Regulations

Why SC might reject Duke Energy utility merger combination if it impacts ratepayers there

Charlotte Business Journal November 11, 2022 By John Downey North Carolina is behind the push to merge Duke Energy Corp.’s Carolinas utilities. But South Carolina regulators would have to approve the merger also, and that state will likely present the most obstacles. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress each…

Health insurance, electric rate hikes and Santee Cooper covered in WRNN interview

November 10, 2022 Dave Priest and Joe Catenacci interviewed SC Small Business Chamber president/CEO Frank Knapp on WRNN’s (Myrtle Beach) “The Hot Talk Morning Show”. Three important issues were discussed: –The federal Health Insurance Marketplace for small business owners and employees to get affordable, quality health plans. –Duke Energy Progress’s…

SC businesses digesting Biden vaccine mandate for companies with more than 100 workers

Post and Courier November 8, 2021 By Jodi Shafto South Carolina employers of more than 100 workers taking a wait-and-see approach to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate are now considering how they will respond to the order that’s being challenged in court, weighing possible fines against the impact on…

Business Leaders Urge Congress to Support New Bill to Help Small Businesses Comply with Regulations

“If Congress really wants to help small businesses with federal regulations, it should invest more in this small business outreach, support and feedback loop.”  -Frank Knapp Jr., ASBC Board member and President/CEO/Co-Founder South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. For Immediate Release: May 10, 2019 Contact: Bob Keener, bkeener@asbcouncil.org, 617-610-6766 WASHINGTON,…