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Keep up with our efforts to improve the quality of life on the Grand Strand and learn from the PGS team. See the latest articles below or choose one of our four focus areas to see content related to that topic.
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics: Nurturing Aviation Excellence in Myrtle Beach
Mike Basara is a very humble lead by example kind of guy, and he heads a professional team of instructors and staff that engage in world-class, hands-on instruction, high school […]
Infrastructure
PGS Focus Areas: Improving Infrastructure
Lack of interstate access and national connectivity threatens our area’s tourism industry and future economic development and job growth. Additional road capacity and routes in and out of Myrtle Beach and Horry and Georgetown counties are needed.
Place
PGS Focus Areas: Building a Better Place to Live
Like many communities across the country, Myrtle Beach’s downtown (“Heart”) and oceanfront (“Front Porch”) have aged and are in serious need of revitalization and redevelopment.
Talent
PGS Focus Areas: Attracting & Retaining Talent
Talent and workforce is THE top-of-mind issue and challenge for nearly every local industry in the community. Demand continues to outstrip the supply of qualified workers and there are many jobs that companies cannot find talent to fill.
Prosperity
PGS Focus Areas: Accelerating Prosperity
The region is less resilient than most communities due to a lack of economic diversity and an over-reliance on tourism, hospitality, and retail (72.5% of all employment), keeping per capita and average wages low and below state and national averages.
Infrastructure
Explaining the Capital Projects Tax vs. the Transportation Tax
As you may already know, Horry County Council's is considering replacing the Capital Projects Tax, known locally as the RIDE Program, with the Transportation Tax. The Transportation Tax and Capital […]
Infrastructure
How I-73 Could Impact Inland Port Dillon
Inland Port Dillon, opened in April 2018 and continues to have a significant economic impact on the northeastern region of South Carolina and beyond. Located near the planned intersection of I-95 and […]
Infrastructure
The Benefits of the I-73 Interstate Connector
In 2022, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Chmura Economics & Analytics to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study evaluating the advantages that Interstate 73 would bring […]
Infrastructure
Advisory Committee Advances Road Projects to RIDE IV Commission
A new batch of road improvement projects just passed the first hurdle to completion in Horry County. The 18-member advisory committee for the Road Improvement and Development Effort (RIDE) IV […]
Infrastructure
Partnership Grand Strand Appoints James Toy as Transportation/Infrastructure Public Policy Manager
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the economic growth foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce the appointment of James Toy as Transportation/Infrastructure […]
Talent
Partnership Grand Strand Appoints Ernest “BJ” Beaver as Workforce Talent Manager
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the economic growth foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernest “BJ” Beaver as […]
Partnership Grand Strand Appoints Peggy Masterson as Director of the Foundation
Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the economic growth foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce Peggy Masterson will serve as director. Masterson will manage […]
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