-South Carolina ranks as the 9th highest state in regards to poverty -The percentage of South Carolinians living in poverty (18.6%) is increasing -60% of those living in poverty (516,000) have at least one family member working -20% of those “working poor” (103,200) have full time jobs. Last week, The S.C. Small Business Chamber of […]
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Check out our 2014 State Legislative Wrap-UP here.
2014 State Legislative Wrap-Up Read More »
Legislative Victories Microenterprise Development Act The Legislature passed the Microenterprise Development Act with the bill’s lead sponsor, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, working very hard for its success. The bi-partisan bill was co-sponsored by Representatives Mia McLeod, Harold Mitchell, Seth Whipper, Robert Brown, David Hiott, Mac Toole (legislative board member of the SC Small Business Chamber), Kevin Hardee,
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We are excited about our new website (www.scsbc.org) and the newly designed BuySC Directory (www.buysc.org)! Everything is in one place and easy to find. Frank’s blog is a click away, and you’ll find announcements and member news right on our home page. Claim and Manage Your New BuySC Listing Now! BuySC members, you now have
All New SCSBCC Website & BuySC Directory is Launched! Read More »
The SC General Assembly goes back into session tomorrow and The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce will be at work promoting an agenda that will benefit all small businesses. Not only will you be kept informed of progress on our legislative agenda, you will also be asked to contact your legislators to encourage
Small Business Bulletin: Legislature returns this week, SC Chamber agenda set Read More »
South Carolina entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for capital to start or grow a business have a new opportunity. The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce begins taking business applications today for its new donation crowdfunding and private placement investment portal. “There is a growing demand for small business loans that our financial
New online portal opens for SC small businesses to access capital “SCcrowdfund.com” Read More »
Do you need an intern for your business? Don’t wait any longer! Now is the time to post your internship opportunities. It’s no secret that internships have become an invaluable way for businesses to recruit top student talent while providing an extended evaluation period for prospective entry-level employees. Now, South Carolina Small Business Chamber members have the
Internships.com Another New Benefit for Members and it’s Free! Read More »
New Membership Benefit Even with the Affordable Care Act, which should make health insurance more affordable, you will still have to pay deductibles and co-pays every time you go to a doctor or hospital. The average American family with insurance will continue every year to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for these deductibles and co-pays.
Say goodbye to expensive deductibles and co-pays. Say hello to affordable healthcare. Read More »
Being profitable is an essential part of any successful business. However, small business owners are also concerned about their local communities, employees and environment. The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with B Lab to provide our members the B Impact Assessment, a free tool to assess, compare and improve the social and environmental
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