Marketing Strategies for Members

Local Marketing Opportunities for Members

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce offers members a variety of ways to market their business. Below is a list of marketing opportunities that members can use to reach local residents and other chamber members.

Visitor Centers

• Brochure & Business Card Racks: Gain valuable access to new customers by marketing your services through business card and brochure racks in our Oak Street and South Strand welcome centers. It's a free benefit of membership.
• Monthly Calendar of Events & Theater Schedule: A monthly calendar of events is available at each of the welcome centers. Events can be submitted online at GrandStrandEvents.com. During season, theater schedules are included on the calendar of events.

Publications

• Grand Strand Living: A comprehensive guide for those looking to relocate to the area and the primary business publication for established residents.
• Grand Strander: MBACC's member newsletter - hard copy and electronic.
• Member-to-Member Discounts: This program encourages members to buy from other members to save money, increase visibility and promote new business for their companies.

Inquiry Opportunities

• Membership List: Reach more than 2,700 area businesses and organizations with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce membership mailing list.
• Member-to-Member E-Mail: An affordable way for members to advertise their special offers, share fundraising activities or provide other information to MBACC members.

Online Marketing

• Enhanced Business Directory Links: Each member of the chamber is entitled to five free listings in the business directory of MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. For a small fee, the chamber will make the link stand out by putting it in a color box and bolding the text.

Special Member Events Sponsorships

• Annual Membership Meeting: The Annual Meeting recognizes the chamber's accomplishments over the last year as well as announcing the winners of the MBACC business awards. These awards celebrate the Grand Strand's most successful businesses and individuals.
• Business & Restaurant Expo: MBACC's annual Business & Restaurant Expo is known for its festive atmosphere, including tabletop displays, great networking and delicious food.
• Grand Strand Legislative Luncheon: The luncheon is a great opportunity for members to meet their local and state representatives and learn about the chamber's legislative agenda. Members of the Horry-Georgetown Legislative Delegation participate in Q&A.
• ICE Awards: The Incredible Customer Experience Awards recognizes 10 businesses that have raised the bar of hospitality and 10 individuals who have excelled in customer service.
• President's Gala: The President's Gala honors the recipients of the Citizen of the Year and Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year.

Chamber/Community Events Sponsorships

• Behind the Scenes: This networking event combines making contacts while learning about unique businesses along the Grand Strand. Hosted by different Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce businesses at their locations, members get a Behind the Scenes look at their fellow member businesses all while enjoying small group networking.
• Business Before, During or After Hours: Business Before, During or After Hours is one of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's most effective networking tools. All member businesses and their employees are invited to this free monthly gathering. It's a great opportunity to interact with others while enjoying complimentary refreshments. Plus it's an inexpensive way to advertise your business.
• Chamber Academy Series: The Chamber Academy offers educational opportunities to all members and their employees. As a chamber member, you can help support the educational advancement of members and their employees by sponsoring an educational event or series.
• ChristmasTowne: Join us for a community celebration featuring activities for the kids, holiday entertainment, free photos with Santa, and the official lighting of the city's Christmas tree. Christmas Towne is Horry County's free holiday event.
• Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo: The Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo was created to highlight saltwater fishing opportunities in the Myrtle Beach area and provide another dimension for vacation and recreational planning.
• Hurricane Preparedness Conference and Expo: The Hurricane Conference helps the community prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Members are encouraged to sponsor and exhibit at this highly attended event.

Festivals Sponsorships

• Sun Fun Festival: The Grand Strand kicks off summer with the Annual Sun Fun Festival. The festival features celebrity meet and greets, food, arts and crafts vendors and a summerlong concert series.
• Beach, Boogie & BBQ: During the annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival, South Carolina's Official Barbeque Championship takes place. Attendees can enjoy free concerts, kids games and car shows.
• Canadian-American Days: Each year, the Myrtle Beach area rolls out the red carpet for Canadian and American visitors during the Canadian-American Days. The event includes a line up of fun activities, giveaways and concerts taking place throughout the Grand Strand.