Myrtle Beach South Carolina - Winter 2008
NMB Chamber finds a new president
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber just announced it has found a new CEO and president: Marc Jordan, pictured at right. Jordan moves into his position on March 3rd, 2008.Jordan has reportedly had a stellar 33-year-career with multiple chamber leadership positions.
He and wife Vicky are relocating to the Grand Strand from Lynchburg, Virginia.
Myrtle Beach bannning smoking?
In the News: Smoking in Restaurants
Locals and visitors are increasingly lodging complaints about the proliferation of smoking in Myrtle Beach area restaurants. To gauge the extent of the dissention, the area's most visited restaurant guide has added a smoking poll to the site.
And with the recent smoking ban in Surfside Beach, it is likely smoking bans will become common along the Grand Strand in the days and years ahead.
Closings and New Projects
It's been all over the news about the famous Myrtle Beach Pavilion, a local attraction that for decades brought joy to millions of people, closing at the end of the 2006 Summer season. Despite less media exposure, another favorite attraction for visitors and locals has also closed: The Myrtle Beach Grand Prix in North Myrtle beach. The attraction park will be replaced by Barefoot Commons, a new shopping center anchored by a 48,000 square foot Bi-Lo supermarket. The new shopping center is scheduled to open this year.
