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Myrtle Beach Going Green
Check out the chamber's new Going Green Web site for info on ways you can save energy, recycle and help the environment. There are lots of events during the month of March to help you start going green.
49th annual Canadian-American Days Festival
This year, from March 13-21, the Myrtle Beach area will greet Canadian and American visitors with a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place throughout the Grand Strand. Kickoff Celebration Expo on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public. The expo will showcase MBACC businesses plus there will be lots of door prizes, music and entertainment. RBC Bank also is a presenter of three free military concerts: The 282nd Army Band on March 15; 208th Army Reserve Band on March 19 and the United States Navy Band on March 20. In addition to the concerts, events include the 2nd annual Canada vs. U.S.A. Battle at the Beach golf tournament, a South Strand Can-Am Reception, the 3rd annual Snowbird Games, the 2nd annual Fabulous 50s Festival, amusement discounts and more. For an entire listing of events and more details on any of the concerts listed above, visit CanAmDays.com.
MBAHA/Hospitality Partnership Membership Meeting
March 17 ~ 3-5:30 p.m.
Medieval Times, 2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach
Register online.
Business Before Hours
KISS Coffeehouse
March 25 ~ 7-9 a.m.
Free. Start off your morning one sip and one conversation at a time. Register online.
Myrtle Beach Area ICE Awards
March 27 ~ 6-10 p.m.
The Palace Theatre, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach
The Myrtle Beach Area ICE Awards celebrate businesses and individuals for providing the Incredible Customer Experience in Amusement & Entertainment, Communications, Dining, Financial, Lodging, Nonprofit, Professional, Real Estate, Retail, Service. Tickets (only $30) on sale.
Business After Hours
Seafare Restaurant
April 22 ~ 5-7 p.m.
9925 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Free. Please come and enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres and refreshing spirits. Bring lots of business cards for networking. Register online.
2010 Restaurant & Business Expo
The 2010 Restaurant & Business Expo will be held April 28 from 4-8 p.m. at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. The expo is free and open to the public. Food and beverage prices will range from $1-$3. During the entire 2010 Restaurant & Business Expo, businesses will not only be showcasing their products and services but restaurants will be serving up samples of their mouthwatering dishes. Businesses (nonrestaurant exhibitors) can purchase booth space for only $175. You will receive a 10-by-10 pipe and draped area, an 8-foot skirted table, two chairs and a business name sign. A double booth space, 10-by-20, runs $325. Register for a booth by April 14.
Early-Bird Registration for Restaurants - Save $275!
Member restaurants that serve samples of their dishes during the expo and register before April 14 will receive free registration ($275 value) and obtain 50 percent of their ticket sales revenue. Only 30 restaurant exhibitor spaces available first come, first serve. Registration includes a 10-by-20 pipe and draped area, 16-foot skirted table, four chairs, business name sign and 120V electrical outlet.
Upcoming Networking Events
Connections Marketplace
(Speed Networking)
April 8 ~ 7:30-9:15 a.m.
Springmaid Beach Resort Conference Center
3200 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
$15 MBACC members (includes breakfast). Register online. Speed networking is a fun, exciting and effective way to make a lot of connections in a short amount of time.
Networking Tips
1. Make it easy for someone to help you. The more concise you are in your descriptions of yourself and your goals ... the better your odds for success.
2. A simple smile goes a long way. Start with a smile. You'll find that you receive an automatic smile back as a response. It opens the door to friendly communication.
Upcoming Chamber Academy Classes
Small Business Development Forum
March 15 ~ 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
CCU Wall College of Business
Forum of state and local agencies designed to provide information to small businesses on the following topics: Certification(s) small business, minority and/or woman-owned business, disadvantaged business; SBA loans and SBA(a) certification; USDA loans; WRCOG Revolving Loan Program and Economic Development; Disadvantaged Business Enterprise; Setting up and Licensing a General Contractor Company in SC; Personal and Business Goal Setting; tax credits for small businesses and WIA program. Sessions to run concurrently. Register online.
Faith-Based Grant Summit
presented by Sen. Lindsey Graham and MBACC
March 15 ~ 1-5 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
RSVP to grantsummit@lgraham.senate.gov
Featuring speakers from United States Department of Health & Human Services; United States Department of Housing & Urban Development; United States Department of Education; andCorporation for National & Community Service. Local speakers from the following offices South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations; South Carolina Afterschool Alliance; and Southeastern Regional HUD Office. Plus grant writing tips from the American Association of Grant Professionals. Beverages and light snacks will be available. Free and open to the public
Managing Your Customer Service Delivery
presented by Eileen Soisson from The Meeting Institute
March 16 ~ 9-11 a.m.
MBACC Office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
Participants will be challenged to better serve their customers by taking responsibility for and managing the company's customer service from day one. Recruiting service-oriented staff and then training them is the first step, but then management must be willing to make the service delivery systems that are in place as effective as possible. Ways to involve and empower staff to deliver the desired service will be discussed and shared. $10 MBACC Members; $25 General Public. Register online.
Local Business Marketing on the Internet
presented by Sue White of Business Training Team
March 23 ~ 9-11 a.m.
MBACC Office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
Are you a local business owner who questions if you need to market yourself on the Internet? Are you wondering where to begin? In this seminar you'll see examples of how you can attract local customers to your business through the Internet. These are free or low-cost tools that you can put into place today. Most can be set up in less than an hour and you never need to visit the site again. Others will take some day-to-day interaction to be effective. Free for MBACC Members; $15 General Public. Register online.
Behind the Scenes at WMBF News
March 24 ~ 8:30-10 a.m.
Free. Space is limited, register early.
Marketing Strategies
Take advantage of these low-cost advertising opportunities.
Benefit of the Month
Small Business Resource Center
Don't forget that MBACC offers an online Small Business Resource Center. Here you will find health insurance savings, office supply discounts, public relations tips and lots more. Check out all the advantages you have as a chamber small business member!
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
Member-to-Member E-Mail Blast
Purchasing the MBACC membership list is a great way to help your business keep in touch with other members of the chamber for advertising or informational purposes. And now we're offering you a second cost-effective way to reach out to fellow members. Member-to-member e-mails offer an affordable way for you to advertise your special offers, share fundraising activities or provide other information to the MBACC business community.
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