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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Named American Banker Best Credit Union to Work For and SC Biz N
For the sixth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to celebrate companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. This survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions. The entire 'Best Credit Unions to Work For' list can be read online at AmericanBanker.com. Additionally, for the seventh year in a row, Carolina Trust
CCAR Masquerade Gala Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
The public is invited to come out and support homeownership at the CCAR Masquerade Gala sponsored by CRG, where 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14th from 7-10 PM, at 21 Main at North Beach. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.ccarsc.org/pages/gala2024/. Homeownership is the foundation of the American dream and Habitat for Humanity makes those dreams come true for so many in our
Bojangles Supports Employees with Back-to-School Initiative
Bojangles Supports Employees with Back-to-School Initiative Myrtle Beach, SC – August 15, 2024— Bojangles is delighted to announce a special initiative aimed at supporting our dedicated employees and their families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, Bojangles has purchased over 120 clear backpacks and filled each of them with essential school supplies to give to employees with school-aged children. Clear backpacks have become a new requirement for students in Horry
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Recognized for Superior Hospice Care
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s hospice care operations in southeastern NC and northeastern SC were both recently presented 2023 Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) Best Hospice Caregiver Satisfaction Awards, with special recognition for being a top 20 percent Superior Performer. The annual program was created to acknowledge hospices that consistently provide high-quality care to their patients. Rankings are determined from scores received by hospice providers as reflected on a national family caregivers
Region’s most preferred orthopedic practice to open new Conway facility
OrthoSC, preferred 3-to-1 over any orthopedic practice in the region, will open their newest office on the corner of Cypress Circle and Singleton Ridge Road next summer. The practice and its providers will relocate their current offices in Conway to the new building. The new building is currently under construction, and care will continue to be offered at OrthoSC’s current Conway locations. Area residents seeking care for bone, joint and muscle pain and injuries are encouraged to call 843-353-3460
SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through Multimodal Transportation Planning Survey
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan for the future of South Carolina’s transportation network. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is looking at the best way to move people and goods across the state. In South Carolina, we face many changes. These shifts — in population, communities, businesses, environment, safety,
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Presents a Community Service Scholarship and a Legacy Scholarshi
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Presents a Community Service Scholarship and a Legacy Scholarship in Partnership with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation For the second year, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation chose two graduating high school seniors to win $5,000 each in scholarship awards. The 2024 Community Service Scholarship winner is Giana Montante, who plans to attend Coastal Carolina University this fall. The 2024 Legacy Scholarship winner is
Conway Riverfest Returns June 29, Thompson Square to Headline
Conway Riverfest, the Annual Patriotic Celebration along the Waccamaw River, Returns Saturday, June 29, 2024 The Conway Chamber of Commerce and City of Conway are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Conway Riverfest 2024, presented by Beverly Homes, that is set to take place on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. at 7 Elm Street in Conway. This free event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a variety of vendors, and a fireworks extravaganza.Event
Conway Elementary School & City of Conway Awarded Prestigious Moon Tree from NASA
Conway Elementary School in partnership with the City of Conway have been awarded a prestigious Moon Tree from NASA. This Moon Tree will serve as the first Moon Tree of record in the state of South Carolina. The tree was aboard the Artemis 1 space craft which left the Earth on November 16, 2022, orbited the moon for 25 and ½ days, and traveled 270,000 miles from Earth before splashing down on December 11, 2022. In a joint effort between NASA and the U.S. Forest Service, the seeds are being
North Myrtle Beach Middle School Student Wins Recycled Art Contest
North Myrtle Beach Middle School students know how to turn trash into treasure. The school submitted an entry to the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s annual POP (Protect Our Planet) Art Recycling Contest. Sixth grader Stella Prince and friend, Barrett Turecki, created a bottle cap watermelon, entitled “Sweet as Watermelon”, which was selected as the grand prize winner in the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s POP Art Contest. As grand prizewinner, Stella received an electronic reading device, a
Horry County and City of North Myrtle Beach Announce First Amazon Facility
Amazon has entered into an agreement to construct a Same-Day Delivery facility in North Myrtle Beach. Same-Day Delivery facilities allow Amazon to fulfill, sort, and deliver orders all from one site—making the entire process of delivering customer packages even faster. The facility, which will be approximately 165,000 square feet, is located within the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park. Launch plans for this facility are in the early stages, with construction starting earlier this month. “South Carolina
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
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues West Zone Sponsorship at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues West Zone Sponsorship at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game Carolina Trust was the proud sponsor of the West Zone again this year at the 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl Game.The 4th annual Myrtle Beach Bowl, which featured Georgia Southern University and Ohio University took place atBrooks Stadium on December 16th, 2023. This postseason competition features matchups from three conferencepartners – Conference USA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), and Sun Belt
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
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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
