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SWA POPArt Contest Winner Announcement
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority will be announcing the 2024 POPArt Contest Winner. The announcement/presentation will be held at North Myrtle Beach Middle School located at 11240 Highway 90, Little River, SC. The POPArt (Protect Our Planet) contest is designed to promote environmental awareness and highlight the creative talents of students. Students are required to create a work of art using at least 70% of a specified material chosen by the Solid Waste Authority.
Celebrating Excellence: The 56th Annual Salute to Education in Conway, SC
The Conway Chamber of Commerce's Educational Affairs Committee is proud to announce the return of the 56th Annual Salute to Education - honoring outstanding graduating seniors and their inspirational teachers in the Conway area. This year's event, scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12 p.m., marks a significant transition as the committee adapts to meet the evolving needs of students and educators. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators and the remarkable growth of the Horry
United Way of Horry County Presents 2023 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2023 Hidden Hero Award to Brent Barker. The Hidden Hero Award is given annually to an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to help UWHC. The Hidden Hero recipient is often not recognized by the public for the work that they complete, but they are dedicated to our mission and diligently work to give back to Horry County. Brent perfectly represents what it means to be a Hidden Hero for Horry County. As a Manager of Engineering and
Why Your Small Business Should Go Green
Many small businesses are unaware of the many benefits that sustainable practices can have. From reducing waste to saving money, sustainable practices can help your small business in a number of ways. In this article, the Conway Chamber of Commerce explores some of the reasons why sustainable practices are good for small businesses as well as some tips on how to get started.Finding Sustainability Opportunities for Your Business One of the first steps in implementing sustainable practices is to identify
Can a Holiday Local Shopping Campaign Help Your Conway Community and Business?
A holiday shop local campaign is a great way to benefit your community and strengthen the local economy. By promoting and incentivizing shopping at local businesses, you can help ensure that more of the money spent during the holidays stays within the community. Here are some tips from the Conway Chamber of Commerce on how to make the most out of a holiday shop local campaign.Launching a Local Shopping Campaign There are a few things you need to do to get started. First, you need to recruit businesses to
How to Promote Success in Your Conway, SC Small Businesses
Small business owners play just about every role. You are the CEO, salesperson, marketer, accountant, HR manager, and more. Because of this, it is vital to focus on essential methods that will promote success. By staying organized, communicating effectively, and re-evaluating your marketing plan, you can set your business up for long-term success. Keep reading for some helpful tips from the Conway Chamber of Commerce below.Getting (and Staying!) Organized As a small business owner, you are pulled in many
Top Tips for Helping Your Small Business Survive a Disaster or a Crisis
Natural disasters can be a nightmare for small businesses. Be it a hurricane, a global pandemic, or even an unfortunate fire on the premises; their unpredictability leaves businesses vulnerable, especially if they haven’t got a solid recovery strategy in place. Small businesses need to build disaster preparedness into their business plans. Assessing the probability of your business being exposed to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and more can keep you on top of your contingency