Ripley’s Aquarium receives Commitment of Excellence award from Senator Jim DeMint

19. Aug, 2009 Comments Off

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 19, 2009) - United States Senator Jim DeMint (S.C.) visited Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this afternoon and presented the aquarium with the “South Carolina on the Move” award.

The honor is presented by Senator DeMint to South Carolinians and businesses that are moving South Carolina forward through their innovative techniques and entrepreneurial spirit. In accepting the award Peter MacIntyre, Aquarium General Manager thanked Senator DeMint for his, “Recognition of Ripley’s commitment to excellence and to South Carolina.”

: Peter MacIntyre, GM Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium is a world class aquarium with more than 6,000 animals displayed in 1.3 million gallons of salt and fresh water. Since its opening in 1997 the aquarium has welcomed more than 12 million visitors and is South Carolina’s most visited attraction. One of five Ripley attractions located in Myrtle Beach, Ripley’s Aquarium (www.ripleysaquariums.com) is a member of Ripley Entertainment Inc.’s worldwide family of 70-plus attractions.