Americans Are Moving to These 2 Southeastern U.S. Cities—and Both Have Low Cost of Living, Great Weather, and Stunning Beaches
Travel + Leisure
By Stacey Leasca
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Pods Enterprises, a moving and storage company, released its fifth annual Moving Trends Report, showcasing the U.S. cities with the most move-ins and move-outs. It analyzed its internal long-distance moving numbers between January 2024 and March 2025 to figure out the top spots. The No. 1 destination is a tie between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina.
"The Myrtle Beach, Wilmington area tops our list for a record-setting third year, suggesting more people may be embracing the idea of living where others vacation," the report noted. "Living in this southeastern coastal area checks off boxes like affordability, friendliness, and access to nature, though it’s not without risk during the Atlantic hurricane season."
| | 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic: A Record-Breaking Event with Unprecedented Attendance and Celebrity Involvement | | |
Economic Impact and Future Growth
The increase in attendance and the added star power of this year’s event generated significant economic impact for the Myrtle Beach area. Local businesses saw increased revenue from hotel bookings, dining, and retail, while the tournament itself provided a substantial boost to the region's tourism and hospitality sectors.
The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic continues to grow in stature, and with such a successful year, it is poised to become a cornerstone event on the golf calendar for years to come. The partnership between ONEflight, Visit Myrtle Beach, and the Dunes Golf and Tennis Club has created a premier sporting event that brings together golf, celebrities, charity, and community. Read more...
The MBREDC partnered with NESA to invite site selectors from across the country to highlight the advantages of bringing industry to the Myrtle Beach area. "We are not only a tourist destination. We are home to over one hundred industries that provide jobs to our local community members," said Sandy Davis, President & CEO of the MBREDC. "The PGA gave us a chance to showcase what our area has to offer businesses who are considering moving here. Myrtle Beach delivers the perfect balance of business opportunity and coastal living."
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| | The Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance | | |
In June 2026, South Carolina will host the Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Annual Conference in Greenville, and S.C. Commerce is the lead organization planning the event.
Established in 2007, the SEUS-CP Alliance is a strategic trade and investment-focused partnership aimed at formally advancing economic ties between six Southeast U.S. states (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) and six Canadian provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec).
Each year, Canada and U.S. member states alternate hosting delegations, led by provincial premiers, state governors, and business and industry leaders, for a business-to-business conference. South Carolina last hosted the event in Myrtle Beach in 2012. The state will also host a breakfast during the 2025 SEUS-CP Conference in New Brunswick, Canada, to promote next year’s meeting in Greenville.
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Update your company information on the MBREDC website
#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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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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Risk & Reward: Navigating the Future of Insurance
Guest Speaker: Michael Wise, Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance
Join us for the latest insurance updates and answers to all your insurance questions
Thursday, June 12, 11:30-1:00
4149 Main St
Loris, SC 29569
Event will be held in the Historic State Theatre in Loris
**Registration Required**
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The MBREDC Industry Awareness Class News
2024-2025
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The Industry Awareness Class
Day 7 for the group was spent in the Conway area with visits to these industries:
Zephyer International
CRP
HTC
Homewood Metalworks
Skutchi Designs
Lewis Truck Lines
Check out these industries and what they have to offer. There are so many interesting things being manufactured in Horry County- most people might not even realize. From advanced aerospace components and precision-engineered parts to life saving devices, this region has quietly become a hub for diverse and innovative manufacturing.
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Market Moves & Money News: An Insightful Look at the Stock Market
Learning about the Stock Market is good. Learning about the Stock Market while at TopGolf is GREAT! Thanks to Thrive Private Wealth Strategies for sponsoring such an informative event! The speaker was interesting and entertaining and the golf afterwards made it a perfect day!
| | Interested in learning about membership with the MBREDC? Contact Sandra James. | | |
Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee Festival August 29-31, 2025
Experience this free, cultural and heritage festival created to promote and bring attention to the Gullah Geechee people’s history and cultural expressions as exemplified by the beachfront community of Atlantic Beach, SC. An exciting weekend of economic development, culture, arts and crafts, music, food, fellowship and family fun!
Website: https://www.townofatlanticbeachsc.com/page/GGfestival.home
Visit the newly updated Town of Atlantic Beach website that has all summer events detailed; https://www.townofatlanticbeachsc.com/page/homepage
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Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th
anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives
through better health.
With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners, and more – the health system takes a moment to celebrate this milestone while charting the path to serve future generations.
What began on May 11, 1950, with the opening of a small community hospital in Georgetown has evolved into the region’s largest health system with four hospitals, more than 70 outpatient locations, and 2,500 team members.
Through tremendous growth, the not-for-profit health system has remained locally owned and operated and driven by dedication to serving its community – a core value that first took shape 75 years ago.
Throughout the year, stories and videos that capture the heart of Tidelands Health and the organization’s impact on the community will be shared via a dedicated 75th anniversary commemoration at tidelandshealth.org, as well as on Tidelands Health social media channels.
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Spotlight on: Skutchi Designs
Businesses continually seek the best value they can find from the companies they do business with. In short, dollars must stretch further, and assets must last longer. Because of this, business owners are constantly looking to get the most from their investments.
SKUTCHI Designs Inc. offers value to its customers with the right combination of style, convenience, quality, and price. Their portfolio of brands is priced to include something for everyone. They strive to help you make informed choices when it comes to meeting your furniture needs.
Instead of buying furniture for your office, SKUTCHI Designs Inc. will assist you in making an investment in your workplace. Their goal is to equip you and your staff with an environment that will foster productivity and elicit comfort. A business that presents itself as modern and stylish, yet features durable, long-lasting furnishing.
Their product lines feature furniture that is modular and scalable, and created with recyclable materials that have a minimal impact on our environment.
Skutchi Designs, Inc. is a national contract office furniture company, woman-owned, with 25+ years of experience in the industry.
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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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