Tracking Growth: Numbers point to continued population increases in SC, Horry County
by Andrew James, WPDE
The headlines of Myrtle Beach being one of the fastest-growing places in the country are no longer a one-year phenomenon. In fact, if the pandemic did anything, it continued and may have escalated that migration from larger cities to the coast.
In late-2022, the U.S. Census released new numbers looking at pandemic population growth or shifts. They showed that the south, predominantly Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas saw the highest population changes. South Carolina was 3rd in percent growth and 6th in numerical growth.
Recently, the National Realtor’s Association released new data from their analysis of the USPS’s new addresses and they found results similar to the Census. In fact, those numbers showed Myrtle Beach in the top ten of places where people moved.
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| The 2nd MX.0 Southeast event returns to the Hyatt Regency Greenville, SC, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
On stage, regional and national manufacturing experts share essential case studies in starting and advancing digital transformation strategies to drive operational and business efficiencies, and open new revenue streams.
With two tracks of content, manufacturers from the Southeast join to hear leaders from small to midsize manufacturing companies share their lessons in Starting the Digital Transformation Journey and global manufacturers detailing how they are Scaling Industry 4.0 across plants.
Don’t miss the place to learn how to build the ‘Big R’: Resilience, and tackle the four Ps: People, Planning, Processes and Partner choice, when embarking on automation, digital transformation, Industry 3/4/5.0…and beyond!
More Information and Registration
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Palmetto Coast Industrial Park
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| Palmetto Coast Industrial Park will be the first-ever speculative Class A industrial development constructed within the Myrtle Beach market. The park is strategically positioned on Water Tower Road with a dedicated interchange at Highway 31, providing direct, uninterrupted access to the entire Myrtle Beach region. Upon completion, the development will provide corporate tenants with outstanding access to the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Highway 17, Interstate 95, and the Dillon Inland Port Terminal.
Palmetto Coast Industrial Park is Edgewater Ventures’ first ground-up development in the Myrtle Beach market and will add to the company’s industrial portfolio in the Carolinas which currently totals nearly 3.2 million square feet. |
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Horry, Georgetown, PeeDee region economies saw record growth in 2022; NESA Economic report
by Emma Parkhouse, WPDE
The Pee Dee region had a record year in economic growth according to one regional development organization.
NESA, The Northeastern Strategic Alliance, is a regional non-profit development organization that serves multiple counties across South Carolina and North Carolina.
According to their most recent report, counties in South Carolina’s northeastern region reported more than $1.106 billion dollars in new investment with 2,440 jobs created.
This data marks a record year for growth within the region.
HORRY COUNTY
- Population: 344,865
- Unemployment rate: 4.1%
- Average annual wages: $42,508
- GDP: $13,008,089,000
Horry County experienced strong economic activity with more than $124 million in investments and 268 new jobs coming to the county in 2022, according to NESA. |
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| One additional Sponsor needed for this event! Contact Sandra James |
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MBREDC Family Fun Night
Broadway Grand Prix
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Broadway Grand Prix
1820 21st Ave N,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4:30-6:30 pm
Networking. Food, & Fun!
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| Number of tickets based on Membership Level. What’s my level? |
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Thank you to our sponsor:
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MBREDC Spring Social
at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sponsored by:
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Tidelands Health, MUSC Health to expand community’s access to advanced heart care
Tidelands Health, in partnership with MUSC Health, plans to expand local access to advanced cardiac care, recruiting specialists and adding new services to meet community need.
A multifaceted strategy approved by the health system’s board of trustees includes the recruitment of additional cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons to serve patients across Georgetown and Horry counties and, long term, the establishment of a comprehensive open-heart surgery program and the construction of a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab at the planned Tidelands Health Carolina Bays Hospital, to be built in the Socastee community.
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| The Horry County Historic Preservation Commission recently unveiled a chicken bog plaque in front of the Loris Library, marking the area the home of chicken bog.
Preserving this county’s history through historical markers is one of the HPC’s initiatives.
The chicken bog marker has been a year in the making, said HPC chair Susan Platt.
A Hungry for History grant funded the sign after the preservation commission’s research proved that chicken bog has existed for more than 50 years locally. Anything older than 50 years old may be considered historic, Platt said.
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| Registration will close soon! Get your company, neighborhood, church group or student group on the water April 29th at Grand Park in The Market Common! Teams of 21 compete for the best time! Ground Zero’s largest fundraiser and all proceeds stay local!
Log onto
www.mygroundzero.com/dragonboat
for all the information!
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HGTC Food Pantry Needs Your Help!
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| The HGTC Food Pantry assists students who are in need, supplying everything from quick heat and serve meals to diapers and toiletries. The Pantry, open during campus operational hours, has experienced a larger need in recent months and needs help restocking the shelves.
MBREDC has asked our partners to help and the response has been great! Carolina Food Service of Loris recently donated several pallets of food products and members brought items to a recent MBREDC sponsored event.
Any businesses or individuals who would like to help are asked to drop off items at any HGTC Food Pantry, at the MBREDC office, or contact the school or MBREDC for assistance.
Suggested items: canned foods, microwavable foods, toiletry items, diapers, etc. |
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MBREDC February Event
On February 16, the MBREDC hosted its annual Member to Member Speed Networking event at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. This well attended event was sponsored by Eagle Strategies Financial Advisor, Cary Rowell.
This event is FAST, FUN, and LOUD! Participants were able to network with almost 40 members and all within an hour! If you haven’t attended an event like this, plan to put it on your calendar next year. |
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| Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
2050 Hwy 501 East, Building 100
Conway, SC 29526
800-844-4983 |
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