Have speech, will travel

If your organization needs a speaker to offer an overview of the VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships, just ask Marketing Coordinator Christina Lazarus, (843) 916-7214. She has the inside scoop on the March 5-10, 2013, event, tickets and program ad sales.

Salute from the Shore

Military Flyover and Salute to America’s Armed Forces to take place on South Carolina Beaches this 4th of July
Salute from the Shore, a nonprofit, grassroots group, has coordinated a special opportunity to Salute America’s Armed Forces from the beaches this July 4th. At approximately 2 p.m., a C-17 from Charleston Air Force Base will fly less than 1,000 feet from the coast of Myrtle Beach. The flyover will begin near Myrtle Beach and proceed southward, flying along the entire South Carolina coast. Everyone is encouraged to participate by dressing in patriotic colors and saluting the flyover as they pass over our beaches. Spectators are encouraged to video or photo the event and e-mail your footage, pics and comments so Salute from the Shore can post them for our troops abroad to see. Learn more at SaluteFromtheShore.org

Chamber prepared for possible publicity from Gulf Coast incident

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has developed an informational Web site updating visitors on the local beach and ocean water status of the BP Gulf oil spill. www.MyrtleBeachVisitorNews.com

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2010 on  May 29, downtown Myrtle Beach on Ocean Boulevard between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North. Parking available throughout downtown area. From 9 a.m.-9 p.m., this free event features concerts and celebrity meet-and-greets.

9-10 a.m.
Free Col. Buzz Aldrin Recognition Ceremony
Downtown Myrtle Beach on Ocean Boulevard between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North. Open to the public.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  
Memorial Day Parade starts at 27th Avenue North on Ocean Boulevard and heads south and ends at 9th Avenue North. Appearances by Grand Marshal Buzz Aldrin, plus high school marching bands, helium balloons, floats, walking groups, static displays and more. Will be the biggest and best parade yet in Myrtle Beach! Disney stars Savannah Outen of Radio Disney, Jasmine Richards of ”Camp Rock” and Tiffany Thornton of ”Sonny With a Chance” will be in the parade, as well as Marvel Characters Hulk and Iron Man and Milestone Characters Garfield, Classic Batman, Funshine Care Bear and Pink Panther

Performing in Concert:

Jordin Sparks, American Idol Season 6 Winner
Mitchel Musso, ”Oliver” on Hannah Montana
Jasmine Richards, “Peggy” on Camp Rock
Savannah Outen, Radio Disney
Drake Bell, “Drake” on Drake and Josh
ENVISION

Participating in Meet & Greets:

Debby Ryan, “Bailey” on Suite Life on Deck
Tiffany Thornton, “Tawni” on Sonny with a Chance
Nathan Kress, “Freddie” on iCarly
Jasmine Richards, “Peggy” on Camp Rock
Savannah Outen, Radio Disney
Drake Bell, “Drake” on Drake and Josh
Javier “Javy” Lopez, former Atlanta Braves player
Mllestone Characters Garfield, Classic Batman, Funshine Care Bear and Pink Panther and Marvel Characters Hulk and Iron Man

Also check out  Military Appreciation Days activities with various veterans groups, food and art & craft exhibitors and fireworks.

Downtown Redevelopment Corporation seeking board member

If you’re interested in serving on the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation Board, contact David Sebok, 918-1065, by April 2. The Downtown Redevelopment Corporation’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the revitalization of downtown Myrtle Beach.  This will be accomplished with the establishment of strategic aesthetic, functional, and business development goals; the addition and enhancement of public infrastructure; the creation of economic and other incentive programs; and through partnerships with the private investment and development sectors.

City of Myrtle Beach Notice of Public Hearing

April 20 at 6 p.m.
HGTC Grand Strand Campus Conference and Business Center.
After two years of community input, the City of Myrtle Beach Comprehensive Plan has been rewritten. The plan addresses population, economic development, tourism, natural resources, parks & recreation, cultural resources, historic preservation, community appearance, arts, community facilities & services, housing, neighborhoods, land use, transportation and priority investment. View plan online. Learn more about the public hearing.

1% Tourism Development Fee

Learn about the 1 percent sales tax:
Property Tax Calculator
Fast Facts: Tourism Development Fee
City Council Presentation April 28, 2009

City of Myrtle Beach New Ordinances

Ordinances for noise, motorcycles, alcohol consumption, property management, curfew and accommodations
Print off a one-page bulleted list as a handout for tourism and hospitality businesses.

View additional 2009 ordinances, including short-term rental, accommodation tax, and innkeeper or hotel check-in procedures.

2 a.m. Exemption Application

Beginning Feb. 28, 2009, Myrtle Beach establishments that sell alcohol will be required to close at 2 a.m., unless they receive an exemption. Application available online. A two-page synopsis of the requirements and a letter from the South Carolina Department of Revenue about alcohol beverage training programs also are available for review.