Blog by Frank Knapp, Jr., President & CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce January 23, 2021 President Joe Biden has taken quick action on climate change including his commitment to ban all new oil drilling on public lands and waters on his first day in office.…
Small Business Group: Corporations Should Funnel Political Donations Diverted From Lawmakers Who Opposed Election Certification to Small Business Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Frank Knapp, Jr., co-chair of Small Business for America’s Future and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2021—We applaud the corporations that have pledged to halt donations to the 147 Republican lawmakers who opposed certification of the presidential election…
SC Small Business Chamber’s 2020 Successes and 2021 Issues
Newsletter January 16, 2021 2020 Successes and 2021 Issues 2020 Successes Federal and State COVID stimulus programs The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce promoted PPP loan opportunity to the state’s small businesses. We successfully advocated for $40 million in state small business grants using CARES Act funds to…
Are You Ready for PPP Round 2?
Are You Ready for Round 2? Topics: Rules & Regulations Tax Implications & How to Get Ready Bank Application Process & Pitfalls to Avoid that Delay Processing Presenters: R. Gregg White | SBA District Director Ronny H. Burkett, Daniel Crowson | Burkett, Burkett & Burkett CPAs Dominik Mjartan | OPTUS Bank…
THE POWER OF CAPITAL: HOW TO FUEL THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS
THURS. 1/14/21, 4P.M. EST Chase for Business and Advancing Black Pathways have come together to offer Advancing Black Entrepreneurs — a collection of practical resources tailored to help Black business owners grow and scale their business. In partnership with Black Enterprise, the National Urban League, the U.S. Black Chambers and…
Small Business For America’s Future Informational Session on PPP Rules and Guidelines
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…
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…
BUSINESS DEMANDS TRUMP REMOVAL, TRANSPARENCY FOR DONATIONS & RESTORING RULE OF LAW
January 7, 2021 Media Contact: Thomas Oppel (202) 660-1455 toppel@asbcouncil.org The ability to conduct business depends on the rule of law and equal justice, which came under attack yesterday when domestic terrorists assaulted and ransacked the U.S. Capitol building and disrupted and threatened members of Congress while executing the business…