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

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…

SEC to throw open the doors to everyman investing

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…

Blue Tape Marks Climate Change Risks for Coastal Businesses

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…

You’re Invited

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…

Don’t tie the hands of Consumer Product Safety Commission

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…

Was “asinine” too strong?

When told by a reporter Tuesday about the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) making an error that will cost businesses about $9 million next year, I called it an “asinine mistake” (see story below). I guess I could have been an apologist for the Haley administration like the…

Toxic Chemical Reform Good for Business – New Poll

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…