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WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners
NFIB’s public policy staff will explain the latest legislative issues being debated in Congress and regulatory developments from the agencies in Washington, D.C., and explain how your business could be affected.
Sign Up Today for the Low Country Small Business-Lender Match Maker EventNFIB is co-sponsoring the May 20 event, which aims to connect small-business owners with lenders.
Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?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 WorkforceGov. 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.
S.C. Lawmakers Honor NFIB on its 70th AnniversaryFounded 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 ScholarshipsThe 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 CapitolThe 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!
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
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!
STATEMENT: SC's New Online Permitting Tool a Big Help for Small BusinessNFIB/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.
NFIB to Lawmakers: Don't Expand Medicaid in South CarolinaState 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 PlanState 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 ForceDirector 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 EntrepreneursThe 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 PlansNFIB/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 AssemblyHere's a look at some of the legislative issues that will affect your small business.
Deadline for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The 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 BusinessWhile 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 GrahamTopics 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 SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned stores this holiday season is a great way to invest in the community.
Small Business Lender Matchmaker Event is Nov. 29 in North CharlestonTake advantage of an opportunity to hold several one-on-one meetings with financial lenders and resource professionals to determine the best method to acquire funding for your business venture.
S.C. Businesses Can Save on Federal Unemployment Taxes for Second YearThe Palmetto State this month received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Labor to avoid a potential 0.9%credit reduction.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Coursin, Setzler and Sandifer Earn Guardian of Small Business AwardsThe award honors legislators who stand up for South Carolina's small, independent businesses.
S.C. Begins Enforcing New Immigration RequirementThe law requires employers to verify the legal status of most new hires through the federal E-Verify program.
WATCH: DeMint, NFIB Members Discuss Issues Facing Small BusinessesDeMint and small-business owners talked about some of the issues making it difficult for them to expand and create jobs.
Here's a List of Candidates Endorsed by NFIB/South CarolinaWe support the legislative candidates who support small business.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
How to Navigate the Insurance Process When Disaster StrikesWe're in the middle of hurricane season. Hurricane Isaac just socked Louisiana and Arkansas, and more Atlantic storms are possible. Here are some tips for rebuilding your small business after a hurricane or another disaster.
Tommy Culligan is Your New Member Support Manager for South CarolinaHe'll work closely with NFIB/South Carolina State Director Ben Homeyer to engage with our members and help the voice of small business be heard throughout the state.
NFIB/South Carolina Gearing Up for 2013 LegislatureHere's a look at some of the reforms we'll be fighting for in next year's legislative session.
VIDEO: Governor Signs Bill Cutting Tax Rate for Small BusinessesThe continuing resolution delivers tax relief by reducing the tax rate for small businesses from 5% to 3% over the next three years.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesSouth Carolina's tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
Join Us July 24 for a Special Teleformum with U.S. Sen. Jim DeMintThis is a great opportunity for NFIB/South Carolina members to learn more about health-care reform, tax relief and the push for sensible regulations.
Governor Signs Bill Protecting Small Businesses from Costly LawsuitsThe legislation undoes some of the damage done by a recent state Supreme Court decision that would have opened the floodgates to meritless environmental claims.
Governor Signs Bill Disqualifying Workers Fired 'For Cause' from Collecting BenefitsNFIB/South Carolina took the lead in championing the reform legislation before the General Assembly.
S.C. On-the-Job Training Program Could Save You MoneyUnder the program, you could be reimbursed 50% to 90% of wages to offset costs associated with training.
NFIB to Sponsor 'Matchmaking' Event for Small Businesses, LendersThe event, presented by the South Carolina Department of Commerce, will be May 22 in Rock Hill and include one-on-one meetings with potential lenders.
Andrews Senior Wins Scholarship for Running Her Own Small BusinessesAndrews High School senior Haleigh Payne is the South Carolina recipient of the 10th annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students.
Senate Bill Would Reverse Supreme Court Ruling on LLCsThe legislation would clarify that the General Assembly doesn't think the individual owners should be held liable for actions taken during the LLC's normal course of business.
Homeyer: Business can help craft better health lawNFIB/South Carolina State Director Ben Homeyer explains why we joined South Carolina and 25 other states in challenging the president's health-care law.
WATCH: Unemployment Reform, EPA Rules on Small-Business AgendaNFIB/South Carolina State Director Ben Homeyer talks with WLMA-1350 AM host Anne Eller about the issues affecting small businesses like yours.
Will Proposed Tax-Reform Legislation Help Small Business?We're reviewing a seven-bill tax-reform package and working with House leadership to ensure it helps our members operate and grow their businesses.
Bill Would Restore Sanity to Pollution LawsNFIB/South Carolina is supporting commonsense legislation that would reverse the Supreme Court's controversial Smith Land Co. decision.
Bill Would Deny Benefits to Workers Fired for CauseNFIB/South Carolina member June Lennon told a Senate panel that an employee fired for cause after drinking and sleeping at work still received unemployment benefits.
Don't Forget to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!Tell us what issues are important to you, and we'll deliver your message to the Legislature!
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Easy Ways to Help Us Help Small BusinessHere are some ways you can help NFIB/South Carolina be heard on the issues affecting small businesses like yours.
Small-Business Owners Urge Senate to Pass Right-to-Work BillThe legislation, which has already cleared the House, would strengthen people's right to get a job without first having to join a union.
Lawmakers Expected to Take Up Unemployment ReformNFIB/South Carolina is tracking several bills that could potentially affect small businesses like yours.
South Carolina Legislature is Back in SessionYou won't believe how some legislators want to "help" small businesses.

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