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Standing Up for Business

As part of its mission, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping influence legislation and public policy to benefit our community and your business. MBACC members are encouraged to participate in the member-driven Advocacy Council, which is comprised of MBACC members engaged in the public policy arena.

Each year, the council unveils its community priorities, which are based on survey results of members’ concerns and issues for the upcoming legislative session.

View/Print the 2026 Advocacy Agenda

Connect with civic leaders and officials

Take advantage of our special events to connect with lawmakers and stay abreast on the policy issues impacting your business and our city.

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Find Your Representative

See a list of local, state and federal elected officials.

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What’s Happening

Welcome New Members – May 2026

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce encourages members to do business with other chamber members. Please consider these new stakeholders the next time you have a need for products/services. New [...]

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Sidney Thompson Named 2026 Pioneer of the Year

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Sidney Thompson as the 2026 Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year during its Annual Meeting in April, honoring a lifetime of leadership, [...]

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