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Clyburn and other Representatives joined immigration presser today

By / Economy, Press, Small Business /

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2021 Frank Knapp, 803-600-6874, fknapp@scsbc.org Ben Roussel, 202-210-3112, ben@rousselpr.com SC Small Business Chamber CEO addresses labor shortage and introduces Rep. Clyburn Watch Video Washington, DC —  U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC), and members of the House Judiciary Committee, including U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Chair of the […]

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Dominion Energy ramps up small business energy efficiency incentives

By / Climate / Energy, Small Business, Small Business Advocacy Blog /

There is no more cost-effective way for small businesses to control their energy expenses than through making their buildings more energy efficient. I am a good example. I have used the lighting efficiency program of SCE&G/Dominion Energy twice over a number of years in my office building. The financial incentives from the utility made the

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Businesses caught in the crossfire over COVID-19 vaccination policy

By / Press, Small Business /

WCSC-TV September 10, 2021 By Nick Reagan CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – In a move impacting more than 100 million workers around the country, President Joseph Biden announced all federal employees will be required to get vaccinated. In addition, he is also directing the Department of Labor to develop a rule requiring all private businesses with more

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Spartanburg County businesses reviewing Biden’s vaccination mandates before enacting plans

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Spartanburg Herald-Journal September 10, 2021 By Bob Montgomery Business leaders said Friday they plan to review President Biden’s announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements before enacting any mandates. On Thursday, President Biden unveiled a sweeping six-part plan to fight COVID outbreaks that ordered all federal employees and employees of government contractors must be vaccinated. Companies with more than

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Guest Column: SC Small Business Chamber’s Real Track Record

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  A response to FITSNews commentary on voting rights legislation … FITSNews September 4, 2021 By Frank Knapp Jr. I want to thank Will Folks for his recent commentary (8-23-2021) on the SC Small Business Chamber’s support for voting rights legislation. While we might have differences of opinion, he did include several full statements I

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History is Being Made on Voting Rights. Be A Part Of It

By / Small Business, Small Business Advocacy Blog /

Join House Majority Whip James Clyburn  & Business Roundtable on Small Business, Voting Rights, & the Filibuster in a virtual event–Sept. 8th @ 3PM.  Voting rights are being suppressed in states across the country, and the U.S. Senate is expected to address the issue on September 13. Join Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority, Social

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Kingdom Living Temple partners with South Carolina Small Business Chamber to offer COVID-19 relief program info

By / Economy, Press, Small Business /

Florence Morning News September 1, 2021 By Matthew Christian FLORENCE, S.C. – A local religious organization partnered with the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce to offer an information session on aid programs made available through the federal COVID-19 relief bills. The Kingdom Living Temple’s community development nonprofit, New Alpha, and the small business chamber

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Knapp column: Biden executive order helps level playing field for South Carolina small businesses

By / Press, Small Business /

The Lancaster News August 27, 2021 Frank Knapp Jr. is co-chair of Small Business for America’s Future and president/CEO to the S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce. The July 9 announcement from the Biden Administration on a new executive order aimed at increasing competition in the marketplace is welcome news for America’s small business community.

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SBA Grants for Global Expansion

By / Small Business, Small Business Advocacy Blog /

Thursday, September 9, 2021 2:00pm EDT Are you aware there is a unique grant program dedicated to helping U.S. small businesses grow their global sales? Please join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of International Trade for a brief conversation with two small businesses that have utilized the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant

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Lawsuit contends ending benefits hurt workers and the SC economy

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Lexington County Chronicle August 26, 2021 A business group wants federal unemployment benefits reinstated. SC Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Beatty has approved the filing of a friend of the court brief challenging the legality of the state ending federal unemployment benefits. Gov. Henry McMaster and Daniel Ellzey, SC Department of Employment and Workforce head,

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