Goals & Objectives

Goal 1

Provision of immediate emergency economic assistance to SC shrimpers.

Objective 1: To develop and implement a plan for immediate emergency assistance relief to South Carolina shrimp vessel and dock owners.

Goal 2

Creation of a sustainable shrimp industry in South Carolina and the South Atlantic region

Objective 2: To develop a comprehensive long-term risk management program to include personal assistance and small business assistance.

Objective 3: To inventory shrimp industry assets to provide a basis for further action.

Objective 4: To develop a long-term marketing plan and program for wild-harvested shrimp focusing on domestic product marketing and promotion.

Objective 5: To develop governmental and institutional support to include state seafood testing programs.

Objective 6: To support and develop infrastructure.

Objective 7: To develop an industry quality assurance program.