Little River Chamber of Commerce

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Little River Chamber of Commerce

Faces of the Chamber

Chamber Staff

Jennifer Walters

Jennifer Walters

President & CEO
843-249-6604 ext. 6
Jennifer@LittleRiverChamber.org

Jennifer Walters is the President & CEO of The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. She represents Little River by serving as a member of the Board of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and the Workforce Investment Board as appointed by the Governor. She is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bridgewater Academy, the first charter school in Horry County. Jennifer is a Past President and Lt Governor of the Grand Strand Optimist Club where she remains active as editor of the South Carolina District Newsletter. She has also served on the board of directors and is a past president of Theatre of the Republic, Horry County’s community theater.

Jennifer’s professional past includes Area Manager for the American Cancer Society, Executive Director of the USO of Philadelphia, Community Sponsorship Manager, MWR, U.S. Army Fort Dix and Sales and Marketing Representative, Eastman Kodak Company. She attended The University of Kentucky and Paul Smiths College and recently achieved her I.O.M. certification through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Chamber and Association Management at the Southeast Institute of Organizational Management at the University of Georgia. She lives happily in Myrtle Beach with her fiancé Sam and her cat Pita.

Wendy Malenfant

Wendy Malenfant

Business Development Manager
843-249-6604 ext.301
wendy@littleriverchamber.org

With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Wendy Malenfant brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Business Development Manager at the Little River Chamber of Commerce. Having moved to Little River in 2006, Wendy quickly became an active member of the community. She joined the chamber as a member in 2022 and has been a strong advocate for local businesses. Her deep passion for supporting and helping businesses thrive in the region drives her work every day. Wendy is dedicated to fostering growth and opportunity within the local business community, using her extensive background to create lasting connections and positive change. Outside of her professional life, Wendy enjoys attending pilates class, spending quality time with her family,  and experiencing live music with friends. You can reach Wendy at 843-360-4209.

Gail Whitley

Gail Whitley

Office Administrator
843-249-6604 ext. 303
gail@littleriverchamber.org

Gail Whitley is the friendly face that greets you when you walk through the doors of the Little River Chamber of Commerce. After retiring, Gail made the move to the area and brought her extensive experience as a contract administrator with her. Now, as the Office Administrator, she thrives in her role, combining her love for meeting people and engaging with the public with her outgoing personality. Her enthusiasm and dedication are infectious, making her a perfect fit for the Chamber team. When she’s not welcoming visitors or assisting members, Gail enjoys spending time in her yard, dancing, and proudly bragging about her daughter and grandchildren. Stop by anytime – Gail’s positive energy and warmth are sure to brighten your day and leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits the Chamber!

Nicole Taylor

Nicole Taylor

Program and Events Manager

nicole@littleriverchamber.org

Nicole Taylor is the Events and Program Manager at the Little River Chamber of Commerce, bringing over 20 years of experience in events, marketing, and nonprofit fundraising. For 16 years, she partnered with organizations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada to support their signature fundraising events, helping them build connections and achieve their goals.

Nicole has a passion for creating thoughtful, engaging experiences and loves working closely with the community and local businesses. Known for her attention to detail, she stays up to date on the latest tools and trends to keep events fresh, organized, and impactful.

Nicole lives in Little River with her husband Steve and their three rescue dogs, Loki, Bear, and Gunner. Outside of work, you’ll find her volunteering in animal rescue, enjoying time on the water with her husband, or working on her passion projects. Nicole often says that when she first read the job description for the Chamber, it felt like it was written just for her — perfectly combining her love for events, community, and supporting small businesses.

Board of Directors

The chamber is guided by the Board of Directors. These are voluntary positions that are very dedicated to the chamber.

Associates

Hubert Bullard

Hubert Bullard

Festival Director
843-249-6604 ext. 2
Director@BlueCrabFestival.org

Hubert has been the Festival Director for both the World-Famous Blue Crab Festival and Little River ShrimpFest for several years now. For general festival questions, such as dates and times, and vendor applications, please call the Little River Chamber of Commerce office at 843-249-6604.

Ambassador Program

Thank you to our current Ambassadors:

Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison to chamber members. Considered the goodwill arm of the Chamber, Ambassadors play an essential role in member communication and retention, and each Ambassador is charged with conveying member needs, questions and concerns to Chamber staff, keeping our Chamber in line with our member’s desires.

Upon their appointment, each Ambassador makes a commitment to build lasting relationships with the Chamber membership, particularly new members, in order to build a loyal, committed membership base that will continue to support, participate in and invest in the Chamber and Little River community.

Are you looking for a way to expand your network and grow your business development while volunteering for your Chamber? Then we want to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer at Jennifer@littleriverchamber.org for consideration.

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