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Latest Articles

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.

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 […]

Welcome to Horry County!

We're so glad you're here. Horry County is a beautiful place to live, with something for everyone. Whether you're a beach lover, a history buff, or an outdoor enthusiast, you're […]

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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