Grand Strander Express
The Official News Fax of
the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Issue 381 .. May 12, 2008
National Tourism Week, May 10-18
You can find valuable member business coupons and Thank You for Visiting artwork.
Additional promotions: MBACC welcome centers will serve complimentary refreshments, ad touting benefits of tourism will appear in local newspapers May 15, and WPDE NewsChannel 15 will air a National Tourism Week Chamber Moment
May 12-16 featuring Steve Chapman, MBACC board chairman.
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: National Tourism Week, Leadership Grand Strand, Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo, Sun Fun Festival.
Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo
June 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. Prime exposure for sponsorships and booth displays. Learn More: Pam Wright, business sales manager, 916-7220, Pam.Wright@VisitMyrtleBeach.com or online. Sponsors: Santee Cooper, WBTW News 13, The Sun News, WPDE NewsChannel 15,
A&I Fire and Water Restoration, WMBF News, Horry Electric Cooperative and PBS&J.
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.
Sun Fun car races to Darlington
The 2008 Ford Focus Sun Fun car, presented by the
Carolina Ford Dealers Association, was displayed May 8-10
at Darlington Raceway. The car will be awarded at the
Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival on Aug. 30. Register
at SunFunFestival.com or at Sun Fun Festival on June 7.
New member benefit: U.S. Chamber deals
As a member of MBACC, you can enjoy the benefits and services of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and receive savings on products/services from more than 600 nationally recognized merchants, including retail, restaurants, car rentals and airplane tickets. Learn More: uschamber.com/deals and MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com, click Government Relations
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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Co-op Advertising
Learn More: 655-4331
Late School Starts – July 13
Circulation: 5 million in drive-time markets where school starts later in the season
Ad Closing: 05/14/08
Ad Cost: $3,5000
All Ads: 2”x2”, 4-color
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Coupons hit Spirit’s magazine
Starting with July/August issue of Skylights magazine, Spirit Airlines will feature “coupon advertising” with four coupons on a 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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S.C.’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Nominations sought for South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies program, sponsored by Elliott Davis along with S.C. Chamber of Commerce. Nomination forms: scfgc.com. Deadline: May 16. Questions? Call (800) 503-4721.
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