Ready to Start Your Own Business?
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Small Business Development Center
- The mission of the SC SBDC is to advance South Carolina’s economic development by helping entrepreneurs grow successful businesses. This means not only assisting the formation of new ventures, but also finding ways to help existing businesses to compete in a demanding market and faltering companies to stay on course.
- SCORE-Grand Strand
- SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. They offer free, confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.
- SC Business One Stop
- Created by the South Carolina Legislature, SCBOS started as an online portal for managing business accounts with various state agencies. Today, SCBOS has advanced to become the bridge to reliable resources for new and existing business owners.
- SC Business
- Get the support you need to start your new endeavor. Find the certifications you need to operate and services to grow your business.
- Grow your business wisely with the help of state laws, services and best practices.
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
- SBA’s Guide to Starting A Business
- Veterans Business Center Outreach
- USDA Business Loan Programs
BUSINESS PLANNING
STATE/LOCAL AREA STATISTICAL INFORMATION
BUSINESS EDUCATION
- Learn How to Start Your Own Business with My Own Business Institute (Santa Clara University)
BUSINESS TAXES
BUSINESS LOCATION MAPS AND INFORMATION
We’re Here to Help
As a business owner, your job is to minimize cost and maximize profits. The Conway Chamber of Commerce is here to help you do just that.
As a Member, the Chamber provides you with a wealth of tools and information to assist in successfully running your business:
- Networking Opportunities
- Quality Business Counseling
- Training + Education with SCORE and Coastal Carolina University Small Business Administration
- Business Recognition
- Economic, Geographic and Demographic Data
Questions? Call the Conway Chamber of Commerce office at (843) 248-2273.
WHY SHOULD I DO BUSINESS IN CONWAY?
The Conway area offers a wealth of strategic benefits that often allow anyone looking to open a new business or relocate an existing company strong advantages over competitors.
Cost of Doing Business
Taxes – South Carolina taxes are among the lowest in the nation with a 5% corporate income tax.
Utilities – The cost for utilities – electric, hydroelectric, nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewable resources – is 15% less than the national average.
Top Employers
From education and government to a handful of manufacturers, the top employers in the Conway area come from varied industries that support our area workers and their families.
The largest employers are:
- Horry County School District
- Horry County Government
- Coastal Carolina University
Benefits include:
- Business-friendly tax environment
- Diverse workforce
- Award-winning school district boasting 51 schools, including two academies with concentrations in math, technology, science and arts
- Higher education opportunities at four institutions, which offer degrees and certifications in more than 200 programs of study combined:
- Outstanding healthcare options and a strong healthcare network boasting several quality medical centers with over 500 beds
In 2021, South Carolina “Ranked among the Top 10 Best Business Climates in the U.S.” by Area Development Magazine.
The Palmetto State consistently ranks as one of the most business-friendly states in the nation with a low cost of doing business.
South Carolina tax base lends itself to the growth of self-employment, exports, job placement efficiency and industry.
Plus, South Carolina has the lowest percentage of unions in the country and offers the most competitive average wages in the Country.
Incentives + Info
The City of Conway has developed multiple incentive options to stimulate the redevelopment, establishment and continuation of the growth of our community.
Incentives are offered for a wide range of business opportunities and some residential opportunities.
Incentives are essential for future progression as well as historical preservation of Conway, South Carolina.
Below you will find a brief description of each incentive that is offered through the City of Conway. Click the link to learn more information for each category.
- Family Entertainment Incentive
- Redevelopment Enhancement Incentive
- Hotel Incentive
- Preservation Tax Incentive
Planning and Zoning
City of Conway
Horry County Government
View the resources provided to you by the economic development division of the Conway Chamber of Commerce.
Insurance, Regulatory & Tax Support
Contact us to learn more about Business Development in Conway.