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WELCOME

Welcome to The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce, a statewide advocacy  organization working to make state and local government more small business friendly.  The Small Business Chamber is both non-partisan and non-profit.  We do not endorse candidates for public office nor contribute to political campaigns.  We are not affiliated with any other chamber of commerce.

Since our beginning in February of 2000, we have strived to represent the general interests of small business primarily in state government.  Taxes, health insurance, workforce development, government competition with business, property rights and procurement policies as economic development for small business are some of the issues we are addressing to benefit small business.  We have already played important roles in cutting the size of telephone fees and reducing electricity rate hikes.

Our success is due not only to our lobbying efforts in Columbia, but also to the active participation of our members.  E-mailed Newsletters and Action Alerts routinely keep our members informed on issues, give detailed information about pending legislation and tell how and when to contact legislators.  When our elected leaders hear from our members, they know the small business community is watching.  It works.

We have kept the annual dues very low, $150, so that every small business in the state can afford to be a part of this effort. You will belong to an organization that will work for the changes in state government that you want for your small business. You will be kept well informed and encouraged to participate in grass-roots lobbying.

If you already belong to one of the trade associations listed here, you are already a member:

Association of SC Claimant Attorneys for Workers' Compensation

Independent Banks of SC

Mechanical Contractors Association of SC

SC Association of Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors

SC Association of Personnel and Staffing
SC Credit Union League
SC Hotel/Motel Association

SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership

SC Medical Equipment Services Association
SC Primary Health Care Association

SC Trial Lawyers Association

Please join us today and contact us if you have any questions.