Partnership Grand Strand Bulletin

JUNE, 2025

Series 3, Issue 6

It’s the Halfway Mark for 2025!

It’s hard to believe June is already upon us and with that comes the close of Partnership Grand Strand’s Fiscal year on June 30.

As you’ll see from the highlights below, our momentum continues to grow with small business owner engagement and we had one of our most successful HCS Job Fair events ever this past month.

The focus for June will be on developing tomorrow’s leaders with our inaugural Youth Leadership Camp. This is unique, highly interactive camp is guaranteed to have a significant positive impact on the 30 HCS students that have been accepted into the program. 



Again, we’re able to deliver this programming because of each of our investors. Your support is making a difference in our community!

We're proud to have earned a Gold Seal of Transparency with Candid!

A Candid Seal of Transparency is a designation earned by nonprofit organizations that demonstrates their commitment to transparency and accountability. These seals provide a clear picture of an organization's mission, programs, financials, and impact.

April Highlights

Here's what has been happening recently at PGS...

HCS Student Job Fair

PGS welcomed over 270 students from across Horry County to support them finding summer employment. Thank you to SC DEW and Horry County Schools for helping make this event possible. 

Small Business Week Recap:

Celebrating the Backbone of Horry County

Last month, Partnership Grand Strand (PGS) celebrated National Small Business Week by delivering lunch to five deserving local businesses — with help from our friends at GringoNinja!

Click here to read more about our celebration as well as the impact on our community.

BIG Deal Contest Winner!



Local business

Skyline Signs

was treated to lunch on PGS

 after being selected as the May winner

of the BIG Deal contest!

Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and plan to attend these great events.

Click on the links below for details and to register:

June 26, 5:00-7:00pm - PGS Presents: The Mini Mixer

Looking Ahead...

October 21, 4:00-6:00pm - PGS Town Hall Social

The BIG Deal Contest Continues!

Now is the perfect time for local businesses to have a chance to shine!

Encourage customers to post selfies showcasing your business or service on social media. Make sure they use #BIGDealContest and tag @partnershipgrandstrand on Facebook and Instagram!

Each month, one lucky business will snag lunch on us AND a bonus round of social media shout-outs!

Let’s get the community talking about our local businesses and see who becomes the next BIG Deal!

Click here for more details!

PGS Presents: The Mini Mixer

Our next Mini Mixer is taking place on June 26 at the Crafty Rooster in downtown Conway from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Space is limited so be sure to register NOW so you don’t miss out! 

Click here to register.

A Word of Thanks to our Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2025 Youth Leadership Camp. With your help, we are not just impacting students—we are actively developing the future leaders of our community. This important work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and partnership of our local supporters.

Partnership Grand Strand is thrilled to welcome our 2025 RISE Interns!

This talented group of 15 students represents both Coastal Carolina University and Clemson University. Throughout the summer, they will gain valuable hands-on experience by interning across a variety of industries and disciplines throughout the Grand Strand region.

Welcome New Members!

The Community Advisory Council welcomes two new members, Ulitza Kronemeyer and Charles "Cobi" Williams.

The Community Advisory Council is comprised of individuals representing all 14 of our communities across the Grand Strand. Their input has been valuable as we find more solutions that help local businesses. They also share the initiatives PGS is offering with their respective communities, raising awareness that ultimately benefits the community at large.

Ulitza Kronemeyer

Financial Professional

Williamson McCarty and Associates, LLC

Cobi Williams

Programs and Communications Manager 

Conway Chamber of Commerce

Coming Up Next on Thrivin' at the Beach

Listen to our podcast on the PGS YouTube page or wherever you get your podcasts to get a ‘behind the scenes” peek at all the great things brewing in our community! A new episode airs every other Tuesday morning.

So take Thrivin' with you on your morning commute!

THIS MONTH'S GUESTS:

• June 3 - Meagan Michal, Habitat for Humanity
• June 17 - Stewart Miller, Burr & Forman

For more info on Thrivin' at the Beach, visit our website.

Tune in... and keep thrivin'!

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