B-to-B Connects

Feb. 15 ~ 8-9:30 a.m.
@ MBACC, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
 
Free. B-to-B Connects is a new networking event for MBACC members designed businesses whose success depends on word-of-mouth referrals and marketing. Participants will be given 2 to 3 minutes to present their business to members. This networking event is limited to a small number of attendees for a more intimate networking experience. Coffee, donuts, networking and contacts … what else could you ask for? Bring plenty of business cards and brochures to promote your product! Register online.

E-Verify Overview

Jan. 26 ~ 9-10 a.m.
@ MBACC, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach

E-Verify is a free, Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information from an employee’s Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. The free overview will provide details on (1) How the E-Verify Program works (2) What employees can do when faced with a data mismatch (3) Important information regarding the protection of employee rights (4) Q&A. Free class. Register online.

MBACC Launches Free Mobile App

As more and more people use their smartphones to consume and search for information, it’s more important than ever to provide mobile technology. Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s free mobile app for Android, iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Blackberry is an exciting new tool to connect our members and help your business reach new customers.

Download the App Today to get Connected to MBACC
You can download our mobile app by visiting http://web.myrtlebeachareachamber.com/mobile on your smartphone or mobile device.

Every chamber member has a free listing in the business directory (just like the print and online directories). The MBACC mobile app also includes:

Direct Call – Users can take advantage of one touch dialing to call each business member.

Search – Users can search by category, type of business or business name.

Deals – Users can find out about chamber businesses that offer coupons to the public and exclusive discounts to chamber members. Interested in offering a discount to the public, visit the Members Only page. Want to submit a Member-to-Member Discount, click here.

Events – Learn where and when your nearest chamber event is happening right from your phone! You can also instantly register for events.

News – Stay up-to-date with the latest chamber news! The app also features a link to our Twitter and Facebook accounts.

‘Myrtle Beach Area Goes Presidential’ for January 2012 Republican Primary Debate

In support of the Jan. 16 South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary debates, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a ‘Myrtle Beach Area Goes Presidential’ campaign to show community support, pride and patriotism in the weeks leading up to the scheduled debate and the state’s primary election.

2012 republican presidential debate visitor discounts
Businesses are encouraged to show their community pride by sending in business discounts for the Myrtle Beach Presidential Primary Debate. Discounts will be posted on VisitMyrtleBeach.com/Debate from Jan. 13-16. Submit your discounts by Jan. 9 – buy one, get one free; 20% off; free gift with purchase; etc. Great opportunity to promote your business to thousands!

Show off your patriotism and win $300
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the Jan. 16 Presidential Primary Debate along with hundreds of journalists from across the country. Businesses are asked to show off their patriotism by entering MBACC’s Civic Pride Decoration Contest for a chance to win – 1st Place – $300, 2nd Place – $200, 3rd Place – $100. Raise the American flag, wrap your businesses in red, white and blue, and post welcome signs. Entries will be judged for patriotic theme and creativity. Judging takes place Jan. 13.

Promote your events/menu specials
Advertise your presidential debate special activities/debate viewing parties/special menu items/patriotic cocktails/etc. for free on VisitMyrtleBeach.com/Debate. Complete a simple form.

Grand Strand Legislative Reception

Join your Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce in thanking the state senators and representatives for the time they spend working on the many issues impacting Grand Strand businesses. Every year, we travel to Columbia to meet with members of the S.C. General Assembly. Don’t miss your chance to talk about issues important to our area and help educate the legislators about the significant impact the Grand Strand has on the state’s economy.

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
5-9 p.m.

Location: Clarion Hotel
1615 Gervais St., Columbia, SC

More Info: For more event information and sponsorships, please contact Amie Lee, director of festivals & special events, at (843) 916-7238 or by e-mail.

MBACC Membership Meeting, Dec. 1

Special Invitation
MBACC Membership Meeting
Presented by MBACC Board of Directors
Dec. 1 ~ 1-2 p.m.
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Meeting Rooms 106 & 107
2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
Free parking in Convention Center parking garage or $3 in parking lot
Please join us for a special Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting presented by your MBACC board of directors. This is an excellent opportunity to meet members of the board of directors, learn about several key membership areas, and provide your input on these important issues.
Board members will update members on:
Media coverage of MBACC
Top initiatives for 2012 and how MBACC is moving forward on these priorities
Don’t miss this important Membership Meeting. Register today.

2012 Member-to-Member Business Expo

Mark your calendars
The sixties were about diversity, hope, change and making your voice heard. With this in mind, your Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association decided to bring this decade’s excitement to the biggest business networking event of 2012 – the MBACC/MBAHA 2012 Member-to-Member Business Expo, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 , from 4-7 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Investing in a booth at the MBACC/MBAHA Member-to-Member Business Expo provides your business with the opportunity to make new connections and reach new markets! Reserve your booth by Dec. 15 and keep $26 in your pocket – Booth Fee for MBACC Members:  $125. The Member-to-Member Business Expo is presented by Frontier and sponsored by Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Myrtle Beach Mobile, T-Mobile and Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. Food provided by Cravinley’s Buffet in a Box, Planet Hollywood and The Melting Pot.

Christmas Towne

Celebrate the holiday spirit at the 2011 Christmas Towne, sponsored by Wendy’s and Smoke Free Horry.

Brought to you by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Towne will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Festivities will take place inside Exhibit Hall A and the outdoor Events Plaza. As always, the event is free and open to the public.

The event includes photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, official tree lighting ceremony for the City of Myrtle Beach, train rides, Taxi Jet children’s ride, letters to Santa, pony rides, hayrides, exhibitor giveaways and much more.

Shop Small on Nov. 26!

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, Small Business Saturday can drive shoppers to small businesses across the country as we enter the holiday season.

Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: creating more demand for their products and services. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 26. Small business owners can download online promotional materials that will help them drive sales to their business on Small Business Saturday. American Express is also giving $100 of free Facebook advertising to 10,000 business owners who sign up to help build online buzz and drive customers to their stores on Small Business Saturday. By simply entering a few pieces of information and clicking a button, these business owners can create a personalized, geo-targeted ad that will run on Facebook leading up to Nov. 26.

When we all shop small, it will be huge.

Legislative Luncheon

Dec. 8 ~11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes
Members of the legislative delegations of Horry and Georgetown counties will participate in a moderated panel discussion answering audience questions on issues affecting our business community at the local and state level. Sens. Dick Elliott, Luke Rankin and Ray Cleary, and Reps. Thad Viers and Nelson Hardwick are confirmed to attend. Cost: $35 per Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce member; $45 per nonmember. Register online. Presented by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce