Frank Knapp

Small Business "Backbone" Podcast

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Welcome to the official podcast of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce , a non-partisan organization advocating for small businesses since 2000. The most universal comment of politicians on the campaign trail is that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. This podcast explores, in meaningful conversations, primarily with South Carolina legislators, the issues and policies shaping the small business landscape in the Palmetto State. The Small Business “Backbone” Podcast provides a friendly platform for state legislators to share their views and expertise on issues im...

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Frank Knapp

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Senator Tom Davis talks about nuclear energy's possible role in the state's future energy needs 13.01.2025 23:56

Senator Tom Davis discusses the possible private-sector completion of 2 abandoned nuclear plants at the VC Summer Nuclear site in Fairfield County to supply the future energy needs of AI data centers in order to protect small business and residential ratepayers from subsidizing BIG TECH. Now in his 17th year as a state Senator and chairs the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, Senator Davis ta...

Dr. Vicki Young - CEO of The South Carolina Primary Health Care Association 08.01.2025 23:25

Dr. Vicki Young is the CEO of the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, the unifying organization for Community Health Centers (CHCs) in South Carolina. CHCs are time-tested models of community-based care. They represent public and private partnerships working together to improve the health status of their respective communities. First established in 1964, CHCs are community-based, non-p...

Energy Sustainability and Small Business Challenges: A Conversation with Eddy Moore 06.01.2025 23:45

In the inaugural episode of the "Backbone" podcast, Frank Knapp, co-founder and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Eddy Moore from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Their discussion covers key issues facing small businesses, including the growing energy demands of data centers and the impact of rate increases. Eddy shares insights into how these ener...

Introduction to Small Business "Backbone" Podcast 30.12.2024 1:20

Meet host Frank Knapp, President & CEO of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce.