Ben Homeyer, South Carolina state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, released the following statement today in advance of Henry McMaster’s becoming governor of South Carolina:

“Our small-business members want to congratulate Henry McMaster on becoming governor of South Carolina. Small business is the engine that drives South Carolina’s economy, and we look forward to working with Governor McMaster to create an environment where small, family-run businesses can continue to grow and create jobs.”

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