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November 05, 2009
Myrtle Beach Chamber Gala honors ‘Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year’
The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual who has displayed outstanding leadership and community involvement.
Chamber of Commerce annual tourism summit free and open to the public
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2009 tourism marketing summit 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel (Ballroom E).
November 03, 2009
New business groups partnering at HGTC
Business Resource Group LLC, a member of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has opened its doors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, partnering with the college’s Harold Swanner Entrepreneur Center.
Crecent Bank unveils account for service men and women
Representatives from Crescent Bank today unveiled the bank’s new Veterans’ Account, which is an exclusive account for all former members of the United States Armed Services.
October 29, 2009
Chamber announces business, individual award winners at annual meeting
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2009 annual meeting Thursday at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel.
Award-winning expert to present seminar on customer service
Skip Corn will present “Customer Service - A Strategic Advantage” to area business owners and employees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The Dunes Club.
October 23, 2009
Santee Cooper board approves bond sale
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved the sale of $424,570,000 in refunding and new money bonds during a special meeting Friday.
October 19, 2009
Santee Cooper announces bond sale
Santee Cooper is offering $418,555,000 in refunding and new money bonds, according to a press release from the state-owned utility.
October 15, 2009
Myrtle Beach mayoral candidates weigh in on contributions and BOOST article
Myrtle Beach’s candidates in the race for mayor are weighing in on a story that began online about what some called a troubling pattern of political contributions to the incumbents in the upcoming Myrtle Beach elections.
September 24, 2009
Carmichael joins Aynor Medical Center
Dr. Martin F. Carmichael will be the resident physician at the new Aynor Medical Center at 51 11th Street in Aynor, part of Marion Regional Healthcare System.
Oktoberfest events in Myrtle Beach
The Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Merchants Association announces its first Oktoberfest event to be held on Sat., Oct. 3rd from noon until Midnight between 8th Ave. North and Mr. Joe White Avenue on Ocean Boulevard.
September 23, 2009
Tanger Outlets offer 25% off “PINK” cards for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Tanger Outlet Centers in Myrtle Beach, SC are making a big commitment again this fall to help save lives. As part of Tanger’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, outlet shoppers in Myrtle Beach and across the nation can use the power of pink to battle breast cancer by purchasing Tanger Style 25% OFF Pink Savings Cards.
September 08, 2009
Croissants Bistro & Bakery announces new GM
Croissants Bistro & Bakery owner Heidi Vukov, announced the addition of Will Gravely, general manager, to lead the management team for her perennially popular restaurant.
August 15, 2009
Registration underway for South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
August 08, 2009
North Myrtle Beach Chamber celebrates 10th birthday
It was party time in North Myrtle Beach Friday.
CCU summit focuses on Interstates, ports
A number of area leaders were at Coastal Carolina University today, for the annual Economic Growth Summit.
July 01, 2009
Lawmaker pushes to keep mill open in Georgetown
A member of the local legislative delegation said Tuesday that he wants the ArcelorMittal steel mill to stay open because the loss of more than 300 jobs would devastate Georgetown.
June 18, 2009
Tallevast joins Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Jennifer Tallevast has joined Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union as member service representative at the Surfside Beach branch.
June 17, 2009
No progress reported after 2nd steelworkers meeting
For the second time in less than a week, union members who work at ArcelorMittal-Georgetown met to talk about possible concessions that could keep the mill in operation past the planned July 12 shutdown date.
May 28, 2009
Plantation Federal, Beach First forge deal with regulators
Two locally based banks, Beach First National Bank and Plantation Federal Bank, could face sanctions if they don’t raise enough capital to buffer against problem real estate loans.
April 24, 2009
Benson honored by Coastal Carolina University business students
William R. Benson of Conway, senior vice president of Conway National Bank, was recently honored by Coastal Carolina University’s chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma at its annual induction ceremony. A total of 56 students were inducted into the organization, the honor society for collegiate business students.
April 15, 2009
Another amusement park planned on SC Grand Strand
The new owners of the former Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach are working to open next month with a new name.
April 09, 2009
Georgetown tire center hoping to rebuild
An electrical problem likely started the fire that destroyed a tire service center in Georgetown Monday, causing traffic to be re-routed for seven-plus hours.
April 08, 2009
Pulte Homes agrees to buy Centex in $1.3B deal
In a deal that will create the nation’s biggest homebuilder, Pulte Homes Inc. is buying Centex Corp. for $1.3 billion in stock as both companies try to survive the worst real estate recession in a generation.
April 02, 2009
International Paper closing mill in Franklin, Va.
International Paper Co. is closing its Franklin lumber mill in Virginia, laying off employees at its sheet converting plant and converting innovation center in the same city.
March 26, 2009
Jordan joins Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Robbie Jordan has been named vice president of finance at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union.
March 05, 2009
Myrtle Beach Chamber awarded top accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce its five-star accreditation for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.
March 03, 2009
The Sun News announces layoffs, other cuts
The Sun News newspaper has announced it will eliminate 20 positions and reduce pay and work hours for its remaining staffers. The paper announced Monday that the cuts will take effect on May 4.
February 05, 2009
McClatchy reports 4Q loss on newspapers’ decline
Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co., publisher of the Myrtle Beach Sun News, reported a $21.7 million loss for the fourth quarter on Thursday, reflecting the declining value of its newspapers, and said it plans deep cost cuts this year.
Dillard’s sales slip in January
Department store operator Dillard’s Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 12 percent in January on a pullback in consumer spending and slumps in ladies and children’s apparel.
