Category: Prosperity

Articles about PGS efforts to diversify our economy & grow small business

The Rising Popularity of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)

You might be wondering what Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is, I know I did. ETA has been around for 20+ years, but is just recently gaining momentum and popularity. It is […]

Partnership Grand Strand supported, presented, and attended FAST Fest!

What do Entrepreneurs, Small Business Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Video Gaming, an Art Gallery, a Fashion show, and Networking event all have in common? The answer is F.A.S.T. Fest! […]

So You Think You Want to be An Entrepreneur?

Everyone wants to be successful. Everyone believes their idea has merit. Everyone also believes they can and will succeed. These notions are a fundamental part of all people (in […]

Partnership Grand Strand is engaged in Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)

BRE refers to strategies and efforts aimed at retaining and supporting existing businesses within a community or region. The primary goal is to ensure the continued success, growth, and sustainability […]

The Importance of Google Reviews for your Business

Traditional marketing for our businesses was done via word of mouth, but times have changed. Now all a person needs to do is run a simple google search to discover […]

Partnership Grand Strand Appoints Mark Shaaber as Entrepreneur Retention Manager

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the community foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Shaaber as Entrepreneur Retention […]

Small Business is the Key to Success

We often hear people described as being a “successful business owner” but the way we define success in business varies greatly depending on perspective. Does success simply mean staying open […]

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 […]

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.

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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