Welcome to South Carolina's "Grand Strand", a world-famous destination, and a winning site for growing your business. Horry County is a business-friendly environment where your company can flourish while you enjoy an exceptional quality of life. We're in coastal northeastern South Carolina, centrally located between the port cities of Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC. This area boasts tremendous growth, a quality workforce, tax and financing incentives, prime building sites, and low costs. You'll also benefit from a wealth of educational resources, outstanding recreation, arts and culture, a temperate climate, and a dynamic community with a comprehensive vision for the future. Horry County is at the center of one of the fastest growing economies in the United States, and we're breaking new ground for your business success.

One of America's Most Liveable Cities

For both quality of life and solid business growth, the Myrtle Beach area wins top honors. Considered one of the country's premiere destinations, we host an estimated 13.5 million visitors a year. We're also one of the nation's favorite relocation and retirement spots. The word is getting out. Some of the accolades the area has received recently include: Forbes Magazine listed Myrtle Beach the 29th best place for business and careers out of 200 metro areas. USAToday.com ranked Myrtle Beach the second most popular beach in the US. Horry County Schools rated "Excellent" by the South Carolina Board of Education. Top workforce training programs in the United States as ranked by Expansion Management Magazine. Myrtle Beach was the 6th fastest growing area in the nation according to US Census Bureau statistics. Named "one of the 100 most outstanding communities in America"… …. Just to name a few. Join the crowd, move to Myrtle Beach and put more life in your business.

Quick Facts on Horry County and Myrtle Beach

Population: 242,378 Projected 2010 Population: 248,000 Net Migration into Horry County Since 1990: 33,000 Total Labor Force 133,954 / 29% increase since 2000 Unemployment 2007 Average: 5.0% Business: Horry County is home to a thriving business community, with a booming tourist industry as one of the primary sectors for employment. Corporate ventures such as Integrated Environmental Technologies, AVX, J&F Manufacturing, and Metglas, Inc. aid in diversifying the county to create high paying, year round employment for the citizens of the local communities.. ACCRA cost of living information: The Composite Index for the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Area is 92.4 (100 is the national average). The average cost of a new home is $227,808. (2400 sq. feet, conventionally built on site, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage.) The average electric bill is $122.41 per month. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment is $606. Education and Training: South Carolina is home to a nationally recognized training program that is affiliated with local technical colleges. The Center for Accelerated Technology Training works with Horry Georgetown Technical College and provides state-funded worker training at no cost to new and expanding businesses. Coastal Carolina University, Horry Georgetown Technical College, and Webster University provide a variety of degrees to their students. Coastal Carolina and Webster University provide master's degree programs. Transportation: This area is served by the Myrtle Beach International Airport, which was recently expanded to support even more airlines and 2 other regional airports. Several state and U.S. Highways offer direct routes from Horry County to interstate highways 95 and 20. Carolina Bays Parkway, Robert Grissom Parkway, and Veterans Highway offer quick alternatives to ByPass 17 and North Kings Highway while traveling through the Grand Strand. Weather: There are approximately 215 sunny days a year, with the average air temperature of 67 degrees, water temp. 68 degrees, and relative humidity 56%. The average January high is 52 degrees, and the avg. July high is 91 degrees. Recreation, Arts, and Culture: Whether your interest is golf, boating, fishing, attractions, the symphony, or theatre, the Myrtle Beach area truly has something for everyone. With miles of coastline, meandering rivers and abundant natural beauty, this region offers the best of the outdoors with a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. Sources: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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