Local, independent business owners in Horry County who are ready to scale with intention, shift from working in the business to working on it, and gain expert guidance in operations, legal, finance, succession planning, and marketing—all with a focus on long-term sustainability and a willingness to embrace feedback and strategic growth.
The BIG Mentor Experience is a 5-part, hands-on workshop series designed to help local entrepreneurs create (or update) a strategic workbook—a practical, personalized roadmap for business growth.
All workshops are 11:30 AM–1:00 PM and include lunch. Each session builds toward your completed workbook.
Keeping It Legal – Sept 25, 2025
Business structure, compliance, contracts, employment law
Guest Speaker: Grand Strand Law Group
Financial Management – Oct 6, 2025
Budgeting, cash flow, pricing, funding
Guest Speaker: Stephanie Sutton, Wells Fargo
Operational Efficiencies – Oct 15, 2025
Streamline systems, staffing, costs, and workflow.
Succession Planning – Oct 23, 2025
Leadership transitions, continuity planning, long-term vision
Branding & Marketing – Nov 5, 2025
Value proposition, visual identity, and messaging
Nov 18 & 20, 2025
Present your completed workbook to a panel of local experts for live feedback.
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Partnership Grand Strand (PGS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation and a five-year strategic initiative designed to accelerate economic prosperity and quality of life for all businesses and residents across Horry and Georgetown counties.
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