Greenville film house the 1st campaign for S.C. crowd funding website

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January 9, 2014  GSA Business By Ashley Boncimino  South Carolina’s first state-exclusive crowd funding website SCCrowdfund.com locked in its first campaign, rallying around local entrepreneur Daryn Zongrone and her business plan for Greenville’s first indie-movie theater, The Film House. SCCrowdFund.com is a portal that gives businesses and nonprofits access to capital through crowd funding from their immediate geographic …

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Indie film house may be in works for downtown

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January 9, 2014 Greenville News Lynn Riddle Two Upstate residents hope to open a 300-seat movie theater in downtown Greenville by 2015. The theater, The Film House, would specialize in independent films and classic movies, said Daryn Zongrone, who studied psychology and film at the University of South Carolina Upstate and has worked as the manager …

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SEC to throw open the doors to everyman investing

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On the heels of our launch last week of SCcrowdfund.com, which will allow businesses and non-profits to post their business ideas and projects on a public online portal to encourage people to donate (donation crowdfunding) or invest (private placement investment for those with high incomes), more good news is expected tomorrow. At 10 am, the …

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Blue Tape Marks Climate Change Risks for Coastal Businesses

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Bloomberg Businessweek July 25, 2013 By John Tozzi Sandy Bridges, the owner of Palmetto Hammock in Charleston’s historic market district, is accustomed to flooding in her gift shop, so she keeps the floor clear of the hammocks, clothing, and tourist knick-knacks she sells. The 150-year-old building she occupies is two blocks from Charleston Harbor, and if …

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You’re Invited

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South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce  ANNUAL POLICY SUMMIT WHEN:  Monday, January 14 from 6 to 8 pm. WHERE:  South Carolina Press Association                  106 Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Columbia, SC                KEYNOTE:  State Senator Vincent Sheheen TICKETS:  Free for all members (and a guest) who have paid dues in 2012.  Only $20 for non-dues paying members. …

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Don’t tie the hands of Consumer Product Safety Commission

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The Hill’s Congress Blog  By Frank Knapp, Jr. We have heard an ongoing cry from organizations claiming to represent all businesses that they oppose any government action on toxic chemicals in our products, warning of increased costs and job losses. Now, a new independent poll shows that when it comes to protecting workers and consumers …

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Toxic Chemical Reform Good for Business – New Poll

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91% of Small Businesses Want Chemical Industry Held Responsible for Safe Chemicals in Marketplace  http://asbcouncil.org/toxic-chemicals-poll Washington, DC – American small business owners want the chemical industry to be held responsible for toxic chemicals in the marketplace, according to a new poll commissioned by the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC). Small business owners nationwide show strong …

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Solving one state problem addresses many others

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By Frank Knapp Jr., The Greenville News Published February 8, 2006 There is one issue the S.C. General Assembly could successfully address this year that would result in: attracting millions of out-of-state dollars into our economy, creating hundreds of high-paying jobs, increasing our per capita income, reducing the overhead costs for small businesses, preparing our …

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