Investor Messages From Karen Riordan

From the Desk of Karen Riordan

• July 16, 2020 – Marketing update on CVB’s promotional efforts, the Greater Grand Strand Promise, free COVID-19 testing sites and more.
• June 17, 2020 – National Census Day of Action – Have you filled out the 2020 Census?
• May 31, 2020 – Demonstrations Planned Today In Myrtle Beach & Conway – We are saddened by the violence and damage that took place this weekend around our state and our country, as we all grieve for the death of George Floyd. 
• May 26, 2020 – We Must be Vigilant About Safety – Myrtle Beach was founded as a vacation destination for families and we are going to do everything we can as a chamber to support our city and our law enforcement to ensure we remain one of America’s favorite family beach destinations.
• May 19, 2020 – Safety is Our Priority – We are working with area leaders to prepare for a safe Memorial Day weekend. Our CVB team is developing messaging reminding guests to visit responsibly.
• May 8, 2020 – Discusses laid-off employees and unemployment benefits when businesses reopen
• May 5, 2020 – Talks about the spirit of travel. "When times are uncertain, the only certainty is that the spirit of travel will not be shattered." 
• April 29, 2020 – Looks at preparing to reopen businesses and the role of Accelerate Myrtle Beach Task Force.
• April 17, 2020 – Update on the CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program, COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund and Acts of Kindness.
• April 10, 2020 – Discusses $500,000 matching challenge for all donations made to the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund.
• April 1, 2020 – Your chamber is here to help promote, protect and improve. 
• March 24, 2020 – When times of uncertainty affect our area, MBACC is there as a resource for our business and hospitality partners.
• March 19, 2020 – The unprecedented public health crisis we’re facing right now has already had a substantial impact on these businesses’ bottom lines and employees’ pocketbooks.
• March 11, 2020 – Grand Strand update and actions the chamber is taking to assist the community.