BIPEC has developed a new vision and, as always, will focus on ensuring that our programs exceed the highest level of commitment to our members. Understanding that members are the heart of any association, BIPEC will continue to work harder than ever to provide the return South Carolina businesses require for their membership investment.
- The Members Only Section of the BIPEC Website. Members Only features insider news, political analysis and Daily Legislative Updates during the session. Look in Members Only also to find the most in-depth analysis available of every Legislative District and every Legislator in South Carolina. Nearly 2,000 pages of data and analysis are available here 24 hours a day. Don't have a password? Join BIPEC today for unlimited access.
- Timely and accurate political, legislative and electoral updates and special bulletins by email and phone.
- Special Issue Briefings provide in-depth analysis critical to BIPEC member businesses. Please contact the BIPEC office to schedule a Powerpoint briefing for your company. Presentations include Government 101, How to Win a Political Campaign, Which Legislators are ProBusiness, Districts & Demographics and InvestSmart: A Review of Candidates on Business Issues.
- Seminars and Meetings bring BIPEC members together for substantive discussions and information of benefit to your bottom line.
Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC) / Legislative Monitoring Service
What will happen in the legislature in 2011? Our LAC analyzes bills for their impact on business. Tracking of key bills is available in Members Only. BIPEC's BillTracker service tracks roll call votes on business issues as they happen.
Roll Call Vote Analysis
Our analysis tracks each Senator and Representative on key business issues in the 119th General Assembly. Bills Sponsorship, Roll Call Votes, and the Legislative Scorecard look at the legislature from every angle-- all with a nonpartisan business perspective.
Annual Meetings
SC BIPEC’s Annual Meeting marks the beginning of a year of opportunities for business and industry in with the start of each legislative session. BIPEC has a history of memorable debates including BIPEC I and BIPEC II, our Presidential Debates for 1996 and 2000, respectively, and the BIPEC US Senate Debate held in 2004. The 2010 BIPEC Gubernatorial Debates and Congressional Agenda Debate were no exception as gubernatorial candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries met to debate issues of great importance to South Carolina’s business and industry community and United States Senate candidates debate the congressional agenda as it affects the private sector.
BIPECPAC Endorsements
A separate campaign arm of BIPEC, BIPECPAC's nationally unprecedented predictions success has provided incomparable support for your campaign decision-making.