Sumter Black Chamber of Commerce

08/13/2026

Local businesses are still struggling from the Manning Avenue Bridge closure, and time is running out to secure relief.
The Small Business Construction Impact Relief Act (H.4467) would create forgivable and zero‑interest loans for small businesses harmed by long‑term state road projects.

This bill is currently in the House Ways & Means Committee, which our local representative Rep. David Weeks is a member of, and it needs support to Renew It.

📣 We’re asking Sumter residents and business owners to contact Rep. Weeks and other committee members to urge them to move H.4467 forward by renewing it.
Every message counts your voice can help protect local jobs and keep our community strong.

👉 Learn more and find contact details at scstatehouse.gov.
Let’s stand together for Sumter’s small businesses.

08/10/2026

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August is National Black Business Month!

South Carolina is home to more than 106,000 Black-owned small businesses - roughly 1 in 5 small businesses across our state.

These entrepreneurs and business owners are creating jobs, driving our economy, and strengthening our communities!

08/06/2026

A 2023 Survey Found
From SumterBCC President Dr. Elayne Brunson.

“This was a great research project I completed to graduate Morris College . Although my paper wasn’t published through the school I was able to get it featured in other publications.

Had a blast and loved graduating studying something important to me in 2023 “

For a capstone project at Morris College, I looked into the Effects of Gentrification on Small Black owned businesses. Have you traveled downtown...

08/04/2026

The Heart of South Sumter Needs You!

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08/04/2026

Thanks WIS

A dozen businesses along the Manning Avenue corridor in Sumter are asking for help as construction on the Manning Avenue Bridge Replacement Project continues.

07/24/2026

Slowly But Surely Making A Difference in South Sumter.

Stay Tuned for more this project isn’t over and the conversations are not Done!!! Sumter Black Chamber of Commerce

07/16/2026

We’re Rebuilding Our Board — and We Want You!

We’re looking for passionate, forward‑thinking leaders to join our board and help shape the next chapter of our organization.
If you care about community growth, collaboration, and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to step up and lead.

Each candidate will answer a short set of questions to share their vision and commitment — and we’ll post those responses publicly so the community can get to know their future leaders.

📅 Apply by: August 21st
📧 Submit to:[email protected]
📍 Location: Sumter, South Carolina

Let’s build a stronger, more connected community — together.

07/01/2026

Advocating For Small Business Community ‼️