Good afternoon once again from Little River, SC! I hope to see you at the Canine Angels Pancake Breakfast at Applebees of North Myrtle Beach this Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 8am - 10am. Tickets are limited. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy a GREAT meal! Contact Kathy at 843-399-2939 or to to www.canine-angels.net for more information.
There are so many events coming up this spring so if you want to stay informed, visit the Little River Chamber's website. The Chamber's primary objective is to make this area a better place to live, work and play.
Part of the Chamber's mission is to be a community leader and assist in tourism and economic development of the region. We do that through service, innovation, community leadership and collaboration.
See what others say about the businesses in Little River:
Ella's Restaurant
1148 River Rd Sw, Calabash, NC 28467
910-579-6728
"These guys know what they are doing. Excellent cooks, excellent service."
-Reviewed April 27, 2012
"“Freshest seafood in the Carolinas”
-Reviewed April 16, 2012
"Calabash's finest, excellent service, awesome food, down to earth amostphere."
-Reviewed April 10, 2012
Clark's Seafood and Chop House
720 Hwy 17 N., Little River, SC 29566
843-399-8888
"Excellent! Swordfish, prime rib, hurricane chicken and more, everything was great and the service was fast."
-Reviewed April 26, 2012
"Had 8.95 lunch special...prime Ron sandwich and house salad. Ordered rare with blue cheese on salad. The meat was tender, served at proper temperature and tasted very good. Enjoyed it. Loved the back patio bar."
-Reviewed April 21, 2012
Hope you will take advantage of all the Little River Chamber has to offer. It's full of information about Relocation, Chamber memberships, Restaurants, Entertainment, golf, and Little River current events. Be sure that you visit www.littleriverchamber.org.
Good afternoon once again from Little River, SC! I hope to see you at the annual Spring Festival in downtown Loris this Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10am - 5pm. The festival features Kid's Area, Live Entertainment, Farmer's Market, Home & Garden Expo, Flowers for Sale, Great Food and Arts & Crafts. Don't miss the Miss/Master Loris In Bloom Spring Festival Pageant and FREE concert by The Catalinas!
For full details click here.
There are lots of events coming up this spring and the way to stay up on things is to visit the Little River Chamber's website. The Chamber's primary objective is to make this area a better place to live, work and play. Part of the Chamber's mission is to be a community leader and assist in tourism and economic development of the region. We do that through service, innovation, community leadership and collaboration.
See what others say about the businesses in Little River:
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
“ Worth it! What else can you say when the food is so good ” Mar 26, 2012
Parsons Table
“ Quaint Restaurant with Atmosphere- Beautiful Stained Glass Everywhere ” Apr 7, 2012
Crab Catchers
"the food is top of the line southern seafood. Definitely find this place for lunch or dinner while in the Myrtle Beach area." March 5, 2012
Chianti South
“ Beautiful relaxing Manor Setting with great food ” Mar 29, 2012
Captain Juel's Hurricane Seafood House
"CAN'T WAIT! IF YOU'RE WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF THIS PLACE, MAKE THE EFFORT, IT WILL BE WORTH IT. " February 9, 2012
Each week, the Little River Chamber website provides scads of information about current events, places to shop, restaurants, and golf. If your business is not Chamber Member, you are missing out. Little River has certainly grown right along with the rest of the Grand Strand, and for both locals and visitors, there's now more services, activities, and entertainment for you and your family. Visit The Little River Chamber of Commerce at www.littleriverchamber.org for more information about businesses and services in the Little River area. Be sure and check back with us next week!
Wow, I just read the most interesting article sent to me by Jennifer at the Little River Chamber of Commerce. Does your employer give you time off to vote? Interesting question; keep reading.................................
Does State Law Require You to Give Your Employees Paid Time Off to Vote?
by Glenn Shepard
March 6, 2012
The great thing about a democracy* is that everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. But not everyone’s opinion counts.
The only way to make your opinion count is to exercise the greatest right we have in a democracy – the right to vote.
When someone who wants to “discuss” big issues like the ones above tells me they don’t vote, I tell them, “If your opinion isn’t important enough to you to vote on it, it isn’t important enough to me to listen to it”.
Freedom is not free.
It is paid for with the blood of the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice.
The least every citizen can and should do is honor that sacrifice by participating in the democracy they made possible for us.
Even though the general election isn’t for another eight months, now is a good time to plan for it with your employees.
Most states require employers to give employees time off to vote, though only 23 states require that it be paid time off. (Click here to see if yours does).
Regardless of whether or not yours does, I recommend that all employers give employees paid time off to vote in the general election in November (with the caveat that they bring back proof that they voted).
Not only is it the right thing to do, but voting teaches people to take action when they see a problem, instead of waiting and hoping someone else will solve it for them.
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The Little River Chamber of Commerce is here to help keep you informed. I really give them praise for being the information gateway to services, watersports, accommodation, shopping and local current events. Don't hesitate, go to their web site today!
Here is some information that may interest you:
Libraries have lots for snowbirds to check out
By Steve Palisin
"The Strand’s winter vacationers who seek access to books, DVDs, community programs and computers to make them feel more at home for the season find them at area libraries.
“It is wonderful,” said Briget Livingston, director of the city of Myrtle Beach’s Chapin Memorial Library. She said besides the local population checking out the various programs available at Chapin Library, the increase in patronage from snowbirds extends the library’s reach and its value to the community. “We have started offering computer classes,” Livingston said, “and they are taking advantage of that – anything from the basics of using a mouse. People who have never used the computers are coming to learn.”
Georgetown County Library tallies its highest traffic from winter vacationers at its Waccamaw Neck branch in Pawleys Island and main branch in Georgetown, said Heather Pelham, public service librarian for the system. “Our programs get even more vibrant,” she said. “We have a lot of interested folks checking things out and lots of new faces.”
Pelham called this period from winter into spring “more exciting than ever” with the library system’s continuing events and “one-shot deals” such as the Mardi Gras night. Most programs are free, she said: “That’s the beauty of the libraries.”
The availability of computers and other resources for which people cannot afford magnifies their importance. “With the recession, our library use continues to climb,” Pelham said.
That also lets the public remain active in getting more high-tech, especially through patrons obtaining a password for free wi-fi usage in the branches, and use of computer desks that are “always chock full” of people.
Clifton Boyer, director of libraries for Horry County Memorial Library, based in Conway, said its Surfside Beach and North Myrtle Beach branches – both of which opened in expanded, larger quarters last year – entertain the highest counts of winter vacationers in the system.
Shelley Rideout, branch manager in North Myrtle Beach for almost three decades, said officials there see many “loyal snowbirds who come back year after year.” Besides moving into a bigger site, the library has a 24-unit computer lab and more room for programs, such as free legal seminars.
“They’ve found the new building,” she said. “They blink, look around and go ‘Wowwwwwww.’?”
Rideout said regulars hail from places such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Canada and even a few from Florida. The bitterly cold winter last year also prompted more vacationers to extend their stays, which spurred further usage of the library.
Retirees also have latched on to electronic books, Rideout said, “and they’re walking into the technical future, unafraid. They’re ready to do it.” Popular fiction never loses its lustre, Rideout said, and borrowing of DVD movies stays steady, offering prime pastimes for everyone, especially folks on holiday."
Not only does our area have access to books, Little River also boasts some of the best restaurants and shopping. We also offer fishing, boating and of course, golf. If you need information about current events, tourism, Chamber Memberships, or services in Little River, please be sure to visit www.littleriverchamber.org.
I think I'll visit the North Myrtle Beach Library myself and I hope you will too.
Workshops Offer Guidance on Record Keeping for Business Entities
Small business workshops are designed to help the small business owner understand and fulfill their Federal Tax responsibilities. Workshops are sponsored and presented by IRS partners who are Federal Tax specialists. Workshop topics vary from a general overview of taxes to more specific topics such as record keeping and retirement plans. Although most are free, some workshops have fees associated with them. Any fees charged for a workshop are paid to the sponsoring organization, not the IRS.
The , Schedules C & SE and employment taxes. The employment tax segment provides an overview of Forms 940, 941 & 944, including e-file and EFTPS due dates. There is also a discussion on Employee Classification (Employee vs. Independent Contractor). Classes are taught by instructors who are qualified to practice before the IRS(Enrolled Agents and Certified Public Accountants) and by SCDOR and SCDEW Revenue Agents.
This workshop is targeted towards individuals interested in starting a business and also small business owners interested in learning more about their tax responsibilities.
For a list of locations, dates, times and contact information please go online to http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99169,00.html
Fees/Admission
Most Workshops are FREE (2 locations noted with nominal fee)
Pre-registration is required for all of the workshops.
NOTE: Workshops may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or poor weather.
Workshops are not for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit.
Hope you will take advantage of all the Little River Chamber has to offer. It's full of information about Relocation, Chamber memberships, Restaurants, Entertainment, golf, and Little River current events. Be sure that you visit www.littleriverchamber.org.
Hello from Little River, SC! The Little River Chamber of Commerce hopes those of you in the area are enjoying this gorgeous January weather. They also want to remind everyone to shop locally, visit the area's dining establishments and take advantage of all the Grand Strand has to offer. Always looking for current events, I was just on their website and I was happy to see this (see below)
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are just two ordinary guys looking for extraordinary things. American Pickers follows them as they scour the country's junkyards, basements and barns for hidden gems.
Here are just a few of the items they will be looking to buy $$$
-Motor scooters:
-Old advertising signage
-Motorcycles
-Bicycles (Pre 60’s to turn of the
century)
-Old toys: tin, wind-up, cast iron
-Pre 50’s vending machines
-Pinball and slot machines
-Old Movie Posters
-Unusual radios:
transistor, tabletop, etc.
-Antique casino/gaming machines
-Vintage movie memorabilia
-Vintage advertising Items
-Taxidermy
-Vintage concert posters & T-shirts
-Early Boy Scout items
-Pre 60’s vintage diner collectibles
-Pre 60’s TV merchandise
-Pre 50’s western/equestrian Gear
-Classic motorcycle memorabilia
-Old rodeo items
-Airline collectibles:
Pan-Am, TWA, Etc.
-Late 70’s & earlier military items
-Extraordinary mobster memorabilia
-Vintage police officer collectibles
-Firefighter collectibles
-Pre 40’s telephones
-Folk art
-Vintage BB guns/cap guns
-Early Halloween items
-Pre 40’s Christmas items
-Hawaiiana/Tiki Collectibles
-Vintage sports collectibles
-Vintage election memorabilia
-Musical instruments
-Civil War antiques
-Vintage gas pumps
-Pre 70’s old neon signs
-Strange woodcarvings
-Vintage collegiate collectibles
-Casino tables
"If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind--and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way."-American Pickers
Take advantage of the warm temperatures and clean out your barn, storage or garage.
Visit The Little River Chamber of Commerce, promoter of Economic Development, at www.littleriverchamber.org for more information about services, accommodations or shopping locations. If you're new to the area, discover the benefits of a Chamber membership and always be up to date on what's going on.
When you're ready to become part of our vibrant and growing organization, proceed to the become a member section on the web site, www.littleriverchamber.org.
The Little River Chamber of Commerce is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce and the SC State Chamber.
Zumba!
Date: January 25, 2012 Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
http://www.parksandrec.horrycounty.org
Event Description Join us for an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that moves to help you burn calories. So join us and dance your way to better health with this fun and beneficial program.
3 month special: January, February, March only $45!!
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Date: January 23, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
www.dinostvvarietyshow.com
Event Description
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes – Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic 50’s and 60’s songs as: “Lollipop” – “Dream Lover” – “Stupid Cupid” – “Sandman” – “With this Ring” – “Lipstick on Your Collar” – “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” – “It’s My Party” – “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and so many more! You will attend your high school prom as a student or chaperone and even get to vote for the prom queen! Then after intermission, you’ll continue the fun at your 10 year high school reunion! This show is ideal for all ages!
Dino's TV Variety Show!
Date: January 24, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
www.dinostvvarietyshow.com
Event Description
This critically acclaimed tribute to the Dean Martin Variety Show re-creates the fun and music of one of the best loved TV shows of all time. World class performers play the roles of "Dean Martin", "Judy Garland", "Sammy Davis, Jr.", "Marilyn Monroe", "Louis Armstrong" and many others. That's because you never know who will knock on Dino's door to join him for a song, skit or moment of laughter. A perfect way to celebrate your special event since the show is interactive. Ask about our Italian meal served prior to the show. We are the only cabaret style, supper club variety show in the area.
Line Dance Lessons
Date: January 26, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Description
111 Highway 57 N
Little River, SC 29566-7099
United States
Phone: (843) 399-0877
Little River VFW Post 10804
Ladies Auxiliary is offering line dance lessons.
With attractions galore, you can be sure that you will find endless entertainment, shopping, accommodations and relocation info! For additional tourism information click here www.littleriverchamber.org. You are sure to find what you are looking. Remember to support Little River economic development!
They are very excited to announce the release of a new webinar series. Business Training Team has joined forces with SCORE and the Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives to bring you on-going business webinars. These webinars are free. All webinars are recorded and will be on this website for one week. After the initial week, they become a part of our business library.
Are you less than satisfied with your business’s current performance? Has the current economy impacted your business negatively? Is your original business idea no longer working? Join us to discuss rebooting your business.
Starting January 18th we will be having two webinars every week. You can log on live to these webinars and ask your questions to get the business help you need.
Session #1 - Thursday, January 19th 3-4 PM – “Your Business Vision”
Session #2 - Thursday, January 26th 3-4 PM – “Fitting your New Vision to Today’s Economy"
For more information on the webinars and other sources and tools to increase your business's prominence in the community or the web, visit www.littleriverchamberacademy.com.
The Little River Chamber is always your source for the latest local current events, places to shop and dine and entertainment in Little River. Visit their web site today!
Coastal Samaritan Soup Cook Off
Date: January 8, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
http://www.odpc.org
Event Description Coastal Samaritan Counseling Soup Cook-Off
Sunday, January 8, 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars for 2012, we are having our 3rd annual Soup Cook-off here at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.
The cook-off will benefit the North Strand Client Assistance Fund of the Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center. Tickets are $5.00 each and you can purchase them at the Church Office or at the door. For more information call 843-450-3410.
RIBBON CUTTING-MATTHEW'S PANCAKE HOUSE
Date: January 9, 2012 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Description Come meet and greet one of the Little River Chamber of Commerce's newest members, Matthew's Pancake House.
Contact Information
843-249-6604
send an email
A place "Where Families Come Together", Matthew's has an extensive breakfast menu, numerous sandwich selections and salads. They also have Children and Senior Specials. Open 7 days a week until 2 pm, make Matthew's Pancake House your place for breakfast or lunch. You'll be glad you did.
CHAMBER CHAT
Date: January 10, 2012 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
www.LittleRiverChamber.org
Event Description GrandStrandHappening.com, Sherrie Glensky
Be sure to tune into WNMB during the morning commute every Tuesday to hear from our members and what is happening with their business. Chamber Chat is a great way for Little River Chamber members to promote their business and make the public aware of their special services and events. If you are a Little River Chamber member, and have not scheduled your Chamber Chat session, give us a call! The public is waiting to hear from you!
Contact Information
843-249-6604
send an email
RIBBON CUTTING-AAA BLIND & SHUTTER FACTORY
Date: January 10, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Description Come on out to meet and greet one of our newest Chamber Members and celebrate their Ribbon Cutting ceremony with them.
Contact Information
843-249-6604
send an email
Find these events and more at the Chamber's website. That's where to go to find out the latest on local current events, golf, shopping, entertainment and the best restaurants in the area. With attractions for all, you can be sure that you will find endless entertainment in and around Little River, South Carolina! Remember to support local economic development!
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical comedy with a book by Roger Bean. The show, which uses pop songs from the '50s and '60s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony.
The show is dedicated to Roger Bean's mother, Lois (Varney) Bean.
As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic 50’s and 60’s songs as: “Lollipop” – “Dream Lover” – “Stupid Cupid” – “Sandman” – “With this Ring” – “Lipstick on Your Collar” – “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” – “It’s My Party” – “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and so many more! You will attend your high school prom as a student or chaperone and even get to vote for the prom queen! Then after intermission, you’ll continue the fun at your 10 year high school reunion! This show is ideal for all ages!
Event Location The Starlight Room in The 2001 Entertainment Complex, 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Date/Time Information Most Monday's & Friday's,--Show starts 7:00pm with dinner options prior to show
Contact Information
843-234-2229 for tickets and more information
Fees/Admission
$29.00 for show. Ask about our dinner & group packages.
You've never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget the Marvelous Wonderettes - a must take musical trip down memory lane! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!
Steve from Michigan visited in June and added this comment:
“Simply Maaaaaarvelous!!! I laughed until my cheeks hurt. This show was so much fun. The singing and choreography were so well put together, and the cast was awesome. I attended this event with 4 generations from my family and we all loved it. It is suitable for all ages. We are still talking about it and we saw this show two months ago. You definitely want to include this show on your vacation plans. It is so entertaining and you will leave with a smile on your face."
I ran across this event at the Chamber's website where I go to find out the latest on things to do. With attractions for all, you can be sure that you will find endless entertainment during your Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vacation! For additional Myrtle Beach, SC entertainment options, Click here www.littleriverchamber.org. Here you are sure to find what you are looking for; local current events, golf, shopping, entertainment and the best restaurants in the area. Remember to support local economic development!
Hello again from Little River. So many emails this week about things going on in our area. I want to tell you about them but first, enjoy this article by Frank Kenny”. What is your take?
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-This is an excerpt from a discussion on the blog of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives at www.acce.org/blog.
Chambers of Commerce, each representing hundreds to thousands of small, medium, and large businesses, are uniquely positioned to lead communities into the future.
Individuals can do little alone. Government is too slow and doesn’t usually come down on the side of the local job creators.
It is up to the organized business community to create a prosperous vision and then work across all groups to bring the vision into reality.
From my point of view, the average local business community (represented by a well meaning chamber) has virtually sat on the sidelines (busy doing grand opening, parades, and pageants) as the free-market world has deteriorated. It is almost as if they are afraid to take a stand for fear of being called out.
You don’t see the unions being afraid to take a punch and get a bloody nose when fighting for their lives. But the local business community, you can almost hear them saying, “don’t hit me”.
The old saying about change being the only constant is true. Change is upon us.
Chambers must question everything they “have always done” and take a brave and fresh look at the world as it is today. Thanks to social media, Chambers now have, through their members, immense reach and the ability effect change. Will they use it?
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For small businesses that are thinking about joining or staying in their chamber memberships now that things have changed, I say, “Join. Stay.” Forward thinking chambers are sitting in a very sweet spot, positioned at the center of a social media/communications triangle between the general community, the business community, and Government There are now media companies that can do amazing things for the members and community if they take advantage of their special place in the new scheme of things..
And now here are just a couple of current events coming up…
2011 Beach Boogie & BBQ Sept. 2-4 at Market Common
End of Summer Celebration Sept. 4 at Surfside Beach
For information on shopping, restaurants, golf, accommodations, things to do, and local current events, visit the Little River Chamber of Commerce or call 843-249-6604.
More next week!
Are you involved with an event?
Are you wanting to use Facebook to promote the event? Facebook Events is one of the most mis-used and misunderstood features. There are basically two ways to create an Event on Facebook: 1) via your personal Profile and 2) via your fan Page.
Learn from this simple Facebook case study.
First, create a Facebook Page for the event. Here is an example – Business In Blue Jeans.
This page went from none to 599 responses in just eight weeks.
The admin of the page knows that other Facebook pages that are tourism or animal related love to have user generated content (UGC) posted to their walls The page admins spend a few minutes each day updating and engaging with folks on related pages. Most pages want others to share their info if it pertains to their target market. Don’t post on somebody wall to self-promote. But promoting a fun event that their target market might find fun and interesting, you bet.
All comments, no matter where posted, are answered. Lots of photos are posted. So long as you consistently provide enough valuable content on your fan Page wall, you can certainly periodically promote the direct link to your event.
Videos are created by the committee and posted as UGC or by the admin.
The net results? A very active page that grew by leaps and bounds.
Cost? Just the time, energy and love of committed committee people.
The event was also posted to the Little River Chamber's site, www.littleriverchamber.org/pages/BusinessInBlueJeans.
Way to go Little River Chamber of Commerce
What do you think? What else could you be doing to promote your event?
The Little River Chamber of Commerce is here to help keep you informed. I really give them praise for being the information gateway to services, watersports, accommodation, shopping and local current events. Don't hesitate, go to their web site today!
By Frank J. Kenny
July 29, 2011
Let me share a quick story with you. I traveled the country for 7 months this past year giving presentations and doing research for my book. I traveled in my RV. How did I find my next campground or RV resort? Not once did I use the 2 inch thick book I purchased. Instead, I Googled “Clovis RV resorts”, for example.
I didn’t go to the websites of the RV resorts that came up in the results. Instead, I checked out the ratings and comments. If the rating and comments were positive, I then went to the business’ site to check fees and availability. This is so important for small businesses to realize. I trusted strangers opinions first.
If the comments were strongly negative I moved on to the next listing. Even just slightly negative comments influenced where I would stay and spend my money.
First, understand that you don’t have full control of your marketing. Your customers, and even strangers, are having a bigger and bigger impact. This is important for you to accept because the old way of advertising and marketing are going away.
Check out these statistic on travelers:
•87% said reviews impacted hotel choice
•84% said reviews impacted method of travel
•78% said reviews impacted choice of dining
Source http://www.stikkymedia.com/articles/social-media-and-the-tourism-industry-statistics
If you add up all the facts:
* People trust the opinions of others more than they trust your marketing.
* People can easily see comments and ratings today through an Internet search.
* People are followers by nature.
* No matter how good you truly are, your prospects are going to defer to others when making purchase decisions. It is not fair but that is life.
Now, having said that, what should you do about it?
* Make sure your business is listed correctly in the rating directories like Google and Yelp.
* Encourage your happy customers to post positive comments and give you high ratings. Use signage. Ask.
* Encourage your customers to check-in on Facebook Places and Foursquare. Those are endorsements.
* Make sure that you are listening for your business’ name out on the web. Reshare the positive comments and answer the negative ones professionally. Turn the bad ones around by being proactive.
Take your first action right now by using Google Alerts. It’s free.
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So, bottom line: You don’t have full control of your marketing and the old way of advertising and marketing are going away.
Thank you Jennifer again for the email. I can't wait for the next one.
Here's a reminder, The Little River Chamber of Commerce is accepting Vendors for the 7th Annual Shrimp & Jazz Festival October 8, 2011. Click on the link below to download your application and remit along with payment to the Chamber at P.O.Box 400, Little River, SC 29566.
If you would like information on the Festival, Little River, Little River Chamber relocation information, restaurants, entertainment, golf, local current events and more call 843.249.6604 or visit www.littleriverchamber.org/.
by Glenn Shepard
August 2, 2011
Those who succeed at anything understand that success requires giving your best - even when working with people you don't like.
By 1976, the personal lives of the members of Fleetwood Mac were like a living Jerry Springer episode.
Keyboardist Christine McVie was divorcing bass player John McVie. Drummer Mick Fleetwood was divorcing his wife. And singer Stevie Nicks was going through a bitter separation from guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.
The band had just broken through the year before with hit songs "Rhiannon" and "Say You Love Me".
The record company told them they were on the brink of mega stardom, but they had to strike while the iron was hot.
That meant immediately recording a follow-up album, even though they couldn't stand to be in a room together.
One night while working on songs for the new album, Lindsay Buckingham wrote "You Can Go Your Own Way".
The opening line goes:
Loving you isn't the right thing to do.
Packing up, shacking up's all you want to do.
It was a direct shot at Stevie, and she insisted that those lyrics be taken out of the song.
He refused, and the band somehow managed to pull together long enough to record the album Rumours.
Stevie later reported that every night when she sang those lyrics on stage, she wanted to kill Lindsey. But it was that passion that helped make the song and the album so great.
Because of their abilitity to give their best, even when working with people they couldn't stand,
Rumours stayed at #1 on the Billboard charts for six months, sold 30 million copies, and launched their careers into the stratosphere.
It came as no surprise that when Stevie Nicks announced on America's Got Talent last week that she's launching a new tour, 35 years after Rumours, shows started selling out immediately.
Be a professional at whatever you do, and you'll reap the benefits for a lifetime.
What do you think? Will you be able to give your best even when working with people you don't particularly like?
Thanks again to Jennifer at the Chamber and thank you for the Little River Chamber's website which is so full of information that you need not look anywhere else for relocation information, Restaurants, Entertainment, golf, and local current events. Be sure that you visit……www.littleriverchamber.org/
Art photography by Gray Laughridge Wells will be featured at Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. from Saturday, July 9 through Saturday, August 13. The collection of works titled Artfull Images consists of 20 photographs, many interpreting nature, particularly of the Brunswick Coast. An opening reception is being held at the gallery on July 9 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The North Carolina photographer says, “I was hooked on photography as a little girl sitting on my father's knee in front of his enlarger. Sitting in the dark seeing the image shine on the easel, dropping the paper into smelly chemicals and watching the photograph appear was sheer magic to me. Accompanying him on photo shoots from Appalachian mountaintop peaks to gleaming white beaches up and down the east coast are the wonderful memories of my very special childhood.”
Early in her career, Gray worked in the news industry. She spent 16 years with the New York Times-owned Star-News in Wilmington, N.C. Describing her experiences, she said, “I photographed wildfires, drownings and all manner of violence. Working in the news industry you learn to think fast, grabbing shots as they come at you. You learn to work in a myriad of circumstances when you're dealing with news issues, most you can't plan for. Photographing people dealing with life's toughest moments or life's greatest joys was always a learning experience – emotionally and artistically."
Throughout her career, the versatile shutterbug has also worked in architectural, food and fashion photography for various publications, including Wooden Boat magazine and Tasteful magazine in Wilmington, N.C.
Gray, who grew up in Marion, N.C., cites her father, an amateur photographer, as one of her major influences, along with the late Joe Nesbitt, who served as photo chief at the Star-News from 1958 to 1982.
In a telephone interview, Gray said, “Probably my favorite piece in this show is the school of minnows. My husband had taken our granddaughters out fishing and while I sat on the dock waiting for them to return, all these little minnows were just darting around like crazy.”
Wells adds, “Moving to the coast of Brunswick County in North Carolina in 2007 brought me back to enjoying the art of photography. Watching the tide come and go on the oyster beds or an incredible tie-dyed sunset over Shallotte Point are inspiration to me. The sights, sounds and smells of this special place has sparked a new interest in my work. My father taught me what to look for all those years ago and I've never stopped looking since.... “
Gallery owner and style consultant Ginny Lassiter said, “I was intrigued by Gray’s images as soon as I saw them and knew I wanted to build a show around her. Gray has a true photographer’s eye. She looks at the same objects we all do, yet she sees something completely different.”
Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive (Hwy. 179) in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C. just north of the state line. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about the exhibition, art classes, onsite framing or any other gallery events, call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. The gallery’s Facebook page also lists special events, new artists and other happenings.
I can't really give the Little River Chamber of Commerce enough praise for being the information gateway to services, watersports, accommodation, shopping and local current events. Don't hesitate, go to their web site. www.littleriverchamber.org/pages/home/ today! Here are directions to Sunset River Marketplace:
In North Carolina - From Shallotte take Hwy. 17 South. Two and ½ miles past Brunswick Plantation Golf Course turn left at the Food Lion (Carolina Commons) onto Country Club Rd. Continue through the residential area of Carolina Shores to stop light. At the stop light turn right onto Beach Drive. We are ¼ mile on the left just past RBC Centura Bank and Family Dentistry and the American Legion.
In South Carolina - From Little River (Hwy 17) go north. Bear right onto Hwy 179 toward Calabash. We are the first building on the right after you are in NC.
Just read an awesome blog that was sent to me by Jennifer at the Little River Chamber of Commerce, promoter of local economic development, and I must re-post:
Why Women In Management Are No Laughing Matter
by Glenn Shepard
June 28, 2011
I believe women have many God given advantages in management. For example, they’re generally more patient than men, more inclined to use tact than brute force in their management style, and better at juggling multiple priorities. (I tell my employees to never tell me more than two things at once, because I’ll forget the third). 
I used to teach a management seminar for women, but we quit offering it because men got so riled up about it. A lawyer in Kentucky threatened to sue when we held the seminar at Bluegrass Community & Technical College in Lexington because he thought it was discriminatory against men (although a man did attend when we held it at Daytona Beach Community College the next week), and a gas station owner in Jacksonville threatened to cut off a certain part of my anatomy when we held the seminar at the University of North Florida.
I was reminded last week of how many double standards still exist for women when the Executive Director of a chamber of commerce in Indiana called me to discuss a conversation she just had with a board member. He was concerned that she laughed too much, even though she’s been incredibly effective and has been recognized for her accomplishments.
I can’t count how many times a woman in my management seminars has told me about a male supervisor walking by her desk and stopping to ask “What’s wrong?” When she responds, “Nothing,” he asks “Then why aren’t you smiling?” It’s as if people expect women to smile all the time. But if a man smiles all the time, people think he’s up to something.
It’s a well-known fact that girls are taught to be people pleasers (i.e. the 19th century nursery rhyme “What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice”) and boys are taught be tough, aggressive, and to never show weakness.
Family psychologist Dr. Robin Alter tells of an experiment where 4th graders were secretly videotaped while on the playground. The girls were more likely to make concessions just to be together. What they did didn’t matter as much as whom they did it with. The boys were more interested in each other's toys and accomplishments. What they did mattered more than whom they did it with.
We see this in adulthood where women are more relationship oriented and men are more task oriented.
A woman who attended my seminar at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan summed it up best when she said, “Women have to be twice as good at what they do to be considered half as good as a man”.
Because women in authority positions are scrutinized more than men in the same positions, they have to always be aware of who’s watching. Women may have achieved equal opportunity in the workplace, but the challenges they face are far from equal to those of men.
-Glenn Shepard
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Regardless of why people do it, or what the law says, people still look at men and women differently at work. What do you think? Are women actually more patient and tactful? Thanks again to Jennifer at the Chamber and thank you for the Little River Chamber's website which is so full of information that you need not look anywhere else for relocation information, Restaurants, Entertainment, golf, and local current events. Be sure that you visit……www.littleriverchamber.org/
Checking out the Little River Chamber's newletter this week, I began to investigate all of the free things to do while in the North Myrtle Beach or Little River area. Here is a sample:
BEACHES-Ultimately, the beach is the reason you’ve come to the area. Take full advantage of this by spending your day and early evening here. If you’re not using the amazing assortment of accommodations in and around Little River, there are plenty of free parking spots up and down the Grand Strand, even in the summer months. You can kill hours of time by doing absolutely nothing but enjoying the sounds of the crashing waves and soaking up rays. The kids will love the chance to play outside and splash in the ocean. Just make sure to layer on the sunscreen!
PARKS-Little River and the rest of the Grand Strand have beautiful parks. You’ll find Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens with over 100 acres of gorgeous wildlife and vegetation to explore. North Myrtle Beach has countless other parks and spots to play a game of baseball or meet up with friends.
FFESTIVALS and MUSIC- We use any holiday as an excuse to celebrate! The summer months include, nightly celebrations on the Boardwalk and Sounds of Summer Concert Series, McLean Park, NMB. This happens the 3rd Friday of each month. Members of the general public are invited to enjoy an evening with family and friends listening to live music, picnicking and playing in the safe and fun environment of McLean Park. The concerts are open to all ages. Each concert will feature a different band playing family-friendly music. Participants are encouraged to bring beach chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages. The North Strand Optimist Club provides food and drinks for a donation. Be sure not to miss:
July 15 * Atlantic Grove Beach Music
August 19 * Andrew Thielen Big Band
September 1 * Fantastic Shakers Beach Music
For more information please visit: nmb.us or parks.nmb.us/
With attractions for all, you can be sure that you will find endless entertainment during your Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vacation! For additional Myrtle Beach, SC entertainment options, Click here www.littleriverchamber.org/. Here you are sure to find what you are looking for; local current events, golf, shopping, entertainment and the best restaurants in Little River. Remember to support local economic development!
I am always looking for fun and constructive things to do here in our area and one place I check regularly is the Little River Chamber of Commerce’s Events page. This product of my most recent visit to www.littleriverchamber.org/ touched my heart The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, despite many improvements and additions since 1985 has outgrown the current building. Plans are underway to move to a new location where a larger and more modern facility will need to be built. Funds are desperately needed for the construction of this new animal shelter. Their build a Dream Brick Fundraiser is a wonderful way to donate towards this new facility where thousands of animals' lives will be saved!
By purchasing a brick, which will be displayed at the new facility, you will be offering a permanent gift of love. Bricks can be purchased as memorial gifts, tributes to your pets or even as gifts to yourself. This everlasting gift represents your caring for all animals present, past and future. Forms for donation can be found on our website or at the shelter. www.humanesocietynmb.org/ or stop in at 409 Bay St., North Myrtle Beach, SC
If you would like to order a brick you can download the form and mail it in with a check or drop it off at the shelter.
The organization is thankful for any support and donations they have received from the public.
Discover the scoop on Little River and other areas of the Grand Strand by visiting the Little Rivers Chamber's web site There you will find relocation information, information on Chamber membership, Local Economic development, and a vast amount of other informative tid bits.
Every year in mid-May, locals and visitors are drawn to the waterfront in Little River to enjoy a carefree day surrounded by the people, music, food, and arts and crafts of the annual Blue Crab Festival.
There's always the beautiful 114 acre tract of woodlands and salt marshes of the historic Vereen Memorial Gardens. You can also golf in Little River at one of the Little River courses, or take a charter fishing trip with one of the local fishermen, or just fish off the docks at the waterfront.
There are many quaint shops and restaurants in and around Little River, or you can also try your luck at winning on a Las Vegas style casino gambling boat, SunCruz Casino, or enjoy watersports and rent jet ski.
If kicking back and relaxing is more your speed, you can sit on the deck of one of the waterfront restaurants and watch the jet skiers, fisherman, and boaters go by...
For a taste of local flavor that doesn't come from the sea, La Belle Amie regularly hosts wine tastings, vineyard tours, and concerts with live local bands all year long.
The Little River Chamber and area businesses are also trying to attract visitors by holding the annual The Shrimp and Jazz Festival and The Little River Open Golf Tournament.
Each year the Saturday after Thanksgiving the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Parade starts in Little River and ends at Vereen 's Marina in North Myrtle beach. People fill the waterway businesses and homes to see the holiday decorations on various boats and to donate toys for needy children.
Little River has certainly grown right along with the rest of the Grand Strand, and for both locals and visitors, there's now more services, activities, and entertainment for you and your family. Visit The Little River Chamber of Commerce at www.littleriverchamber.org/ for more information about the Little River area or relocation information and accommodations.
This weekend hold a lot of promise when it come to things to do near Little River, SC
Here is a sampling:
- 2011 Little River Open Presented By John Griggs & Wyman Wise State Farm
June 11, 2011
Eagle Nest Golf Club
www.eaglenestgolf.com/
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 4-Person Captain's Choice
Hole In One Contest Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club and Martin's PGA Superstore
Registration is still open! $60.00 per Player, $200.00 per Team
Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Each Player will receive a goody bag with a $20.00 giftcard to Martin's PGA Superstore.
Sponsor A Hole! Your customized sign will be placed on the tee box of each hole you sponsor. A limited number of sponsorships are still available at $100.00 each. Extend your opportunity by having a presence on your hole and interact with players for $150.00. Sponsors will be recognized in the Tournament brochure.
- SummerFest! 2011 at Barefoot Landing
www.bflanding.com/
Event Description SummerFest! 2011 is a summer long celebration of fun!
Every Monday watch a fireworks display over the lake at 10:15 p.m.
Every Wednesday a strolling boardwalk parade with a marching band, live animals, mascots, clowns, magicians, jugglers and much more.
Then watch as boardwalk entertainers amaze and amuse every night throughout Barefoot Landing starting at 7:00 p.m. With everything from stilt walkers to kids karaoke, live bronze statues, camel rides, a petting zoo and so much more!
While enjoying these events, be sure to experience Watersports, Restaurants and Entertainment in Little River.
For more things to do in the LR area, check out The Little River Chamber of Commerce: www.littleriverchamber.org/pages/Home
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