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The Road to Sustainable Growth

Chaaron Pearson on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 12:00:00 am

R. Marc Jordan, president and CEO of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce wrote an excellent op-ed for The Sun News as a part of a weekly roundup of local issues and viewpoints for the area’s business leaders. Jordan, a graduate of ACCE’s Ford Fellowship, makes the case for spurring regional, sustainable development. The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce has a vision supporting a shared regional narrative, consensus building, innovation and change leadership resulting in sustainable growth and prosperity for everyone. Read the full article: The road to sustainable growth

Yesterday, it was announced that two new wind turbines would be erected on the oceanfront at North Myrtle Beach. These were purchased using a state energy grant awarded to the chamber. The chamber’s partnership includes the city, their utility, Coastal Carolina University, Clemson University and Orangeburg Technical College. Watch the news broadcast for full announcement: NMB propels wind energy plans

Tags: regional alignment, Regionalism, sustainable growth

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