Start Us Up America’s New Business Plan| January 21, 2022 For more than 20 years, the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) has promoted entrepreneurs’ general interests to governments at the state, local, and even the federal levels. Frank Knapp, the group’s president, CEO and co-founder, has led his chamber’s…
Listen to Frank Knapp’s interview on WHRI with Manning Kimmel
Health insurance, access to capital and the House reconciliation bill were all topics when Frank Knapp, SC Small Business Chamber, joined “Straight Talk” host Manning Kimmel on WRHI on November 22nd. Listen here.
Statement from SC Small Business Chamber on House passage of reconciliation bill
Press Statement November 19, 2021 Contact: Frank Knapp 803-600-6874 fknapp@scsbc.org Today the U.S. House passed the reconciliation bill that addresses many needs of small businesses. The bill, also referred to as Build Back Better, now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Below is a statement by Frank Knapp Jr.,…
Narrower SBA direct lending plan fails to appease banks, credit unions
“My gut reaction was that SBA has no business doing direct lending,” Nimi Natan, president and CEO of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending said. “Then I had a chance to reflect and I realized the SBA is trying to serve people we don’t get to.” American Banker November 2, 2021…
Business organizations respond to GOP opposition to SBA direct loans to small businesses
Press Release October 11, 2021 Contact: Frank Knapp 803-600-6874 fknapp@scsbc.org A coalition of national, state, and local business organizations today sent a letter to Congressional leaders in response to House and Senate Republican letters opposed to a commonsense solution to the problem of entrepreneurs and small businesses not having needed…
Small business owners wary to accept available federal COVID aid
GrayDC, September 24, 2021 WIBW (Topeka, KS), September 24, 2021 WLUC (Negaunee, MI), September 24, 2021 Watch Video The COVID EIDL loan would allow business owners to borrow $2 million for recovery. But some worry about the commitment. By David Ade and Natalie Grim WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Disaster loans…
Letter to the editor: Campaign calls for increasing federal contracting goals for small businesses
Sumter Daily Item July 30, 2021 I want to thank Sen. Graham for his request of federal dollars for important construction projects at South Carolina’s military bases. Not only will these funds address critical needs at our in-state military bases, they also offer an opportunity for our small businesses to…
“Revitalizing America’s Cities”—Watch Video from The Hil
July 15, 2021 Today, The Hill hosted a special virtual event, “Revitalizing America’s Cities” that featured Mayors from across the country discussing what their cities are or will be doing to promote the success of microbusinesses to make their cities more resilient. The Hill is a Washington, DC-based media company…
Business campaign addresses 40-year low in new startups
Jacksonville Business Journal April 26, 2021 Reform the SBA media tour starts in Jacksonville. By Logan Moore – Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal Starting a small business pre-pandemic was hard, and now it’s even harder. That’s why Columbia, South Carolina-based Reform the Small Business Administration is advocating for reform in Washington…
Chamber official combats low rate of new business startups
Business Observer (Sarasota, FL) May 21, 2021 by: Business Observer Staff A chamber of commerce official says the nationwide lack of new businesses startups — the U.S. is at a 40-year low — will cripple, or at least hinder, any economic recovery. And Frank Knapp, the official sounding the…