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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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