On the morning of September 14, 2010, I participated in a press conference with four U.S. Senators at the Capitol in Washington to show support for the Small Business Jobs Act that was set for a vote that afternoon. I was representing the S.C. Small Business Chamber as well as the American Sustainable Business Council. […]
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The small business owner’s poll released this week by the American Sustainable Business Council has drawn national attention (here and here) primarily for the results showing that 87 percent of small businesses indicated that the effects of climate change could harm their businesses and 64 percent supporting government regulations of carbon emissions from power plants.
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From: HHS Intergovernmental and External Affairs Notification June 18, 2014 From: Paul Dioguardi Director, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: New report on premiums, competition and choice among health insurance plans in 2013-2014: Individuals shopping in the Marketplace had a wide range of quality, affordable health plans from which
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June 16, 2014 This week the South Carolina General Assembly will vote to sustain or override Governor Nikki Haley’s veto number 24 dealing with a budget proviso establishing an “Alternative Health Care Study Committee”. Below is a statement by Frank Knapp Jr., president and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. ———————————————————————————————————————————————–
The Washington Post Letter to the Editor June 10, 2014 It’s no surprise that the Environmental Protection Agency’s move to regulate carbon emissions has stirred up controversy or that critics are being misleading about the effect these rules would have on our economy [“EPA to seek cuts in coal plants’ emissions,” front page, June 2].
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May 7 Salute to Small Business Columbia Convention Center/SCsalutetoSmallBiz.com To register contact event manager Marie Stiles. FEATURED EVENTS: Procurement Opportunity Matchmaker…Got a great product or service? Get face-time with buyers from over 30 big-name public and private sector organizations like Boeing and Continental Tire. Speed mentoring sessions with business consultants also available. 9:00AM – 12:30PM (Session registration opens
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GSA Business April 16, 2014 By Ashley Boncimino The S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce launched its private placement investing portal this week, which allows accredited investors to look for investing opportunities within the state. The private placement investing portal is aimed at connecting accredited investors to business projects from entrepreneurs, small business and nonprofits
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Join us Wednesday, May 7, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia for South Carolina’s biggest annual small business event–the Salute to Small Business. Featured events: Procurement Opportunity Matchmaker…Get one-on-one face time with buyers from over 30 big-name companies and agencies, including Boeing, Continental Tire, Palmetto Health and Joint Base Charleston. (9:00AM –
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Charleston City Paper ran a great story about our SCBARS project. However, while the blue tape in phase 1 of the project did represent the water level under a 6 foot sea level rise, in today’s phase 2, we are simply asking businesses to put the blue tape up anywhere on their building to show their
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SCBIZNEWS.COM April 1, 2014 Access to two major government-guaranteed loan programs for small business will be improved this month, the S.C. district office of the Small Business Administration says. Revised rules for the 7(a) and 504 loan programs are aimed at expanding eligibility, making it easier for small businesses to secure SBA-backed financing, and encouraging
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