Help shape the future of
Horry County
Collaborate2031 is a holistic countywide strategy that aligns priorities to drive economic prosperity. Powered by strong partnerships and a renewed commitment to work together, it unites residents, leaders, and businesses to turn shared goals into measurable progress and lasting opportunity across Horry County.
A Strategy Built for All of Horry County
Align
Priorities
Collaborate2031 brings together community leaders, residents, and businesses to identify shared goals and channel resources toward what matters most for Horry County's future.
Drive
Prosperity
By coordinating efforts across sectors, Collaborate2031 creates the conditions for sustainable economic growth that expands opportunity for every resident and community across the county.
Measure
Progress
Collaborate2031 establishes clear benchmarks and accountability structures so the community can track meaningful outcomes and see real results over time.
Strengthen
Community
Rooted in strong partnerships and a renewed commitment to collaboration, Collaborate2031 unites diverse voices to improve quality of life and build a more connected, resilient Horry County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Collaborate2031 is led by a steering committee organized by Partnership Grand Strand, the nonprofit foundation of the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative. The committee is made up of community leaders, elected officials, business representatives, and residents who are committed to shaping a stronger future for Horry County.
- Brian Argo, Conway Medical Center
- Spencer Benton, C.L. Benton & Sons, Inc.
- Mayor Barbara Blain, City of Conway
- Sara Boling, Century 21 Boling & Associates
- Scott Brandon, The Brandon Agency
- Clay Brittain, Brittain Resorts & Hotels (Chair)
- David Byrd, YMCA of Coastal Carolina
- Chad Carlson, Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.
- Jim Creel Jr., Vacation Myrtle Beach
- Laura Crowther, Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®
- Sandy Davis, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
- Shannon Detzler, Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation
- Curtis Dukes, Blue Strand Real Estate Group
- Holly Ellison, Derrick Law Firm
- Wallace Evans, A Father’s Place
- Ryan Fabbri, City of North Myrtle Beach
- Shannon Farro, Long Bay Symphony
- Rusty Gaskins, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
- Shawn Godwin, Palmetto Corp
- Jamesha Gore-Coggin, Gore-Coggin Insurance Agency Inc.
- Jenny Halstead, eMYRge
- Radha Herring, Watermark Real Estate Group
- Terrance Herriott, Conway National Bank
- Cliff Jones, Horry County Schools
- David Jordan, Horry County Government
- Mayor Mark Kruea, City of Myrtle Beach
- Steve Mays, Founders Group International
- Carlton Lewis, HTC
- Pam Martin, RISE Center, Coastal Carolina University
- Mike Mancuso, Waccamaw Community Foundation
- Tory Mackey, The Chapin Foundation
- Lesli McGee, McLeod Health
- Rep. Tim McGinnis, S.C. House of Representatives
- Samantha Norris, Loris Chamber of Commerce
- Bhumi Patel, Burr & Forman LLP
- Whitney Prince, Boardwalk Billy’s
- Blakely Roof, United Way of Horry County
- Mandy Sijbrandij, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
- Miles Servant, Surfside Realty Company
- Jimmy Staton, Santee Cooper
- Kelly Tyler, First Citizens Bank
- Dr. James Winebrake, Coastal Carolina University
There are several ways to participate. Starting in March 2026, we asked residents to share their priorities and vision for Horry County's future via our Resident Input survey. That survey is now complete and we are using the data gathered to inform future initiatives for engaging residents with further community listening. Residents, community leaders and business owners looking for more information on getting involved with Collaborate2031 are encouraged to contact Partnership Grand Strand Executive Director BJ Beaver. As the project evolves, additional opportunities for community engagement will be made available on this page.