Grand Strander Express
The Official News Fax of
the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Issue 390 .. July 21, 2008
Chamber membership renewal deadline Aug. 29
For info, contact Pat Creed,
membership programs manager, 916-7225.
Special Bulletin: Chamber Mail
The cost-effective 2008 Chamber Mail envelope program was initially scheduled to have six editions mailing 100,000 each. After completing the 4th edition and monitoring the number of inquiries for 2008, we are adjusting the program. There will now be one last edition for this calendar year, mailing to 50,000 inquiries at a reduced cost. Order Deadline: Aug. 8. Details/Order Form: Marketing Strategies or contact Scott Head, advertising sales manager, 916-7277.
Be the first to reach prospective visitors
Promote your business in the 2009 Official Myrtle Beach Area Vacation Guide - ad sales close Aug. 15. Advertise in 325,000 vacation guides, 875,000 bonus supplements and 1,065,000 in-market visitors guides. Membership packages available for lodging, dining, and activities & services members. Contact: Scott Head, advertising sales manager, 916-7277.
How do chamber members feel about the May bike rallies?
Find out at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. You can still voice your opinion about the motorcycle events at VisitMyrtleBeach.com/BikeRally. One survey per business. Member ID number required to complete survey: E-mail or call 916-7205 for ID number.
Sun Fun Summer Concert Series
Presented by Withers Preserve and The Market Common.
Concerts held at Grand Park across from The Market Common. Concerts start at 7 p.m. and are free. Bring your lawn chair.
Fri, Jul 25 - Tru Sol, Motown/R&B
Fri, Aug 1 - The Tams, beach
Plyler Park Concert Series
Presented by Myrtle Beach Downtown Merchants Association.
Concerts held at Plyler Park on the corner of 11th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard. Concerts start at 8 p.m. and are free. Bring your lawn chair.
Tue, Jul 22 - Soul Function, mainstream/rock/funk
Sat, Jul 26 - Paul Grimshaw Band, rock/classic
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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Chamber Access
July 29 ~ 8:30 a.m.
Benefits update.
All members invited. -
Convention Services Update
Accommodation Lead Subscribers
Sales & Convention Services Staff
July 29 ~ 8:30-10 a.m.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Reservations: E-mail hotel name and names of attendees
- Business Before Hours
The Market Common
Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe
July 31 ~ 8-9:30 a.m.
Register online or call 916-7250
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Advertise in Spirit's Skylights magazine
reach 1.366 million consumers per issue. Sept./Oct. issue (prime golf months): New Coupon Program. Four coupons per page. Once coupon is removed, a portion of page remains in magazine directing readers to skylightsmagazine.com to download coupons. Cost for two months: $3,500. Deadline: July 21-Spirit will help with production. Contact (305) 828-0123, ext. 116 or brenna@worthit.com - Add your event to vacation guide
Go to GrandStrandEvents.com and click Submit an Event to add your event to online calendar which will be used to create 2009 Official Myrtle Beach Area Vacation Guide calendar. Submit event by
Aug. 15 to be included in vacation guide.
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