FOCUS AREAS

Supporting Growth

Partnership Grand Strand is enhancing the Myrtle Beach area through focused placemaking and revitalization. By working with partners on strategic projects, we’re helping transform key spaces, foster economic growth, and improve quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

Revitalization Partnerships

A major focus of our placemaking efforts is the revitalization of downtown Myrtle Beach through strong public-private partnerships. Partnership Grand Strand (PGS) works closely with the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance (MBDA) to accelerate downtown’s renewal. PGS has committed significant resources to these efforts – including dedicating 25% of our foundation’s annual distributions — to support MBDA’s programs.

PGS also collaborates with the City of Myrtle Beach’s Downtown Redevelopment Office to align our resources with the city’s Downtown Master Plan, ensuring revitalization efforts are coordinated for maximum impact.

Through innovative programs and collaborations, they are fostering a skilled and motivated workforce, driving economic growth, and ultimately building a stronger and more vibrant community in Myrtle Beach.

Broadway Streetscape

Enhancements along a key historic corridor of downtown Myrtle Beach included new park benches and trash cans.

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Lighting Improvements

Working with urban lighting expert Leni Schwendinger to create a safer, more inviting atmosphere downtown.

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Residential Planning

Supporting MBDA residential planning study to expand housing options and create a vibrant 24/7 downtown.

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Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation

Attracting new businesses, expanding existing ones, and creating high-quality jobs across the Grand Strand.

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eMYRge (HTC Aspire Hub)

A coworking and innovation space for entrepreneurs, startups, and remote workers in the heart of Myrtle Beach.

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Habitat for Humanity 
of Horry County

Building affordable homes, revitalizing neighborhoods and providing workforce opportunities to foster stability and self-reliance.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Supporting Innovation

Partnership Grand Strand supports initiatives that build a thriving, future-ready Grand Strand by strengthening our economy, fostering innovation, and enhancing community well-being. We believe economic vitality and quality of life go hand in hand, and we work to ensure that growth benefits both residents and businesses.

Through collaborations with leading organizations, we help attract and expand companies, cultivate an entrepreneurial culture, encourage technological advancement, and improve housing stability. These efforts create a more resilient, diverse economy and a stronger sense of place across our region.

Through innovative programs and collaborations, they are fostering a skilled and motivated workforce, driving economic growth, and ultimately building a stronger and more vibrant community in Myrtle Beach.

AROUND THE REGION

Community Collaboration

Our placemaking efforts extend across the area through work to support growth. We work with businesses, nonprofits and municipalities and chambers of commerce throughout the regio to coordinate strategies, share best practices, and support projects across all 14 communities of the Grand Strand. Here are just some of the many groups we work with:
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