Legislative Issues & Public Policy

The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center works closely with the local government and elected leadership of HorryCounty.  This close working relationship ensures that the business climate at the community level remains positive and supportive for quality sustainable growth and a thriving economy.

The Little River Chamber of Commerce also represents our members for state and national issues and works with both the South Carolina and U.S. Chambers of Commerce to lobby for our local concerns to ensure they are on the state and national radar

We Need Funding For Our Roads

The South Carolina Chamber urges the General Assembly to address infrastructure funding this year.  Road congestion and conditions affect the way our businesses operate.   The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center supports this call to action.  Let's send a strong united message to the General Assembly to shift infrastructure funding into drive and invest in our roads!  For more information, click on the document below.

Electronic Filing

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is encouraging all businesses in South Carolina to file their taxes electronically.  Click on the link below for more information.

Federal Regulations Limit Fishing In Little River

Charter fishing business owners are forced to endure federal regulations limiting how many pounds of fish can be caught as well as suspending fishing of certain species...  To read entire article click on the link below

Full Committee Oversight Hearing on "The reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act."

The following position statements have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center as priority issues of importance to the business members of this organization.