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SCSBCC is a statewide advocacy organization working to make state government more small business friendly. www.SCSBC.org
January 13, 2026
Help Advocate for Affordable Energy
Please consider participating in this important energy advocacy day at the Statehouse on January 27th.
The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce supports this effort.
Please let me know if you will attend so I can see you there.
Help Advocate for Affordable Energy
Please consider participating in this important energy advocacy day at the Statehouse on January 27th.
The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce supports this effort.
Please let me know if you will attend so I can see you there.
January 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
January 13, 2026
Help Advocate for Affordable Energy
Please consider participating in this important energy advocacy day at the Statehouse on January 27th.
The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce supports this effort.
Please let me know if you will attend so I can see you there.
Help Advocate for Affordable Energy
Please consider participating in this important energy advocacy day at the Statehouse on January 27th.
The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce supports this effort.
Please let me know if you will attend so I can see you there.
AI regulations in the SC news
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AI regulations in the SC news - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
January 8, 2026 AI regulations in the SC news State legislatures across the nation have and are rising up to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI). Congress cannot do the job because it is under the t...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
AI regulations in the SC news
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National coalition supports regulating AI to protect the public—“Backbone” Podcast
The sexual and suicide grooming of children by AI generated chat boxes are horrific examples of why states should regulate AI.
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The sexual and suicide grooming of children by AI generated chat boxes are horrific examples of why states should regulate AI.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
National coalition supports regulating AI to protect the public—“Backbone” Podcast
The sexual and suicide grooming of children by AI generated chat boxes are horrific examples of why states should regulate AI.
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The sexual and suicide grooming of children by AI generated chat boxes are horrific examples of why states should regulate AI.
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President Trump recently issued an executive order to preempt states from passing new legislation or having laws on the books that regulate artificial intelligence, with some
exceptions.
How should the South Carolina Legislature respond?
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exceptions.
How should the South Carolina Legislature respond?
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Legislators should exert states' rights and regulate AI • SC Daily Gazette
Commentary from Frank Knapp of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce on the regulation of artificial intelligence.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
President Trump recently issued an executive order to preempt states from passing new legislation or having laws on the books that regulate artificial intelligence, with some
exceptions.
How should the South Carolina Legislature respond?
Read more:
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exceptions.
How should the South Carolina Legislature respond?
Read more:
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Sierra Club attorney gives update on state efforts to regulate data centers—“Backbone” Podcast
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December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Sierra Club attorney gives update on state efforts to regulate data centers—“Backbone” Podcast
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The impacts of shopping locally in the Lowcountry during the holiday season (WCBD, by Hannah Baker, November 25, 2025)
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Online shopping continues to take over the Black Friday deals, but small businesses in the Lowcountry have been working hard to keep customers walking through
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Online shopping continues to take over the Black Friday deals, but small businesses in the Lowcountry have been working hard to keep customers walking through
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The impacts of shopping locally in the Lowcountry during the holiday season (WCBD, by Hannah Baker, November 25, 2025)
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Online shopping continues to take over the Black Friday deals, but small businesses in the Lowcountry have been working hard to keep customers walking through
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Online shopping continues to take over the Black Friday deals, but small businesses in the Lowcountry have been working hard to keep customers walking through
SC small businesses and everyone along our Atlantic Coast has something to be especially thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Last week the Administration released its draft of a 5-year plan for where offshore oil drilling will be permitted along the entire U.S. coast.
Last week the Administration released its draft of a 5-year plan for where offshore oil drilling will be permitted along the entire U.S. coast.
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
SC small businesses and everyone along our Atlantic Coast has something to be especially thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Last week the Administration released its draft of a 5-year plan for where offshore oil drilling will be permitted along the entire U.S. coast.
Last week the Administration released its draft of a 5-year plan for where offshore oil drilling will be permitted along the entire U.S. coast.
Atlantic Coast not included in offshore drilling
The U.D. Department of Interior released its draft plan for offshore oil drilling. The agency is required to produce a plan every five years.
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The U.D. Department of Interior released its draft plan for offshore oil drilling. The agency is required to produce a plan every five years.
Read more:
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November 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Atlantic Coast not included in offshore drilling
The U.D. Department of Interior released its draft plan for offshore oil drilling. The agency is required to produce a plan every five years.
Read more:
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The U.D. Department of Interior released its draft plan for offshore oil drilling. The agency is required to produce a plan every five years.
Read more:
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Charlotte immigration raids financially devastate local small businesses
Federal government must be held responsible for losses
Federal government must be held responsible for losses
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Charlotte immigration raids financially devastate local small businesses
Federal government must be held responsible for losses
Federal government must be held responsible for losses
“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick.
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How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick. - Secure Growth Initiative
Press Statement November 1, 2025 How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick. Washington, DC—Below is a statement of Frank Knapp Jr., managing director of...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick.
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Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case
Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
October 29, 2025 Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36% Columbia, SC—A settlement has been reached on Duke Energy Progress’s (DEP) proposed ...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case
Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Missing Labor Data, Squeezing the Economy (Counter Punch, October 24, 2025)
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Missing Labor Data, Squeezing the Economy (Counter Punch, October 24, 2025)
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Company picked to jump start failed nuclear project tied to Columbia atomic fuel plant (The State, October 24, 2025)
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
October 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Company picked to jump start failed nuclear project tied to Columbia atomic fuel plant (The State, October 24, 2025)
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
Economist Steve Rattner explains the current job market and how small business is “hurting”.
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Economist Steve Rattner explains the current job market and how small business is “hurting”.
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
Before the next data center debate in SC, read this story and see the pics.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
Opinion | What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
Among cemeteries, baseball fields and homes, these Northern Virginia buildings power the internet.
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October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Before the next data center debate in SC, read this story and see the pics.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
Small businesses support new H-2C program to address “low-skilled” labor shortage
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Small businesses support new H-2C program to address “low-skilled” labor shortage
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
September 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Fight back against Duke Energy Progress electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 20, 2025 Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% Public hearings start September 25th The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce and AARP South Carolina encourage you to...
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September 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Fight back against Duke Energy Progress electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against Duke Energy Progressive electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 20, 2025 Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% Public hearings start September 25th The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce and AARP South Carolina encourage you to...
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September 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Fight back against Duke Energy Progressive electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress in SC?
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress? - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 16, 2025 Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress? Let your voice be heard! If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties b...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress in SC?
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed-KFF report.
Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed | KFF
This analysis estimates that 48% of adults under age 65 with individual market coverage are either employed by a small business with fewer than 25 workers, self-employed entrepreneurs, or small busine...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed-KFF report.
Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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