Making Waves - Winter 2017

Making Waves The Official Newsletter of The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

Winter 2017

1180 Highway 17 North, Suite 1 Little River, SC 29566 www.LittleRiverChamber.org 843-249-6604 | Info@LittleRiverChamber.org

The Spirit of Little River A coffee table book that passes along notable and enticing nuggets of Little River’s colorful past, along with a collection of photographs and a condensed history of Little River. A great holiday gift for any local.

Published by the Little River United Methodist Church, stop by the chamber office to pick up your copy!

Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours at Flamingo Bay Consignment on Sept. 19th

Jbirdcoaching@gmail.com | 843-582-3443 JbirdMultisportCoaching.com ShrimpFest Volunteers were treated to a ride on the SeaScreamer and meal at Crab Catchers on Oct. 24.

The Mission of the Little River Chamber of Commerce is to Promote Community Improvement, Tourism, and Commerce by Proactive Leadership and Community Involvement.

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The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center works closely with the local government and elected leadership of Horry County. This close working relationship ensures that the business climate at the community level remains positive and supportive for quality sustainable growth and a thriving economy.

Sponsor the SC Recreation & Parks Association annual Programming Summit Maintains 4 destination social media accounts Out-of-market festival advertisements Promote Little River in SCPRT Welcome Centers across the state

The Little River Chamber of Commerce also represents our members for state and national issues and works with both the US Chamber of Commerce and the SC State Chamber to lobby for our local concerns to ensure they are on the state and national radar.

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Resource and advocate for business community Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday Hosts 2 shoulder-season festivals that provide a $4.2 Million economic impact for the community

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Represents over 300 businesses & organizations Hosts regular networking events National & local discounts for members Increases visibility, opportunities for exposure Advertising options via Chamber outlets Credibility with chamber name & reputation Business Resources, Training Opportunities, etc.

Sept. Member of the Month

(843) 663-8000 | LRMCenter.com

Now accepting event hosts for 2018!

To meet our members needs, we are rebranding our monthly networking event as Chamber Connections. It will still be held the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Our host member will choose the time: 7:30 - 9 AM or 5:30 - 7 PM. If you are interested in hosting Chamber Connections in 2018, please contact Izzy at 843-249-6604 or Izzy@ LittleRiverChamber. org.

Welcome New Members 17 Customs 724 Highway 17 Little River, SC 29566 (843) 281-0525 17Customs .com Car Mart Service Center 437 Hwy. 90 East Little River, SC 29566 (843) 663-2222 CarMar tOnline .us Carolina Realty & Associates 2126 Hwy. 9 E Ste. 5B Longs, SC 29568 (843) 390-9000 CarolinaRealtyAssociates.com

Hemingway Floor Cleaning Service 3455 Alton Rd. Loris, SC 29569 (843) 907-1558 Just Make Up N Kiss (LipSense / SeneGence) (910) 368-5302 JustMakeUpNKiss .com North Strand Housing Shelter P.O. Box 529 NMB, SC 29597 (843) 756-9488 NorthStrandHousingShelter.org

Congrats to our own Izzy West who was awarded the Little River Community Leadership Award from Auto Money Title Loans

Sports Store 9970-5 Beach Drive SW Calabash, NC 28467 (910) 575-3662 Sports-Store.Business.site Saltwater Highland Games 3/23-25/18 at the NMB Park & Sports Complex (843) 492-0515 SaltWaterHighlandGames.com Seaside Clearance & Mattress Center 1466 Highway 17 Building B Little River, SC 29566 (843) 491-3647 ShopSeasideClearance.com

The Hot Dog Works 10207 Beach Drive SW Calabash, NC 28467 (910) 575-7700 Walker Urgent & Family Care 1300 Hwy 17 Little River, SC 29566 (843) 280-8333

Oct. Member of the Month

(843) 249-8596 AtlanticHeatingAndCooling.com Listen for our new Little River Spotlight on Easy 105.9! Or, view them on our YouTube Channel.

Celebrating Business

Chamber and community members enjoyed celebrating these member’s milestones!

Upcoming Events

BUSINESS BUZZ

Dec. 7 | 9 AM Create Your Emergency Binder with Horry County Emergency Management

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Nov. 21 | 5:30 - 7 PM Beach Scene Magazine Dec. 5 | 6 PM Christmas Tree Lighting at the C.B. Berry Community & Historical Center For more information on Chamber Events or to register, visit LittleRiverChamber.org.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon Cuttings are a great opportunity to increase networking, welcome a new business to the community, and create a potential for new business.

Dec. 2 at the Sports Store in Calabash Hosting a Ribbon Cutting is great exposure for your business. We’re happy provide this ceremony service to new members or current members with new locations or other key milestones.

Thanks again to the many people & businesses that helped make the Little River ShrimpFest a success! Save the date for Oct. 13 & 14, 2018.

Don’t have a marketing person on staff? Know you need to promote an upcoming event/promotion?

Ask Izzy (Izzy@LittleRiverChamber.org | 843-2496604) for a FREE campaign planner! It has examples & a blank copy for you to plan your own.

Timeline:

On your accounts/channels

Facebook

Announcement

Twitter

same as Facebook but more often, with hashtags

Is a Twitter Chat right for you?

Email

Save the date, event itenerary or exclusive info

Register now or other headline

Other Social

Other

On Chamber Accounts

Campaign Planner w/ Chamber benefit ideas (modify to fit your needs) Tips: for an event or 1-day sale, focus 2 weeks before, 2 days before, and day of. Consider registration deadlines.

What can be pre-scheduled? Play with specific dates if weeks is too broad. Look at brands you like for ideas.

Before Week 1 Week 2 Week 4 After Tip: post daily, but mix in fun posts between ads. Consider Facebook Live, Facebook Event, FB ads

what other platforms are you Publish LinkedIn article active on? or blog post Plan Commerical or ads, branded hashtag, Write a press release, etc.

share commercial

Last Chance: repeat sale ads

Thank you post

Same promotion, but focus on different aspect

Same promotion, but focus on different aspect

Last chance, thank you email after

Facebook Ad - reuse your commercial or advert

Facebook - Awards: Share prize winners or an award your event won

Instagram ad

Billboard, TV, sponsorships, etc.

Post in chamber members Facebook group (through your personal acct)

Chamber Facebok

Facebook - Silly Reminder - send content early Holidays: to reserve your space!

Use a fun post to build engagement

Chamber Other

Updated Directory Listing. eBlast : full email advert Instagram - Hashtags: Members w/ Enhanced Paid options: Website Check Dates and Deadlines: Banner, eNews ad, Package should specify Match your top Making Waves (print advert), Take flyers to chamber larger Making Waves using additional performing photo with office, post press Busines After Hours (donate ad, benefits. a trendy # release and event or raffle prize or recognize a deal to web member...

843-249-6604 | Info@LittleRiverChamber.org www.LittleRiverChamber.org

Bonus: the example planner includes reminders of chamber advertising already included in your membership package!

Join us this festive season on Dec. 5th at 6 PM at the C.B. Berry Community & Historical Center for music, laughter, and light refreshments at the lighting of the Christmas tree. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. Free event.

1180 Hwy 17 North Suite 1 (second floor of CresCom Bank) Little River, SC 29566

Nov. Member of the Month

(614) 266-4624 | UPSPrinting.com

Stay in Touch!

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NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 25

2017 Little River Shop Hop Everyone - Save your receipts from any Little River Chamber Member dated Nov. 25 - Dec. 25 and bring them to the chamber office for entries into our raffle and a free totebag filled with goodies from local businesses (while supplies last).

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Chamber Members - Please help us promote this event! Download the shareable media from the website, post the flyer in your store window, distribute free brochure copies (get free copies from our sponsor - UPS Printing, Marketing, & Design), copy our Facebook event to your page, and anything else you can think of!

Participating Location

Learn more at

FREE TOTE BAG

SHOP LOCAL!

RAFFLE & MORE

LittleRiverChamber.org/ShopHop

LittleRiverChamber.org/ShopHop