The future of Broadway Street will be shaped by the people who know it best.

The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance is inviting residents, business owners and community members to participate in a series of public meetings focused on the revitalization of the Broadway Street corridor. The meetings are an opportunity for the community to share ideas, ask questions and help identify priorities as planning continues.

The first meeting will be a listening session, giving attendees the chance to learn more about the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, ask questions and discuss the organization's role in downtown revitalization. The remaining meetings will gather feedback that will help guide future planning efforts.

All meetings will be held at Gallery 320, located at 320 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach.

Meeting schedule:

• Wednesday, July 29, noon to 2 p.m. – Listening Session
• Thursday, July 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to noon

Strong communities are built through collaboration, and public input plays an important role in shaping projects that affect residents, businesses and visitors alike. These meetings provide an opportunity for the community to help influence the future of one of downtown Myrtle Beach's key corridors.

Whether you live downtown, own a business, work nearby or simply care about the future of Myrtle Beach, your ideas and feedback can help inform the next steps in the revitalization process.

The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance encourages everyone with an interest in Broadway Street's future to attend a meeting and be part of the conversation.

Dear America,

Happy birthday!

A momentous 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was crafted with audacious ideals that became the backbone of our great country. As we mark this milestone, we honor those founding principles and look ahead with optimism in what can still be achieved.

During his time working in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce President Jimmy Gray drafted the very legislation establishing the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. Nearly a decade later, America 250 is bringing communities together to commemorate the nation’s past while inspiring conversations about the future.

America has always been shaped by people willing to take initiative, embrace risk, invest in their communities, work together to solve problems and see possibilities rather than obstacles.

Those same qualities are evident across the Grand Strand today. Every day, residents launch businesses, create jobs, mentor future leaders, volunteer their time and collaborate to address challenges no single person can solve alone. Through their efforts, they strengthen our communities and help make this region a place where people want to live, work, visit and raise a family.

The prosperity we enjoy today did not happen by accident. It is the result of generations of people choosing to invest their time, talent and resources in something larger than themselves.

The same spirit that helped build this nation can still be found in entrepreneurs willing to take a chance, leaders willing to think beyond the next quarter, and residents who come together around a common purpose to strengthen the communities they call home.

As we celebrate this historic milestone, we are grateful for the freedoms that make opportunities possible and inspired by what can be accomplished when people work together to build a brighter future.

The best way to honor the first 250 years is to keep building the next.

Sincerely,

The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative

Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative CEO Matt Pivarnik recently joined the DMOU podcast to discuss how collaboration among the chamber of commerce, destination marketing, and community development is creating stronger communities and better outcomes.

Hosted by industry leader Bill Geist, DMOU features conversations with leaders shaping the future of destination marketing and community development. During the episode, Pivarnik shared lessons from his experience leading collaborative organizations in multiple communities and discussed how those experiences are helping guide the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative.

The conversation explored the value of bringing organizations together while maintaining distinct missions, funding and governance. Pivarnik also highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability and collaboration in building trust with residents, businesses and public partners.

The episode also touches on the Grand Strand's continued growth, evolving resident needs and the role tourism plays in supporting quality of life and long-term economic prosperity.

The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative encourages members to do business with other members. Please consider these new stakeholders the next time you have a need for products/services. New member referral? Contact Pam Wright, sales manager, 843-916-7220. Need to make changes to business information? Contact Amanda Bailey, services manager, 843-916-7205.

American House Myrtle Beach at Grande Dunes
Senior Living Services
Tonya Barr
6151 Colline Verdi Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-890-5585

Axcess Home Care
Home-Health Care
Barbara Oliver
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-925-0106

B2B Networking Groups
Business Support Services
Marian Odenwald
1153 Robert M. Grissom Pkwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-957-7775

Caribbean Jerk Cuisine
Restaurant - Specialty
Kamal Fraser
3401 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-984-3663

Daughters of Both Suns
Nonprofit
Jessica Sanchez
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
844-362-7867

Dependable Service Plumbing & Air
Air Conditioning & Heating
Sheri Gibson
4512 Dick Pond Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-979-9977

Episcopal Church of the Messiah
Churches
Roy Tripp
4221 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-999-0888

Faithwrks Construction
Contractors
Emery Thornton
Pawleys Island, SC 29526
907-390-0306

Fifth Third Bank
Financial-Services
Cody Nichols
7815 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-933-7692

Finding it Here
Advertising-Specialties
Alice Hart
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
727-263-8340

Garden City Beach Community Association
Nonprofit
Jim Allison
PO Box 1041
Garden City Beach, SC 29576
843-318-9652

Grace Women in Recovery
Nonprofit
Natalie Glodack
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
609-668-1066

Kinetic Media Production
Video-Film Production Services
Brad Jordan
671 Jamestown Dr., Ste. 206c
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-995-8025

LawyerLisa
Legal Services
Morgan Insley
2411 N. Oak St., Ste. 205B
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-917-5472

Local Card Guy
Merchant Services
Howard Payne
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-452-8228

Long Bay Theatre
Nonprofit
Greg London
704 8th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-999-6574

Over50Pros
Business Services
Sherman Mohr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
615-710-1405

Rawlings Myrtle Beach
Sporting Goods
Morgan Ripper
4619 Factory Stores Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-492-6350

SAFY
Nonprofit
Ashley Cole
2154 North Center St.
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-552-1220

Southern Charm POS
Credit Card Services
Zoe Giles
962 International Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
910-377-1070

Strand Alert, LLC
Security Services
Ben Pittman
509 9th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-455-6875

Verizon Business Group
Telecommunications
Adam Melquist
551 Seaboard St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-655-9695

Whole Person Healing Center, LLC
Health-Wellness
Dr. Robin Reeves-Oppenheim
603 B Briarwood Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
678-481-7518

For 90 years, Myrtle Beach State Park has offered a place where natural beauty, history and community come together.

Established in 1936 as South Carolina's first state park, Myrtle Beach State Park has welcomed generations of residents and visitors to explore maritime forests, walk the shoreline, fish from the pier and experience one of the last remaining stretches of undeveloped beach.

The park's story is also part of the region's story. Donated in 1934 by Myrtle Beach Farms and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, the park reflects a longstanding commitment to conservation, recreation and public access. Many of the structures built by CCC workers nearly a century ago remain in use today, connecting visitors to an important chapter in both local and national history.

Over the decades, Myrtle Beach State Park has become more than a destination. It is a place where families create traditions, students discover coastal ecosystems, and residents reconnect with the natural environment that helps define life along the Grand Strand.

Today, the park continues to serve as an outdoor classroom through year-round educational programs, guided tours and hands-on learning opportunities. Its nature center, wildlife habitat and Discover Carolina programs help introduce new generations to the importance of protecting South Carolina's natural resources.

As Myrtle Beach State Park celebrates its 90th anniversary this July, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the role special places play in shaping community identity and quality of life. The park's enduring popularity is a reminder that preserving natural spaces is an investment that benefits everyone.

The anniversary celebration on July 1 will include historical programs, family activities, a look back at the park's history and, of course, birthday cupcakes for the first 90 visitors. The celebration will continue all month long with the Historical Goose Chase featuring 20 challenges around the park. Learn more

Myrtle Beach has earned another national recognition, this time for delivering value to travelers.

Travel + Leisure recently named Myrtle Beach one of the 10 most affordable places to travel in the United States this August. The ranking was based on the average cost of a round-trip flight and a one-night hotel stay. For Myrtle Beach, that total was $486, putting the city at No. 8 on the list.

The publication highlighted the destination's wide variety of attractions, entertainment, dining and accommodations, along with special offers available through Visit Myrtle Beach's "Make More Myrtle Moments" promotion.

Affordability remains an important part of Myrtle Beach's appeal. As travelers continue to seek experiences that fit their budgets, the Grand Strand offers a combination of beaches, family attractions, live entertainment and dining options that appeal to a broad range of visitors.

Recognition like this helps reinforce Myrtle Beach's reputation as a destination that delivers both value and memorable experiences while supporting the businesses, jobs and economic activity that strengthen communities throughout the Grand Strand.

Read the full Travel + Leisure article to see the complete list of destinations.

The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative was recently featured on the Chamber Chat Podcast, where CEO Matt Pivarnik joined host Brandon Burton for a conversation about regional collaboration, shared services and community leadership.

During the episode, Pivarnik discussed the creation of the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative, which launched in April 2026 to align organizations working in tourism, business advocacy, workforce development, economic development and community leadership around shared regional priorities.

The discussion explores how The Collaborative's structure supports greater coordination across organizations while allowing each entity to maintain its unique mission and focus. Topics include shared services, board governance, community strategy and the role collaboration plays in strengthening long-term economic prosperity.

The conversation also highlights Collaborate2031, the countywide community strategy currently underway, and the importance of aligning organizations around what's best for the region as a whole.

Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast platform, or visit ChamberChatPodcast.com.