Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

Membership services - part of the chambers mission is to be a community leader and assist in the economic development of the region. The benefits of membership are both direct and significant with opportunities for advertising, networking, referrals, personal and business participation. Business after hours and ribbon cutting grand opening events allow area members to showcasae their business to the local community and fellow businesses festivals and events - the filing organization hosts a variety of community based festivals and events throughout the year. The shrimpfest is an annual festival which attracts over 12000 - 15000 Visitors. The world famous blue crab festival is an annual festival which attracts people from the local area as well as tourists in the grand strand area. These fesitvals allow for the promotion of the Little River area advertising and promotion of tourism - part of the mission of the Little River Chamber of Commerce is to provide community leadership through the promotion of economic development including tourism. This is accomplished through the resources of state and local accomodation tax (a-tax) funds received from government to use toward advertising and promotion of tourism in various media outlets including the internet. Additionally, the Chamber maintains a Visitors center where information is displayed and available to the general public about tourism, clubs, organizations, business, industry, relocation and general information about Little River, sc area plus where to stay, play, shop and dine, etc