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Sign Up Today for the Low Country Small Business-Lender Match Maker Event

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB is co-sponsoring the May 20 event, which aims to connect small-business owners with lenders.

Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Before it's too late, make sure you're prepared to keep your business up and running in the event of a storm or some other natural disaster.

NFIB Applauds Haley's Choice to Lead Department of Employment and Workforce

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. Nikki Haley today announced the nomination of Cheryl M. Stanton to serve as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, pending Senate confirmation.

SC-01 Special Election is Less Than a Week Away

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, May 7, voters in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District will elect a new Representative to Congress.

S.C. Lawmakers Honor NFIB on its 70th Anniversary

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Founded in 1943, NFIB has about 350,000 small-business members nationwide and offices in all 50 state capitals and Washington, D.C.

2 South Carolina Students Earn YEF Scholarships

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own successful small businesses.

NFIB/South Carolina Members Attend Small Business Day at the Capitol

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The event gave small-business owners from around the state the chance to come together and speak out about the challenges facing South Carolina's job creators!

STATEMENT: SC's New Online Permitting Tool a Big Help for Small Business

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/South Carolina State Director Ben Homeyer joined Gov. Gov. Nikki Haley for a news conference to announce the state's new interactive, Web-based tool designed to improve permitting customer service.

Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!

Tell the State How Over-Regulation Affects Your Small Business

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Governor's Regulatory Review Task Force is accepting public comment through March 27. NFIB/South Carolina members can make a difference by sharing their stories.

NFIB to Lawmakers: Don't Expand Medicaid in South Carolina

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Ben Homeyer tells lawmakers that any Medicaid expansion would be unsustainable and ultimately would hurt small businesses.

VIDEO: NFIB/South Carolina Applauds Governor's Transportation Funding Plan

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Ben Homeyer joined Gov. Nikki Haley in announcing a plan to invest $100 million into infrastructure projects without raising gas taxes or fees.

Small Business Cheers Regulatory Review Task Force

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Director Ben Homeyer today loudly applauded an executive order by Governor Nikki Haley creating a special task force to study the cost and necessity of regulations.

Help Us Fund Scholarships for South Carolina's Young Entrepreneurs

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own small businesses.

NFIB Member Ballots Show Strong Support for Haley's Plans

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/South Carolina State Director Ben Homeyer talks about the governor's State of the State Address.

Tax Relief, Data Security on the Agenda for This Year's General Assembly

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a look at some of the legislative issues that will affect your small business.

Deadline for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.

STATEMENT: Tim Scott, Jim DeMint's Replacement, Will Be Good for Small Business

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While service in the U.S. House, Tim Scott sponsored the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act, which says agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board are prevented from interfering with a private businesses right to expand or transfer workers or facilities to a right-to-work state.

Join Us Dec. 19 for a Teleforum with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Topics will include tax relief -- including the possibility of small-business owners avoiding the "fiscal cliff," an update on federal healthcare reform and a preview of the next Congress' legislative priorities with respect to small business.

Support the Local Economy on Small Business Saturday

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shopping at small, locally-owned stores this holiday season is a great way to invest in the community.