Starting a Business in Myrtle Beach
Starting or relocating a business can be overwhelming. We want to be a trusted source of information and resources for you to make the process a bit less time consuming and cheaper. Please call us today to discuss how we can help.
COMING SOON: Visit back soon to read over a "step-by-step" guide to starting a business in Downtown Myrtle Beach
Here is some information to get you started:
Helpful Resources
Improve Your Current Business
There are several incentives and partnerships at your disposal to assist with your future business goals. The city and MBDRC provide a number of incentives including Floating Zones, Storefront Renovation Loans, Historic Tax Credits and more.
Storefront Renovation
The DRC will provide a maximum of $15,000 or 50% of the total project cost at 0% interest. The bank will provide matching funds at an interest rate determined by the bank. The resulting loan will be at a combined rate below market. If the total amount of the project exceeds $30,000 the bank will loan the additional amount at their determined interest rate. In addition, the DRC will reimburse a maximum of $2,000 or 6% of engineering and architectural design fees upon project completion and submission of related invoices.
Project must include at least one of the following.
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Exterior façade improvements to existing buildings
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Site improvements to existing property, including parking and landscaping
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Permanent exterior displays of art
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Improvements relating to the installation of an outdoor sidewalk café area
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Those elements necessary to bring exterior buildings up to code