New Member Information Center
- New Members List
- New Member Referral Program: $25 off both your renewal invoice and the referred business membership dues
- Chamber Access: New member orientation
Free. Learn about your chamber benefits and discuss ways to become involved in chamber activities. - Member-to-Member Discounts
- Money-Saving Member Programs
- Member-to-Member Email
- Staff Directory
- Sign-up for eNews
- Member Log-In: Update your business information, download membership
Web decals and more. - Member of the Month
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach
First Things First for New Members ...
Verify your online directory listing
Your Business Directory listing contains basic contact information for your business, and can include a free link to your company's website, if you provide us with that information. It's also important that members provide a thorough and keyword driven description to your chamber business listing. Go to the Business Directory, bring up your business to see if a detailed description is listed under your business name. To update a description or change info on your listing, email Shannon Haswell, membership programs & services coordinator.
Featured News
4th Annual Shuckin' on the Strand Oyster Roast
Presented by FSA-Full Steam Ahead Inc.
1-6 p.m.
@ Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet
Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, barbecue from Prosser's Bar-B-Que, live music by The Necessary Band and beverages. Tickets are $25 and will sell out quickly! Event is from 1-6 p.m. with food served from 1-4 p.m.
MBACC launches free mobile app
Find local businesses, and stay connected with news, events and exclusive discounts. 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.
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.
Upcoming Networking Events
North Strand Council Meeting
Feb. 7 ~ 8:30-9:30 a.m.
@ Barefoot Resort & Golf
Dye Clubhouse, 2600 Pete Dye Dr., North Myrtle Beach
Free. John Bullard, director of North Myrtle Beach Department of Parks & Recreation, will be the guest presenter. Bullard will provide an update on the plans for a new sports tourism facility. Please plan on joining the North Strand Council for coffee and networking. Feel free to invite anyone who may be interested in the presentation.
Behind the Scenes
Devo Olive Oil Co.
Feb. 9 ~ 4:30-6 p.m.
Free. Every day is a delicious day at Devo Olive Oil Co.! Come and sample their gourmet emporium of 60+ varieties of the freshest, cold pressed EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) from across the globe and balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. They also offer 17 flavors of delicious handmade pastas, plus several exotic sea salts and seasonings.
B-to-B Connects
Feb. 15 ~ 8-9:30 a.m.
@ MBACC
Free. B-to-B Connects is a new networking event designed for those whose business 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!
Business After Hours
Hard Rock Cafe
Feb. 23 ~ 4:15-7 p.m.
Free. Business After Hours rocks on at the Hard Rock Cafe. This rock 'n' roll pyramid is the perfect place to meet new chamber members, sample tasty hors d'oeuvres and enjoy refreshing spirits. Bring lots of business cards for networking.
Business After Hours
South Atlantic Bank & Magnolia's at 26th
March 8 ~ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
South Atlantic Bank in Myrtle Beach (630 29th Ave. N.) will open its doors to MBACC members for a March Business After Hours. The bank's beautiful headquarters is located on the corner of Grissom Parkway and 29th Avenue North. Join the people you know and trust for spirits, delicious hors d'oeuvres served by Magnolia's at 26th, networking and special South Atlantic Bank door prizes.
Behind the Scenes
Barefoot Princess Riverboat
March 22 ~ 5:30-8 p.m.
Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway aboard the Barefoot Princess Riverboat. Listen to a guided tour as you enjoy snacks and beverages while relaxing or dancing into the sunset. Please dress comfortably; high-heeled shoes are not recommended. Once the boat leaves the dock, it will not return until 8 p.m. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m.
Networking Tip
Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.
Education Programs
Organizational Leadership ... Discover the Path to Your Vision
Three-month program (Feb. 8-April 25, 2012) meets twice a month from 8-11:30 a.m.
@ HGTC Grand Strand Campus
Targets current leaders who seek to strengthen their knowledge and skills to be more effective in their leadership roles as well as enhancing their current organization. Cost: $299.
Sales & Service = Success
Part One, Relationship Based Selling
Feb. 15 ~ 9-11:30 a.m.
@ HGTC Grand Strand Campus
Learn ways to improve your listening skills and discover the basics of relationship based selling. Cost: $39 per class or sign up for all three for only $99 - Feb. 22 - Part Two, Stages of Selling, and Feb. 29 - Part Three, Value and Service-Based Selling.
Marketing Strategies
Leisure Group Travel - April 2012 Travel South
Circulation: 20,000 group travel buyers
Ad Size: 1/4 page, 4 color
Cost: $1,145
Space/Material Deadline: Feb. 15
AAA Home & Away Magazine and AAA Journeys
Home & Away Magazine circulation-1.2 million households (and more than 3 million readers)
every month. AAA Journeys circulation-674,000 AAA members.
Ad Size: 1/4 page, 4 color, plus 40,000 emails to AAA members
Cost: $4,890
Space Deadline: Feb. 21
Material Deadline: Feb. 28
Myrtle Beach Marketplace in US Airways Magazine (May 2012)
Ad Size/Cost: 1/4 Page, 4-Color: $1,475; 1/6 Page, 4-Color: $985
Space Deadline: March 10
Material Deadline: March 15
Family TravelFiles.com
Reaching family vacation planners online 24/7/365
Ad Cost: 3-month listing $600 per year; 6-month listing $800 per year; 12-month listing $1,200 per year (includes dedicated feature article with images and links); 12-month enhanced $2,000 per year (includes article/images/links and 160 x 600 banner ad).
Contact: Lynne Boykin, The Brandon Agency, (843) 916-2000
Take advantage of these low-cost advertising opportunities.
Benefit of the Month
Being a member of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a sound business decision that offers multiple opportunities for success. Read our Top 10 "Why I Love My Chamber" list to learn more about what your chamber can do for you.