Lexington County Chronicle June 6, 2019 By Jerry Bellune South Carolina ranks 34th of 50 states in overall economic health. Yet it is 6th highest of all states in imports. That’s a sign that what we make and sell in other countries brings more money into our economy. These are the findings of a study …
Since 2006 the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) has been advocating for our Department of Commerce to develop a community-based development plan modeled after one started in 2004 by Georgia’s Republican Governor Sonny Perdue. The concept was simple but effective. Help local communities become more small-business friendly by providing expert consultation on the …
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SC Statehouse Report August 29, 2008 By Frank Knapp Jr. On Aug. 18, an opinion editorial I wrote ran in The State. The title was “The fourth pillar of success” because it addressed the economic development proposal offered by the leadership in the South Carolina Senate and House as well as from other economic development …
The State August 18, 2008 By Frank Knapp Jr. Recently, legislative and economic development leaders announced “an outline for South Carolina’s future economic success and job creation plan.” They identified three pillars for success: manufacturing, distribution and services industries; tourism; and the knowledge economy. Under their plan, the Department of Commerce would continue to provide …
