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- What is the Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce? >
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All too often, business owners don’t realize just exactly what the Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce’s functions are, who comprises its membership, and what value one can expect from a membership in this important organization. The Chamber is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization designed to meet the needs of the Grand Strand business community. Chamber membership is an investment in the present and future success of your business and a key to growing the local economy.
The Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our communities. The Chamber is an organization composed of businesses, professionals and interested individuals who join together to advance the interests of the community. By working together, we can make the Grand Strand a better place to live, work and play.
- The Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce's Mission >
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The Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote job creation and economic improvement of the Grand Strand area by encouraging the most effective use of both private and public resources. We will strive to support the Grand Strand businesses by listening to their needs and ideas, helping in every way possible to promote the growth, profitability, partnership and alliance opportunities, and stability of those businesses. We will work to support community events and to provide a common voice on issues to local, state, and national governing bodies, always keeping in mind that our purpose for being is to serve small businesses and their employees.
- What's expected as a new member? >
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Upon joining, you will receive a New Member Package access to a Membership Directory, a Chamber Member decal, your receipt for dues paid (tax deductible as a business expense). Business Members will benefit from discounts other members offer. These can range from a flat percentage discount to free or reduced services or goods. Please ask for the Member-to-Member Discount listing available to members of the Chamber.
- Letter from the President >
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Welcome to the 21st Century Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce. Today’s Chamber is an exciting and vital business tool, as varied in scope as its member businesses.
The Chamber provides a host of resources to small businesses and communities. They are catalysts, creating a vehicle through which professional people and businesses can increase their revenue and work for the common good of their communities.
Our members will enjoy a multitude of benefits including personal business development opportunities, the ability to be involved with committees and have a voice that will represent their interest to local, state and federal
decision makers.A membership with the Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce is a sound business decision.
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
D. Todd Cartner
President
