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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2013 Legislative Wrap-Up The 2013 South Carolina legislative session was not a great success for small businesses. Affordable health insurance was rejected by the General Assembly. The health insurance premiums small businesses and individuals pay for family coverage will continue to be about $1000 more each year because both the House and Senate rejected efforts to use Federal
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Study By Brian Haile Senior Vice President for Health Policy Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. Key Findings States that do not expand Medicaid leave employers exposed to higher “shared responsibility” payments under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The associated costs to employers could total $876 million to $1.3 billion each year in the 22 states
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S.C. Senate Medical Affairs Affordable Care Act Subcommittee Prepared remarks Frank Knapp Jr. President & CEO, South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce ——————————————————————————————— Senators, I want to report a hijacking. Today we are told by Mr. Haislmaier (Heritage Foundation) that the issue of whether South Carolina should expand Medicaid as allowed under the Affordable
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The S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) again had an outstanding year of fighting for the best interests of small businesses in South Carolina. At the top of the major SCSBCC accomplishments are victories in workers’ compensation insurance and electricity rates: In February the Workers’ Compensation Insurance industry proposed a 7.3% increase in premiums
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Harry, Fix the Senate Call NOW to push filibuster reform Possibly as early as today U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will make a decision that will determine if the Senate will remain a dysfunctional body that can’t address any of the nation’s problems for the next two years. Senator Reid is putting together his
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SCE&G is asking the Public Service Commission for an overall 5.66% increase on electric rates, which would include a 3.3% hike on small businesses. In 2002, SCE&G was granted an 8% increase on small business rates after The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce intervened to protest the 14% hike the company originally requested. The
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One of Governor Haley’s budget vetoes directly impacts on our state’s efforts to help our small manufacturers. In Veto #49 the Governor has effectively slashed 23% of the state budget for the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership which provides heavily discounted professional consulting to small manufacturers that could not afford private sector rates. It is
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JULY EVENTS 2012 Legislative Wrap Up Thursday, July 12: 7 to 8 p.m. Webinar: Google+ with Rick Stilwell Are you a Google+ user or planning to add it to your marketing mix? Join us and guest expert Rick Stilwell to find out all about Google+ including circles, hangouts and how to use this Google network
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The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of anew Webinar series on Social Media, as well as other upcoming events andmeetings. New Announcements: Monthly Webinars will be held every2nd Thursday of the month Meet & Greet Networking Events arescheduled for every 3rd Tuesday of the month Also be sure to markyour calendars for
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