The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2016 Competitiveness Agenda. Funding for infrastructure topped the agenda, followed by workforce development and business licensing reform.
The South Carolina Chamber calls on the General Assembly to dedicate at least $600 million of additional revenue annually to maintain and improve our state’s roads and bridges, and standardize the business licensing process statewide with a uniform application, renewal dates and standard classifications.
It will also work to ensure a statewide initiative for early childhood development for all students that is better defined.
“In addition to improving infrastructure and reforming business licensing, the Chamber calls on the General Assembly to prioritize workforce development,” said John Uprichard, chairman of the South Carolina Chamber and president of Find Great People. “Specifically, the Chamber supports streamlining workforce development programs so we can better address the skills gap South Carolina is facing.”
He said South Carolina’s future depends on a strong infrastructure and a steady workforce.
