Lysi is an Icelandic fish oil company that is now is being distributed and sold by two Coastal Carolina graduates under the name of Lysi U.S. Lysi U.S. utilizes our low-cost office space that we offer at the Conway Innovation Center and we have also worked with Community Works to supply Lysi U.S. with a business loan to allow them to grow their business even further. For more information on their company or to try out a bottle of their fish oil find them at https://lysi-life.com/.

Authentic Pawley’s Life is a company based out of Murrell’s Inlet that sells all-natural and organic bug repellent. Mary Zlotnick, CEO of the company, came to both the CIC and GIC to improve and organize her business so she could continue to grow. With the help of both centers, Mary Zlotnick was invited to pitch her insect repellant at the Home Shopping Network. For more information on Authentic Pawley’s Life or to purchase products visit https://authenticpawleys.com/.

Tucktec has come to the Grand Strand with a new innovative kayak. CEO, Dan Norton, has created a folding kayak that folds to fit in spaces a normal kayak could not, and it only takes a couple minutes to assemble. Norton came to the CIC and GIC in his early stages and the centers helped him further develop his business ideas. In November, Tucktec was pitched during the Entrepreneur Showcase and won the most engaging presentation of the night. Tucktec is working to open a store front in Downtown Conway, SC and for more information on them check out http://www.tucktec.com/.

Block is a building game that was founded by Coastal graphic design professor Ryan Bitzegaio. Block was built as a collaborative style game and is great for almost all ages in the family. Ryan came to the CIC initially to seek business development and tips on starting a Kickstarter Campaign and was also featured in this year's Entrepreneur Showcase. While the Kickstarter Campaign won’t launch until this coming summer of 2019, you can sign up to be notified when it launches and get your hands on Block the Building Game at https://mailchi.mp/36bda8e580e1/blockthebuildinggame

Cedar Peak Roofing is a roofing business that was started in Conway, SC. This family owned business offers their services in both North and South Carolina and they have 18 years of experience in the roofing industry. The Conway Innovation Center worked with loan partner, Community Works, to provide Cedar Peak Roofing with a business loan that allowed them to purchase a new office location. For more information on Cedar Peak Roofing you can check them out at https://www.cedarpeakroofing.com/.

Recovery Room is Myrtle beach's first IV Drip Lounge and Shot Bar featuring vitamin infusion and injection therapy to promote health,,wellness, and beauty from the inside out. Dena Pozeg, the founder of Recovery Room, has a nursing background and is certified in distributing the IV drips and vitamin shots along with her employees who are also certified. Conway Innovation Center had the great opportunity of working with Dena to develop her idea into a business that opened a store front on July 1st. For more information on the products and services Dena provides check out her website myrtlebeachrecoveryroom.com