Community Playmaker Summit:SC will provide regional leaders with a chance to explore important topics including how youth sports are transforming South Carolina’s local economies and how to grow and maintain a strong workforce in your city.
Attendees will learn how thriving venues – like the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center – have become a powerhouse for tourism, business growth, and community development.
Attendees will also gain actionable tools to address today’s pressing challenges, including employee recruitment and retention in local government.
This year’s event will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center, highlighting its journey from concept to success as a cornerstone of the community and a driver of economic growth.
City leaders, don’t miss this opportunity to unlock insights, forge partnerships, and set the course for your community’s success.
2115 Sports Center Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Mayor Brenda Bethune
Mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Justin Hancock
Director of the Office of Recreation, Grants and Policy at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Jonathan Paris
Executive Director of Sports Tourism at Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center. 2115 Sports Center Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Registration Costs:
$64.99* I Early Bird | Jan. 1 – Feb 27, 2025
$94.99* I Regular Registration | Feb 28, 2025 – March 27, 2025
Coffee, and continental breakfast items provided
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Mixed-use developments are rising trend across the country. From seamlessly blending retail, entertainment, and sports facilities to creating year-round destinations, these developments are fueling tourism, enhancing quality of life, and unlocking new investment opportunities. Join Evan Eleff, partner at The Sports Facilities Companies and Lacey Bacchus, Senior Director Community Partnerships at Retail Strategies as they explore the evolution of mixed-use projects, their impact on local economies, and the future of integrated spaces that cater to residents and visitors alike.
Catering will be provided by a local restaurant
Learn how this beautiful facility went from great idea to grand opening to 10 years of success
This discussion will be led by Mayor Brenda Bethune, Mayor of City of Myrtle Beach, Mark Beale, General Manager at The John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center, and John Pederson, past city manager.
Connect with Playmaker staff and other local government leaders.
Tour the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center Tour with General Manager Mark Beale. Learn about the operational and design features that make this one of the nation’s most successful youth sports destinations.
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