MBREDC President and CEO, Sandy Davis, Attends Miami Boat Show

The Miami International Boat Show, held annually in February, is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the boating industry. It attracts boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury consumers from all over the world. 

The Miami Boat Show can be a fantastic platform for recruiting boat builders interested in relocating their manufacturing business. By attending the event, we can connect with potential candidates who are passionate about the boating industry and have an interest in exploring a new location for their marine craftsmanship. 

Horry County is an ideal location for a boat manufacturer, offering a combination of strategic advantages. The presence of the Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) boat building certification program provides access to a skilled workforce with hands-on training in boat construction and repair. This ensures that local talent is well-prepared to meet the specific needs of the marine industry, creating a steady pipeline of qualified boat builders. Additionally, the Bucksport Marine Park adds significant value with its proximity to waterways and the ocean, offering easy access for both manufacturing and testing of boats. The park is designed to support marine-related businesses, providing ample space, infrastructure, and resources for boat manufacturing companies. Together, these elements create a strong foundation for growth and success in the boat-building industry within Horry County.

Contact the MBREDC to learn more about industry recruitment or expansion in Horry County.

Bucksport Marine Park

Boat Building Program at HGTC

Glendinning Products (local industry) attends the Miami Boat Show

Workplace Wisdom: Leaders share lessons learned from employees

The Business Journals Leadership Trust •A network of influential business leaders in your community

Leaders often see themselves as sources of knowledge and answers for their team members, but sometimes, employees turn the tables. Wise leaders are open to learning from the experience, instincts, and knowledge of the people they lead and applying those lessons to better guide and serve their team members, colleagues, and clients.

Across teams and levels, anyone in an organization can bring a fresh perspective, unique experiences, and innovative ideas that challenge a leader’s assumptions and reshape how they approach their role. Read more to learn how members of Business Journals Leadership Trust each share a valuable lesson they learned from an employee and how that new understanding changed the way they lead.

Interested in sponsoring a 2025

MBREDC Event?

Benefits of sponsoring:  

• Your company name/logo/hyperlink emailed in the invitation to all MBREDC members at least twice prior to the event. 
• Your company name/logo displayed at the event. 
• 3-5 minutes to discuss your business during the event. 
• Opportunity to hand out and/or display materials during the event. 
• Shared guest list after the event. 
• Additional invitations to the event as possible. 

Contact Sandra James for more information

and to reserve an event in 2025

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As always the M2M Speed Networking event is one of our most popular events. 50 MBREDC members from across the County enjoyed a delicious breakfast and then spent an hour networking at a fast and furious pace. Thank you to our sponsors: Burr & Forman and Eagle Strategies for hosting the event. The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort was the perfect location!

Interested in learning about membership with the MBREDC? Contact Sandra James.

In this introduction to marketing communications, learn how to maximize your customer reach. Outline and execute a marketing strategy. Test your marketing message. Choose the right sales channels. Grand Strand Score will discuss different marketing and pricing strategies, positioning, and the difference between features and benefits

Tidelands Health offering scholarships to promising students pursuing health care careers 

Local high school seniors pursuing higher education in the health care field can apply for a scholarship given by Tidelands Health. 

The health system will award $1,000 scholarships to four graduating seniors preparing to enroll in college this fall with a health-related degree path. High school seniors in Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties are eligible to apply on the Tallo student career platform. Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025. 

Brought to you by Tammy Hardy, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Thrive Private Wealth Strategies. Hosted by Heather Hansen O'Neill.

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