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Learn how you and your employees can be saving money on health insurance. Webinar November 10th, 5PM

Webinar November 10th, 5PM Small business owners across the state and country are saving money on good health insurance because of new federal rules. These rules eliminated the income caps for premium assistance and increased the level of premium subsidies. The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this webinar to explain what is […]

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URGE THE SENATE TO ACT TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS!

The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday (11/3) on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (John Lewis VRAA), which would restore voting protections in the 1965 Voting Rights Act that have been eroded by the Supreme Court.  Now, more than ever, it is vital to urge passage of this important voting rights measure. Last week, Senate Republicans

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Leading Small Business Organizations Call for Filibuster Carveout to Start Debate on the Freedom to Vote Act

October 20, 2021 – The Senate’s failure to agree to even start the debate on the Freedom to Vote Act is another alarming indication of further anti-democracy efforts underway in states across the country. In addition to the grave risks this presents to the integrity and stability of our democracy, denying the freedom to vote

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Misinformation on proposed IRS tax compliance efforts

I’m sure you have heard all the scary warnings about how new IRS efforts to catch upper income tax cheats will burden the average American and financial institutions. And who is pushing out this misinformation?  The financial institutions and the wealthy.  Go figure. Below is a release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that

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Urge the Senate to act to protect voting rights!

Later today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to ask the Senate to begin consideration of critical measures to protect the right to vote.  And the Republican minority is expected to block that consideration by resorting to the arcane filibuster rules. Despite evidence that shows that voter fraud is relatively insignificant, while

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Urge the Senate to act to protect voting rights!

Later today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to ask the Senate to begin consideration of critical measures to protect the right to vote.  And the Republican minority is expected to block that consideration by resorting to the arcane filibuster rules. Despite evidence that shows that voter fraud is relatively insignificant, while

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Learn about the benefits of being a green business

You are invited to a Webinar on Green Business sponsored by South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. When: Oct 26, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Learn about the Green Business Bureau, their Certification Program and Green Business Seal Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NhVqVkrlQlaDGNSBpqfJzw In this webinar, you’ll learn

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Dominion Energy ramps up small business energy efficiency incentives

There is no more cost-effective way for small businesses to control their energy expenses than through making their buildings more energy efficient. I am a good example. I have used the lighting efficiency program of SCE&G/Dominion Energy twice over a number of years in my office building. The financial incentives from the utility made the

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History is Being Made on Voting Rights. Be A Part Of It

Join House Majority Whip James Clyburn  & Business Roundtable on Small Business, Voting Rights, & the Filibuster in a virtual event–Sept. 8th @ 3PM.  Voting rights are being suppressed in states across the country, and the U.S. Senate is expected to address the issue on September 13. Join Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority, Social

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SBA Grants for Global Expansion

Thursday, September 9, 2021 2:00pm EDT Are you aware there is a unique grant program dedicated to helping U.S. small businesses grow their global sales? Please join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of International Trade for a brief conversation with two small businesses that have utilized the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant

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