City files Myrtle Beach

Plenty of square feet, sunshine, and Southern hospitality are just a few of the reasons why the Myrtle Beach Convention Center pro- vides all the elements needed for successful meetings and events. As one of the largest convention centers on the East Coast, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center can accom- modate more than 80 percent of all conven- tions and trade shows in its 250,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. And the loca- tion couldn’t be better: Attendees are just a quick two-block walk from Myrtle Beach’s famous shoreline and boardwalk, and a short distance from championship golf courses and fabulous culinary experiences. There’s never a bad time of year to meet

in Myrtle Beach. With a balmy average tem- perature of 74 degrees, the destination gives

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attendees a chance to regroup and recharge with more than 60 miles of pristine beaches and many entertainment options, includ- ing the 196-foot-high Myrtle Beach Sky- Wheel, Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage dinner theater, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, and WonderWorks — an educational amusement park with more than 100 hands-on exhibits. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of Myrtle Beach’s ideal climate by spending a day at one of 100-plus golf courses in the area, four of which were named to Golf Digest’s

“Top 100 Public Courses in America” list. Other outdoor options include Brookgreen Gardens, where local flora and fauna inter- mingle with sculptures, and Myrtle Beach State Park, where the beach and fishing pier fade into a lush oceanfront forest.

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works to preserve this natural beauty by implementing eco-friendly initiatives when- ever possible. The center has installed occu- pancy motion sensors to turn lights off after 30 minutes of no movement, as well as ec- H2O technology, which converts water into an environmentally friendly cleaning solution. Planners looking for a convenient outdoor venue can reserve the 30,000-square-foot events plaza on site at the center.

For more information: Myrtle Beach Convention Center — Brian Monroe, Director of Sales and Marketing; (800) 537-1690; fax: (843) 918-1243; brian.monroe@mb-cc.com; myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com

AT A GLANCE Myrtle Beach Convention Center • Total event space: 250,000 square feet

• Total exhibit space: 100,800 column-free square feet (divisible into three halls)

• Ballroom: 16,890 square feet • Maximum number of breakout rooms: 22

• Arena capacity: 10,000 people • On-site parking spaces: 1,750

Hotels • On-site property: Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center (400 rooms)

Transportation • Easily accessible via air or car, Myrtle Beach offers the Myrtle Beach International Airport and is just 70 miles from I-95.

Attractions • 1.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk Broadway at the Beach

• More than 100 golf courses, including four named to Golf Digest’s annual “Top 100 Public Courses in America” list

• MyrtleWaves • Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Fun, Feast, and Adventure

• WonderWorks • The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel • Jimmy’s Buffet Margaritaville Café • Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Retail Shop

• Tanger Outlets • Coastal Grand Mall • Brookgreen Gardens • Myrtle Beach State Park

Best of the beach Attendees planning to combine business and family time have a variety of attractions and diversions to choose from, such as Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach — an entertainment complex with dining, attractions, shopping, and more.

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