B2B:The Grand Strand

05/06/2026

Do you want to know which small business is making a difference in South Carolina?

May is Small Business Awareness Month!

Faces of South Carolina: Small Business Edition is out now. It's a special sponsored-content feature highlighting small businesses owners and entrepreneurs who are serving their communities, making a positive impact and driving innovation across the Palmetto state.

SHOUT OUT CAINE HAYES INSURANCE! 🎉

Hayes saw an opportunity to do more for clients and took the leap after spending 13 years with a national brand.

To learn more about being featured in our upcoming FACES editions, reach out to Amy Kissel at [email protected].

05/03/2026

🚀 Your next promotion starts with a press release.

Submit today to help spread the word about your business.

And if you want maximum coverage, choose “Guaranteed Placement.”

Multiple locations? Submit a separate form for each. Pro Tip: Start with the ones where you want to grow foot traffic first.

https://integratedmedianewslink.creativecirclemedia.com/

04/29/2026

📣 Want more local visibility?

Submit your press release and put your business in front of the people who matter most.

- Share your story

- Promote your offer/events

- Drive attention to your brand

For maximum coverage and to be seen across all magazine websites in your region, secure your “Guaranteed Placement” by selecting your respective magazine for your region.

📌 Need multiple submissions? A separate form is required for each one. If you have multiple locations, start with the locations you want to grow foot traffic in first! This is the best way to launch a new product, service, or if you're opening a new location and/or expanding in a different area.

🔗Press Release Form: https://integratedmedianewslink.creativecirclemedia.com/

04/22/2026

🚀 You’re invited: Southeast Real Estate Expo + Southeastern Commercial Real Estate Gala

📍 ROAM One (Downtown Greenville - 2nd Floor)

🗓️ May 6 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Southeast Real Estate Expo includes Exhibiting, Panels, Lectures & Networking. So, you can meet the people actually doing deals right now. Exciting, right? It's all about getting in the room with the right people.

🎟️ Bonus: Request a complimentary expo pass (each pass is a $79 value, subject to availability).

Submitting the form does not guarantee issuance of passes.

Request passes here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/IntegratedMediaPublishing1/SERealEstateExpoComplimentaryPassRequest



🏆 Add the gala, hosted by Integrated Media Publishing, to your calendar while you're at it:

Southeast Commercial Real Estate Gala — The Westin Poinsett Greenville



(Details & tickets): https://events.humanitix.com/southeast-commercial-real-estate-gala

Can't wait to see you there!

04/21/2026

🗞️ ALERT! Time to look into advertising or sponsoring 2026 South Carolina Economic Guide

A statewide resource connecting organizations with:

CEOs • Economic Development leaders • University partners • C-suite Executives • Innovation Stakeholders

Featuring: AI, logistics, advanced materials/energy, defense/aerospace, workforce pipelines, and innovation ecosystems

+ updates from regional alliances.

Advertise / sponsor in June 2026.

04/12/2026

2026 South Carolina Economic Guide

Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Edition (June 2026)

Explore AI-powered manufacturing, logistics & supply chain intelligence, advanced materials/energy, defense & aerospace growth, workforce pipelines, and startups & innovation ecosystems—plus updates from 8 regional economic development alliances.

Advertise / sponsor in the 2026 guide. Reach out to us today! Complete the form below and someone from our team will reach out.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/IntegratedMediaPublishing1/RequestForMoreInformationGettingInvolved

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Is your business among South Carolina's fastest-growing? Nominate for the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies awards and gain valuable recognition and opportunities!

Nominate here: https://scbusinessawards.com/50-fastest-growing-nomination-form/

04/07/2026

🗞️ News Alert ‼️

(Photos provided by Sea Smiles Photography)

Davina Lloyd Strives to Help Underrepresented, Create Sense of Community

In Myrtle Beach, Davina Lloyd is owner of dual-ventures People for Profit Lloyd Foundation and Diamond Dynasty Productions. Her journey began under the wings of her grandfather, who dedicated his life to serving men at a local shelter. She recalls her youthful days accompanying him, filling his car with toiletries and clothing for those in need. Those moments taught her the profound impact of compassion and community service. Her work in a prison ministry further advanced her mission, equipping formerly incarcerated individuals with job-readiness tools to guide them into stable lives.

View the full article here:

🔗 https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/davina-lloyd-strives-to-help-underrepresented-create-sense-of-community,35219?

04/06/2026

Make your company the one people remember.

Whether you’re sponsoring, hosting a table, or attending, the Southeast Commercial Real Estate Gala places your brand among the Southeast’s elite with visibility that reinforces credibility in a competitive market.

📅 Thu, May 7 | 5:00–8:30 PM EDT
📍 The Westin Poinsett Greenville

Secure tickets / tables: https://events.humanitix.com/southeast-commercial-real-estate-gala

04/03/2026

Across Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, the Grand Strand, and P*e Dee, we’re asking the same question:

What is your company’s outlook for the next 12 months?

Please cast your vote in our anonymous poll — your feedback helps us reflect what’s happening on the ground.

🔗 P*e Dee: https://www.b2bpeedeebusiness.com/stories/what-is-your-companys-outlook-for-the-next-12-months,33746?showpoll=1

🔗 Grand Strand: https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/what-is-your-companys-outlook-for-the-next-12-months,33746?showpoll=1

🔗Greenville: https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/what-is-your-companys-outlook-for-the-next-12-months,33746?showpoll=1

🔗Charleston: https://www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com/stories/what-is-your-companys-outlook-for-the-next-12-months,33746?showpoll=1

🔗Columbia: https://www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com/stories/what-is-your-companys-outlook-for-the-next-12-months,33746?showpoll=1