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Public opinion on carbon regulations, minimum wage & Medicaid expansion  Here are three BIG issues that always generate a lot of controversy in the South Carolina media. The proposed Environmental Protection Agency “Clean Power Plan” regulations that have set carbon reduction goals for every state to address climate change. Increasing the federal minimum wage from […]

SCE&G Show Your Concern about SCE&G rate hikes Attend Sept. 10th meeting in West Columbia South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce exec Frank Knapp will make a short presentation on SCE&G rate hikes at the Lexington County Legislative Delegation Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10th.  The meeting starts at 6PM and Mr. Knapp is slated

August 24, 2015 Upgrade deadline looms for merchants in S.C. Businesses must make card readers available by Oct. 1  “South Carolina merchants face a looming national deadline to upgrade their credit card technology or possibly become financially liable for any fraud that takes place because of a commercial transaction at their businesses. “Beginning Oct. 1,

Small Business Chamber Calls for Evaluation of SCE&G Rate Increases 31% Higher Electricity Rates in 7 Years Costly to Consumers Charleston, SC—The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce and AARP-SC today called for an independent evaluation of the Base Load Review Act (Act) that has permitted SCE&G to increase electricity rates by over 17

2015 South Carolina Micro Business Conference Next week is the 2015 Micro Business Conference from June 17-19, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel (2100 Bush River Road) in Columbia, South Carolina, as presented by South Carolina Micro-Enterprise Network. This event is perfect for micro-businesses (a business having 5 of fewer employees), entrepreneurs and small

Market opportunities in the growth of the Hispanic consumers The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce wants to help our members reach out to the rapidly growing Hispanic market.  To do so we are forming a partnership with the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC) for communications between our two memberships and advocacy

One more makes 18 for protecting our coast Last week another local government took a stand stance against exploring and drilling for oil/gas off the South Carolina Coast.  Back in January the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce took the same position out of concern for our state’s vibrant small business tourism economy and

Speak up about federal regulations If you have any concerns about federal regulations, this is your opportunity to speak directly to the Federal Agency that can get your concerns addressed by the appropriate regulatory agency.  SBA National Ombudsman Brian Castro will be in South Carolina April 22nd and 23rd holding public Roundtables.  No RSVP required

ACTION ALERT!! Protecting Small Businesses from Unfair Competition The South Carolina Small Business Chamber is supporting a bill (H.3010) by Representative Nathan Balletine to address the collection of state sales tax from online sales by out-of-state retailers.  As you know our brick-and-mortar stores are a distinct competitive disadvantage again online retailers because the latter do