South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...
By Tyler Teresa Southeast Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) When many think of Memorial Day it often includes activities like going to the beach, lake, traveling, holiday sales, and even backyard barbecues. ...
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced April 30, 2026, that Bluffton’s Downtown Deli & Catering was the recipient of the 2026 SCMC Small Business of the Year Award during its annual Small Business Day at the South...
Bank of America aggregated credit and debit card data shows gasoline spending per small business client rose 23 percent year-over-year (YoY) in March – the strongest increase in several years – after declining over the previous two...
On March 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, under suspension, favorably out of the chamber. The bill will now head to the President’s desk. Small Business Innovation...
MANUFACTURING Ocean Craft Marine Selects Horry County for U.S. Manufacturing Headquarters Asis Boats USA (d/b/a Ocean Craft Marine), a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer, announced it selected Horry County to establish the company’s U.S....
Myrtle Beach is entering 2026 with a slate of special accolades and national recognitions received throughout the year that, officials note, underscore the region’s long-lasting popularity as a place to live, work and visit. By continuing to...
Sean Flynn Regional Director Thomas & Hutton A Myrtle Beach native and licensed engineer with engineering degrees from the University of South Carolina, Sean Flynn has dedicated nearly 30 years to serving communities with civil engineering....
Asis Boats USA (d/b/a Ocean Craft Marine), a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer, announces it has selected Horry County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters.
United Bank promotes Douglas Ernest, Jr. to president of its Myrtle Beach Market, which comprises eight United Bank locations in the Grand Strand, encompassing Horry and Georgetown counties.
South Carolina Research Authority announces organizational changes that officials say enable it to provide more support to state's academic research, development, and innovation startups.
Micro distilleries offer creativity while dealing with legal restrictions
A Roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence
South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies honored at event in Columbia
Event marks expansion of company's roots in South Carolina
TD Bank survey reveals financial preparedness levels among small business owners
SBA lending remains strong in South Carolina
Venture capital making inroads in the Palmetto State
Potential path to a 0 percent income tax rate.
South Carolina Businesses Big and Small Step Up to Help Helene Victims