Making Waves - Summer 2019

Making Waves The Official Newsletter of The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

Summer 2019

Did you know?

64% of consumers have made a purchase decision based on social media content.

440 Hwy 90 East, Suite 1 Little River, SC 29566 www.LittleRiverChamber.org 843-249-6604 | Info@LittleRiverChamber.org

Happy 10th Anniversary to these members!

Anderson Insurance

Elliott Realty

1180 Hwy. 17, Suite 3 Little River, SC 29566 (843) 281-2889 andersoninsurancellc.com

401 Sea Mountain Hwy. NMB, SC 29582 (843) 249-1406 elliottrealty.com

Boulineaus

Franks Ice

212 Sea Mountain Hwy. NMB, SC 29582 (843) 249-3556 boulineaus.com

1120 Sea Mountain Hwy NMB, SC 29582 (843) 663-6970 boulineaus.com

Freedom Boat Club 3508 Hwy. 9 East Little River, SC 29566 (843) 281-4210 freedomboatclub.com

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta (843) 249-8888 Nov. 30, 2019

Jake’s Heating & Cooling

4201 Sea Mountain Hwy Little River, SC 29566 (843) 399-6786 jakesac.com

United Way of Horry County 761 Century Circle Conway, SC 29528 (843) 347-5195 unitedwayhcsc.org

Thank you for your continued support!

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Member of the Month Jume

Chamber Membership includes a variety of marketing opportunities, including a free 3.6” x 2” advertisement in our printed newsletter, shown here. Visit LittleRiverChamber.org or email Izzy@LittleRiverChamber.org for more info.

(843) 249-1406 | elliottrealty.com

At this year’s Annual Dinner, we celebrated our 15th Anniversary and past success for the chamber, our members, and the community. As we look towards the future we see unprecedented growth, and the chamber will be here to assist in the transition of change and continue to represent our businesses and community’s needs. Congratulations to Award Winners: Emerging Leader Award: Donny Kettner, Crab Catchers; Mary Martin Community Service Award: Renee Hembree, Teen Angels; Citizen of the Year: Ron Wilson,Veterans Home; Member Business of the Year: Matt Sedota, Easy 105.9.

Across Largest event in Little River; weekend after Mothers day _ “M” Casino Boat _ Seacoast Hospital Little River was reluctantly host to _ & smugglers during the

7 9 10 12 Civil War 13 _ Memorial Gardens 14 Location of county government offices; City 15 _ _ Recreation Center, located on Hwy 57 19 park your boat here 20 Two day festival the second weekend of October featuring a variety of live music 22 Cuisine widely available in Little River 24 _ County 25 Shells easily found along the ICW in Little River 26 The state dance 27 Type of tree, commonly seen draped in Moss

Down 1 Offers a variety of books, movies, & more you can check out 2 Eagle Nest _ Course 3 Little River _ - local nonprofit that works to improve quality of life and local business climate 4 Find your _ in Little River 5 President who traveled through the area in 1791 6 Tree on the state flag 7 Popular snack found at roadside stalls and gas stations 8 Also known as the ICW 11 Residence option with multiple units (abrv.)

16 Fun activity to do on the water 17 Buy your produce here on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

18 Local street; Sioun Indian word for “little river” 21 North of Little River 23 Harold _; County Council representative for Little River

Our Executive Board attended the Grand Strand Legislative Reception to speak with representatives like Greg Hembree about the significant impact the Grand Strand has on the state’s economy.

Thank you William Bailey - SC House Representative District 104 for meeting with members of our Board of Directors this week to discuss our vision and concerns for the future and growth of Little River.

Member of the Month April

(843) 273-4945

We are so proud to have recieved a Communication Excellence Award from Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for our redesigned website.

Historic Courthouse 1201 3rd Avenue in Conway

Keep your emails open as we will be sending out invites for some seminars & webinars this fall.

Have a topic request? Please email info@littleriverchamber.org.

Welcome New Members ARS Rescue Rooter 1221 Harbour Towne Dr. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 843-995-2812 arsmyrtlebeach.com Cruise Planners Debby Culp Little River, SC 29566 (843) 734-0939 acruiseforallseasons.com

Salty Fin Charter Little River, SC 29566 (336) 909-3449 saltyfincharter.com

Gamblers Bargain Den 1470 Hwy 17 N. Little River, SC 29566 (301) 639-1889 gamblersbargainden.com

Sam Jones - Keller Williams Realty 1704 N. Oak Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 222-4009 sam.myrtlebeachcoastalliving.com

Heather Fletcher Interiors Little River, SC 29566 (843) 222-8440

Sassie Ladie 120 E Pinnacle Place Little River, SC 29566 (843) 742-3529

Joey O’s Pizzeria 1521 Hwy 17 Little River, SC 29566 (843) 663-9001 joeyospizzeria.com

Turner Padget 3833 Mayfair St. #101 Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 213-5500 turnerpadget.com

Mashburn Construction 2411 N Oak St. 404D Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 614-0986 mashburnconstruction.com

Vantage Vacation Rentals 4020 Hwy 17 S NMB, SC 29582 (843) 885-1166 VantageMB.com

Old Time Concrete 3561 Golf Avenue Little River, SC 29566 (843) 267-6318

Sponsorship Deadline Aug. 30

Prudential - John Curtiss 2024 Corporate Center Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 582-9079

We are proud to have recieved three separate awards for the World Famous Blue Crab Festival at the 2019 Festival & Event Planner’s Conference.

Myrtle Beach Watersports’ Sea Thunder has a beautiful new patriotic look.

Reminder for all Chamber Members All businesses & organizations that join the chamber recieve a unique login to the chamber website. One of the best ways to use this login is to update your listing on the chamber’s website.

This is a great tool to promote yourself to locals and visitors alike.

You’re also able to add Hot Deals, Member to Member Deals, Job Openings, and News Releases directly to the chamber website! You can login in at any time and as many of these as you need.

Again, this is a great way to get found online.

Visit YouTube.com/LittleRiverChamber to watch a tutorial.

May 16 & 17, 2020 BlueCrabFestival.org

Celebrating Business We all enjoyed welcoming these new businesses and celebrating new milestones!

Ribbon Cuttings

A ribbon cutting is the ceremonial opening of a business that is brand-new, newly-renovated/relocated, or under new management. Sometimes it celebrates a business milestone or new chamber member. They’re also great networking opportunity!

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