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Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)

Statewide
Provides education, research, and economic development collaborations to create a global venue for the automotive industry.

SCORE

National

America’s premier source of free business mentoring and education.

South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP)

Statewide

SCMEP helps South Carolina manufacturers become more competitive and profitable through consultations, training and more.

South Carolina Film Commission

Statewide

Offers incentives to attract film production to the state

South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS)

Statewide
The official South Carolina business web portal that helps new and existing businesses better understand the process of filing permits, licenses, registrations, or paying taxes.

South Carolina Arts Commission

Statewide
Helps develop a thriving arts environment, which is essential to quality of life, education, and economic vitality for all South Carolinians.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office

Statewide

The SBA partners with state economic development organizations to provide South Carolina small businesses with assistance and further business opportunities through events, presentations and educational materials.

South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Statewide
Offers free, private consulting, resources and seminars to help small business thrive.

Agribusiness Economic Development

Statewide
South Carolina Department of Agriculture seal

Promotes and nurtures the growth and development of South Carolina's agriculture industry and its related businesses while assuring the safety and security of the buying public.

Lowcountry Local First Good Enterprises

Lowcountry

Offers local economic development through training and support for local business owners