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NFIB/South Carolina members are involved in many ways across the state.

Charleston's Alan Epley Named NFIB's Small-Business Champion in South Carolina
The National Federation of Independent Business, South Carolina's leading small-business advocacy group, today named Alan Epley, president of Southern Glass and Plastics Company, its 2006 Small-Business Champion in South Carolina. Gov. Mark Sanford presented Epley with the award yesterday at a small-business roundtable meeting in Columbia.
Small-Business Owner Has Big Impact in Columbia and Beyond
Joe Jones's grandfather was an entrepreneur, setting up a farm of his own in the 1930s in South Carolina. "My father used to joke, 'We went from a big house with electricity and bathrooms to a shanty with no electricity and no bathrooms,'" Jones says, chronicling the shift to self-employment. "It was kind of like that for me, too," he laughs, "but I knew I wanted to go into business for myself."
South Carolina Small-Business Woman Depends on NFIB
June Lennon has full trust in America's free-enterprise system. She also knows that NFIB is the organization to protect the system she trusts so much. That's why Lennon chooses to devote most of her time and efforts to NFIB when it comes to her political activities.
NFIB Member Proves Activism Counts
With 30 years of small-business experience -- first as an employee, then as a co-owner -- to her credit, June Lennon has long recognized the value of small business to both the American economy and local communities.
South Carolina, Increase the Power of Your Voice With a Letter to the Editor
To make your voice even louder, get involved by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Share Your Personal Story With Your South Carolina Lawmakers
For the next two years, your lawmakers will make hundreds of decisions that will affect your business.
Sprott Fuels Development in Manning and Beyond
Sprott Oil and Propane has been around for more than 70 years. "My dad started the company in 1929," says Burgess Sprott.
Barbara's in a League of Her Own
Barbara League's business may be small, but it certainly isn't new. At 85, G.F. League Co. has witnessed four generations of Leagues and at least as many product lines.
Perry Sounds Off for Small Business
Her whole life, Evelyn Reis Perry has been standing up for what she believes, and she's counted South Carolina small business as one of her top causes for the past 15 years or so.
Letters to the Editor a Powerful Grassroots Tool in South Carolina
One of the best ways to reach communities is through letters to the editors of local newspapers.
South Carolina Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots
It's easy to think that what happens in Columbia is far removed from your daily business activities. However, lawmakers and regulators make changes every day that affect your ability to run your business!

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