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Business Services

Jun 25, 2020

S.C. Department of Commerce creates business development directory

The new website aims to connect S.C. companies with funding, data and analytics, local resources and potential buyers. Listed directories include business consultation and workforce recruitment resources.

Jun 17, 2020

Business for Responsible Tax Reform rebranding, refocusing

The organization, now called Small Business for America's Future, will lobby for policies that support entrepreneurship and prioritize the needs of small businesses.

May 6, 2020

AccelerateSC website directs businesses to revitalization resources

The COVID-19 resource site accelerate.sc.gov is ready to do business. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch on Tuesday.

May 6, 2020

Two-thirds of S.C. Chamber survey respondents worry about safety liability

Results from the S.C. Chamber of Commerce survey released Tuesday show that lack of demand is the greatest challenge business operators are facing and two thirds share concerns about workplace safety liability.

Apr 27, 2020

Richland County approves more than $1 million in grants

Richland County Council has approved a grant relief program for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application process for grants opens today and ends June 30.

Apr 23, 2020

Kershaw County businesses can apply for grants

The Kershaw County Council has approved a grant program that will award qualified small businesses grants of up to $7,500. Businesses must be privately held, for-profit and have 20 or fewer employees.

Apr 13, 2020

Report: S.C. fifth for share of small businesses affected by COVID-19

A report by personal finance website WalletHub found that South Carolina has the fifth-highest share of small businesses affected by COVID-19. The report used 12 metrics to measure a variety of financial conditions.

Apr 2, 2020

Aiken launches $1 million small-business loan program

The city of Aiken has created a $1 million loan program to tide over small businesses until federal aid reaches them.

Apr 2, 2020

State extends license renewal deadlines

Deadlines for state licenses, registrations and permits scheduled to renew from April through August have been extended until Sept. 30. Continuing education requirements may also be obtained throughout the extended period.

Mar 19, 2020

COPING WITH COVID: Village Idiot

SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.

Mar 18, 2020

COPING WITH COVID: Cantina 76

SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.

Mar 18, 2020

COPING WITH COVID: City Limits Barbeque

SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.