North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Names Claire Yoder New Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
May 4, 2015
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In order to fulfill its mission as the premier business organization in the North Myrtle Beach area, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau has created a new Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager position and named Claire Yoder to fill this pivotal role.
In her new position, Yoder will serve as the leader of revenue generation for the “Building North Myrtle Beach” campaign and initiative, and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber Foundation.
Her responsibilities will include researching foundations suited to support the chamber’s designated activities and the “Building North Myrtle Beach” strategic plan, developing and writing grant proposals, coordinating donor correspondence and recognition, enriching and maintaining relationships with current donors and members, and other tasks to advance chamber initiatives.
Prior to serving at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB, Yoder served as the director of development and alumni relations, development manager and database coordinator at Sacred Heart Schools in Louisville, Ky. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in business administration from Elon University.
“We are pleased to expand our team to include Claire as our corporate and foundation relations manager,” said Marc Jordan, president and CEO of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB. “This position is vital to the development and growth of our business community and will serve as a valuable asset to our ‘Building North Myrtle Beach’ campaign and initiative, with the ultimate goal of bringing more jobs to the area.”
For more information on the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB and Chamber membership, visit www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com.
About the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau, an accredited five-star Chamber and qualifier for the 2014 Chamber of the Year, has been serving the local community for the past 14 years. The mission of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier business organization serving the North Myrtle Beach area and its business members by providing quality products, programs and services while influencing issues that enhance the economic prosperity and the sustainable development of our community. The Chamber recently committed to enhanced regional and national travel industry promotion and advocacy through reorganization of its Convention and Visitors Bureau division. For additional information about the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, visit www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com.
