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Reserve your seats for annual meeting
Register now for the annual membership meeting and get the early-bird discount - register by Sept. 15 and pay $45 per chamber member (goes up to $55 on Sept. 16). The annual membership meeting will take place Oct. 7 from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. The daylong event features educational seminars ranging from media relations to mobile marketing, keynote address from national media figure and son of a former president, Michael Reagan, chamber annual update, and the highly sought-after business and individual awards. Promote your business at the annual meeting by purchasing an exhibitor booth for $225, includes display table and two registrations to the meeting. Contact Kema Faulk, festivals & special events coordinator, at (843) 916-7276.
Biggest Loser 5k/1 Mile Challenge, Sept. 25
National I-73/74 Corridor Association Fall 2010 Road Rally, Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Upcoming Networking Events
Connections Marketplace
Speed Networking
Sept. 9 ~ 7:30-9:15 a.m.
Springmaid Beach Resort Conference Center
3200 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
$15, includes breakfast. A fun, fast way to build your business contacts.
Business After Hours
Home Plate Sports Grill
Sept. 16 ~ 4:15-7 p.m.
1913 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach
This fun and casual Business After Hours will feature a variety of pizza offerings to delight any sports fan.
Business After Hours
Atlantic Stage
Sept. 23 ~ 4:30-7 p.m.
900 79th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
Get a backstage tour of Myrtle Beach's only professional nonprofit theater, while sipping your favorite beverage and sampling tasty hors d'oeuvres. Wine tastings provided by Hyman Vineyards.
Networking Tip
Ask a question: Joining a group engaged in conversation can be awkward. The best way to do so is to pose a question to the group after getting the gist of the conversation.
Education Programs
Chamber Access
Sept. 28 ~ 3 p.m.
MBACC Boardroom
Free event. All members are welcome! Whether you're a new member or a member looking for a benefit update, make plans to attend this event.
Government Relations
National I-73/74 Corridor Association Fall 2010 Road Rally
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Marketing Strategies
Take advantage of these low-cost advertising opportunities.
Benefit of the Month
Member-to-Member E-Mails offer an affordable way for members to advertise their special offers, share fundraising activities or provide other information to the Myrtle Beach area business community.
Get involved and grow your business
Our members find that the more time they invest in chamber participation the greater the benefits of membership to their business. We encourage you to:
- Attend at least one chamber function per month - enroll in a Chamber Academy class, drop by Business After Hours, enjoy a chamber-sponsored festival, attend a board of directors meeting, and stop by a gsSCENE young professionals function.
- Keep track of upcoming events by checking the online events calendar each month, read the weekly Grand Strander Express and monthly Grand Strander, and sign up for enewsletters.
- Make sure the chamber welcome centers have plenty of your business brochures/business cards.
- Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities, Member-to-Member Discounts, discounted educational classes, and small business resources.
Did you know
Eighty percent of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's members have 50 or fewer employees. Our goal is to promote the interests of these small businesses by providing programs and services that encourage professional development and to help small businesses thrive. Check out the Small Business Resource Center to find services specifically tailored to small businesses.
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