Workforce & Transportation

Workforce

Rankings: • Myrtle Beach the second fastest growing metro area in U.S. (U.S. Census) • South Carolina ranked no. 3 top state for business • Horry County ranked in top five for workforce development programs (Area Development

Magazine)

South Carolina’s workforce has been touted as one of the most productive in the country according to the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC). The reputation comes from workforce reliability, low turnover, and advanced training programs in a variety of fields like manufacturing, engineering, and machine operations. The MBREDC works closely with local colleges and universities to support programs that educate and train the next generation of talent in Myrtle Beach. In 2016, Horry County received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities initiative, establishing our region as a dedicated resource to economic growth and a robust workforce pipeline.

Transportation

Horry County has invested over $1.7 billion in roads and highways over the last seven years. Within the next five years, an additional $450 million will be spent. The Carolina Bays Parkway (S.C. 31) is a six-lane scenic highway that takes you from S.C. 9 to US 501 near the Myrtle Beach Raceway. Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway, commonly known as Business Hwy.17, runs north and south along the Grand Strand parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. The Highway17 Bypass is the Grand Strand’s westernmost route to and from downtown.

Mass transit in and around Myrtle Beach is served by the Coast RTA and the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority. Local bus services connect the area with regularly scheduled bus services 24/7 for 365 days a year. The Coast RTA operates nine fixed routes that service the Waccamaw Region, including Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Georgetown, and Conway.