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We're compiling the latest resources on COVID-19 in one place, so you can have easy access to the information you need to run your business and protect your workers.

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SC Election Center

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has created an Election Center to serve as a resource on key state issues and voting information to help voters, candidates, and the business community make informed decisions and get out to vote.

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January 15

DHEC Asks Businesses to Fill Out Vaccine Survey for 1b Rollout, Governor McMaster Calls for Passage of COVID Liability Protection Bill in 2021 State of the State Address, and SC General Assembly Begins the 2021 Session

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Priorities

federal
infrastructure
workforce
small business

Federal Issues

Fact The Federal deficit is at its highest percentage of GDP post-World War II.
Goal Continue to advocate for fiscally responsible economic plans for future generations.

Taxes

Fact In 2017 South Carolina was ranked 37th out of 50 for State Business Tax Climate.
Goal Make South Carolina a more business friendly state by making our tax system more competitive.

Workforce Development

Fact "Critical Needs" jobs account for 45% of the workforce while only 29% of people have the necessary skills to fill these jobs.
Goal Work towards solutions to close the skills gap and to link together effective training programs across multiple state agencies.

Small Business

Fact More than 727,000 people in SC work for small business.
Goal Prevent the continued transfer of the property tax burden to business, particularly small businesses.

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