Small Business Day at the State House

Small businesses make up 99.4% of all businesses in South Carolina. To unite small businesses accross the Palmetto State, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Small Business Day at the State House.

This inaugural advocacy day, presented by BlueCross BlueShield South Carolina, was held on May 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the South Carolina State House. All members of state's business community were invited to attend for free.

The 2023 Small Business Day at the State House Schedule:

10:00 AM - Gather at the State House grounds with businesses from accross the state.

10:30 AM - Official Program on the North Steps of the State House

Featuring:

- S.C. Governor Henry McMaster

- S.C. Senate President Thomas Alexander

- S.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives Murrell Smith

- Bob Morgan, President & CEO, SC Chamber

- David Lominack, S.C. Market President, TD Bank

- Karen Jenkins, President & CEO, KRJ Consulting

11:15 AM - Connect with local elected officials inside the State House

11:45 AM - Small Business Panel with Legislators that own small businesses in the State House Auditorium

Featuring:

- Senator Mike Reichenbach

- Representative Bart Blackwell

- Representative Shannon Erickson

- Representative Roger Kirby