2007 Press Releases

Canadian-American Days Festival Brings New, International Business Element to Celebration
The Public is Invited to Attend the Canadian-Carolina Trade & Commerce Forum

March 7, 2007

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – For the first time in its 46-year history, the Canadian-American Days Festival is including an international business forum to the week-long celebration. The Canada-Carolina Trade & Commerce Forum, which will be hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins and the Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson, will take place March 15-16.

“The U.S.-Canada relationship is one of the most powerful forces today in the global economy,” said Wilkins. “During Myrtle Beach Can-Am Days, top business and government officials from both countries will discuss strategies for continuing to grow our economies in this post 9-11 world. I am honored these exciting and important discussions will be held right here in South Carolina.”

The public is invited to attend the Canada-Carolina Trade & Commerce Forum. Registration begins at noon on March 15 and is followed by an overview of the local region, state and Atlantic Canada region. The day continues with remarks by both ambassadors and a panel discussion entitled “Crossing the Border: Perspective on Doing Business in Canada and the U.S.” The first day of the forum culminates with a reception from the S.C. Department of Commerce.

On March 16, registration begins at 9 a.m. and the forum begins at 10 a.m. with remarks by Gov. Mark Sanford, the ambassadors, Rep. Henry Brown, S.C. Commerce Secretary Joe E. Taylor, SCPRT Director Chad Prosser and representatives from Canfor, a Canadian company doing business in South Carolina. The forum continues with a panel discussion on the “Innovation to Commercialization: Competitiveness Issues in Canada and the U.S.” The forum concludes with comments from members of the Canadian Parliament and U.S. Congress during a luncheon.

All events take place at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes. Those interested can see a full itinerary or register online at CanAmDays.com. For more information, please call (843) 626-7444.

Free Tickets Available Feb. 20 for Joint American, Canadian Military Band Concert;
Military Photos Wanted for Tribute

Feb. 13, 2007

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – A joint military band concert featuring the 282nd U.S. Army “Victory” Band from Fort Jackson, S.C., and the Canadian Air Force 22 Wing Concert Band from North Bay, Ontario, which includes members of the Canadian Air Force 8 Wing Concert Band of Trenton, Ontario, will take place at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Myrtle Beach Community Church, formerly the Forum Theatre, at Fantasy Harbour.
Free tickets for the concert will be given out beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Oak Street office (1200 N. Oak St.). The free tickets are limited to two per person and are on a first come, first served basis.
During the concert, the bands will do a musical tribute to members of the Canadian and American armed forces who are currently serving in the military. People are encouraged to send photos of military men and women to be included in the photo gallery that will accompany the tribute. Photos can be dropped off at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Oak Street office (1200 N. Oak St.) or mailed to Attn: Can-Am Military Band Concert, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 2115, Myrtle Beach, S.C., 29578. Digital photos are requested since print photos may not be returned. The soldier’s name, rank, hometown and where they are currently stationed are required.

The concert, which is part of the Canadian-American Days Festival taking place March 10-18, is sponsored by the General Consulate of Canada, Atlanta, and the  Consulate of Canada, Raleigh, N.C.  The concert and festival are organized by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (843) 626-7444 or visit CanAmDays.com.