February 4, 2021 Join Small Business For America’s Future in a survey effort to better understand how small business owners view healthcare coverage and its costs. We hope these survey results will shed light on the burdens small business owners face and help correct market failures that have resulted in…
Small Business Resource Center for the 50+
Small Business Resource Center for the 50+ Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy. That’s why we’ve partnered with AARP to launch the Small Business Resource Center for the 50+, a new, free online resource center filled with important resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners. Older entrepreneurs…
PPP for the Self-Employed–Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, February 2nd 4:00 PM Are you self-employed and interested in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)? This FREE virtual workshop will help you navigate the PPP process. Topics: Legal Do’s and Dont’s Expanded Eligibility Required Documentation Allowed Expenses Loan Forgiveness Presenters: David Robinson | Nexsen Pruet Harold Singletary…
One Step Closer to Selling Santee Cooper
Blog by Frank Knapp Jr., President & CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce January 28, 2021 The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed House Bill 3194, re-establishing a process for a potential sale of Santee Cooper while also outlining significant reforms to the state-owned utility.…
Transparency coming to federal procurement
Blog by Frank Knapp, President & CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce January 25, 2021 Past Administrations have always promoted the idea of the U.S. government buying more American made products. That sounds easy. But if American manufacturers don’t know what the federal government is buying…
Biden keeps word on offshore oil drilling
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.…
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…