Thrivin' at The Beach

In this episode of Thrivin’ at the Beach, the focus is on workforce and economic development resources in the Waccamaw region. Our guest Rusty Gaskins, Business and Economic Services Manager for the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (COG), discusses the various services they offer to local governments and municipalities and the importance of community partnerships and collaboration in enhan...

In this episode of Thrivin’ at the Beach, the focus is on workforce development in the Myrtle Beach area. Host Peggy Masterson introduces Eileen Patonay from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, alongside co-host BJ Beaver. Eileen outlines her role as a regional workforce advisor and shares insights on fostering a strong workforce pipeline, emphasizing the importance of partn...

In this Highlight episode of Thrivin’ at the Beach, host Peggy Masterson, Director of Partnership Grand Strand, recaps past interviews with local leaders to showcase key insights and developments. In this episode, she recounts her conversation with Steve Mays, President of Founders Group International. Golf is a huge driver of both revenue and tourism for our community, and hopefully visitors have...

Tune in to listen to Casey Garavito, DPT and co-founder of Performance & Rehabilitation (PAR) Physical Therapy. A strong advocate for conservative care, learn how the PAR team provides high-quality care, education, and preventive strategies that help individuals manage injuries early, improve functional health, and avoid unnecessary medications, surgeries, or emergency care. PAR also offers co...

In this Highlight episode of Thrivin’ at the Beach, the focus turns to Bruce Bailey, CEO of Tidelands Health, who discusses their position as the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the Southeastern U.S. and their substantial economic impact. The new Tidelands Health Carolina Bays Campus project, which, in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), aims to ce...

Join us as we chat with Frank Cranfield, the director of operations for Germ Bust My Bins, and learn about their success story and the services they offer. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!  Links   https://germbustmybins.com/   Where to watch Thrivin’ at the Beach podcasts YouTube : Watch here Amazon Music : Listen here Audioboom : Listen here Spotify : Listen here Apple Podcasts : Listen h...

Highlights of Tracy Connor’s Impact on Myrtle Beach Golf Tourism In this special episode of Our Thrivin’ at the Beach Podcast, host Peggy Masterson recaps key insights from past conversations, specifically focusing on Tracy Conner, the executive director of the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association and Golf Tourism Solutions. Tracy discusses his role in promoting golf tourism, including brin...

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Sarah Bonnoitt, Director of Public Affairs for Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC), discussed the company's history, mission, and impact on Myrtle Beach's economic growth. HTC, founded in 1952, has evolved to focus on internet services and now serves a tri-county region. The company is a cooperative, reinvesting profits into the community and offering capital credits to members. HTC's early investme...

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1. **Waccamaw Community Foundation**       [Learn more about the foundation's mission and initiatives.] ( https://www.waccamawcf.org )    2. **Waccamaw American Leadership Forum (WALF)**       [Explore the leadership program fostering collaboration in the region.] ( https://www.waccamawcf.org/walf )    3. **Nonprofit Support and Resources**       [Discover tools and services for nonprofits in Horr...

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Thrivin’ at the Beach, Dr. Marilyn Fore  Summary:  Dr. Marilyn Fore, the President of Horry Georgetown Technical College, discussed her journey from undergrad to her shift in focus on education.   Links:  PGS YouTube : Watch here   Amazon Music : Listen here   Audioboom : Listen here   Spotify : Listen here   Apple Podcasts : Listen here  

Thrivin’ at the Beach, Dr. Pam Martin Summary Dr. Pam Martin, Executive Director of RISE (Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability through Education) Center at Coastal Carolina University, discussed the importance of sustainability and internships in long-term growth. Martin, with a background in international relations and sustainability research, emphasized the Youth Corps program, which train...

Howard Waldie IV, the first Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Myrtle Beach, discussed his journey from foster care to becoming a public administrator. He highlighted his role in launching the Office of Performance and Accountability in Virginia Beach, which led to the creation of the Virginia Beach Strategy (VB STAT) and Performance programs. Waldie emphasized the importance of process impr...

Steve Mays, President of Founders Group International, discusses the golf industry's resurgence, noting that Myrtle Beach's 21 golf courses, owned by Dan Loos, are undergoing significant renovations to attract more players. Mays emphasizes the importance of community involvement and investment, citing his role in local organizations and the success of the Myrtle Beach Classic. He also highlights t...

Ryan Foultz, president and owner of PcRx Computers and host of the weekend radio show on Talk 94.5, Tech Talk sits down with Partnership Grand Strand’s Sarah Dahlstrom. In this episode of Thrivin’, Ryan shares his initiative to create the Big Mixer, a social event created to help business owners find the resources they may need. The success of the Big Mixer has led to the development of additional...

Becky Large, founder and CEO of the Champion Autism Network, discusses her efforts to make Myrtle Beach an inclusive destination for individuals on the autism spectrum. Starting in 2013 with sensory-friendly movies, her initiatives have expanded to include training programs for businesses, making Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach the first autism-friendly travel destinations in the U.S. Her organiza...