South Strand Membership Meeting

South Strand Membership Breakfast
July 27, 8-9:30 a.m.
Inlet Affairs Banquet & Catering
4024 Hwy. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
Update on South Strand issues. All Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited. Register online.

North Strand Council Meeting

Aug. 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
North Strand Council Meeting
Ocean Creek Resort & Conference Center
10600 N. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach
Join the North Strand Council for coffee and a presentation by Brad Lofton, president of Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC). The MBREDC is dedicated to creating a competitive and diversified business climate in Horry County. Lofton will update the audience on new industry for the Grand Strand. All Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited and encouraged to invite anyone who might be interested in attending. Register online.

Save the date: 20th annual golf tournament

The Time Warner Cable Business Class Hospitality Classic Presented by HBO Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 19 at King’s North at Myrtle Beach National 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 or $450 per foursome and includes greens fees, golf cart, steak lunch from Outback Steakhouse 4650 Factory Stores Blvd.) and on-course food and refreshments. Activities include a silent auction, raffle and prizes for first, second and third place and closest to the pin. The tournament is limited to the first 120 golfers.

The registration deadline for players and sponsors is Aug. 12. This event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business and demonstrate your support for the hospitality industry and its educational endeavors. In addition, Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association is looking for items for silent auction and raffle prizes. The golf tournament is presented through the generous support of Time Warner Cable, HBO, SCE&G, Genco Inc., Outback Steakhouse, Myrtle Beach National and other fine businesses. Learn More

Chamber releases ‘Going Into Business’ guide

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently released a new ”Going Into Business” guide for people interested in learning more about starting a business along the Grand Strand. This new business development resource was the idea of the MBACC Small Business Council, who led the charge in getting the most relevant and recent information together for those looking to open a business.

”We believe it’s very important to do all that we can do to make it easier for someone wanting to start a business in the Myrtle Beach area,” said Greg McCollum, chairman of the MBACC Small Business Council. ”Fostering the growth of business within our area and providing all the resources we can to potential business owners is something we’re passionate about, and we’re very proud of the collaborative efforts of the Small Business Council members and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber staff members that have made this information available to the public.”

The resource for prospective business owners includes business license and permitting information, tax information, maps and additional local small business resources. The ”Going Into Business” guide can be viewed online or a hard copy of the guide can be picked up at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce main office at 1200 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach.

Try It Local

Try It Local is an electronic discount program featuring local member retailers, restaurants, service providers and more. New deals are offered two days a week at a deep discount of 40 percent to 90 percent off regular price (i.e., $20 of food and drink at a restaurant for $10). The offers are delivered to Try It Local subscribers via email, social media and TryItLocal.com/MyrtleBeach. There is no cost to sign up for Try It Local – visit TryItLocal.com to receive deal alerts.

There is also no cost for MBACC members to offer a deal. The company keeps 70 percent of the day’s total sales and is responsible only for determining the deal and preparing to meet the increased demand for its product or service. Myrtle Beach residents and business owners can visit TryItLocal.com/MyrtleBeach for more information and to sign up. Or contact Scott Head, MBACC advertising sales manager, at (843) 916-7272 or Scott.Head@VisitMyrtleBeach.com to learn more.