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In response to the wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, |
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For Immediate Release
November 29, 2016
MEDIA STATEMENT
In response to the wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement:
"Today brought devastating news that the wildfires we've been contending with throughout the south have reached populated areas in and around eastern Tennessee, damaging or destroying more than 150 homes and businesses. As a resort community, we understand the economic impact that picturesque towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have on a region. Our thoughts are with the thousands who have been evacuated as high winds caused the fire to spread so quickly that few were prepared. We're thankful that, according to the Gatlinburg fire chief, the worse is over and that downtown Gatlinburg remains intact. We're also thankful for Gatlinburg Mayor Larry Waters' commitment to the rebuilding and restoration of this historic destination."
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About The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Since 1938, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has stood as the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the MBACC its five-star accreditation, one of only several chambers in South Carolina to earn this distinction. The MBACC serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is the proud recipient of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives' "2015 Chamber of the Year" award.
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