Welcome to Robyn Faiella, MBREDC's Director of Operations
The MBREDC welcomed Robyn Faiella to the team on August 3. Robyn brings an extensive background in accounting and financial management, most recently spending the past seven years as a bookkeeper at an assisted living facility.
Originally from New York, Robyn has called South Carolina home for more than 20 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
When asked what she hopes to bring to the MBREDC, Robyn said, “I hope to bring my accounting experience, attention to detail, and commitment to the team while helping the MBREDC continue to grow and make a positive impact in our community.”
Please join us in welcoming Robyn to the MBREDC! We are excited to have her on the team and look forward to the experience and expertise she will bring to our organization.
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Aalberts is hiring 70 new full-time positions with benefits! Located in the Conway/Myrtle Beach area off Highway 501
Apply online through the links below
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Cool Springs Business Park is made up of more than 60 acres of available land with access to nearby major roadways and is a short drive from I-95. The property is zoned for HI - heavy industrial use. PTR Industries, a firearm manufacturer, is located on the adjacent property. The site is equipped with water, sewer, electric, and telecommunications.
Site Details
- Total Site Acreage: 97
- Developable Acreage: 67
- Min Divisible Acreage: 3
- Structures: 1
- On Property Elevation Range: 59' to 96'
- Primary Soil Type: Fine Sand
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AI Accelerator for Manufacturing Program (AAMP)
SCMEP’s new AI Accelerator for Manufacturing Program is a practical, hands-on 6-month program designed specifically for manufacturing leaders who want to adopt AI intentionally and effectively. Using a progressive “Think, Use, Implement” approach, participants learn what AI is, where it can create value, how to use everyday AI tools, and how to put AI into practice with validation, security, ownership, and team alignment.
Rather than offering a broad overview of AI, the program focuses on real manufacturing challenges—one practical, measurable problem at a time. Led by an experienced AI instructor who works with manufacturers and professional audiences, the program translates AI into practical, actionable strategies using the same intentional, methodical approach that manufacturing leaders already trust.
Learn more and register!
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Laudisi Enterprises
One crisp autumn day in 1999, Sykes Wilford was walking from his campus housing to his part-time job at the local tobacconist, and he had this slightly wild idea to sell pipes on the internet.
That job convinced him that pipes were serious, artistic objects that could be better understood through the language of art criticism and appreciation. He also understood that the internet was a viable marketplace for pipes, though at the time many argued that it was impossible to sell pipes online because enthusiasts needed to see and hold a pipe before purchasing it. Sykes was convinced that it could be done, however, with detailed textual descriptions accompanied by precise measurements and vivid photography. He decided it was time for the pipe industry to modernize and launched Smokingpipes.com and its parent company, Laudisi Enterprises.
Today Smokingpipes.com is the largest retailer of premium pipes and pipe tobacco in the world. Laudisi Enterprises continues to experience growth, moving to new and larger buildings on a regular basis and adding employees at a pace that some might consider dizzying. Pipe smokers are out there, they’re enthusiastic, and Laudisi continues to be better and better every year, acting as a dependable conduit for pipe consumers to achieve their goals.
Passion. Integrity. Innovation.
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Update your company information on the MBREDC website
Has your address changed? New employees? Update your information.
#1. Check here to see your current information
#2. Complete form to update information
#3. Email completed form to Sandra James
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Community Update Forum
The Community Update Forum is at full capacity! If you have registered and are unable to attend, please let Sandra James know so that someone from the waitlist may have your seat.
Contact Sandra if you would like to be added to the waitlist for this highly informative event.
8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am Program Begins
Location: HGTC Conference Center
950 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
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On August 12, the MBREDC hosted Talk, Teamwork, and Tenure: Communication Strategies for Retaining Talent, bringing together 60 members for an engaging and informative luncheon at Horry Electric.
Keynote speaker Mark Burlinson of Mark Burlinson Communication Coaching shared practical strategies for strengthening workplace communication, building stronger teams, and creating an environment where employees feel valued and motivated to stay.
Attendees gained valuable insights into how effective communication can improve teamwork, strengthen relationships, and play a key role in employee retention. The event provided an opportunity for MBREDC members to learn, connect, and share ideas with fellow business leaders.
The luncheon was sponsored by First Citizens Bank. The MBREDC thanks Horry Electric for hosting and First Citizens Bank for supporting this valuable event.
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Interested in learning about membership with the MBREDC? Contact Sandra James.
Already a member of the MBREDC but would like to take your membership to the NEXT LEVEL? Contact Sandra James.
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McLeod Health celebrated the ribbon-cutting of McLeod Carolina Forest Hospital, a significant investment in the health and future of Horry County.
Designed to serve one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the new hospital expands access to advanced healthcare services while bringing compassionate, patient-centered care closer to home.
Welcome to McLeod Carolina Forest Hospital.
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Conway Medical Center Announces Major Emergency Department Expansion in Socastee
From Post and Courier
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has officially announced plans to significantly expand its Health Plaza South campus, introducing advanced emergency services to the southern portion of Horry County.
The upcoming project features a 12,150-square-foot expansion that will establish the region's very first fully integrated medical plaza. The state-of-the-art facility will seamlessly combine 24/7 emergency care with CMC’s existing ambulatory surgery center, outpatient clinics, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging suites.
As Horry County continues to rank among the fastest-growing regions in the state, the demand for localized, high-tier healthcare infrastructure remains a top economic priority.
CEO Brian Argo emphasized that the expansion addresses rapid regional growth by improving access to integrated, high-quality care in southern Horry County. This development strengthens local health infrastructure to support expanding residential and commercial populations
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Spotlight on: Alliance Consulting Engineers
Who We Are
Our experienced staff offers professional design services, comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, and familiarity with local and regional construction practices.
Mission
Developing Alliances One Client at a Time
Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. was founded on the concept that our clients want in-depth personal involvement for today’s complex projects. Our hands-on approach guides the client from conceptual planning through final design, permitting, and construction. Using traditional business practices and the latest technology, Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.’s mission is to demonstrate our commitment to our clients through responsiveness, experience, and quality results.
Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. provides a wide array of civil engineering and environmental engineering services with offices in Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, Bluffton, SC, and Charlotte, NC.
Thank you, Alliance Consulting Engineers, for your support of the MBREDC!
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