An abundant and robust telecommunications infrastructure provides an excellent network foundation for technology companies, corporate headquarters, and call center businesses. There is a large, adaptable workforce in Horry County with some of the most competitive wages in the U.S.

A subsea communication cable has been established in Myrtle Beach, along with a new data center at the International Technology & Aerospace Park (ITAP), positioning Horry County as a rising technology hub. The state-of-the-art cable—laid on the ocean floor and built with hundreds of fiber-optic strands—connects Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, directly to Argentina. This major infrastructure project brings faster, more reliable global connectivity and creates new opportunities for innovation and economic growth in the region. More Information

Tech Startups and Entrepreneurial Networks 

The Myrtle Beach area has a thriving technology startup and entrepreneurial network of companies operating in co-working spaces.

• eMYRge at the HTC Aspire Hub is where tech innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals connect and grow. The Hub fuels the region’s innovation economy with flexible workspaces, resources, mentorship, and community-driven programs. From early-stage founders to established remote teams, it’s where ideas are launched, businesses scale, and the Myrtle Beach area’s reputation as an Innovation Destination continues to rise. www.emyrge.org