Welcome to the Small Business Development Center of Coastal Carolina University

Our mission is to promote the growth and development of small businesses by providing management and technical assistance. Further, the mission is to contribute to economic growth and prosperity by encouraging entrepreneurship and the success of small businesses.

Coastal Carolina University, through the Division of Academic Outreach, operates the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The office serves both Horry and Georgetown counties by providing a variety of services and management training courses tailored to the needs of small businesses. SBDC consultants provide managerial and technical assistance to those starting or expanding a business.

The South Carolina SBDC is partially funded under Cooperative Agreement No. 6-603001-Z-0043-26 by the U.S. Small Business Administration.” “ The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsor(s) or participants’ opinions, products or services.” All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.