By Frank Knapp Jr. President Trump has defended his desire to open all the country’s federal offshore waters to drilling for oil by saying that the United State must have energy dominance over all other nations. But a recent Republican proposal in the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources would…
The Ripon Advance June 15, 2018 By Ripon Advance News Service There will be no oil drilled off the South Carolina coast if U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) has anything to say about it. The negative consequences on the state’s tourism economy that could result from a potential oil spill,…
Energy Consumers of the Carolinas June 8, 2018 Frank Knapp knows small business in South Carolina. So, as a lover of small business I am eager to learn what he has to say. Turns out he also shares my growing interest in energy, its sources, its costs, and its impact…
Hilton Head Island Packet June 1, 2018 By Kenneth Hodges As a man of faith, I feel called to honor the beauty of our coast as a way of showing respect for our Creator. As a former legislator, I feel a responsibility to stand against dirty and dangerous offshore drilling.…
KQED May 31, 2018 California joins a growing number of states passing new laws intended to fend off any new offshore oil drilling. On Wednesday, California’s Senate and Assembly each passed nearly identical bills, Assembly Bill 1775 and Senate Bill 834. The two bills, which will eventually be merged, effectively bans new…
Financing Your Small Business Webinar This introductory webinar will provide an overview of the opportunities and resources available to assist small businesses on a variety of business topics, including start-up, marketing, management, financing and doing business with the Government. You will have the opportunity to ask questions with SBA and…
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has been the most successful advocacy organization for small business in South Carolina since we were founded 18 years ago. We now have an opportunity to add a few new members to our Board of Directors. We are looking for successful small…
Below is the statement by Frank Knapp Jr., president and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce concerning yesterday’s ORS requested PSC order to compel SCE&G to provide documents. “We are tired of the PSC protecting SCE&G under the pretense of being concerned that the utility…
The Charlotte Observer May 14, 2018 By Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret) All Americans should be concerned about climate change. It is here. It is happening. And it is a major threat to our national security. Its effects on national security are playing out across the world from Syria…
Inside Business Live An event series by The Post and Courier The Future of South Carolina Energy May 24th 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Trident Technical College The Post and Courier will gather an expert panel of thought leaders who will share their insights into the most pressing and relevant forces…