The unified voice of business
Eighty-nine percent of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s membership is comprised of small businesses. The South Carolina Chamber believes the small business community is one of the greatest catalysts for increasing per capita income and improving the quality of life for all South Carolinians. Part of fostering business growth begins at the State House, where the Chamber advocates on behalf of small business owners for legislation to strengthen the state’s business environment.
Winners were recognized at the 2012 Salute to Small Business event in Columbia, S.C. SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Sandi H. McClain, owner of Sugar Boutique
Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year: Jason and Stefanie Bowen, owners of Daisy Uniforms
Small Business Person of the Year Runners-Up (Tie): Ramona Fantini, chairwoman and CEO of Pino Gelato Louis B. Lynn, president and CEO of ENVIRO AgScience Inc.
Small Business Person of the Year: Radha B. Herring, owner and broker-in-charge of Watermark Real Estate Group
Congressman Tim Scott’s
May 31, 2012 The. U.S. Capitol Building House Visitors Center Room 201
Congressman Tim Scott (R--‐SC), a freshman class leader and successful entrepreneur prior to being elected to Congress, announced the launch of his “Revitalizing America” series bringing together business leaders and Congressional leadership such as House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R--‐VA) and businessman Steve Forbes. The first event, the Encouraging Entrepreneurship Conference, will be held at the U.S. Capitol on May 31, 2012. More information on the conference can be found at: Website: www.timscott.house.gov/EntrepreneurshipConference Facebook: www.facebook.com/RevitalizingAmerica Twitter: @RevitalizingUSA
Attention Small Business Owners: Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan to attend a lender-borrower workshop that will address current lending practices. Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce today launched a new service called South Carolina Business Network at SCBizNetwork.com. The service provides resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs interested in turning their business concepts into reality.
The governor announced SCBizNetwork.com during a press conference at the warehouse of one of South Carolina’s small businesses – Columbia Tool and Die at 301 Old Barnwell Road in West Columbia.
“We are constantly looking for ways to better serve the small business community and unleash the job-creating power of entrepreneurs. The South Carolina Business Network program grew out of that effort and we know it will be an asset to small businesses across the state,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Learn more.
South Carolina’s Illegal Immigration Reform Act includes new requirements for employers in the state as well as new penalties for employers who fail to comply. All employers in South Carolina, even those with only one employee, must register and participate in E-Verify. The new law applies to every employer who is required to complete and maintain employment verification forms under federal law. Learn more.
May 16, 2012 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center ▪ 1101 Lincoln Street ▪ Columbia, S.C.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina Coalition for Small Business and Entrepreneurship are pleased to present the 2012 Salute to Small Business. This event will recognize and honor small businesses throughout the Palmetto State. A sponsorship provides great exposure to companies seeking to offer services to small businesses and helps make the event cost-effective for small businesses to attend. Register now. Learn more about sponsorships.
For more information, contact Marie Stiles at 803-604-9141 or 803-463-9706.
SCMinorityBusiness.net houses a database that provides access to statewide minority and woman-owned businesses. The site enables small businesses to upload and search for RFPs for a variety of projects across South Carolina. The Governor's Office of Small & Minority Business Assistance (OSMBA) is the premier certification program touted on the site, and the database of certified vendors is updated quarterly through the OSMBA.
http://www.scminoritybusiness.net
http://sccommerce.com/sites/default/files/all/docDirectory/scsmallbusinesslendingresources.pdf
The Small Business Committee was established because of the importance of small business to the state. The Small Business Committee educates small businesses on issues that impact their bottom line, motivates small businesses to make a difference through advocacy.
The South Carolina Chamber would like to thank the following:
@scchamber
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