Congratulations to PMH Croft for their ribbon-cutting ceremony!
The ceremony celebrated the recent merger of two architecture firms - Myrtle Beach-based Pike, McFarland, Hall Associates and Georgia-based CROFT Architecture and Engineering.
Meet Amelia Rose Earhart - 2024 Ignite Women's Conference Speaker
Meet Amelia Rose Earhart! She's the keynote speaker of our 2024 Ignite Women's Conference presented by Tidelands Health.
In 2014, she followed in the steps of her namesake - Amelia Mary Earhart - and made history as the youngest woman to pilot single-engine Pilatus PC-12NG aircraft worldwide. She was 31 at the time, when she traveled 28,000 nautical miles over 18 days.
On Oct. 4, she'll join us in Myrtle Beach to share her story and lessons she learned to help you take on the "pilot in command" mentality in your own lives.
Congratulations to Eastern Carolina Housing Organization for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their veteran housing project, NardMoor.
The facility has 40 beds for veterans and serves as bridge housing, helping veterans experiencing homelessness get stabilized and into permanent housing.
Contributions by Al and Terri Nardlisco made the housing facility possible and the project is named in their honor with the combining the names Nardlisco and Moore.
The veterans are provided three meals a day, along with counseling services and assistance in obtaining public and VA benefits and connecting to community resources. Since it's inception, they've helped more than 500 veterans.
We are counting down the days to the 2024 Ignite Women's Conference!
Enjoy this throwback to the 2023 conference! It has us buzzing with excitement! 🗓Will you be there with us on Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.?
Palmetto Literacy Council celebrated their fifth anniversary this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony!
Please help us congratulate the nonprofit on this milestone! During the ceremony, executive director Dr. Dodi Hodges announced they'll be moving to a new office on Cannon Road in Myrtle Beach as they've outgrown their current space.
Palmetto Literacy Council provides 1-to-1 mentoring with children and adults in Horry County providing tutoring for reading, writing and math. Those services are provided for free and are made possible with volunteer support. Currently there's about 40 people on the waitlist - so if you're looking for ways to volunteer in the community, please check them out!
2024 EVOLVE Series
The Educated Voices On Leading and Valuing Equity (EVOLVE) Series will discuss topics related to creating more equitable workplaces, leveraging team member’s unique traits and inclusive hiring methods.
Participants are eligible to receive two SHRM credits through the Society of Human Resource Management for each session completed.
All sessions will be led by Dr. Franklin Ellis, an associate dean and director of the Center for Inclusive Communities at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.
The EVOLVE Series costs $50 per person and includes registration to all four sessions which will be held in the chamber boardroom. Individual session registration is not available.
The classes will be held on April 10, June 6, Sept. 21 and Nov. 21 and will run from 9-11 a.m., with the exception of the Nov. 21 session which will run from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Congratulations to DRB Homes for their ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating their new community in the Longs area.
HAPPENING TODAY (March 23) - DRB Homes is holding a Grand Opening of the Bluffs at Sun Colony celebrating the launch of the company's expansion to Myrtle Beach for all to enjoy from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You'll be able to tour their model homes and community, enjoy lobster rolls from Lobster Dogs Food Truck and enjoy live radio host Justin Atwood with 107.9 The Gator.
DRB Homes is new to Myrtle Beach, but not new to homebuilding. They are a residential new home builder operating up and down the east coast. Their passion is improving the lives of homeowners. With over 100 new communities and dozens of home designs to fit every lifestyle, DRB Homes is proud to offer a more personalized approach every step of the way and deliver on our promise of creating an exceptional new home and rewarding experience.
The grand opening, and model home, are located at 524 Sun Colony Blvd. in Longs.
Do you have a pet? You'll want to checkout EarthWise Pet - Myrtle Beach, SC!
They have several lines of pet food in all forms including kibble, canned and frozen. They also have a full service grooming department as well as a self wash station.
The store in Carolina Forest is locally owned and operated by Tracy and Pete Mills.
You can visit them at 224 Fresh Dr. in the Lowes Food shopping center.
Learn about our upcoming Toolbox Series on mid-level management with instructor Brittany Donatelli-Parks.
This four-part series begins in two weeks. Series dates are:
March 13
April 3
April 24
May 15
The series costs $25 which includes access to take the CliftonStrengths assessment.
Join us to celebrate the opening of Le Manna Bakery on Ninth Ave. North in Myrtle Beach!
Hometown Veterinary Partners is open in Myrtle Beach! We celebrated the grand opening of the new veterinary office this month.
They offer complete veterinary services for small animals - primarily dogs and cats - with a focus on preventative care. Services include wellness visits, illness exams, xrays, dental cleanings, spay/neuter procedures and pharmacy.
You can find them at 970 Wood Duck Drive in the Coventry Marketplace shopping center. Hometown Veterinary Partners is open Monday through Saturday. You can make appointments by calling 843-321-8742.
Touring Moorland Reserve Near Legends Golf Resort
Construction recently finished on the newly built rental community next to Legends Golf Resort in the Carolina Forest area.
We toured the model home of this new high-end townhome development. It features beautiful views of the golf course with many amenities including smart home features, a pool and pickleball courts. The townhomes have three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms with a one-car garage.
You can learn more about the community, or book a tour of the model home at moorlandreserveapts.com.
CRM Services Celebrates Expansion
CRM Services recently celebrated an expansion of their headquarters near Murrells Inlet. Their newly constructed building, right next to their original office, allows space for employee training additional offices and space to work on company vehicles.
CRM Services has served the Grand Strand and beyond for more than two decades. They service owner & resort representatives, hotels, developers, property management companies, commercial, residential and multi-family properties. multitude of services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing renovation and construction, contract maintenance and property inspections.
Keith Errico, CEO of CRM Services, said the addition will help them continue expanding and serving their customers better.
STAR Academy
STAR Academy recently celebrated two years in business. We got to spend some time with owner Joanne to learn more about the sensory-friendly, indoor playground.
Located at 647 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, STAR Academy is meant to be a place where all kids can be stars. Inside there's play areas and space to craft or play board games and puzzles. There's even a chill zone - a quiet space named after a boy named Niko.
In addition to free play time, STAR Academy hosts several enrichment classes for kids to help them learn and grow through play.
Join us to celebrate the grand reopening of Competition Cars in Myrtle Beach.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're so thankful to all of our members for helping us promote, protect and improve the Grand Strand business community!
From all of us at the chamber, Happy Thanksgiving!
Small Business Saturday Nov. 25
Small Business Saturday is this Nov. 25!
Don't forget to support local businesses and #shoplocal this holiday season!
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Young Talkers Celebrates 17 Years
Young Talkers- Adult & Pediatric Therapy Clinic recently celebrated 17 years in business! Learn more about the speech therapy clinic and how they help people across the Grand Strand.
Get to know La Vinotinto Restaurant, a South American restaurant in Myrtle Beach that just celebrated five years in business.
Come inside The Escape Game Myrtle Beach with us! We celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week!
This is the 38th location for the Escape Game and their first in South Carolina. Located at Broadway at the Beach, you can book your reservation to experience their unique and exciting escape rooms.