“This new partnership is a positive development in the history of the chamber and the Hospitality Association. The membership and the community will reap positive benefits from the resulting elimination of duplication of effort and the enhanced focus of these organizations.”

- Douglas P. Wendel, Past President & CEO, Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.

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“We believe that the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce partnership will be a great benefit to our business. It will give more benefits by combining memberships of not only the two local organizations but also will add the political clout and benefits of membership in the state and national organizations.”

- Bob and Cindy Gordon, Atlanta Bread Company

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“Having been raised in the hospitality industry I recognize it not only as South Carolina's economic engine, but also as the heart and soul of our community. A partnership between the region's two business generating dynamos, the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will result in greater opportunities for business than ever before realized. By combining the resources of these two dynamic organizations the individual proud past of each can only be amplified.into an exciting future together.”

- Alan Clemmons, South Carolina House of Representatives

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