Properties
Nate Anderson
Divine Dining Group
Frans Mustert
Oceana Resorts
Legislative Policy Council Chair
Franklin Daniels
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Vice Chair
Buzz Freeman
Conway National Bank
Membership Committee Chair
Tony Cox
Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc.
Vice Chairs
Debbie Harwell
Adobe Palm Communications
Berkley White
Classic Homes
North Strand Council Chair
Rick Elliott
Elliott Realty
Small Business Council Chair
Steve Kahn
FSA-Full Steam Ahead, Inc.
Vice Chair
Wayne Morris
The Printing Port
South Strand Council Chair
Elaine Carter
Wendy’s/Palmetto Restaurant Group
Technology-Based Marketing Committee Chair
Ryan Swaim
Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals
Vice Chair
Will McIntosh
Intellistrand
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Young Professionals Council Chair
Sara Boling
CENTURY 21 Boling & Associates, Inc.
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WHAT’S ONLINE
Myr tleBeachAreaChamber.com
Grand Strander Online
Search
For quick access to all of the great features mentioned below, just go to
MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com and click on Grand Strander at the top of the page.
CHAMBER
EVENTS
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
4 1/2 QUESTIONS
“4 1/2 Questions” asks, “Why become
an ambassador?” This month we
checked in with Dr. David W. Powers,
chief operating officer, Ocean Breeze
Awnings & More. Find out what Powers
has learned as a new ambassador.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
What’s the secret to long-term
success in the business community?
Establishing lasting and personal
relationships with other professionals
through membership in the Myrtle
Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
During June, 222 members will be
celebrating their chamber anniversaries.
Read the Grand Strander Online and
discover which businesses have been
chamber members for 34 years.
BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Through Project Lifesaver, lost or
wandering visitors with autism, Down
syndrome or Alzheimer’s disease can
be tracked through a personalized
wristband that emits a tracking signal.
Those who wear the wristband can be
quickly located and returned to their
families and caregivers. The Myrtle
Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has
purchased several wristbands that
visitors with special needs can use at no
charge during their stay in the Myrtle
Beach area. For more information about
MARKETING
STRATEGIES
MEMBER
RESOURCES
Project Lifesaver, call MBACC at
(843) 626-7444 or visit one of our
three welcome centers.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Studio B., along with other businesses,
recently celebrated ribbon-cutting
ceremonies. Check out the photos in
the Grand Strander Online.
NEW MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Lovers Lane of Myrtle Beach
4061 Belle Terre Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 457-7771
[email protected]
LoversLaneMyrtleBeach.com
30 second commercial
The first drive thru wedding chapel in
Myrtle Beach ... Vegas style! Specializing
in affordable, fun and no stress weddings.
Your Official Beach Wedding Chapel.
GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
We have four wedding packages for the
bride to choose from plus we love to
renew marriage vows. Lovers Lane of
Myrtle Beach will put the sparkle in all of
your wedding pictures. Our June brides
will receive a free disposable camera and
a beautiful wedding cake for two.
Included with each wedding package is
your choice of wedding vows, wedding
bouquets, wedding veils, bubbles
floating in the air plus
romantic music. We can
customize any package
to make your day very
special. Call Linda Gross,
owner and officiator, to
save your date for the
most fun, affordable
and no stress
wedding at the beach.
BE A STAR
As the most recent winner of “Be a Star,”
a random drawing from the business
cards collected during chamber events,
the Grand Strander got the inside scoop
on Coastal Carolina University. Discover
what’s new at CCU by reading the Grand
Strander Online.
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Discover more networking events at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com
June 25
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5-7 p.m.
Freestyle Music Park
211 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach
Free, value-added benefit of chamber membership
Registration Deadline: June 22
This event will only accommodate 400 attendees;
registration is limited to two registrations per member
business. Only the first two registered members will
be accepted into the event. This is an Adult/Employee
event. You must register online at
MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.
June 30
9 a.m.
CHAMBER ACCESS
YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS
TO THE CHAMBER
SUN FUN SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
Presented by
Celebrity Square, Hard Rock Cafe
and Broadway at the Beach
Friday, June 12
Tru Sol
Friday, June 19
Coastline
Friday, June 26
Black Label
Friday, July 3
Too Much Sylvia
Saturday, July 4
The Tams
Sunday, July 5
Alabama/Blues Brothers Tribute
Friday, July 10
Mark Roberts – Breeze Band
For a complete list of dates and bands, visit SunFunFestival.com.
All times and dates are subject to change without notice and due to weather.
Sept. 4-5
BEACH, BOOGIE & BBQ
FESTIVAL
The 4th Annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival
will take place at Grand Park across from the
Market Common on the former Air Force Base
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Business Aer Hours will be at the Big Q Smokehouse, located in the
Country USA section of Freestyle Music Park. Stop by and enjoy great
food and spirits, plus networking with fellow chamber members.
Parking and admission into the park are free. Bring lots of business
cards for networking and don’t forget to drop one in the drawing for
1/4 page free advertisement in the Grand Strander. During Business
Aer Hours, members can indulge their inner “rock star” while
enjoying the park’s many new rides, shows and other attractions.
Don’t miss your chance to ride “The Time Machine” or dance and sing
along with “Flip 5 Live,” as well as ooh and aah at the free “Kiss the
Sky” fireworks display that evening.
June 12-July 10
CHA M BE R Events
MBACC Boardroom, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
Chamber Access offers new members, new employees of existing
members and even longstanding members an opportunity to learn
firsthand the many benefits of chamber membership. Member
orientation will familiarize you with the roles of chamber staff, inform
you of the best way to maximize the benefits and services of chamber
membership, and get you up to speed with current happenings.
Participation is the key in making your membership work for you.
Learn how to take advantage of your membership through Chamber
Access – Your All Access Pass to the Chamber.
Free, value-added benefit of chamber membership
Register at ChamberAcademy.com
Registration Deadline: June 29
Questions? Call (843) 916-7232
Live entertainment, Smoke on the Beach Official S.C. Barbeque
Championship, food and arts/cras vendors, family friendly activities
and much more! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Visit BeachBoogieBarbequeFestival.com for all the details.
Networking tip
Exchange cards sooner rather than later. The best time to exchange
business cards is when you first meet. Make it a natural part of your
introduction so there’s none of the anxiety of wondering when the
exchange should happen.
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FUTURE HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP
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by Pauline Levesque, president & CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College
The students of the HGTC Hospitality Tourism
Management Program have been active this past
year. Not only are these students members of the
Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and
the Hospitality Adventure Student Organization;
they volunteer countless hours for the association’s
golf tournament, the Trio Dinner, Job Expo,
regular monthly meetings as well as working in
the association’s office. This involvement gives the
hospitality students great opportunities for hands on
experience in the industry and time for networking
with hospitality industry leaders.
For the past six years, these students have worked
with the South Carolina Hospitality Association to
coordinate and produce the State ProStart Culinary
Competition and the State Lodging Management
Program Competition for high school culinary and
hospitality students from throughout the state
who travel here to Myrtle Beach to compete.
The students also set up and man the HGTC
recruitment booth for the three days of the Hotel,
Motel, Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast.
These enthusiastic students are involved on campus
with three HGTC Foundation events each year:
the foundation’s Fall Retreat, the Chaine Dinner,
which raised more than $25,000 each year for the
past two years, and the Annual Student Benefactor
Dinner. For the past five years, the hospitality
students worked with area restaurants to coordinate
the Festival Finale for the Tidelands Community
Hospice’s Festival of Trees. This year, the students
cooperated with the Tidelands Community
Hospice to design and facilitate the Jazz and Jewels
Luncheon, a jewelry fashion show which raised more
than $5,000 for the local hospice. This event enabled
students to enhance their event planning, menu
design, marketing and banquet skills.
Professor Jay Rowe is the
head of the Hospitality
and Tourism Management
program.
HGTC Hospitality Tourism Management Program students not only participate in the
Trio Dinner mentorship program but also volunteer countless hours working the event.
Suzanne Hinde, general manager of the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel,
and Jeff Wisnewski of Arcadian Shores Golf Club, honor Mike Ford, executive chef of the
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, for his work as hosting chef for
Trio Dinner 2009.
Coastal Carolina
University
This past year, Coastal
Carolina University’s
Resort Tourism
Management (RTM)
program for the academic
year of 2008-2009 has
graduated 53 students
and its enrollment in the
program is now over 200
students.
Coastal Carolina’s RTM students this past year have
volunteered at the Taste of the Town, Trio Dinner,
Hotel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast,
and Myrtle Beach Job Expo. Plus many RTM
students have taken on mentorships with children
throughout the community.
The fieen members of Coastal Carolina’s RTM
Hospitality Adventure Student Organization were
busy this past year with site visits to: Sheraton
Broadway Plantation, Ocean Lakes Campground,
Myrtle Beach Sheraton Convention Center Hotel,
Custom Outdoor Furniture and Re-strapping,
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
Dixie Stampede, Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at
Grande Dunes, Springmaid Beach Resort, Sea Mist
oceanfront Resort, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes,
and the Hampton Inn - Broadway at the Beach.
These site visits give RTM students a look into the
operations of many hospitality related businesses in
the Grand Strand area, and helps students see what
area of the operations they may like to work at in the
hospitality industry. This year, eight HASO students
made the trip to Columbia for Hospitality Day at the
State House. Also, this past year Coastal Carolina’s
HASO club raised more than $500 dollars for the
American Cancer Society at Coastal Carolina’s Relay
for Life fundraiser.
Finally, this year the RTM program at Coastal took
at big step in starting a CCU chapter of Eta Sigma
Delta. Eta Sigma Delta is the International
Hospitality Management Honors Society. Coastal
joins 70 some other universities worldwide to have
an Eta Sigma Delta chapter with the induction of 15
of its students.
Future Hospitality, See Page 16
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F ROM My Desk
A LOOK BACK AT FY 200809
As I start my second term as chairman of your
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of
directors, I feel a sense of satisfaction in the work our
chamber has undertaken. Through the efforts of our
members, volunteers, staff and board of directors,
we have continued to improve on our core mission of
promoting, protecting and improving businesses.
Five-Star Accreditation: The United States Chamber
of Commerce has awarded the Myrtle Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce its five-star accreditation for
sound policies, effective organizational procedures
and positive impact on the community. As board
chairman, I’m proud that the chamber was not only
accredited on the first attempt but also received top
honors. I commend the staff for all their hard work,
not just for the application but each and every day,
which earned them this distinction.
Of the 6,936 chambers in the United States, 260
(less than 4 percent) of those are accredited. Of
those accredited, only 49 (19 percent) have earned
the five-star ranking. In South Carolina, 10 state and
local chambers are accredited, with four of those
earning five stars.
Increase in Membership: While the national
economic downturn has impacted our local economy,
current members and new businesses still continue to
see the benefits of chamber membership. When the
Grand Strander went to press, membership was up to
2,500. This outcome is due to open communication,
proactive leadership and innovative, results-oriented
management. One example of the staffs’ vision for
recruitment is seen in their push for more homebased business members. Research showed this was
Carolina. This new law gives local municipalities and
towns within Horry County a new tool to create
jobs, reduce property taxes and help spur our local
economy. We are very thankful to the Horry County
legislative delegation for their efforts to cra this
legislation, which is truly a win-win for residents
and businesses. I applaud city council for balancing
the needs of businesses with tax cuts for residents.
Council members have guaranteed homeowner
tax savings and provided important infrastructure
investments. We hope local city or town councils will
take the opportunity to study this new law and give
it their full consideration.*
Additional Air Service: In August 2008, your
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and
Horry County announced the reduction of
domestic landing fees for a nine-month period, from
September 2008 to May 2009, in an effort to attract
new air service. The incentive to capture new air
service also included eliminating landing fees on
all non-U.S. routes. Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines
and Direct Air all took Horry County up on its
proposal and are offering direct air service to Myrtle
Beach International Airport.
These are just a few of the many successes we
achieved during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. These
accomplishments would not be possible without the
help of the chamber’s dedicated employees, chamber
members, volunteers and the chamber board.
The heightened level of air service reflects the
continuing, growing importance of the Myrtle
Beach area as a significant tourism and business
destination for visitors from around the country.
At a time when airline service is contracting, the
airlines’ decisions to fly to Myrtle Beach clearly
shows that our efforts to attract direct service
through landing fee reductions, marketing and
other incentives, is working.
Passage of Tourism Development Fee Legislation
in Columbia: We are encouraged that the tourism
development fee legislation is now law in South
I want to thank the board for asking me to serve
another term as your chairman. I am excited
about the prospects for our future. If you would
like to know more about the chamber and our
upcoming activities, please do not hesitate to
contact us at (843) 626-7444 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
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Some of our accomplishments during the 2008-2009
fiscal year include:
becoming a huge market and while the chamber
had “scratched the surface” there were many more
businesses that could be added. Chamber staff went
to our current group of home-based businesses and
interviewed them through focus group discussions
on why they were members and what the chamber
needed to do to recruit other members. Their input
led to the development of a home-based business
expo, lower cost education opportunities and singleperson health insurance options being added to
MBACC’s list of services. The chamber has increased
its number of home based businesses by 50 percent
due to these new options.
Thank you for your support,
Brant Branham
2008-2010 Chairman of the Board
Editor’s Note: As the Grand Strander went to press, the
Myrtle Beach City Council was scheduled to vote on the
1 cent sales tax law at its May 26 meeting. If approved,
the tax will be placed on everything except groceries,
prescription drugs and gas and will go in effect Aug. 1.
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LEADERSHIP CLASS GRADUATES
DEVELOP
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
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LGS deadline: June 30
Leadership Grand Strand is still accepting applications
for the upcoming Class 30. Less than 30 days remain
to submit your application. Applications are due by
June 30.
The 27 participants of Class XXIX graduated from
Leadership Grand Strand during a May 8 evening
ceremony at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes.
For class participants to graduate, they must
complete a nine-month program and a minimum
of 100 hours of community service. This year,
participants assisted more than 10 nonprofit
organizations including Habitat for Humanity,
Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs, the
March of Dimes, The American Red Cross and the
MBACC’s Youth Leadership Academy project.
Graduates of Leadership Grand Strand Class XXIX
are:
Gregory Ackerman, Smith, Sapp, Bookhout,
Crumpler & Calliham
Kevin Alford, Ocean Lakes Family Campground
John Bertang, Myrtle Beach Police Department
Paige Bird, RE/MAX Ocean Forest
Carole H. Bowdre, Agape Senior and Hospice
Dennis J. DiSabato Jr., Law Office of
Dennis J. DiSaboto Jr. LLC
Stephanie Springs English, Tidelands Bank –
Myrtle Beach
Kenneth Generette, Horry County Schools
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Robyn Graham, Graham E-Z-Go
Howard Henry, BB&T
Blakely Jenkins, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
of Commerce
Charlene “Charlie” Leone, South Carolina
Electric and Gas
John Reuben Long II, Heran, Brittain & Martin P.A.
Matthew Radcliff Lowery, M. Radcliff Lowery CPA,
PFS, CFP, LLC
James F. McCrackin, Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough LLP
Kristy L. McDowell, Phillips, Hursey &
Farrell CPA’s LLC
Kimberly Miles, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
of Commerce
Karen Miller, Fairfield Inn by Marriott at Broadway
Tina Pace, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Tammy B. Ramsey, WebsterRogers LLP
John Richards, Thomas & Hutton Engineering Inc.
Carla Schuessler, Ally Management Inc.
Walter E. “Wes” Standish IV, Associated Insurors
Richard Stiles, FSA-Full Steam Ahead Inc.
Steven Strickland, The EARTHWORKS Group Inc.
Gina Trimarco, Carolina Improv Company
Josh Wise, Beach First National Bank
The goal of LGS is to develop future business and
community leaders. The program explores such
topics as historical aspects of the Grand Strand,
tourism and economic development, government
and politics, education, law enforcement, human
services and the arts. Alumni serve on community
boards and commissions and in key decision-making
positions throughout the Grand Strand.
LGS participation involves a mandatory orientation
in August, an overnight retreat in September, one
full-day (8 hours) session per month from October to
May, and 100 hours of community service projects.
Applicants must be able to fulfill program attendance
requirements in order to graduate.
Applications for the 30th LGS class are available at
LeadershipGrandStrand.com. The class size is limited
to 30 members. Tuition is $890 with two $445
scholarships available. Application deadline is June 30.
For more information, visit LeadershipGrandStrand.com
or contact Diana Greene, IOM, executive director
of Leadership Grand Strand and executive vice
president of membership programs & services, at
[email protected] or (843) 916-7222.
LGS is sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
of Commerce.
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GREG EVERETT named 2009 Ann DeBock Award recipient
Leadership Grand Strand
presented its 2009 Ann
DeBock Leadership
Award to Greg Everett
during the Leadership
Grand Strand Class XXIX
graduation ceremony
May 8 at Marina Inn at
Grande Dunes.
Since the sale of WFXB in 2006, GE Media has
focused on developing its domain portfolio of more
displayed outstanding leadership and community
involvement.
He is vice president of GOCOM Media of Illinois
LLC, which owns and operates the two FOX affiliates
WRSP and WCCU and the CW affiliate WBUI
in central Illinois. Everett is also vice president of
Triple “E” Apartment Management Inc. (TEAM),
which oversees apartment complexes in Durham,
Fayetteville and Wilmington, N.C.
He was born and raised in Durham, N.C., and
received a B.A. degree in politics from Wake Forest
University in 1993.
He is an active board member of several nonprofit
organizations in the Myrtle Beach area including the
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation,
the Horry County Division of March of Dimes,
the Conway Medical Center Foundation and
the Waccamaw Division of the American Heart
Association. Since 1997 he has served on the
executive board of the Center on Law, Ethics and
National Security at Duke University School of Law.
Each year, the Leadership Grand Strand class honors
an alum who has exhibited outstanding leadership
and service. The Ann DeBock Leadership Award was
commissioned and started by Class XIX in memory
of Ann DeBock, the executive director of Leadership
Grand Strand from its inception in 1979 until her
death in 1998. To receive this award, the recipient
must volunteer in service or civic roles, serve on
appointed boards or commissions and exhibit an
overall demonstration of effective leadership skills.
For more information, visit
LeadershipGrandStrand.com or call (843) 916-7222.
Everett was recognized by the Myrtle Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce as its 2007 Citizen of the
Year, an honor bestowed to an individual who has
LGS names new board members
Leadership Grand Strand board of regents executive
committee recently announced the following new
officers for 2009-2010:
In addition LGS Class XXIX elected the following
class members to positions with Leadership Grand
Strand. Their tenures will begin July 1, 2009.
Chairwoman Cindy Ott (LGS XXIV),
Horry Georgetown Homebuilders Association
Vice Chairwoman Julie Kopnicky (LGS XXVIII),
United Way of Horry County
Treasurer John Sawyer (LGS XXVI),
Conway National Bank
Secretary Rosie Minton (LGS XXVII),
Beach First National Bank
LGS Board of Regents (3-year term)
Kenneth Generette, Horry County Schools
Carla Schuessler, Ally Management Inc.
Gina Trimarco, Carolina Improv Company
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Everett is cofounder and
publisher of Veterans
Herald, an online
publication focused on American veterans, and
served as president and publisher of the Myrtle
Beach Herald until its recent sale. He also is
president of Myrtle Beach Funeral Homes Inc. and
of GE Media Inc., which owned and operated WFXB
FOX-TV for more than a decade. From 2002 to 2008
Everett hosted “Carolina People,” a half hour
community show, on WFXB.
than 15,000 names including TheBestOfTheYear.com
and ReadTheHerald.com.
Alumni Committee (3-year term)
Blakely Jenkins,
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Charlene “Charlie” Leone,
South Carolina Electric and Gas
Tina Pace,
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Social Coordinator (life term)
Blakely Jenkins,
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
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an affordable rate, including cooperative advertising, e-postcards and
e-newsletter advertising.
Business exposure and credibility – being a member shows you’re part
of the community.
Opportunities to participate in festivals and events that promote
commerce and draw tourists.
Web link marketing opportunities on VisitMyrtleBeach.com,
MyrtleBeachRestaurants.com, GrandStrandEvents.com.
Affordable small business health insurance.
Referrals of local businesses. Chamber receives thousands of requests each
month for referrals of specific products and services. Staff refers member
businesses.
Purchasing discounts through our Member-to-Member Discounts program.
Opportunities to increase your business contacts through some of the
finest networking events in the Myrtle Beach area. Whether you’re
looking for a casual social event, trade show or fast moving environment,
we have a networking opportunity for you.
Names and addresses of prospective visitors who have contacted the
chamber for vacation or
relocation literature.
Contact information for
motorcoach groups interested
in visiting the Myrtle Beach
area.
Leads on groups inquiring into
holding conventions in the area.
Opportunity to participate
in our central mail service
program. Chamber staff
inserts members’ brochures
in vacation and relocation
packages mailed in response
to consumer requests. Cost
per piece is a fraction of the
price to send the brochures
individually.
MBACC membership allows you to market
Demographic and tourism
your services through business card and
brochure racks in our Oak Street and South
information provided by our
research department, including Strand welcome centers. More than 35,300
people drop by these two welcome centers
an annual Myrtle Beach Area
each year.
Statistical Abstract and online
visitor survey results.
• Access to the latest member news, upcoming events, community issues and
economic development data in one of our many publications.
• Educational opportunities for all your employees, including seminars addressing
marketing, taxes, human resources, leadership, technology and more.
• Complimentary membership in the S.C. Chamber of Commerce and
U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• Complimentary membership for tourism-oriented members into the Myrtle
Beach Area Hospitality Association, Hospitality Association of South Carolina,
and either the National Restaurant Association or American Hotel & Lodging
Association.
Your Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce wants your business or organization
to continuously be a part of the excitement. Membership fees are tax deductible
as an ordinary business expense. Please take a moment to complete the form and
renew your membership today.
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HURRICANE FORECAST calls for an average year
The 2009 hurricane season is in the starting
blocks, and hurricane forecasters at Colorado
State University predict “average” activity for
the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
Atlantic Basin seasonal hurricane forecast
Noted forecasters from Colorado State University,
William Gray and Philip Klotzbach, predict the
upcoming hurricane season will include:
(The term “named storms” refers to sub-tropical
storms, tropical storms or hurricanes. Hurricanes
are defined as having winds of at least 74 miles an
hour (CSU, 2009). The Atlantic Basin consists of
the areas of the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean
Sea and Gulf of Mexico.)
The hurricane season officially runs June 1
through Nov. 30. Although occasional storms
form before or aer these dates, the majority of
storms occur within the given dates.
Hurricane Information Center
While a milder Atlantic hurricane season is
predicted this year, businesses still need to be
prepared for the massive destruction a hurricane
can unleash.
Your Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
is hands-on in providing members with hurricane
planning information and helping you recoup and
get back to business as soon as possible aer a
hurricane.
Our Hurricane Information Center Web page
is packed full of tips on preparing for a storm,
a shelter checklist and emergency telephone
numbers. During an actual storm, we’ll be posting
the latest news and weather reports on our Web
site. Also in this section, you will find a Post
Hurricane Business Survey. Aer a hurricane, send
this survey back to us so we can pass along the
status of your business to those who inquire.
Check out the Hurricane Information Center at
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• 12 named storms
• 6 hurricanes
• 25 hurricane days
• 2 intense hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5)
APRIL 2009
Top Five States for
Relocation Inquiries
1.
New York
2.
Pennsylvania
3.
North Carolina
4.
Ohio
5.
New Jersey
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PR Hotspot
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TWITTER 101
Basics you need to know for your business to engage on Twitter
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by Kimberly Miles, public relations manager
There’s been a lot of buzz about Twitter lately as one
of the newest social media micro blogs to engage with
potential clients, media or even celebrities online. It
can be sometimes confusing and overwhelming to
understand the language of Twitter. Below are a few
tips to help you get started:
1. Username: When setting up a Twitter account, the
username will be a reflection of your business. Keep it
simple by making your business name your username.
If that’s taken, then add an abbreviated location like
MB to the end of the name or similar.
2. Profile Bio: Unlike Facebook or MySpace, you
only have 160 characters to tell the Twitter Universe
who you are so get the essential words in about your
business and the type of information you will be
‘Tweeting’ about. Make sure you let people know why
they should be following you and what interesting
information you will be providing.
3. Getting Followers: Of course, unless you’re Ashton
Kutcher, it may be a little difficult to get people to
follow you when you first join Twitter. The key thing
to remember though, it’s not necessarily the quantity
of Twitter followers you have, but the quality of
those that are following you and who is listening to
what you have to say. Start following the competitive
businesses in your industry as well as people who are
following them. Do a search for your industry and see
who is already talking about you. When you follow
others, they may follow you. You also can get new
followers by ReTweeting what others have posted. For
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example, RT @MyMyrtleBeach We’re getting ready
for the Sun Fun Festival – some great free events for
everyone!
4. Post Interesting ‘Tweets’: When you post a
message on Twitter, you only have up to 140 characters
to work with and unlike other social media Twitter is
meant to be used to share your thoughts and links. If
you are tweeting for a business, post some tweets that
look like a real person is behind them. For example,
when I tweet for Myrtle Beach, I’ll sometimes go
‘Went to a great restaurant today . …‘ Also to
maximize your characters, use a free URL shortening
site such as http://bit.ly which not only shortens your
links but tracks who clicked on them as well.
5. Tweeting With #tags: Add # symbol in front of a
keyword you think others will be talking about such
as #swineflu and then when people search for that tag
they will find your tweet.
Helpful Twitter links
1. Twitpic: Service that allows you to share your
photos on Twitter.
2. TinyURL: Where you can shorten your URL’s.
3. TwitterFall: Service that tracks Twitter trends.
4. Tweetdeck: Allows you to manage your Twitter
site, prioritize Twitter users you are following.
5. Twittertise, Twuffer or FutureTweets: Free
services that allow you to schedule your tweets in
advance so you can stagger them out over time.
What would you like to learn or see in a future
PR Hot Spot? Want to be involved in this area’s public
relations efforts? Have a PR related question? You can
reach Kimberly Miles at (843) 916-7218 or
[email protected].
Print and Online Publicity Values
April 2009
Newspaper Articles
94
Nondaily Newspaper Articles
10
Consumer Magazine Articles
12
Trade Magazine Articles
8
Web Articles
306
Total Circulation
197,085,596
Publicity Value
$3,510,246
Year-to-Date Ad Value for
Myrtle Beach Travel News
$13,486,573
Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
INSIDER
JJune 2009
LEISURE TRAVELERS Surveyed
by Wendy Bernstein, MBACC research manager
Over the past decade tourism research at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber/
CVB has strived to acquire more targeted research information on the
leisure traveler to enhance marketing efforts. In January 2007, the chamber
commissioned Equation Research to conduct a survey three times a year
with core tracking measures to monitor attitudes and travel preferences for
likely travelers to the Myrtle Beach area; it is referred to as the Myrtle Beach
Traveler Index. The index has become a vital tool in providing insight into
the effects the downturn in the economy has had on leisure travelers and
the areas in which the visitors have had to make cuts in their vacation plans.
The Myrtle Beach Traveler Index survey is conducted online and the
respondents are individuals who are part of the eRewards survey panel.
The survey respondents must be over 18 years old, and live in NY, NJ,
OH, PA, VA, KY, WV, GA, TN or MD. The results are not weighted and
400 responses are obtained each time the survey is conducted. The results
are monitored to receive an equal number of responses by gender and
age group for each state. Basic demographic information is captured and
combinations of aided and unaided questions are incorporated with a set of
core questions regarding attitudes and travel patterns. The final qualifying
participation criteria are that the respondent must have taken at least one
overnight trip for leisure in the last twelve months.
The most recent Myrtle Beach Traveler Index survey was conducted in
April 2009. The respondents were provided a list of answers and asked
which of the following factors, if any, have impacted or might impact
their leisure travel plans in the next twelve months? Of the respondents,
50 percent state a decrease in disposable income would impact their
travel plans, while 47 percent stated concern about the economy and time
availability. The fourth response showed 33 percent stated rising fuel prices
as impacting their leisure travel plans; where as in 2007 and 2008 rising fuel
prices were the number factor impacting leisure travel plans.
VisitMyrtleBeach.com
The respondents were next asked “What, if any, impact economic concerns
and fuel prices have on their leisure travel in 2009?” The chart below shows
a comparison of the responses to that question from 2009 and 2008. All
of the percentages decreased in 2009 compared to 2008, but the most
significant decrease of 50 percent was of those who stated they would
vacation closer to home.
2009
2008
Will spend less on shopping
42%
49%
Will spend less on food
22%
25%
Will spend less on attractions/entertainment
32%
41%
Will vacation closer to home
26%
52%
The index also tracks how familiar the respondents are with the Myrtle
Beach area, 11 percent had visited within the last two years and were very
familiar with the area, while 39 percent had heard of Myrtle Beach, but
were not familiar with the area. Another 31 percent had visited more than
two years ago and were familiar with the Myrtle Beach area. These results
emphasize the importance of steady advertising of the Myrtle Beach area
to familiarize potential “new visitors” to the area, and serve as a reminder
to “past and repeat visitors.”
Lastly, the Myrtle Beach Traveler Index survey also provides the chamber
to ask the consumer any pressing issue questions pertaining to the area. For
the April index, we asked a few questions regarding the building of a new
interstate highway connecting Myrtle Beach to I-95. When asked if this new
interstate would be beneficial to them in traveling or deciding to travel to
the Myrtle Beach area, 50 percent said yes, 20 percent said no and
30 percent were unsure. They were then asked if this new interstate
highway had a toll on it, would you be willing to pay a reasonable toll fee,
and 60 percent said yes, 18 percent said no, and 22 percent were unsure.
June 2009
HORRY COUNTY ADMISSIONS TAX
$1,500,000
$1,125,000 14.5%
-14.2%
-9.4%
13.7%
30%
19.2%
$750,000
-26.8%
-4.5%
1.8%
-0.2%
$375,000
-10.9%
-18.4%
Percentages Shown Are
Percent Change From
Previous Year
$0
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$963,882
$1,020,330
$906,616
$1,252,890
$1,396,305
$1,458,563
$556,258
$617,133
$621,607
$366,849
$300,112
$347,932
GEORGETOWN COUNTY ADMISSIONS TAX
$200,000
-2.3%
$150,000 -18.1%
4.5%
4.8%
$100,000
-16.4%
$50,000
-38.5%
16.8%
-0.3%
19.9%
-27.2%
-25%
-4.4%
Convention & Visitors Bureau
$0
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$137,010
$163,714
$117,158
$63,804
$44,241
$70,375
$61,920
$116,165
$76,208
$36,563
$46,605
$72,635
HORRY COUNTY ACCOMMODATIONS TAX COLLECTION
$4,000,000
1.2%
2,000,000
1,000,000
Percent Change From
Previous Year
-1.3%
$3,000,000
28.8%
-16%
13.5%
1.6%
-30.7%
-7.3%
-7.6%
-29.5%
$0
-18.2%
3.5%
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$871,658
$1,109,237
$1,461,127
$2,592,125
$3,344,604
$2,658,074
$933,300
$669,689
$456,076
$256,469
$269,683
$395,972
GEORGETOWN COUNTY ACCOMMODATIONS TAX COLLECTION
$400,000
-8.0%
$300,000
-8.3%
6.4%
$200,000
$100,000
25.1%
-15.9%
-18.1%
-22.2%
9.5%
18.3%
110.2%
$0
-18.2%
-14.4%
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$55,457
$71,368
$107,792
$257,285
$324,617
$284,645
$91,491
$56,834
$40,974
$67,004
$17,539
$24,612
-9.9%
-16.2%
HORRY COUNTY GROSS RETAIL SALES
$1,100,000,000
3.5%
$825,000,000 -5.1%
-9.3%
0.2%
2.3%
-12.2%
-20.3%
$550,000,000
-11.3%
-10.5%
-18.1%
$275,000,000
P
Percent Change From
P
Previous Year
P
$0
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
$688,707,198
$766,145,587
$753,100,480
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
$937,117,351 $1,094,705,034 $918,607,616
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$672,118,686
$563,572,991
$540,606,805
$562,613,878
$422,772,834
$517,358,684
GEORGETOWN COUNTY GROSS RETAIL SALES
24.6%
$160,000,000
$120,000,000 -3.4%
$80,000,000
-6%
9.2%
-2.6%
-18.3%
-9.8%
-0.1%
1.0%
-6.9%
-17.4%
-15.1%
$40,000,000
For more information regarding additional
research conducted by the chamber,
contact Wendy Bernstein at
[email protected]
$0
June 2009
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
$101,819,490
$122,014,295
$107,245,704
$158,176,300
$152,022,635
$124,347,100
$111,954,396
$97,503,863
$90,491,183
$93,967,746
$70,648,740
$82,686,714
Source: S.C. Departments of
PRT and Revenue
YEAR OVER YEAR
ADVERTISER Referrals
UNIQUE User Sessions
YTD Referral Click % Change*
400,000
600,000
% Change
Lodging
+27.97%
2008
Amusements
-8.62%
2009
Theaters
+6.85%
Dining
+51.57%
Shopping
+55.21%
Watersports
+95.20%
Weddings
+20.75%
Golf
+22.73%
Additional Services
+50.09%
450,000
2008
200,000
300,000
2009
100,000
150,000
$0
$0
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
JAN
FEB
2008
217,261
215,092
2009
269,285
283,597
MAR
APR
279,302
336,043
388,477
374,741
JAN
Change
23.95%
31.85%
39.09%
11.52%
FEB
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAR
APR
2008
347,720
358,112
426,144
2009
406,873
459,712
588,396
505,598
525,240
Change
17.01%
28.37%
38.07%
3.88%
* Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
For more information, contact: [email protected]
OCCUPANCY PERCENT PER ROOM WEEK*
AVERAGE DAILY RATE PER ROOM WEEK*
(March 19, 2009 - April 30, 2009)
(March 19, 2009 - April 30, 2009)
FEBRUARY AIRPORT ARRIVALS
50,000
$92.87
$100
75%
50.57%
50%
49.03%
25%
37,500
$83.93
ARRIVA L S
D O LL A R S
PE RC E NT
100%
$75
$50
$25
0%
$0
2008
2009
Jan
Feb
Mar
2009
29.54%
40.09%
49.82%
2008
32.12%
49.96%
2007
34.01%
Jul
2008
Apr
May
Jun
55.21%
60.00%
58.93%
72.96%
53.01%
64.18%
69.10%
60.85%
74.59%
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
May
12,500
0
2009
Apr
25,000
Jan
Feb
Mar
2009
$55.45
$67.68
$81.07
2008
$58.54
$73.02
$82.28
$95.87
$111.84 $145.72
2007
$55.95
$71.90
$83.84
$98.29
$116.61
$144.34
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2008
Jun
Arrivals
2009
2008
2009
Change
48,676
37,174
-23.63%
2009
2009
2008
83.39%
73.73%
52.17%
55.87%
39.88%
25.22%
2008
$159.59
$125.09
$83.14
$77.98
$69.80
$59.92
2007
82.94%
75.78%
62.40% 54.25%
39.86%
24.74%
2007
$162.96
$129.77
$93.15
$76.80
$68.82
$59.20
*Dr. Taylor Damonte, Director • Clay Brittain, Jr.
Center for Resort Tourism • Coastal Carolina University
[email protected]
Source: Horry County Department of Airports
HELP US HELP YOU
Provide data to CCU
By sending in your weekly numbers, you will be providing valuable data
that helps us to keep updated information. For more information, please
contact Dr. Taylor Damonte, director of Clay Brittain, Jr. Center for Resort
Tourism at Coastal Carolina University, [email protected].
June 2009
300,000
Category
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
big boost for early May
by Danna Lilly, CMP, Myrtle Beach Area CVB director of sales
In the midst of constant news of cancelled events, low attendance and
budget cuts, it’s great to be able to report positive news for the meeting
and convention industry in Myrtle Beach. On April 29, 2009, approximately
3,700 members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority from South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida arrived in Myrtle Beach to plant a huge economic
footprint on our local economy. The 56th South Atlantic Regional
Conference of AKA held three days of events at the Myrtle Beach
Convention Center and filled rooms at many of the area hotels, including
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, Anderson Ocean Club &
Spa, Holiday Inn Express and Fairfield Inn at Broadway at the Beach.
Attending the conference was the sorority’s international president,
Barbara A. McKinzie, who said, prior to the conference, that the large
number of expected attendees in Myrtle Beach is a show of support to
South Carolina and an example of the organization’s theme – Economics,
Service and Partnership. “During our stay in Myrtle Beach, Alpha Kappa
CVB package information
Alpha expects to contribute substantially to the city by dining at various
restaurants, shopping and by supporting the convention center and its
surrounding tourism attractions.” And contribute they did! Based on
estimated spending habits for convention attendees, the AKA attendees
spent approximately $2,075,700 in area businesses.
In addition to the economic impact of this group, Alpha Kappa Alpha also
held community service events that were open to the public. A celebration
recognized outstanding community leaders who have made significant
contributions to our community while also honoring the Historic Myrtle
Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center. A Health Fair was
held which offered free mammogram screenings, for underinsured or
uninsured residents of Horry County.
On another positive and final note, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was
previously booked in the Myrtle Beach area for their South Atlantic
Conference in 2000. In the fall of 1999, the group was forced to cancel their
contract because of the confederate flag debate and the boycott against
the state of South Carolina by the NAACP. Case in point that time changes
all and issues are resolved. We look ahead to the overall turnaround of the
economy and the continued growth of the group market for the entire
Grand Strand.
Where in the world is the CVB?
available shortly
June 1-5
Travel Alliance Partners LLC
Rapid City, SD
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce membership renewal invoices
were mailed to all members on May 4. These invoices do not include CVB
package participation. Specific CVB packages are being developed for
lodging members, dining members, and activities and services members.
Package information will be mailed shortly.
June 13-16
Healthcare Convention &
Exhibitors Association
Tampa, FL
The CVB is busy this month welcoming
18 groups with 2,560 attendees.
Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Insider is published monthly by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce,
1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. If you have story ideas or questions, please contact Pat Creed, membership programs manager
and CVB member liaison, at [email protected] or (843) 916-7225. Printed by Inlet Printing Co.
June 2009
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MAKE KEY CONTACTS and develop lasting relationships
Chamber ambassadors are outgoing, dependable
individuals who believe in and support the efforts
of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ambassadors are volunteers who act as the
official goodwill greeters between the chamber
and our current and prospective members. Their
responsibilities include one-on-one visitations with
chamber businesses, event networking and support
of various chamber projects.
Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Rochelle
Alves with Health Markets
Myrtle Beach, who earned
Ambassador of the Month for
April. Alves is serving her first
year as an ambassador.
Join today
If you are interested in becoming a chamber
ambassador, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com
and click on Member Resources, Ambassador
Program. Or you can contact Pat Creed,
membership programs manager,
at (843) 916-7225 or
[email protected].
Applause to Fidencia Pla with
Keller Williams Realty, who
earned the second highest total
points for April. Pla is serving
her third year as an ambassador.
COOP CORNER
Group Co-ops
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce advertising co-ops provide
an opportunity to take advantage of negotiated discounted rates in order
to stretch ad budgets. The range of co-ops available include a variety of
online promotions, e-mail blasts, magazines and newspaper inserts. Also,
the chamber will provide online creative support if needed by participants.
Prep Traveler focuses on youth performance groups and amateur sports
and event travel markets. It features how-to columns on organizing trips
and personal growth through travel experiences. Special sections are
available for youth- and sports-friendly hotels, destinations and attractions.
To learn more about these opportunities and to find the right fit for your
marketing program, contact Lynne Boykin, Brandon Advertising and Public
Relations, at (843) 916-2000 or [email protected].
For a complete list of co-ops, go to MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com and
click on Marketing Strategies.
Space is limited for each opportunity and will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. To secure the discounted rates, each co-op must sell
out in order for it to run.
Note: In order to participate, members must contribute $1 per rented room
night for lodging members or a 1 percent “marketing fee” or a nonparticipating
advertising cost for activities and dining members.
Prep Traveler – September 2009
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Why become a chamber ambassador?
As an ambassador, you will gain business
exposure by being the first to meet chamber
members and put your company’s name in
the forefront. By volunteering at chamber
events and attending the monthly ambassador
meetings, your business is kept current on
what is going on within the chamber and
community.
As an added bonus, you and your company
are eligible for monthly and yearly award
recognition.
Circulation: 26,000
Ad Size: 2.3125”x4”
Material Deadline: 07/13/2009
Ad Cost: $1,060, six spots available
Leisure Group Travel – October 2009
Leisure Group Travel magazine is edited for the group leaders of travel
clubs, including affinity groups, church groups and bank travel clubs, as
well as those tour operators and travel agents who are involved in the
senior market The magazine provides information about attractions,
entertainment shows, casinos, festivals and shopping outlet malls that
appeal to groups.
Circulation: 20,000
Ad Size: 2.3125”x4”
Ad Cost: $1,060, six spots available
Material Deadline: 07/13/2009
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on national and state economy
As of June 2009, the local, state, national and
global economies find themselves mired in a deep
recession. Job losses, particularly since September
2008, have been massive. Between December 2007,
the official beginning of this recession, and April 2009,
the U.S. economy has lost a total of 5.6 million jobs
and the unemployment rate has climbed from
4.9 percent to 8.9 percent. From the national to the
local level, we are currently seeing unemployment
rates at their highest level since the early 1980s, and
the current forecast calls for these jobless rates to
rise even higher in the coming quarters.
The events leading to this deep recession have been
widely analyzed, dissected, reported and discussed.
In short, the national economy experienced a
lengthy period of relatively strong economic growth,
fueled largely by consumption and construction,
going back to the mid-1980s. However, throughout
the early 2000s, much of this growth was financed
by ultimately unsustainable factors, including
increasing household debt, falling savings, and an
over-reliance on credit – the availability of which was
fueled in part by rising home prices.
The first cracks began to appear for the economy
with the downturn of the U.S. housing market
in late 2005 and 2006. This downturn in housing
remained generally contained until the effects of
falling home values and rising defaults began to
have real consequences for financial firms. The real
tipping point was reached in September 2008 with
the collapse of Lehman Brothers, followed days later
by the government rescue of AIG. These events
brought the normal and necessary flow of credit
throughout the economy to a standstill. Through
the final months of 2008 and the first months of
2009, the economy was buffeted by the drying up
of credit that hampered household, business and
government borrowing, the escalating rate of job
losses, the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding
massive government intervention in the economy,
and the global spread of economic deterioration.
The Federal Reserve has implemented numerous
programs in addition to the standard tools of
monetary policy, to try to soen and shorten
the recession. Similarly, the federal government
is essentially taking a three-pronged approach
to trying to spark economic recovery. First, the
government passed the much discussed $787 billion
stimulus package. Ultimately, this package is geared
towards propping up aggregate demand. Second,
the government is working on plans to target
foreclosures and the housing market. Third, the
government is trying various approaches to stabilize
the financial system. Pieces of these plans will likely
help the economy, while others probably will not.
Indeed, all of the government and Federal Reserve
actions will entail some benefit for the economy,
but will also entail some costs. Ultimately, will the
benefits outweigh the costs? Unfortunately, this is a
question that could take many years to fully answer.
In the short-term, however, the current forecast
shows the U.S. economy suffering a sharp drop in
real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP) in 2009.
Specifically, real GDP is projected to decline
3.3 percent in 2009. The economy may turn positive
at the very end of 2009 before registering an anemic
0.6 percent gain in 2010. As difficult as it is to pin
down the timing of the turnaround, it is even more
challenging to project the strength of the coming
recovery. Much of this will depend on the future
course of consumption in the coming years. Will U.S.
consumers return to their old ways and be willing
to take on additional debt and reduce savings to
finance consumption? Or, will consumers remain
relatively thriy for an extended period? The answer
to this fundamental question will largely determine
whether the economy will see a strong recovery or
a sluggish one. Given the scale of the issues facing
the economy today, the current forecast relies on a
relatively conservative view on future consumption
growth. This view leads to an economy that does
begin to recover in 2010, but will perhaps see below
average growth for several years.
The South Carolina economy has been hit very hard
by the current recession. As of early 2009, the state
is registering nearly the fastest pace of job losses on
record, and the state’s unemployment rate is already
at levels not seen since the early 1980s.
Looking at the current forecast, total employment
in South Carolina is expected to fall by about
4.2 percent in 2009. The pace of job losses will
then slow late in 2009 and into 2010, but total
employment for all of 2010 is also expected to
decline by about 1.6 percent. Right now, South
Carolina is not expected to return to positive job
growth until 2011, which would leave the state with
three consecutive years (2008, 2009 and 2010) of
job losses.
DON SCHUNK is a research economist with the BB&T Center for Economic and Community Development at Coastal Carolina University.
He develops and maintains a database of regional economic indicators and publishes economic forecasts; serves as a liaison with the area business
community and state and local governments; and writes a monthly column for the Grand Strander.
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Single Family Units Cost
Multi-Family Bldgs.
Multi-Family Units
Multi-Family Bldgs. Cost
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$638,647
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$0
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$7,273,372
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$0
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$1,827,154
1
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$3,343,160
Surfside
Beach
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$260,600
0
0
$0
Georgetown
County
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$827,000
0
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$0
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Single Family Units
Single Family Units Cost
Multi-Family Bldgs.
Multi-Family Units
Multi-Family Bldgs. Cost
Myrtle Beach Unincorporated
2
$1,181,330
0
0
$0
152
$24,407,313
1
12
$882,142
North
Myrtle Beach
15
$3,545,901
2
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$13,149,763
Surfside
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$0
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$0
Georgetown
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$5,517,734
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While the economy is generating substantial
uncertainty and anxiety, it is important to
note that whether the economy will recover
is not at question. Through a combination
of natural economic forces and government
monetary and fiscal policy, the economy will
turn the corner. The important questions
right now relate to the strength of the
coming recovery. The answers should come
into focus over the coming quarters as we
gauge developments in key indicators such
as home sales and household savings and
spending patterns.
E CO N OM I C Indicators
A D D I T I O N A L E C O N O M I C I N D I C ATO R S
Monthly statistics for the following economic indicators can be found in the CVB Insider special section
of the Grand Strander:
Accommodations Tax Collections
Admissions Tax
Airport Activity
Gross Retail Sales
Sources: Bureau of the Census, S.C. Employment Commission
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3 Palms Ocean Front Myrtle Beach
Hotel-Motel
Edwin Wu
703 S. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 448-1616
(888) 449-1618
3PalmsMyrtleBeach.com
7 Twelve Boutique, Inc.
Designer Clothing
Donna Ziv
9713 Hwy. 17 N.
(843) 448-0416
Atlantic Stage
Theatres-Live
Thom Penn
198 Sussex Ct.
Longs, SC 29568
(843) 424-0224
atlanticstage.com
Banana Boat Express
Water Sports
Jennifer Jones-Poore
4042 Hwy. 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 357-7777
(866) 566-9338
expresswatersports.com
Barnaby & Sons, LLC
Windows-Replacement/Siding
Michael Barnaby
207-C Elk Hunt Ct.
(843) 651-5501
Black River Grill
Restaurant-American
Kurt Klepper
1000 S. Commons Dr., Unit 101
(843) 750-0296
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Blue Wave Adventures
Dolphin Watch Tour
Amusements
Amy Huettl
(843) 340-7713
bluewaveadventures.com
Brown Printing Company
Printers
Tara Black
2300 Brown Ave.
Waseca, MN 56093
(770) 625-4908
bpc.com
Coastal Carolina Equipment Co., Inc.
Restaurant Equipment
Alfred Nichols
1121 3rd Ave. S.
(843) 839-9092
CoastalCarolinaEquipment.com
Cooter’s Backyard Bar & Grill
Restaurant-American
DJ Karavan
3264 Hwy. 17 S.
(843) 357-3022
cootersbackyardbarandgrill.com
Custom Human Resources
Consulting, Inc.
Human Resources
Nicole Beyersdorf
2029 Timmerman Rd.
(843) 492-6894
(866) 591-1240
customhrc.com
E. Peters
Furniture-Dealers
Peter Makris
960 82nd Pkwy.
(843) 229-7533
Evita Swimwear, Inc.
Swimwear
Kathye Glynn
2104 N. Kings Hwy.
(843) 444-0500
evitaswimwearmyrtlebeach.com
Freestyle Music Park
Amusements
Pam Lexner
211 George Bishop Pkwy.
(843) 236-7625
freestylemusicpark.com
Grand Strand Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Vacation Rentals & Beach Homes
Nancy Seddinger
503 Sea Mountain Hwy.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-3433
(800) 722-6278
grandstrandvacations.com
Mad Myrtles Ice Creamery
Ice Cream-Frozen Desserts
D. Chris Walker
918 N. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 626-0022
Meals On Wheels of Horry County, Inc.
Organizations/Clubs
Kathy Edens
PO Box 50826
(843) 340-5982
mowhc.org
Meridian Plaza Hotel
Hotel-Motel
Chuck Kennedy
2310 N. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 626-4734
(800) 323-3011
meridianplaza.com
Hamburger City
Restaurant-Bar/Pub
Mark Rebolini
1901 N. Kings Hwy.
(843) 213-1202
Oceanfront Merchants Association
Organizations/Clubs
Jonathan Staton
PO Box 3879
(843) 997-6695
MyrtleBeachDowntown.com
Kayak Express, LLC
Water Sports
(843) 357-7777
(866) 566-338
Parasail Express
Water Sports
(843) 357-7777
(866) 566-9338
Liberty National Insurance Agent Tracy Lee Vreeland
Insurance
Tracy Lee Vreeland
2970 Old Bryan Dr., B-6
(706) 206-2021
libnat.com
Peaches Corner
Restaurant-American
Briggs Dickerson
900 N. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 448-7424
peaches-corner.com
Peppertree Ocean Club
Hotel-Motel
Jeremy Moser
1908 N. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 249-1421
festivaresorts.com/ptbythesea.php
Pipeline Surf Shop
Surfing
Donna Ziv
3105 H. Kings Hwy.
(843) 448-0416
Sea Breeze Cleaning Service
Cleaning
Christine Speight
2270 Andover Dr., Unit A
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 685-7517
Seafare Restaurant
Restaurant-Seafood
Stephen Karos
2000 Hwy. 17 N.
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 232-1366
seafarerestaurant.com
Shallow Minded Inshore Charters
Fishing-Guides
Mark Dickson
3723 Golf Ave.
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 458-3055
fishmyrtlebeach.com
Soho Cafe & Bar
Restaurant-Sushi Bar
Reuben Hyman
406 21st Ave. N.
(843) 445-6021
sohomyrtlebeach.com
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Springfield Airport Authority,
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Airports
Andrea Tinervin
1200 Capital Airport Dr.
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 788-1060
flyspi.com
The Little White Dress
Bridal
Brenda Spadoni
5001 N. Kings Hwy., Ste. 105
(843) 626-8944
The New Double “R” Charter Fishing Service
Fishing Boats-Charter/Headboats
Toni Long
609 Tee St.
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 249-1889
newdoubler.com
VacationMyrtleBeach.com
Vacation Rentals & Beach Homes
Matt Klugman
1501 S. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 918-7026
vacationmyrtlebeach.com
Wild West Old Time Photos
Amusements
D. Chris Walker
918-B N. Ocean Blvd.
(843) 626-0022
INSIDE TRACKS
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
welcomed Caroline Bowermaster
to the 21st Avenue Myrtle Beach
branch as head teller.
Hard Rock Cafe Myrtle Beach
has announced the promotion of
Janice Duffy to the position of sales
& marketing manager at the cafe.
Tidelands Bank announced that
Debi Burroughs Scialdone has
joined Tidelands as commercial
banker, vice president.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Lucy Bruno of Coldwell Banker
Chicora Real Estate has received
the Real Estate Short Sale Specialist
(RESS) designation from the
American Real Estate University.
The course is designed to coach
real estate associates on short sale
and loss mitigation procedures.
CHEERS
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
received BauerFinancial Inc.’s superior
5-Star rating. Under BauerFinancial’s
rating system, five stars indicate the
highest level of banking performance
for strength and stability.
Myrtle Beach has received the Tree
City USA award from the Arbor Day
Foundation for the 13th consecutive
year. The award is presented in
cooperation with the U.S. Forest
Service and the National Association
of State Foresters. Communities must
meet four standards to be eligible for
the Tree City USA award: a tree board
or department, a tree care ordinance,
a comprehensive community forestry
program and an Arbor Day observance.
The International Sign Association
(ISA) recently awarded the 2009 Kirk
L. Brimley Distinguished Award to
Ebbie Phillips, president and CEO of
Tyson Sign Company. ISA presents a
distinguished service award annually
to an ISA member who demonstrates
outstanding dedication and service
to the association. Nominated and
selected by a panel of previous award
winners, Brimley Award recipients
are sign professionals who have
made significant and substantial
contributions to the on-premise
sign industry over the years.
NEW LOCATIONS
Collins + Company Advertising/
Public Relations has moved office
locations. The Advertising and Public
Relations firm is now located in the
Oleander Professional Park on the
corner at 4605-C Oleander Drive,
Suite 201. The new agency offices are
housed in a brand new, two-story,
4,600 square foot building with Collins
+ Company occupying the top floor.
The firm was formerly located at 5001
North Kings Highway in the Rainbow
Harbour professional complex.
NAME CHANGE
Her Body & Soul has changed its name
to Body & Soul Spa and Fitness in an
effort to rebrand and reintroduce the
facility. Along with a new name, the
spa is in the process of introducing a
marketing campaign to rebrand the
facility and its services. Marketing
efforts include collateral materials,
social marketing, a redesigned Web
site, print advertising and more.
WHEELING & DEALING
Mercom Corporation announced that
it received a $500 million, five (5) year
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) from
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Center Atlantic (SPAWARSYSCEN),
Charleston. Mercom Corporation is
one of nine awardees that will consist
of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price
type contract for the procurement/
lease of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
(COTS) Private Branch Exchange
(PBX), Routers and Switches and
related equipment and accessories.
The purpose of this procurement
is to provide SPAWARSYSCENs
with rapid access to turnkey
solutions to the warfighter with the
objective of fostering improvement
initiatives that include mission
effectiveness, efficient utilization of
resources, and volume discounts.
SHARE YOUR NEWS
Send in your company’s news for
the monthly Business Bulletin. This
section recognizes new employees,
staff promotions, relocations and
expansions, awards, class and
convention attendance, new Web
sites, and year-end accomplishments
for top real estate producers/sales.
Send updates (under 75 words) by
the 5th of each month to Kori.Hippe
@VisitMyrtleBeach.com, fax –
(843) 626-0009. Due to limited space,
the Business Bulletin does not include
employee anniversaries, photos or
nonprofit fundraising activities.
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Sugami-Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant-Sushi Bar
Reuben Hyman
4813 N. Kings Hwy.
(843) 692-7709
sugami.com
ON THE WEB
Waccamaw Media Inc. announced
the launch of their newly designed
Web site for 2009, waccmedia.com.
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KEY TO SUCCESS
Chamber Access gains you entry to all your member
benefits – it’s the total access pass. This informative
orientation program is for new chamber members,
new employees at chamber member businesses, and
longstanding members that need an update on all their
benefits. Here’s your chance to meet chamber staff,
introduce your business/organization, and familiarize
yourself with the many benefits your chamber has to offer.
Join us at the June 30 gathering (See Page 3) and discover
the key to getting the most out of chamber membership.
For online registration, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com
and click on Education Programs.
Thanks to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for
providing refreshments for the reception.
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Matt Haggadone, a RTM junior at CCU, is the HASO president. He also is the recipient of
this year’s MBAHA Theodore Learning Scholarship. Haggadone has volunteered countless
hours in the MBAHA office and at events. This summer he will assist with the International
Students program and meetings being held at the Chapin Memorial Library.
Dr. Taylor Damonte is the head of the Resort Tourism Management program.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Hospitality and Tourism Program undergoes shi
Recently the administration announced that the Hospitality and Tourism Management
program has been changed to focus on a general business major.
On April 21, 2009, representatives from the business departments of HGTC and members
of the hospitality industry attended a DACUM Workshop. DACUM is an acronym for
“Developing A Curriculum” which is an innovative approach to occupational analysis.
It assists in determining tasks performed by persons employed in a job or occupational area.
Input from this group will be used to develop courses in-line with the current needs of the
industry.
Presently, participants are reviewing the outcome of the DACUM to determine if the task
statements of the industry were captured and to provide guidance in the formalization of
the new curriculum under the general business model.
This workshop will enable the college to develop a core curriculum for Hospitality
Management to be included in the business degree program allowing students the
opportunity to have more flexibility with their degree.
If you have any suggestions you would like passed along, contact Pauline Levesque at
(843) 626-9668. Look for to more information as the process continues.
The following members attended the April member
orientation reception: (Front Row, Le to Right)
Christi Spivey, The Tax Lady; Phyllis Gillenwater, Myrtle
Beach Trolley; Bill Bair, Studio B;, Ashley Bourland, Inlet
Printing. (Back Row, Le to Right) Bill Pike, Myrtle Beach
Trolley; Michele Baldwin, Coastal Marketing Graphics;
Kevin McCallum, XL Communities; Diane Forbes, Healthy
Life Solutions; Linda Gross, Lovers Lane Drive.
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UPCOMING gsSCENE EVENTS
(Register at gsSCENE.com)
Presented by
June 11
This event raised $2,500 for the United Way
of Horry County. The funds will be used “to
help a group of community partners serving
Horry County with a wide variety of needed
services,” said Julie Kopnicky, marketing and
communications manager of United Way of
Horry County.
To see photos from this event,
go online to gsSCENE.com.
June 23
8:30-10 a.m.
The tournament was held on May 2 at
Ripken Experience and all proceeds from the
tournament benefited The United Way of
Horry County. The tournament started at
9 a.m. and each team was guaranteed to play
a minimum of four games. That evening,
Handley’s was given their championship
trophy at the Aer Party held at Froggy
Handley’s Pub took home the first-place trophy
Bottomz at Broadway at the Beach.
at this year’s Kickin’ it for Charity Kickball
Tournament.
Thanks to our gsSCENE sponsors:
Educational Breakfast ”Profit Building”
Fire Station #6, 38th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
Perry Ludy, a Myrtle Beach businessman
and author, will be talking about the ways
companies can reduce operating costs
and improve profits without resorting to
layoffs. His book titled “Profit Building:
Cutting Costs without Cutting People”
helps business owners, managers and
employees think outside the box for
ways to keep jobs while reducing costs.
Breakfast and coffee will be provided.
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by Blakely Jenkins, membership & community
programs manager, gsSCENE liaison
Handley’s Pub was named the winner
of the first Kickin’ it for Charity Kickball
Tournament presented by Springmaid Beach
Resort. Handley’s defeated Top Gun 6-2 in
the championship game aer playing six
additional games throughout the day. Teams
included: Handley’s Pub, Top Gun, Horry
County State Bank Social Kickers, We Got
the Runs, The #1 Seed, Gamecock Kickers,
Ballz Out, Century 21 Boling, Ocean Reefers,
Atlantic Physical Therapy and Lookin’ to
Score.
Summer BBQ at Longbeard’s Bar & Grill
Enjoy one of Myrtle Beach’s best kept
secrets! Longbeard’s Bar and Grill hosts
5:30-7:30 p.m.
gsSCENE for a summer social. We will
have a pig pickin’, barbecue, beverages,
cornhole, horseshoes and much more.
Boling & Associates, Inc.
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HOSPITALITY
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Benefit golf tournament
The 18th annual Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association’s Time Warner/
HBO Hospitality Classic Golf Tournament will take place Aug. 13 at the Myrtle
Beach National Golf Club, West Course.
The benefit tournament will begin with a 12:30 p.m. registration followed by a
2 p.m. shotgun start. The cost for the four person Captain’s Choice tournament
is $120 per person. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Plus
the golf tournament will include a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds from this
event fund education and other MBAHA programs.
We need your help
This event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business and
demonstrate your support for the industry and its educational endeavors.
The MBAHA’s Time Warner/HBO Hospitality Classic Golf Tournament attracts
golfers from businesses throughout the Grand Strand. There are several
sponsorship packages with prices ranging from $250 to $1,500. In addition,
MBAHA is looking for items for silent auction and raffle prizes.
For sponsorship opportunities, golf tournament registration and other event
information, call MBAHA at (843) 916-7297.
Reputation for cleanliness
The Gold Star of Excellence Award, sponsored by Genco Inc., recognizes
Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association lodging and dining members
who have maintained a spotless reputation for cleanliness during the past
year. These customer-oriented members received no complaints for cleanliness
through the Ethics Committee of the MBAHA and Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Gold Star of Excellence Award Winners
2001 Enterprises, Inc.
A Touch of Class Bakery/Cafe, LLC
Affordable Family Resort
Ambassador Golf & Beach
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treatment and drug cost estimators, and access to a health library. Members
also can manage their health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending
accounts or health savings accounts.
Out-of-Area Coverage
The BlueCard® and BlueCard Worldwide® give members access to participating
doctors and hospitals across the country and around the world. You have
peace of mind knowing you’re covered if you get sick or injured while traveling
outside of South Carolina. It’s as easy as showing your BlueCross ID card to
a participating provider. BlueCross pays benefits at the same BlueCross rate
members receive at home.
Discount and Value-Added Programs
BlueCross is always looking for ways to make your health care dollars go further.
Members enjoy discounts on noncovered services such as fitness and weight
loss programs, cosmetic surgery, vision correction, healthy reading materials and
much more.
BluesEnrollSM
BluesEnroll makes group maintenance easy with 24/7 access to the BlueCross
online benefit administration and enrollment solution. Add new employees,
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The Breakers Resort Hotel
Broadway Sports Entertainment, Inc., dba
Broadway Louie’s
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Bubba’s Fish Shack
By The Sea
Cabana Inn
Cagney’s Old Place
California Dreaming, 10429 N. Kings Hwy.
California Dreaming, 2657 Beaver Run Blvd.
Camelot by the Sea
Capt. Dave’s Dockside Restaurant
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
Captain Juel’s Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
Caribbean Resort & Villas
Caribbean Resort Condominiums
Carnival Motor Inn
Carolina Dunes Association
Carolina Grande - Bluegreen Corporation
Carolina Roadhouse
Carolina Winds Resort
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Cedar Hill Landing Restaurant & Oyster Roast
Celebrations Night Club/ Beach House
Entertainment, Inc.
Chalupa Mexican Restaurant
Cherry Grove Beach Houses
Cherry Tree Inn
Chesapeake House
Chestnut Hill
Chick-fil-A - Carolina Forest
Chick-fil-A - Myrtle Beach Drive Thru
Chick-fil-A - Seaboard Commons
Chick-fil-A - Surfside Beach
Chili’s Grill & Bar, 4401 N. Kings Hwy.
Chili’s Grill & Bar, 100 Orchard Rd.
Chili’s Grill & Bar, 8739 Hwy. 17 Bypass S.
City Bar
Club Regency Interval Owners Assn, Inc.
CNF Properties, LLC
Coastal Breeze Motel
Comfort Suites
Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort
Condo Lux Condominiums
CondoLux of Myrtle Beach
Condo-Vacation Rentals & Sales
Condo-World of the Grand Strand
Country Inn & Suites
Court Capri Motel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Creek Ratz
Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Crown Reef Resort
Crystalite Cafe
Cypress Room
Dagwood’s Deli & Bumsteads Pub
Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar
Damon’s Oceanfront
Days Hotel Surfside Beach Resort
Dayton House Oceanfront Resort
Dead Dog Saloon - Murrells Inlet
Defender Resorts, Inc.
Dick’s Last Resort
Dinners Waiting, LLC
Divine Fish House / Wahoo’s Bar
Divine Prime
DockSider’s Grille
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
Domino’s Pizza, 1706-A S. Kings Hwy.
Domino’s Pizza, 5335-B N. Kings Hwy.
Domino’s Pizza, 9900-D N. Kings Hwy.
Domino’s Pizza, 810 Hwy. 17 S.
Driwood On The Oceanfront
Driwoods Seafood & Steak, LLC
Drunken Jack’s
Dunes Beach Home Rentals/Litchfield
Dunkin’ Donuts - Carolina Forest
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Anderson Ocean Club & Spa
Angler Villas
Arcadian I, Inc.
Arcadian Management
Aspen Grille
Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort
Atlantic Coast Resorts
Atlantic Dunes Vacation Rentals
Atlantica Resorts
Atomic Pizza
Avista Resort
B & S Development, LLC
Barefoot Paradise Vacations, LLC
Barefoot Vacations, Inc.
Bay View Resorts
Bay Watch Resort
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Beach Colony Resort
Beach Cove Resort
Beach Side Motel
Beach Vacations, LLC
Beachcomber Vacations
Beachwalk Motel
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Best Western Carolinian Beach Resort
Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites
Best Western Ocean Sands Resort
Big D’s of Waccamaw, Inc.
Black Thai
Bluegreen Rentals
Bluegreen Vacation Club
Bluewater Resort
The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill
Bonefish Grill, 7401 N. Kings Hwy.
Bonefish Grill South Myrtle Beach
Bovine’s
The Bowery
Breakers Boutique North Tower
The Breakers Paradise Tower
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Dunkin’ Donuts - Myrtle Beach
Dunkin’ Donuts - Surfside Beach
East of Chicago
El Dorado Motel
Ellington Resort at Wachesaw Plantation East,
a Festiva Resort
Elliott Grande Villas
Elliott Luxury Homes
Endless Fun Hotels & Resorts
Extra Holidays by Wyndham
Fairfield Inn by Marriott at Broadway at the Beach
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Myrtle Beach North
Farm House Restaurant
Fiesta del Burro Loco
Firehouse Subs, 1211 38th Ave. N.
Firehouse Subs, 804 Inlet Square Dr.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 1772 Pine Island Rd.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 804 Inlet Square Dr.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 201 Graduate Rd.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 202 Hwy. 17 N.
Flamingo Grill
Forest Dunes Resort
Friendly’s Restaurant
Fuddruckers # 215
Garden City Pancake House
Garden City Realty Vacation Rentals and Sales
Gemsbok, LLC
Giada’s Cafe & Restaurant
Giant Crab
Global Connections
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort
Grand Strand Resorts, Inc.
Great American Steak & Buffet Co.
Greg Norman’s Australian Grille
Gulf Stream Cafe
Hampton Inn - Broadway at the Beach
Hampton Inn - West
Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanfront
Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet
Hampton Inn Northwood
Hampton Inn Pawleys Island/Litchfield
Hanser House Family Owned Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe - Myrtle Beach
High Hammock, Maverick Seaside Kitchen
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach at
Coastal Grand Mall
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Holiday Inn at the Pavilion
Holiday Inn Club Vacations - South Beach Resort
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express - Broadway at the Beach
Holiday Inn Express Suites
Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach
Holiday Inn West on the Waterway
Holiday Sands at South Beach
Holiday Sands North
Holiday Sands South
Hooters, 3901 N. Kings Hwy.
Hooters of Murrells Inlet
Horizon Rentals, LLC
Hot Fish Club
Hotz Party Events & Rentals
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, 1601 S. Kings Hwy.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs,
3901 Dick Pond Rd., Unit M
Ichiro’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Indigo Inn
The Islander Inn, Inc.
Island Vista
J Edwards Great Ribs & More
Jade Tree Cove
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Joe’s Crab Shack Holding’s
Jonathan Harbour
Kaminsky’s N.Y. Deli
Kansas City Prime
Kingfisher Inn
Kingston Plantation / Embassy Suites Hotel
Kirk’s 1890 Ice Cream Parlor
Kono Asian Grill
La Quinta Inn - 48th Avenue
La Quinta Inn & Suites-Myrtle Beach
Lakewood Camping Resort
Landry’s Seafood Restaurant
Latitude 22
Legends Golf Resort, LLC
LeGrand’s Prime Alaskan Seafood & Steaks
Lighthouse Motel
Litchfield Plantation Country Inn
Little Italy New York Brick Oven Pizzeria &
Restaurant
Logan’s Roadhouse
The Long Bay Resort
Longbeard’s Bar & Grill
Lowcountry Oysters - The Beaver Bar
Maggi D’s Fine Italian Cuisine
Magnolia’s @ 26th
Maisons-Sur-Mer Condominium Association, Inc.
Malibu Pointe Beach Club
Malibu Restaurant Cantina Tex-Mex
Mar Vista Grande
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas @ Grande Dunes
Marvin’s
Max & Erma’s Restaurant
MB Vacation Resorts
McAlister’s Deli, 1760 Pine Island Rd., Ste. 107
McAlister’s Deli - Arcadian Shores
McAlister’s Deli of Surfside
McDonald’s, 171 McDonald Ct.
McDonald’s, 3451 Bougainvillea Rd.
McMillan Real Estate, Inc.
Medieval Times
Mellow Mushroom
The Melting Pot
Michael’s Pizza Pasta & Grill
Microtel Inn and Suites
Molly Darcy’s on the Beach
Monterey Bay Suites
Mr. Sub
Myrtle Beach Management
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Patricia Grand Resort Hotel
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Pelican Motel, Inc.
The Penthouse at St. Clement
Pinnacle Real Estate Management, LLC
PirateLand Family Camping Resort
Pizza Ala Roma, III
Planet Hollywood Myrtle Beach
Pomodoro’s Trattoria & Bar
Portofino/Portobello
Premier Resorts at Barefoot Resort
Prince Resort at The Cherry Grove Pier
Quality Inn & Suites
Quiznos Sub #4668
Quiznos Sub #4861
Quiznos Sub #4862
Quiznos Sub #9273
Red Lobster
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Red Roof Inn & Suites
Red Tree Inn
Regency Towers Association, Inc.
ResortQuest Myrtle Beach
Retreat: Myrtle Beach
Revolutions
Riptide Beach Club I
River City Cafe - 21st Ave.
River City Cafe - 73rd Ave.
River City Cafe - Barefoot Landing
River City Cafe - Murrells Inlet
River City Cafe - Myrtle Beach
River City Cafe - Socastee
River City Cafe - Surfside Beach
Rose Real Estate
Roxanne Towers
Roy & Sid’s American Kitchen
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
S.O.L.A.R. Resorts
Salt Creek Cafe
Sam’s Corner
Sand Dunes Resort Hotel
Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion
Sandcastle South Beach
Sands Beach Club Resort
Sands Ocean Club Resort
Sandy Beach Resort
Schooner Beach & Racquet Club
Schooner II Beach & Racquet Club
Sea Breeze Realty
Sea Captain’s House
Sea Crest Resort
Sea Dip Motel & Condo
Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort
Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center
Sea Watch Resort, LLC
Seaport Village
Seaside Inn Resort
Seaside Rentals, Inc.
Seaside Vacations
Señor Frogs
Serendipity Inn
Sheraton Broadway Plantation
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Shoney’s, 1805 N. Kings Hwy.
Sleep Inn Conway
South Beach Resort
Southern Breeze Motel
Southwind On The Ocean
SPM Resorts
Spring House Family Restaurant,
2600 N. Kings Hwy.
Spring House Family Restaurant, 4601 Hwy. 17 S.
Spring House Family Restaurant, 3841 Hwy. 17 Byp.
Springmaid Beach Resort
St. Clements Homeowners Association
St. John’s Inn c/o Caravelle Properties
Staybridge Suites
Steve Phillips World Cuisines Buffet
Sunset Vacations
Super 8 Motel
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Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes
Myrtle Beach Resort Vacations, LLC
Myrtle Beach Travel Park
Myrtle Beach Vacation Getaways
Myrtlewood Villas
New York Prime
Nibils at Surfside Pier
The Noble Company of SC, LLC
North Beach Plantation
North Beach Realty, LLC
North Beach Rentals
North Myrtle Beach Ribs, LLC, dba Damon’s Grill
Ocean Bay Club by Elliott Realty
Ocean Creek Resort
Ocean Dunes Resort & Villas
Ocean Forest Plaza
Ocean Forest Villas
Ocean Front Bar & Grill
The Ocean Front Viking Motel
Ocean Isle Inn
Ocean Lakes Family Campground - The Jackson
Companies
Ocean Lakes Properties
Ocean Park Resort
Ocean Reef Resort Condominiums
The Ocean Reef Resort
Ocean Resorts
Ocean Resorts Rental Management Company
Ocean Villas Beach & Racquet Club
Oceana Resorts
Oceanfront Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Oceans One
Old Colony Realty
Olympic Flame
The Original Benjamins
Outback Steakhouse
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Palmetto Properties
The Palms Resort
Paradise Resort
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Texas Roadhouse Grill
Thornys Steakhouse & Saloon
Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort, LLC
TJ’s Pizzaria
Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe & Emporium
Towers on the Grove
Travinia Italian Kitchen
Tropical Seas Hotel
Twilight Surf Motel
Ultimate California Pizza - 74th Ave.
Ultimate California Pizza - Barefoot Landing
Ultimate California Pizza - Conway
Ultimate California Pizza - Garden City
Ultimate California Pizza - Market Common
Ultimate California Pizza - Myrtle Beach
Ultimate California Pizza - Surfside Beach
UMI Pacific Grille
Value Place
Wachesaw Plantation Club
Waikiki Village Motel, Inc.
Water’s Edge Resort, Inc.
Wendy’s, 95 Hwy. 17 S.
Wendy’s, 1305 Tadlock Dr.
Wendy’s, 2991 10th Ave. N.
Wendy’s, 3201 N. Kings Hwy.
Wendy’s, Hwy. 544
Wendy’s, 10840 Kings Rd.
Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
White Realty, Inc.
Williamson’s R.V. and Campground Park
WillowTree Resort
Windsurfer Hotel
Wok Express
Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc.
Yachtsman Resort
Yamato Seafood & Steakhouse of Japan
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe’s
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RIBBONCUTTING CEREMONIES
Your Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies as a value-added benefit
included in your membership investment. We bring the camera, oversized scissors and, of course, the ribbon.
A grand opening, an expansion, an anniversary or a move to a new facility is made more special with a ribboncutting ceremony. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce your business to the community and fellow chamber
members. If you’re a home-based business, give us a call and we’ll hold a special ceremony hereat the chamber just
for you. Your event can be as simple, informal, extravagant or ceremonious as you want it to be. It's your event
and should reflect your company's values and personality.
Ribbon-cutting announcements are included in the Grand Strander, which is mailed to our 2,400 plus members,
and photos appear in the online edition of the popular newsletter. The chamber’s ambassadors attend ribboncutting ceremonies on behalf of the members. Having ambassadors at the ceremony provides an excellent
networking and publicity opportunity.
Kick off a grand opening of your business by contacting Pat Creed, membership programs manager,
at [email protected] or (843) 916-7225.
Cinzia The Spa at North Beach
Plantation
719 N. Beach Blvd.
(843) 361-2772
northbeachplantation.com
Studio B.
2922-D Howard Ave.
(843) 293-1278
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AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are a group of dedicated volunteers from various businesses throughout the Grand Strand community. Their mission is to welcome current members
and recruit new chamber members. Ambassadors serve as goodwill representatives at various chamber functions and aid in the support of members.
This month, the Grand Strander took a moment to check in with Annette Litteken, an ambassador with the chamber for two years, to find out why she enjoys
being an ambassador. To learn more about becoming a chamber ambassador, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com and click on Member Resources/Ambassador or
contact Pat Creed, membership programs manager, at (843) 916-7225 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Dr. David W. Powers
Ocean Breeze Awnings & More
Chief Operating Officer
How long have you been an ambassador? One year
Q. What prompted you to volunteer as a
chamber ambassador?
A. I wanted a chance to get inside and get to know
other business leaders.
Q. What is your best advice for making the
most of chamber membership?
A. Attend events!
Q. What do you like most about being a
chamber ambassador?
A. I enjoy the camaraderie of being around the other
ambassadors.
Q. Give us your 30 second elevator speech
about your business.
A. We encourage people to enjoy the outdoors at
home by building sunrooms, decks and everything
in-between.
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4 1/2 Questions With
David Powers
Q. How has the investment of time as a
chamber ambassador advanced your career
or business?
A. It has allowed me to make contacts not
possible before.
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Congratulations to the following members celebrating
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce membership anniversaries in June.
34 Years
Compass Cove Resort
First Federal - Myrtle Beach
First Federal - North Myrtle Beach
First Federal - Surfside Beach
Myrtle Beach State Park
NextMedia Outdoor
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.
PirateLand Family Camping Resort
Polynesian Beach & Golf Resort
Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion
Sea Captain's House
Sea Dip Motel & Condo
Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort
Smith, Sapp, Bookhout, Crumpler and Calliham
Spann Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Springmaid Pier
Waccamaw Brick
Waikiki Village Motel, Inc.
WEZV / WYEZ
Yahnis Coastal, Inc.
33 Years
Pelican Motel, Inc.
32 Years
Waccamaw Insurance Services, Inc.
31 Years
J Edwards Great Ribs & More
30 Years
Azalea Sands Golf Club
Bank of America - Oak St.
BB&T - Sayebrook
Beachwood Golf Club
Belk - Coastal Grand Mall
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Bellamy, Rutenberg, Copeland, Epps,
Gravely & Bowers, PA
Better Brands, Inc.
Bill Gasque, New York Life
Boardwalk Beach Resort
The Breakers Resort Hotel
Brookgreen Gardens
Burroughs & Chapin Company
C.L. Benton & Sons
Cagney's Old Place
Capt. Dick's Deep Sea Fishing & Water Sports
Caribbean Resort & Villas
Cayce Co.
Century 21 Broadhurst & Associates, Inc. Myrtle Beach
Chick-fil-A - Seaboard Commons
Coastal Carolina Otolaryngology Associates, PA
Coastal Engravers, Inc. - MB
Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate
Conway National Bank - Surfside Beach
Dargan Construction Co., Inc.
Dayton House Oceanfront Resort
Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals
East Coast Honda Volkswagen
Eastern Carolina Regional Eye Center
First Presbyterian Church
Garden City Furniture Co., Inc.
Gazebo Inn
Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Holiday Inn at the Pavilion
Hussey Motor Co., Inc.
Indigo Inn
Joan Crosby Shop of Myrtle Beach, Inc.
Kingsway Pentecostal Holiness Church
Lakewood Camping Resort
Landmark Resort Hotel
Leonard, Call & Associates, Inc.
Longley Supply Co.
Maisons-Sur-Mer Condominium Association, Inc.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home
Midway Par 3
Myrtle Beach KOA Kampground
Roxanne Towers
Sand Dunes Resort Hotel
Sandcastle South Beach
Sandy Beach Resort
Sea Crest Resort
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
Strand Orthopaedic Consultants
Time Warner Cable - Murrells Inlet
Verizon
Woodbury & Company of S.C.
29 Years
McMillan Real Estate, Inc.
28 Years
Sexton Dental Clinic
Treasure Island Golf
27 Years
Red Tree Inn
26 Years
John T. Cook & Associates
25 Years
Arcadian Risk Managers
Coastal Carolina University
23 Years
Old Colony Realty
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22 Years
Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina, Inc.
Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs
Carolina Forest Family Medicine
Grande Dunes Golf Club
Myrtle Beach Commercial Real Estate
Myrtle Beach Photography
North Myrtle Beach Ribs, LLC, dba Damon's Grill
Sign Studio & Graphics
19 Years
Bed Man, Inc. - North Myrtle Beach
HTC Communications
11 Years
Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Golf
Portrait Homes
18 Years
GRL Corporation,
dba A Air Conditioning & Service Co.
McDonald's
Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center
10 Years
Darlington Raceway
The Greater Pee Dee Business Journal
Ocean Forest Villas
5 Years
Coastal Sands Realty
Frame of Mind
Hawks Nest Mobile Home Community
James W. Watkins, CPA, PA
Logan's Roadhouse
McDowell Construction, Inc.
Mercom Corporation
Seaport Village
Silver Sands Real Estate
Sunset Computers
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
Trade Show Express
17 Years
The Carolina Explorer Magazine
Sam's Club
Waccamaw Media, Inc.
16 Years
Swamp Fox Players, Inc.
15 Years
Jade Tree Cove
Orkin Pest Control
Prudential Financial
Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc.
14 Years
H.D. Supply
Windsurfer Hotel
13 Years
By The Sea
Coach - Hwy. 501
Inlet Medical Associates, PA
Marketing Strategies, Inc.
Mr. Store It
Ripley's Aquarium
9 Years
Carolina Coastal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hanser House Family Owned Restaurant
Jungle Safari Golf
8 Years
The Big M Casino
Coastal Eye Group, PC
Time Warner Cable - Myrtle Beach
Tupelo Bay Executive Course
Waccamaw Lady
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's
7 Years
A & A Platinum Limousine Service
Allgreen Tree Service
GS Magazine
Lewis, Cooper & Jaskot, CPA's, LLP
Magrath Appraisal Services, Inc.
Moore & Associates Insurance of Surfside
Times Printing
Waccamaw Community Hospital
6 Years
Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
Bill Clark Homes of Myrtle Beach, LLC
4 Years
Bath Fitter
Club Regency Interval Owners Assn, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate - Renee Dr.
Grand Strand MAP & Coupons
Lifeway Christian Store
Mashburn Construction
Myrtle Beach Watersports - Little River
Myrtle Beach Watersports - Parasailing
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
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21 Years
Long Bay Symphony
12 Years
Monterey Bay Suites
The Myrtle Beach Diet
Myrtle Beach Water Sports - North Myrtle Beach
Pizza Ala Roma, III
Quality Inn & Suites
3 Years
Bellinzoni Team SC Coast Realty, LLC
Carolina Bays Academy
Coastal Cooling, Inc.
Coastal Restoration Group, LLC
Electric Service of SC
Gemsbok, LLC
Grand Strand Housing &
Community Development Corporation
Gullah O'oman
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Island Vista
Malibu Pointe Beach Club
Myrtle Beach Murphy Bed Co.
Watermark Real Estate Group
White Realty, Inc.
Withers Preserve
2 Years
Autism Advocate Foundation
Barefoot Paradise Vacations, LLC
California Dreaming - North Myrtle Beach
Carrell Homes
Coastal Breeze Motel
Designit
Diversified Business Consultants, Inc.
Edward Jones - John Quattlebaum
InfoFast Mailing Services
Keye Real Estate, Inc.
Landmark Builders of South Carolina, LLC
Life's A Beach Family Photography, Inc.
Nations Homes II, LLC/Windsor Plantation
Palmetto Impressions
Parris Paving & Coatings, Inc.
River Memories, LLC
Sterling Homes
Sun Trust Mortgage, Inc.
Thomas Outdoors Watersports - North Myrtle Beach
1 Year
A & E Kitchen Design, Inc.
a work of art salon & spa
AHI Agency, Inc.
Architectural Surfaces
Augustus & Carolina
Blue Mer, Inc.
Blue Ridge Learning Center
The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill
Coastal Realty Consultants
Duplicates INK - Print & Communications
El Dorado Motel
Hartstrings Childrenswear
Island Song Charters
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Jake & Company, Inc.
L.A. Nazario Studio & Gallery, LLC
Lieadaon, LLC
Little Shop of Flowers
Moozies Closet, Inc.
Oak Street Advisors
Palmetto Power Cleaning
Peanut Shop of Myrtle Beach
Strong Tower Funding, Inc.
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BE A STAR
Coastal Carolina University
PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
(843) 349-2017
coastal.edu
Chamber Member Since: June 1984
More than 8,000 Coastal Carolina students from
across the country and the world interact with
a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally
competitive NCAA I athletic program, an
Coastal comprises 53 main buildings on 307 acres
including the Burroughs & Chapin Center for
Marine and Wetland Studies and the Coastal
Science Center, located on the East Campus at
the Atlantic Center on U.S. 501. The university
also offers courses in Litchfield, Myrtle Beach,
North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. Waties
Island, 1,062 acres of pristine barrier island on the
Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for
extensive study in marine science and wetlands
biology. Students enrolled in Coastal’s Professional
Golf Management program staff Quail Creek Golf
Club at Coastal Carolina University, a public 18hole golf facility located adjacent to the campus.
Coastal Carolina was founded in 1954 and
became an independent university in 1993.
David DeCenzo serves as president of the
university.
Mission
Coastal Carolina University is a public
comprehensive liberal arts institution that
seeks to develop students who are both
knowledgeable in their chosen fields and prepared
to be productive, responsible, healthy citizens
with a global perspective. To deliver on this
commitment, Coastal Carolina recruits highly
qualified and motivated students, faculty, and
staff from the region, state, nation, and world to
create a diverse and dynamic student-centered
learning environment.
Inspired by its founding in 1954 to serve the
educational needs of the immediate area, Coastal
Carolina has grown with the region to become
a mid-sized regional comprehensive university
with a tradition of a strong liberal arts core.
As such, Coastal Carolina commits its resources
to maintaining a population of 8,000-12,000
students by building baccalaureate and selective
master’s programs of national and/or regional
significance in the arts and sciences, business,
humanities, education, and health and human
services. Coastal Carolina fully embraces its
leadership role as a regional center of economic
and intellectual resources, lifelong learning,
cultural and recreational opportunities, and
athletic programs.
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Coastal Carolina University offers baccalaureate
programs in 40 fields of study including acclaimed
programs in marine science, resort tourism
and professional golf management. Graduate
programs include an MBA as well as master’s
degrees in education and coastal marine and
wetland studies.
inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of
community interaction that is fueled by more
than 100 student clubs and organizations.
As Coastal Carolina executes this mission, it
recognizes its responsibility to be a role model to
the community and to the professions by assuring
fair and honest treatment of people with whom it
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interacts and sustainable stewardship of resources entrusted to it,
adopting the highest standards of integrity and accountability,
and committing itself to excellence through continuous self-improvement.
Student Profile
• Fall 2008 enrollment: Approximately 8,100 students
from 44 states and 33 foreign countries
• South Carolina residents:
First-time freshmen: 46 percent;
All undergraduate students: 54 percent
• Out-of-state residents including international:
First-time freshmen: 54 percent;
All undergraduate students: 46 percent
• International students: 1 percent
• Male/Female: 46/54 percent
• Average SAT score for
first-time freshmen: 1,039
• Average high school GPA
for first-time freshmen: 3.35
Academic Program
Coastal Carolina University offers
baccalaureate degrees in 40 major fields
of study and 37 undergraduate minors.
The University also offers master’s degree
programs in business administration,
education, and coastal marine and wetland
studies. Coastal’s many international
partnerships make it possible for students to study in places,
such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, India,
Ireland, Japan, Russia and Spain.
Faculty
• Full-time teaching faculty: 294
• Faculty with doctoral or terminal degrees: 80 percent
• Student to faculty FTE ratio: 18:1
Athletics
• NCAA Division I / Big South
• Women’s varsity teams: basketball, cross country,
golf, indoor track and field, soccer, soball, tennis,
outdoor track and field, volleyball
• Men’s varsity teams: baseball, basketball, cross country,
football, golf, soccer, tennis, outdoor track and field.
• The mascot/nickname for the University is the Chanticleer,
the cray quick-thinking rooster from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
Finances
Tuition, Housing, Meals (2009-2010)
• In-state Tuition: $8,950 per year
• Out-of-state Tuition: $18,770 per year
• Housing/Meals: $7,320 per year
Budget
• Total budget: $131 million
• State appropriations:
approximately 10 percent of total revenue
Economic Impact
• More than $255 million
As a recent winner of “Be a Star,” a monthly drawing from the business cards
collected during chambers events, the Grand Strander got the inside scoop on
Coastal Carolina University and the education system.
What special niche has CCU carved out that makes you different
from your competitors? Our coastal/resort location influenced the creation
of some of the university’s most distinctive and successful program, such as
marine science, our PGA professional golf management program, and musical
theatre.
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Any new programs? Our board of trustees recently approved
preliminary planning for a Master of Fine Arts degree that will
focus on various aspects of theatre, as well as Bachelor of Science
degrees in information systems, biochemistry and in biologymedical technology. A Master of Education degree in learning and
technology is also being planned. The new degree programs must
be approved by the state Commission on Higher Education before
being implemented.
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Coastal Carolina University has been a Myrtle Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce member for 25 years. Has your
membership been worthwhile? What has the chamber
done for you? Traditionally, Coastal Carolina University’s out-ofstate enrollment patterns have corresponded to Grand Strand visitor
origin patterns. It makes sense to market our presence through the
chamber’s efforts. Additionally, Coastal Carolina University was
founded as a community institution, and engaging with the local
community and region is an important part of our mission.
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Date
Time
Event
Learn More
May-Oct
June 1
June 2
June 2
June 4-8
Varies
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
Varies
Info Line: 626-7444
Info Line: 916-7306*
Michelle Schollmeyer, 916-7267
Shannon Haswell, 916-7240
Info Line: 626-7444
June 5-6
Varies
June 9
June 9
June 9
June 10
June 10
June 11
June 11
June 12-14
June 16
June 16
June 23
June 25
June 30
July 7
July 8
July 14
July 14
July 14
July 14
July 21
July 21
July 28
July 30
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
8 a.m.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Varies
12 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
8:30-10 a.m.
5-7 p.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
8 a.m.
8-9 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:15-7 p.m.
56th Annual Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo
4th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo
Convention Bureau
North Strand Council
58th Annual Sun Fun Festival
Sun Fun Festival Celebration at Grand Park
in the Old Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Ambassadors
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo Committee
Executive Committee
South Strand Ambassadors
Small Business Council
South Strand Council
gsSCENE: Summer BBQ at Longbeard’s Bar & Grill
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo: Spring King Mackerel Tournament
Board of Directors
Finance Review Committee
gsSCENE: Educational Breakfast ”Profit Building”
Business Aer Hours at Freestyle Music Park
Chamber Access
Ethics Review Committee
South Strand Ambassadors
gsSCENE: Morning Rush ... Networking Breakfast
Myrtle Beach Ambassadors
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Review Committee
Board of Directors
Chamber Access
Business Aer Hours (Location to be determined)
Info Line: 626-7444
Pat Creed, 916-7225
Info Line: 626-7444
Kate Miles, 916-7234
Pat Creed, 916-7225
Shannon Haswell, 916-7240
Faye Creel, 916-7286
Blakely Jenkins, 916-7232*
Info Line: 626-7444
Shirley Landry, 916-7203
MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com
Shirley Pearson, 916-7297
Pat Creed, 916-7225
Pat Creed, 916-7225
Info Line: 626-7444
Shirley Landry, 916-7203
MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com
* Register online at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. For the most current meeting/event dates and times, go to MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.
Sign up for eNews ... Receive the latest Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce news via e-mail by subscribing to the chamber’s e-newsletters.
To subscribe, go to MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com and click on Sign up for eNews. Don’t forget to have your co-workers sign up for e-news too.
Spend a little, reach a lot ... The Grand Strander reaches approximately 2,500 chamber members as well as elected officials.
There’s a price ($200-$800) and an ad size (1/4 page to full page) for all members.
To place an ad, contact Scott Head, advertising sales manager, (843) 916-7277 or [email protected].
GRAND STRANDER
Kori Hippe
Member Communications Manager
Diana Greene
Executive Vice President
Membership Programs & Services
Grand Strander is published 12 times
a year by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
of Commerce, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle
Beach, SC 29577. Periodical postage
paid at Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Check us out on the Web
For more information about member
benefits, upcoming events and
business updates, visit us online at
Advertising Inquiries
Reach more than 2,500 business
leaders by advertising in the
Grand Strander.
Scott Head
advertising sales manager
(843) 916-7277 or
[email protected]
Member Services
Area Code: (843)
General Information: 626-7444
Membership Sales: 916-7219 or 7220
Advertising Sales: 916-7277
Public Relations: 916-7218
Marketing: 916-7262
Research: 916-7217
Festivals & Events: 916-7276
Executive: 916-7296
Convention & Visitors Bureau:
916-7260
gsSCENE: 916-7232
Leadership Grand Strand: 916-7222
Hospitality Partnership: 626-9668
Grand Strander is printed by
Inlet Printing Co.
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There is no easier way for chamber members to get their business
information in the hands of prospective visitors than through the
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Mail program.
PASS GS along!
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o General Manager
o Human Resources
o Marketing
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Chamber Mail is a turnkey program that includes destination envelopes,
insert printing, shipping, postage, insertion, labeling, handling and
mailing. Through this advertising program, brochures are inserted in
individually mailed envelopes distributed to all Official Myrtle Beach
Vacation Guide inquiries. The cost per piece is a fraction of the price
to send material individually.
Chamber Mail is administered by Visit Media. For more details, contact
Stephen Greene, TMP, (843) 655-4331 or [email protected]
Note: In order to participate in Chamber Mail, members must have at
least a 1/6-page ad in the Official Myrtle Beach Vacation Guide.
Membership Division
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 2115, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2115
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