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Watch Your Inbox for a Special Ballot on Tort Reform

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We'll be sending you a special member ballot soon to help us prepare for next year's legislative session.

SC Legislature Holds Special Session on Unemployment Benefits

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers to make technical changes that would extend benefits to thousands of people. The changes would have no financial impact on employers.

Stay On Top of Tax Deadlines

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Small Business Problems & Priorities survey says four of the top 10 challenges facing small businesses are tax related. Order your 2010 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses to help avoid tax problems in the coming year.

Darby: Cap and Trade Would Mean Lights Out for South Carolina

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Director J.J. Darby writes in The Post and Courier that a federal energy bill would mean higher gas prices and electric bills and fewer jobs.

Hanahan Entrepreneur is Small Business Champion for SC

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Walter Carr of Carr Properties in Hanahan is the 2009 Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for South Carolina.

Small Business Asks President Obama to Support Reforms that Help, not Harm

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.

Darby: Healthcare Reform Must Address Cost

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Director J.J. Darby writes in The State newspaper that aiming for universal healthcare while ignoring the cost is foolish.

Ridgeview High Senior Wins Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation has announced the South Carolina recipient of the seventh annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students.

NFIB, small businesses urge Senate support of secret ballot amendment

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

South Carolina's largest small business association is calling on the state Senate to pass a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing people's right to secret ballots in union representation votes.

Small business owners from throughout state ask lawmakers to cut 'red tape'

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Four members of the National Federation of Independent Business testified before a House subcommittee in support of efforts to help small businesses grow and create jobs by streamlining South Carolina's regulatory process.

Small businesses grateful to House for defending secret ballots in union elections

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The House of Representatives recently passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect the right of workers to cast secret ballots in union organization elections.

Small businesses support tax credits for hiring unemployed workers

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

J.J. Darby, South Carolina state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said today that small business owners support a bill allowing employers to receive tax credits for hiring unemployed workers.

NFIB/South Carolina Palmetto State Update -- Feb. 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty-four members of the state House, led by Rep. Eric Bedingfield (Greenville), recently filed H. 3305, a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee South Carolina employees the right to secret-ballot union elections.

February/March 2009 South Carolina MyVOICE

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read the s pecial NFIB member report on activism in South Carolina, February/March 2009 edition.

NFIB/South Carolina Palmetto State Update -- Jan. 15, 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Based on input from our members, NFIB/South Carolina State Director J.J. Darby will focus on specific small business issues in the legislative session that began Tuesday, Jan. 13.

J.J. Darby Chosen as New State Director of NFIB/South Carolina

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

J.J. Darby, owner of the Columbia government relations firm Tallon Darby Communications, has been chosen as state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, starting today. He succeeds Wendy Homeyer, who will assist with the transition.

NFIB: South Carolina Must Address State's Energy Needs

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Energy is the lifeblood of both our economy and the environment. Small businesses need energy supplies that are available and priced competitively to operate and efficiently run their businesses."

NFIB/South Carolina Statement on Election of State House Leadership

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"On behalf of the 5,300 members in South Carolina of the National Federation of Independent Business, I would like to congratulate Speaker Bobby Harrell on his unanimous reelection as speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives. As an NFIB/South Carolina member, Speaker Harrell has been an advocate for small business since he was elected in 1991, and we look forward to working with him next session to continue helping the backbone of South Carolina's economy."

December/January 2009 South Carolina MyVOICE

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as legal reform and activism in South Carolina, December/January 2009 edition.

NFIB/South Carolina Palmetto State Update -- Nov. 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Election Day is behind us, but we hope you will continue to speak up for small business and vote your 2009 NFIB Member Ballot. Voting your ballot is one of the most important things you can do as a member. The ballot helps us communicate your views to lawmakers in Columbia and Washington.