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Riverfest Applications Available
The Conway Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Riverfest Festival The Conway Chamber of Commerce welcomes vendors to its 2023 Riverfest Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 24th 2023 from 11 AM until 10 PM. For more information and to download vendor applications, please visit www.ConwayRiverfest.com.
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Conway boat captain offers tours of Waccamaw River, Murrells Inlet and more
Captain Kent Hendrick of H2O Excursions releases the 2023 dates and availability for boat tours of the Waccamaw River, Murrells Inlet and more. You and up to 5 of your friends will board near the Conway Marina for a 2-hour excursion on the Waccamaw River. Learn about the history of Conway, the river, wildlife, trees and plants along the way. Ospreys, egrets, wood storks and an alligator every now and then are just some of the wildlife we may see along the way. We’ll visit Kingston Lake, Pitch Lodge Lake,
Happy Hounds Salons opens shop to pamper your pet
Happy Hounds Salon is a full-service salon for your pet offering services in Aynor, Galivants Ferry and Conway. The shop is located at 3676 Lockhaven Drive in Galivants Ferry. Hannah Turner takes great pride in pampering your pooch with services, including bath, grooming, trims and more. In addition, Happy Hounds Salon provides boarding services by request. Call Hannah to schedule an appointment at 843-421-8872. ###
Tour Live Working Farm in Conway
Guided Farm tours at the LW Paul Living History Farm are available every Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM.Exclusions include Farm Events, County holidays and depending on staff availability. Tours are free and will last approximately one hour. Larry Paul, a local businessman with a rich farming heritage in Horry County, offered to fund the construction of a family farm to depict farm and domestic life in Horry County from 1900-1955. Mr. Paul's vision was to provide Horry County and the museum with a
Derrick Law Firm invites you to take part in Jury Research Focus Group
Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers is looking for individuals in Horry County who would like to participate in a focus group to give your opinions on a broad range of issues as well as on the specifics of cases. The firm will hold focus groups during the evening hours of approximately 5:30pm-9:30pm, Monday through Thursday, as well as some Saturdays, from approximately 8:30am-5pm. Location for the events will be held at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers located at 901 Main Street in Conway. You must be at
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
CCU receives major donation from Burroughs family to name archives and special collections space
CCU receives major donation from Burroughs family to name archives and special collections space In recognition of a seven-figure donation made by the family of the late Henry B. Burroughs Jr. of Conway, S.C., Coastal Carolina University has announced the naming of the Henry B. Burroughs Jr. Archives and Special Collections that will be housed in the soon-to-be-renovated Kimbel Library. The naming opportunity was approved by the University’s board of trustees in December. “Henry B. Burroughs Jr. was a
Register for OLLI at CCU Spring 2023 semester
Jan. 9, 2023Register for OLLI at CCU Spring 2023 semester Spring 2023 registration for classes in Coastal Carolina University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) opens Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. OLLI at CCU, which is an enrichment program for adult learners 50 and older, offers its members access to a wide variety of courses, special interest groups and excursions, as well as other campus and community benefits. The spring semester begins Feb. 13. “We are very excited about our upcoming spring
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SBA Announces New Hours for Business Recovery Center
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that effective Friday, Dec. 9, its Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Pawleys Island will change its operating hours. The new hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. SBA’s Customer Service Representatives are available at the BRC to assist those applying for a disaster loan for losses due to Hurricane Ian from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2022. The disaster declaration includes Charleston, Georgetown
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
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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
