Category: Place

Partnership Grand Strand is devoted to the revitalization of downtown & the oceanfront area.

2023-2024 Census Article

South Carolina Ranks 5th in State Population Growth 2023-24US Census numbers have just been updated, and our total US Population is up 1%. (Bringing our nationto a total of 340 […]

Trend Challenges for Facebook

Facebook began 20 years ago as a social media platform for college students. Today, platform is challenged by a significant shift in users. It has evolved to be the social […]

FTC Publishes Ban on Noncompete Contracts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a new rule set to take effect in September 2024 that would ban noncompete clauses for most workers arguing such clauses negatively affect competitive […]

What’s Revolutionizing Urban Travel?

Meet the micro-EV. This new electric vehicle is taking Europe by storm and expanding quickly in urban areas of the United States. At 4 feet wide, 5 feet tall and […]

Myrtle Beach Again Ranked in Top 20 of Best Performing Cities

Myrtle Beach remains a strong contender in the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities 2024 index, securing the spot No. 19 among large cities. While it slipped a few spots from […]

The Power of the “Pivot”

What do Amazon, Starbucks, American Express, IBM, You Tube and Netflix all have in common? The ability to embrace change, innovate and reinvent themselves. This is often called the “pivot”. […]

Why is Building a Community Brand Important?

It is critical to recognize the substantial role that community marketing and branding plays in the retention and expansion of existing businesses. By effectively marketing a community's assets and nurturing […]

Is Your Organization “Selling” What Today’s Employees Want To Buy?

Finding great employees has always been a challenge, but it’s increasingly more difficult in today’s “war” for top talent. As the competition for candidates intensifies, it is important for […]

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.

Partnership Grand Strand (PGS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation and a five-year strategic initiative designed to accelerate economic prosperity and quality of life for all businesses and residents across Horry and Georgetown counties.

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