Municipalities

City of Charlotte, NC / Mecklenburg County, NC

York County  

York County GIS System

Town of Fort Mill

Historic Information 

Historic Rock Hill 

East Town Neighborhood 

McCelvey Center Historic Sites of Rock Hill
A website created by 8th grade students at Saluda Trail Middle School to celebrate Rock Hill's 150th anniversary.

State Agencies 

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

LLR administers the licensing of over 130 regulated professions and occupations, including such diverse groups as contractors, cosmetologists, funeral directors and a wide range of medical providers. Most people are generally aware if their profession is regulated. The LLR website is also a good way to check on the license status of contractors and other professionals you might be considering for hire.

South Carolina Secretary of State

Corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships must complete their business filings with the Secretary of State’s office.  This can be done directly with the SCSOS office, or through the South Carolina Business One Stop (www.scbos.sc.gov).

South Carolina Department of Social Services

DSS provides child care registration and licensing for all child care businesses, including those operating out of a home.

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)

South Carolina Department of Revenue

All new businesses will need to register with the DOR, which administers the majority of taxes and licenses businesses will need to operate in South Carolina. You can use the South Carolina Business One Stop (www.scbos.sc.gov) to help determine the other types of licenses or registrations your business might need., such as sales tax licenses, alcoholic beverage licenses and amusement and admission licenses.

Other Agencies 

Catawba Regional Council of Governments (COG) 

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center

The Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center offers both training programs and one-on-one counseling that provide management and technical assistance to both start-up businesses as well as established enterprises.

York County Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber has a Small Business Council and often provides information and training that is aimed at small business.