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Representing the Grand Strand’s business community for more than 85 years

About Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization supported by more than 2,400 businesses and nonprofit organizations. The organizations, and the individuals representing them, join together for the purpose of promoting the civic and economic progress of our community. The area's economic success and quality of life is directly impacted by the work the chamber performs. Because of this, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will have a major impact on the future of the Grand Strand.

Our mission is to promote, protect and improve business in the Myrtle Beach area. The chamber serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Socastee and Carolina Forest.

Vision

We will be a world-class organization that thrives on continuous improvement, providing exceptional results through service, innovation, community leadership and collaboration.

Purpose

There are three primary functions performed by the chamber:

  1. Promote business: The chamber serves as the primary destination marketing organization and promotes the tourism industry out-of-market. The chamber also provides numerous opportunities for local businesses to promote themselves to visitors, residents and other businesses.
  1. Protect business: The chamber seeks to influence legislation and regulation by local, state and federal governments in a proactive manner, supporting legislation that benefits businesses and the communities they reside in and, where necessary, opposing legislation that unnecessarily inhibits businesses.
  1. Improve business: The chamber offers a multitude of programs and services that assist businesses and/or individuals.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide community leadership in the promotion of economic development, including tourism. Accordingly, the chamber will effectively involve itself in the governmental and political arena and the coordinating of efforts to advance business development in order to improve the quality of life and to encourage unity in the region.

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Nonprofit Expo

Join us for a Nonprofit Expo and Business After Hours at WonderWorks on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to network on the deck at WonderWorks and learn more about the many nonprofits in our community.

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