Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

06/04/2026

There’s not much better than networking by the beach!

Thank you Myrtle Beach Watersports for hosting the after hours tonight!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Integrated Insurance Solutions on the launch of its new Health Benefits and Senior Supplemental Benefits Division.

We were honored to celebrate this exciting milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. For more than 20 years, Integrated Insurance Solutions has helped families and businesses navigate their insurance needs, providing personalized service backed by decades of industry expertise.

We wish their team continued success as they expand their services and help even more clients across the Carolinas.

06/04/2026

Jess Sagun at Winna's Kitchen needs your vote!

Chef Jess is representing Myrtle Beach in the 2026 Favorite Chef competition, where she is currently No. 1 in her group, and you can vote daily to keep her at the top!

Jess is known for using food to bring people together, creating a welcoming space rooted in community, resilience and second chances. At Winna’s Kitchen, her mission is simply to "Have Fun. Eat Well. Do Good."

Her signature dish, The Silly Millie, is a bright lemon ricotta pancake dish inspired by her grandmother and the joy, hospitality and humor she brought to the table.

The winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall and receive $25,000.

Free daily voting is open now, with the first cut taking place Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. PDT. Donation-based votes also support the James Beard Foundation.

Vote for Jess here:

One chef will win $25k, a feature in Taste of Home, and a cooking experience with Carla hall.

06/03/2026

Applications are due June 15! Don't miss the chance to join Leadership Grand Strand Class 47!

Completed applications, along with three letters of reference and any scholarship applications, are due by 5 p.m. June 15, 2026.

05/29/2026

BEACH RENOURISHMENT UPDATES ‼️

ARCADIAN SHORES is wrapping up this weekend in Myrtle Beach. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has completed all work north of Singleton Swash in Horry County and is expected to finish the remaining section within Myrtle Beach city limits, near Bear Branch Swash, over the weekend.

The Arcadian Shores project was a partnership between Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach, with both governments sharing project costs. The work restored beachfront areas in both jurisdictions between Bear Branch Swash and Apache Pier.

Before shifting operations to Arcadian Shores, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock completed renourishment work in Myrtle Beach from the 48th Avenue North area north to Bear Branch Swash as part of the federal project paid for by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Once the remaining small section of Arcadian Shores is complete, all areas from 48th Avenue North and above in Myrtle Beach will be renourished.

FEDERAL PROJECT RESUMES in Myrtle Beach. GLDD is expected to resume the federal project this afternoon, Friday, May 29. This is earlier than anticipated with the arrival of a second dredge.

The contractor will resume work near 48th Avenue North and will begin placing sand southward along the beach. Check progress here: https://www.sac.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Myrtle-Beach-Renourishment/

As the Arcadian Shores project wraps up this weekend, the dredge currently working that project is expected to move to the Third Avenue South area early next week and begin renourishing beaches southward toward the southern end of city limits. GLDD will not be actively working in central Myrtle Beach during Carolina Country Music Fest.

It is important to note that the majority of Myrtle Beach remains OPEN throughout construction. Only active work zones, typically spanning 1,000 to 1,500 feet at a time, are temporarily closed while crews place sand. Work moves quickly, and beach access closures generally last only a day or two before reopening as construction progresses to the next section.

Residents and visitors should avoid closed construction areas and use only open beach accesses while work is underway. You can check open areas of beach and see where construction is currently by using the project tracker provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: https://www.sac.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Myrtle-Beach-Renourishment/

05/29/2026

Business connections with an ocean view? We're so ready for this!

Join us June 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. for a Business After Hours hosted by Myrtle Beach Watersports.

Enjoy an evening by the beach with light refreshments, including an Italian ice treat.

This event is free for members of the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative and Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

05/28/2026

ATTENTION South Carolina residents, it's your time to vote! Statewide primaries are June 9, and early voting is underway now!

Registered voters can visit any early voting center in their county during business hours now through June 5.

Below are early voting locations in Horry County:

Aynor Town Hall: 600 S. Main St., Aynor
Carolina Forest Recreation Center: 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach
HGTC Business Center: 950 Crabtree Ln. Myrtle Beach
Loris Public Safety Building: 3909 Walnut St., Loris
North Strand Recreation Center: 120 Hwy. 57 S., Little River
South Strand Recreation Center: 9650 Scipio Ln., Myrtle Beach
Voter Registration and Elections Office: 1515 4th Ave., Conway

05/27/2026

Congratulations to our Nonprofit of the Month for May, presented by United Bank: Sea Haven for Youth!

For more than 30 years, Sea Haven has provided critical support services for youth and young adults in the Myrtle Beach community. Serving individuals ages 12-24, Sea Haven operates the only 24-hour youth crisis center and homeless youth street outreach center in Horry County.

Sea Haven offers emergency placement, walk-in and long-term support services while connecting youth and young adults with medical care, mental health resources, education, employment assistance and stable housing support.

05/27/2026

The June 9 primary election and early voting are continuing as scheduled under the current congressional district lines.

The South Carolina Senate adjourned without advancing the proposed congressional redistricting plan, and there are currently no plans to redraw congressional districts or hold an additional congressional primary election in 2026.

Voters should continue planning to vote in the June 9 primary under the existing maps. Visit scVOTES.gov for voting information, polling locations and sample ballots.

05/27/2026

The Myrtle Beach area is home to talented performers and iconic shows. We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone!