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On behalf of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, welcome to the business community here along the Grand Strand. We take great pride in our community and all that it has to offer.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is 65 years old. It is both long-established and successful. Just as the Myrtle Beach area has grown and changed over the decades, so too has the chamber.

The mission of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide community leadership in the promotion of economic development, including tourism. Accordingly, the chamber will effectively involve itself in the governmental and political arena and in the coordination of efforts to advance business development in order to improve the quality of life and to encourage unity in the region. Simply stated, our primary objective is to make this area an even better place to live, work and play. We do that through service, innovation, community leadership and collaboration.

Congratulations to you, our members, for your commitment to our community. By investing in the chamber you have become part of a dynamic group of individuals who realize that together we can do much more to shape the future of the Grand Strand than by going it alone. Our membership consists of thousands of companies, like yours, whose combined efforts continue to promote economic development, ethical business practices, and a high quality of life for those who live and play here.

For more information on the Myrtle Beach area or membership opportunities, call the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-356-3016.

Sincerely,

Brad Dean,
President & CEO

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce exists to promote, protect & improve Grand Strand businesses. The chamber does so through the work of its board of directors and committees, as well as special task forces appointed as needed. Committees are made up of representatives of member businesses and organizations who serve a one-year term. The standing committees are:

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee oversees the programs and services designed to serve the chamber's members. This committee seeks to grow the chamber's membership by attracting new members and retaining current members. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of Membership Programs and Services.

Festival & Special Events Committee

The chamber's Festivals & Special Events division manages various festivals and events designed to attract visitors to the area and to generate out-of-market publicity and promotion for the area. The Sun Fun Festival Council and the Canadian-American Days Committee oversee these two main festivals. Other events are sponsored, promoted and/or managed by the chamber to enhance the visibility of the chamber and to generate favorable publicity for the community. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of Festivals and Special Events.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviews regular financial statements of the chamber and oversees the audit and budget process. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of Finance & Administration.

Legislative Policy Council

The Legislative Policy Council monitors public policy as it relates to the business community and studies issues relevant to the chamber's membership. This council recommends stances to be taken on specific legislative proposals and coordinates with other entities to evaluate possible or necessary legislation. For more information, e-mail the President & CEO.

Growth and Development Committee

The Growth and Development Committee evaluates information and trends that impact the future growth and development of the area. The committee collaborates with other entities, including the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation, to proactively influence policies and procedures related to growth and development. For more information, e-mail the President & CEO.

Business Ethics and Standards Committee

The Business Ethics and Standards Committee is a joint committee of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association, working cooperatively to maintain appropriate business standards in the Grand Strand community.

The Business Ethics and Standards Committee provides a forum for opportunities to improve service and visitor experience while visiting the Myrtle Beach area. Please forward letters of complaint to: Myrtle Beach Area Ethics Committee, c/o MBACC, P.O. Box 2115, MB, SC, 29578. You might also wish to contact the the Better Business Bureau, 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Unit 76, MB, SC 29577 and/or the SC Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 5757, Columbia, SC, 29250. Questions can be directed via e-mail to the chamber's Customer Service Manager or complete a form online.

Marketing and Advertising Committee

The Marketing and Advertising Committee oversees the various activities related to marketing of tourism for the Myrtle Beach Area. The committee is responsible for recommending to the chamber board the annual marketing plan and any related activities as approved by the chamber's respective committees. The committee is made up of five sub-committees: Advertising, Publications, Technology-Based Marketing, Promotions & the Convention Bureau. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of Marketing.

Convention Bureau Committee

The Convention Bureau Committee, a sub-committee of the Marketing Committee, oversees various initiatives designed to increase the level of group occupancy. Key markets include corporate meetings, association meetings, group tours, international tourism and sports events. This committee also oversees the full slate of consumer travel shows designed to grow leisure travel. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of the Convention Bureau. If you are seeking vacation info please do not use this email address, but instead go to the Contact Us page.

North Strand Council

The North Strand Council is made up of chamber business members located in the North Strand area. Their primary role is to address issues and interests of businesses in the North Strand and coordinate with other organizations with common goals. For more information, e-mail the Vice-President of Membership.

South Strand Council

The South Strand Council is made up of chamber business members located in the South Strand area. Their primary role is to address issues and interests of businesses in the South Strand and coordinate with other organizations with common goals. For more information, e-mail the South Strand Office Manager of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber.

Small Business Council

For a list of scheduled committee meetings, please visit our online calendar. For other information related to committees, you may e-mail the Information Desk at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce or call (843) 626-7444.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has been extremely active creating opportunities for your business to grow and prosper. The vision of the chamber is to promote, protect and improve the Myrtle Beach area as an excellent place to visit, live and conduct business.

Take a look at what your chamber has done the second quarter of 2006: