Grand Strander Express
The Official News Fax of
the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Issue 382 .. May 19, 2008
Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo
June 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. Cost: All sessions are free, plus free lunch to the first 300 registered attendees compliments of Santee Cooper. Register online. Topics: How to be a Survivor; Mitigation & Retrofitting Your Home; Getting Back to Business After a Disaster; Special Medical Needs Shelter; 72 Hours Post-Storm–Now What? Booths and sponsorships still available. Learn More: Pam Wright, business sales manager, Pam.Wright@VisitMyrtleBeach.com, 916-7220 or MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. Sponsors: Santee Cooper, WBTW News 13, The Sun News, WPDE News Channel 15, A&I Fire and Water Restoration, WMBF News, Horry Electric Cooperative and PBS&J.
LGS applications online
Leadership Grand Strand is a nine-month program promoting leadership and volunteerism. LGS Class XXIX applications are due June 30. Learn more and download an application at LeadershipGrandStrand.com or contact Diana Greene, LGS executive director, at 916-7222 or LGS@VisitMyrtleBeach.com.
WPDE Chamber Moments
The goal of Chamber Moments is to enlighten the community about the MBACC and chamber affiliated projects. Staff presents the topic and a member talks about how the specific Chamber Moment benefits their business/community. WPDE NewsChannel 15 will shoot and air a weekly Chamber Moment. May: Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo, Sun Fun
Motorcycle trailer parking
Myrtle Beach Convention Center is offering motorcycle
trailer parking during May bike weeks. Lighted parking, 24/7 security, 24 hour access. $10 per day or $50 a week. Room for one trailer or one vehicle with trailer (two spaces). Larger spaces available – call for price. Call 918-1227 or 503-7088.
New benefit: U.S. Chamber offers discounts with FedEx
As a member of MBACC, you can enjoy benefits/services of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and receive discounts up to
21 percent on FedEx services. Call (800) 345-6227, mention code 14 or visit uschamber.com/member/benefits/fedex/.
Don’t be left in the dark
Make sure we have your correct business information by simply returning the membership update form you received in the mail a few weeks ago. It’s an easy way to guarantee you receive all benefit news. If you misplaced the form, e-mail Shannon.Haswell@VisitMyrtleBeach.com.
Upcoming Events
For class information call 916-7232. To register, click on Members Only – for user name and password, e-mail.
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May 21
Myrtle Beach Area
Hospitality Association Annual Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
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May 22 Business After Hours
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Start time 5:30 p.m.
Register online or call 916-7250
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May 27 Chamber Access
Benefits update. All members invited.
- May 28 Chamber Update
for North Strand Members
Presented by MBACC North Strand Council,
9 a.m., Avista Resort, complimentary breakfast.
Register: 916-7316 by May 26
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Co-op Advertising
The Charlotte Observer – July 6
Learn More: 655-4331
Circulation: 700,000+ Sunday
Ad Closing: 06/27/08
Ad Cost: $150 per inch, net
All Ads: Various size options, 4-color
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Coupons hit Spirit’s magazine
Spirit Airlines flight magazine will soon feature “coupon advertising” with four tear out coupons per page, front and back exposure, offers posted on skylightsmagazine.com, cost for two month period–$3,500.
Learn More: (305) 828-0123, ext. 116 or brenna@worthit.com
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