South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

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ChamberBiz

ChamberBiz is a weekly electronic newsletter that keeps South Carolina Chamber of Commerce members up-to-date on the latest business news, legislative developments and events information.


 


May 15, 2012

  Federal judge blocks NLRB’s quick election rule

  U.S. House reauthorizes Export-Import Bank

  Best Places to Work in South Carolina application deadline approaching

  S.C. Chamber seeks Manufacturer of the Year nominations

  Register for S.C. Chamber Membership Receptions

  SEUS-CP Conference to explore business relationships between U.S., Canada

  Revitalizing America: Encouraging Entrepreneurship being held May 31


May 8, 2012

  Export-Import Bank vote expected this week

  Personal Pathways Business Connection Handbook released

  Connection opportunities for small business owners

  S.C. Chamber offers three statewide award recognition programs

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members


May 1, 2012

  Urge Senate to set Pollution Control Act for Special Order

  2012 Salute to Small Business being held May 16

  22nd Annual HR Conference begins Sunday

  Applications being accepted for 2012 Best Places to Work in South Carolina


April 24, 2012

  S.C. Chamber challenges the legality of tighter EPA regulations

  Urge your House members to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank

  S.C. Chamber accepting nominations for Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards

  Limited space remains for 22nd Annual HR Conference


April 17, 2012

  S.C. Chamber of Commerce prevails in lawsuit against NLRB

  Supreme Court ruling to significantly impact LLCs

  S.C. Chamber announces statewide award recognition programs

  Last chance to register for next week’s OSHA training


April 10, 2012

  Nuclear reactor approval marks milestone

  S.C. Business Week now accepting applications and sponsorships

  OSHA training almost sold out

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members

  Discount HR Conference hotel rate to expire Friday


April 4, 2012

  S.C. congressional delegation discusses business issues at Washington Night

  S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to receive 2012 Global Vision Award

  Applications being accepted for 2012 Best Places to Work in South Carolina

  South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year Awards to recognize manufacturing excellence


March 27, 2012

  Business community shows support for Ex-Im Bank reauthorization

  House passes legislation restoring balance to Pollution Control Act

  Last chance to register for Washington Night in South Carolina

  Now taking applications for South Carolina’s Manufacturer of the Year

  2012 Membership Receptions begin June 7


March 20, 2012

  U.S. Senate passes $109 billion transportation bill

  Congressional delegation to address business community at Washington Night

  2012 Membership and Legislative Reception dates and locations set

  Is your company one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work?


March 13, 2012

  U.S. Senate rejects Keystone pipeline amendment

 Environmental amendment stalls Pollution Control Act

  Urge Congress to support transportation funding

  Record number of companies to be honored at Safety Awards

  Former NLRB chair to speak at HR Conference in May

  Legal Reference Series available for businesses


March 6, 2012

  Federal judge backs NLRB posting rule

  New service connects small businesses and entrepreneurs

  Seeking South Carolina’s Best Places to Work

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members

  Speak directly to members of Congress at Washington Night

  Upstate S.C. Small Business-Lender Match Maker Event being held March 13


February 28, 2012

  Business community urges lawmakers to include EPA Regulatory Relief Act in transportation bill

  Pollution Control Act moves forward

  Address congressional leaders at Washington Night in South Carolina

  Upstate S.C. Small Business-Lender Match Maker Event being held March 13

  POSSCON 2012 to assemble world-class IT leaders March 28-29

  OSHA training back by popular demand


February 21,2012

  S.C. Chamber files brief challenging federal health care law

  Register now for OSHA training

  22nd Annual HR Conference being held May 6-8

  Columbia to host ambassador of India Feb. 29


February 14, 2012

  South Carolina Chamber taking the fight to big labor

  New funding advances Charleston Harbor project

 S.C. Chamber releases 2011 union election report

  Hubbell Lighting VP named 2012 HR Professional of the Year

  Workplace safety recognition event and training set for March and April

  Address congressional leaders at Washington Night in South Carolina


February 7, 2012

  Shipping companies weigh in on port deepening

  HR Professional of the Year being honored Thursday

  Save the date for Washington Night in South Carolina

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members

  Market your business to key decision-makers at 22nd Annual HR Conference


January 31, 2012

  Challenges ahead for unemployment insurance

  Vietnam veteran to speak at HR Professional of the Year event

  Safety Award applications due this Friday

  Wanted: Human resources suppliers


January 24, 2012

  Human Resources Professional of the Year nominees announced

  Business up at S.C. ports in 2011

  Save the date: 2012 Human Resources Conference

  Safety Awards application deadline next week

  Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair being held March 6


January 18, 2012

  Republican presidential candidates address S.C. business community at Business Speaks

  Gov. Nikki Haley appoints Gene McCaskill to Workers' Compensation Commission

  S.C. Civil Justice Coalition names Earl Hunter CEO

  Now accepting Safety Award applications


January 10, 2012

S.C. Chamber announces Board of Directors

  Community stakeholder meetings announced for No Child Left Behind waiver

  Boeing South Carolina invests in STEM education research

  Now accepting Safety Award applications

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members


January 3, 2012

 NLRB postpones posting rule effective date to April 30

 Reminder: S.C. employers are now required to use E-Verify

 2012 Competitiveness Agenda gains momentum

 HR Professional of the Year nominations due this week

 Republican Presidential Candidate Forum to be held at Jan. 17 Business Speaks

 Last chance to secure your spot in the 2012 Business Directory and Resource Guide


December 20, 2011

 Senator Graham: Port of Charleston to receive harbor deepening funding

  Federal judge asks NLRB to delay posting rule

  Republican presidential candidates to address business leaders at Business Speaks


December 13, 2011

S.C. Chamber releases 2012 Competitiveness Agenda

South Carolina employers must use E-Verify starting January 1

HR Professional of the Year nominations due January 6

Sponsorships still available for Republican Presidential Candidate Forum


December 6, 2011

 NLRB shortens union elections; Boeing reaches tentative agreement with IAM

 Business Speaks to feature republican presidential candidate forum

S.C. Chamber welcomes new members

HR Professional of the Year and HR Institute Certificate Series deadlines approaching


November 29, 2011

  The Washington Examiner: NLRB broke law with Boeing lawsuit

  Learn how to increase your web traffic with Dec. 14th webinar

  Manufacturing experts to speak at 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference Dec. 7-9

  Now accepting HR Professional of the Year nominations


November 22, 2011

  Support Small Business Saturday on November 26

  New S.C. Chamber website unveiled

Get your business found online with free S.C. Chamber webinar

Work Opportunity Tax Credit available for businesses

Become a Business Speaks sponsor

2012 HR Institute kicks off in January


November 15, 2011

  Contractors applaud repeal of withholding mandate

  S.C. Chamber Accredited with Distinction

  South Carolina’s 25 Fastest-Growing Companies announced

  S.C. W2 online filing begins in January

  German Embassy's Minister of Economics to join Manufacturers Conference

  Business Speaks at the State House being held January 17


November 8, 2011 

  32nd Annual Summit kicks off Wednesday evening

  S.C. Chamber welcomes new members

  Now accepting HR Professional of the Year nominations

  Register now for the 2012 HR Institute


November 2, 2011

  U.S. Congressman Trey Gowdy introduces bill to eliminate the NLRB

  Last chance to register for 32nd Annual Summit

  2012 events sponsorship opportunities now available

  Promote your business in the S.C. Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide

  German Embassy's Minister of Economics Peter Fischer to Speak at Manufacturers Conference

  Half-day workshop to help businesses expand to new markets


October 25, 2011

U.S. Chamber outlines NLRB’s pro-union practices in new message

Early bird deadline expires this week for 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference

Congressman Tim Scott to speak during Annual Summit Symposium

Congratulations, Workplace Diversity Award winners

Learn to grow your business through market expansion at half-day workshop


October 18, 2011

S.C. Dept. of Commerce and S.C. Dept. of Agriculture create agribusiness position

32nd Annual Summit hotel deadline to expire tomorrow

2012 HR Institute dates announced

2012 Harris Business Directories now available

Join S.C. manufacturers at 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference Dec. 7-9

Discover business opportunities in China with free seminar


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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