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OnPoint on WACH Fox: Impact of possible Trump tariffs on SC small businesses

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OnPoint WACH-TV January 5, 2025 Watch 30-minute program OnPoint on WACH Fox: Impact of possible Trump tariffs on SC small businesses by Brian Mcconchie COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) – This week on OnPoint on WACH Fox we look at how tariffs that are expected during the Trump administration will affect small businesses. On the campaign trail, […]

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South Carolina small businesses brace for potential tariff impact under new administration

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WLTX-TV January 2, 2025 Watch video South Carolina small businesses brace for potential tariff impact under new administration Small business owners say the increase in tariffs under a new presidential administration is concerning. Author: Shelly Garzon COLUMBIA, S.C. — With a new administration set to take office in less than three weeks, small businesses in

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Possible small business problems in 2025, SC Small Business Chamber TV interview

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Live 5 WCSC January 1, 2025 Economy primed to grow in 2025, but new policies could hamper business SC small business group preparing possible lawsuit By Nick Reagan CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – As the new year rings in, business owners, economists and researchers are bracing for the unknown changes in economic policies sure to come

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Congressman John Spratt, a profile in courage

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December 16, 2024 Congressman John Spratt, a profile in courage On Saturday, December 14th, we lost one of the most outstanding and patriotic Congressmen South Carolina has ever sent to Washington. John Spratt represented the Palmetto State’s 5th Congressional District from 1983-2011.  He played significant leadership roles in the U.S. House including chairman of the

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SC businesses, consumers bracing for potential trade tariffs

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SC Public Radio December 6, 2024 SC businesses, consumers bracing for potential trade tariffs By Russ McKinney President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that on his first day in office next month he’ll impose heavy tariffs targeting the United States’ three largest trading partners: Canada, Mexico and China. Trade tariffs were the hallmark of then-candidate Trump’s

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Santee Cooper Board may ignore its own consultant’s concerns of rate design

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Press Release December 4, 2024 Santee Cooper Board may ignore its own consultant’s concerns of rate design Groups call on Board to heed warnings and not to approve at December 9th meeting Columbia, SC—In a letter citing strong concerns about Santee Cooper management’s proposed new rate design, two organizations have urged the Santee Cooper Board

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SC power utility is urged to pause next week’s rate hike

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Post and Courier December 7, 2024 SC power utility is urged to pause next week’s rate hike By John McDermott Two groups are urging Santee Cooper to delay a vote on its first electric rate increase in seven years to address what they called “serious flaws” in the new pricing plan. The S.C. Small Business

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Letter to Santee Cooper Board of Directors

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

December 3, 2024 Mr. Peter M. McCoy, Jr., Chairman Santee Cooper Board of Directors 1 Riverwood Drive Moncks Corner, SC  29461 Re: Santee Cooper 2024 Request for Adjustment to Rate Schedule and Tariffs Dear Chairman McCoy, On behalf of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, we

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Santee Cooper seeking approval for rate increase. How could your electric bill be impacted?

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WCBD-TV November 25, 2024 Santee Cooper seeking approval for rate increase. How could your electric bill be impacted? by: Sophie Brams MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — Santee Cooper customers could see a change in their electric bill next spring. The state-owned utility company’s board is expected to vote on Dec. 9 on whether to raise

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How to reduce your payroll tax liability

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How to reduce your payroll tax liability While helping employees with a benefit you can’t afford to offer   Watch our 24-minute webinar video and your business probably can save money on payroll taxes.   ACA-ICHRA webinar 11-13-24.mp4 If you are one of the 80% of SC small businesses that can’t afford to offer group health

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