Grand Strand Business & Industry

An Ideal Climate for Growth and Opportunity.

Horry County outpaces all South Carolina counties in travel expenditures, payroll income, and jobs directly generated by domestic traveler spending. As one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations, the Grand Strand is the economic engine of South Carolina. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, along with community and business leaders, is committed to promoting the economic development of the entire Grand Strand area while maintaining a high quality of life. We understand that for our businesses to grow, prosper and attract an adequate work force, people must value the Grand Strand as a place to live, work and play.

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization designed to encourage manufacturing business growth and job creation in Horry County. They incorporate the efforts and resources of public and private entities to promote long-term, communitywide strategies for enhancing and diversifying Horry County's economy. Consulting, planning, zoning, and development assistance are provided for the expanding and relocating of manufacturing businesses in Horry County. For more information, contact 2431 Hwy. 501 E. Conway, SC 29526. 843-347-4604 or 800-844-4983 MyrtleBeachDevelopment.com

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Largest Employers in Horry County

Largest Manufacturing Employers

Horry County

Company Name and Number of Employees

1. AVX Corporation (Myrtle Beach and Conway) 985
2. Conbraco Industries Inc (Conway: two divisions) 400
   
3. New South (Conway & Myrtle Beach) 240
   
4. CHF Industries (Loris) 185
5. Wolverine Brass (Conway) 150
   

Georgetown County

Company Name and Number of Employees

1. International Paper Company (Georgetown: three divisions) 679
   
2. ISG/Mittal Steel USA 326
3. 3V Incorporated (Georgetown) 230
4. Three D Metal Works (Georgetown) 160
5. Sampit Lumber Company (Georgetown) 144
   
   Source: 2007 S.C. Industrial Directory; ReferenceUSAgov.com

Other Business Development Information

Coastal Carolina University
Center for Economic and Community Development
P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054
843-349-2685

Coastal Area Small Business Development Center
843-349-4010 / coastal.edu
Georgetown County Economic Development
400 Church St., Georgetown, SC 29440
843-545-3161

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corp.
2431 U.S. 501 E., Conway, SC 29526
843-347-4604 / 800-844-4983

SCORE - Grand Strand Chapter 381
605 10th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-918-1079

U.S. Small Business Administration

S.C. Department of Revenue - Business One Stop

S.C. State Budget and Control Board
Office of Research and Statistics
1919 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
803-898-9962

Better Business Bureau Coastal Carolina
314 Laurel St., Suite 203, Conway, SC 29526
843-488-2227

Click here for a Guide to Going Into Business in the Myrtle Beach Area

The Grand Strand: Myrtle Beach .. North Myrtle Beach .. Surfside Beach .. Little River .. Atlantic Beach .. Garden City Beach
Loris .. Conway .. Aynor .. Murrells Inlet .. Litchfield Beach .. Pawleys Island

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