January 12, 2021 Join us for an informational session regarding the new rules and guidelines to the Paycheck Protection Plan on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 5:00pm ET. REGISTER HERE Featured Speakers: Anne Zimmerman Ms. Zimmerman is the founder and owner of Zimmerman & Co CPAs Inc., a public accounting…
December’s job losses not good news for women
Small businesses with fewer than 20 workers lost 16,000 jobs in December according to the ADP National Employment Report. The Labor Department says that a total of 140,000 jobs were lost during December. That shouldn’t have been a surprise given COVID’s surge since Thanksgiving. But check out this shocking headline…
Co-Chair Of ‘Small Business for America’s Future’ Calls For President’s Resignation, Removal
Cheddar TV January 8, 2021 Frank Knapp Jr, Co-chair for Small Business for America’s Future and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce discusses the impact of insurrection on small businesses. Watch
Remarks Announcing Labor, Commerce, and SBA Nominations as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware
January 8, 2021 Good afternoon. Today, I am pleased to announce the latest members of our economic team. And with their announcements, I am proud to announce that we have finished naming our Cabinet. Twenty-four outstanding women and men who will get our country moving again, who will restore trust…
Business Community Weighs ‘Repercussions’ for Lawmakers Behind Election Uncertainty
Cheddar January 7, 2021 By Alexander Vuocolo In the last 24 hours, business leaders from nearly every corner of the U.S. economy have roundly condemned the violence and vandalism at Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Manufacturers, retailers, and corporate head-honchos alike have criticized President Donald Trump and certain Republicans’ efforts to delay…
SC awards small business grants. Did you receive one?
If you received one of these South Carolina grants (see below), please let us know how it will help your business. However, if you applied for one of these grants and did not receive one, please let us know your thoughts. Email me at sbchamber@scsbc.org Thanks, Frank Knapp President &…
South Carolina nonprofits get $25 mil in coronavirus aid
Associated Press January 2, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 700 nonprofits across South Carolina are receiving state grants totaling $25 million to help offset costs during the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Administration announced Wednesday that 686 nonprofits would receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $50,000. Among the…
Small businesses, restaurants teetering on brink of closure awaiting relief bill
WCSC December 24, 2020 Watch video By Nick Reagan CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The bill designed to provide relief to struggling businesses and individual Americans is currently sitting on President Donald Trump’s desk awaiting his signature. Trump shocked both parties when he threatened to veto the bill demanding the individual payment be…
Why are COVID small business grants being delayed? SC Senate Dems want investigation
The State December 24, 2020 By Joseph Bustos COLUMBIA, S.C. Hundreds of South Carolina’s small and minority-owned businesses and nonprofits may have to wait longer to get federal relief through the state, angering state Senate Democrats who called for an investigation this week into the delay of the COVID-19 relief.…
Lowcountry hospitality industry hopeful for new COVID-19 relief bill
WCIV-TV December 23, 2020 Watch video by Rachel Ellis Some in the Lowcountry hospitality industry said a new COVID-19 stimulus deal would be a sigh of relief, but small business advocates believe a package needed to be signed off months ago. Local food and beverage leaders said a completed COVID-19…