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Protecting the Future of South Carolina's Hospitality Industry Every day, decisions made in Columbia shape the future of our restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses. These decisions affect everything, from labor regulations and tax policy, to workforce development and economic growth. And the reality is simple: If we don’t speak up for hospitality, someone else will speak for us. That’s why the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association created the SCRLA Political Action Committee (PAC). SCRLA PAC is one of our industry’s strongest tools for making sure our elected leaders understand who we are, what our industry contributes to South Carolina's economy, and what our industry needs to succeed. SCRLA fights tirelessly at the State House, but advocacy doesn’t stop with policy meetings and testimony. Real influence happens long before a bill is filed or a vote is taken - it starts by electing candidates who value and protect our industry. The PAC ensures those champions are in the room when it matters most. What is a PAC? A Political Action Committee is a powerful way for individuals and businesses with shared interests to pool resources and support candidates who will stand up for them. PACs have been shaping public policy for over 80 years, giving industries like ours a collective voice that cannot be ignored. SCRLA PAC exists for one purpose: To advance policies that strengthen our industry - by helping elect leaders who believe in our mission. Why Should You Contribute to SCRLA PAC? Because South Carolina's hospitality industry is too important to sit on the sidelines. Hospitality is one of South Carolina’s biggest economic engines. We create jobs, grow communities, welcome visitors, and enrich quality of life. But our industry also faces constant pressure - from rising costs, workforce shortages, regulatory threats, and outside groups pushing policies that don’t understand how hospitality works. Your contribution matters because:
If we want pro-hospitality policies enacted at the General Assembly, we need pro-hospitality leaders. SCRLA PAC makes that happen. Why SCRLA PAC Matters Right Now The stakes have never been higher. Every legislative session brings new proposals that can either fuel our growth or threaten our ability to operate. With SCRLA PAC, we can:
South Carolina law allows both individuals and businesses to contribute unlimited amounts to a state PAC, giving our industry the flexibility and strength needed to compete with large, well-funded interest groups. How SCRLA PAC Decides Where to Invest SCRLA PAC is overseen by a dedicated PAC Advisory Board made up of leaders from across the hospitality industry. They hail from all regions across South Carolina, they review candidates, examine voting records, and determine where PAC support will have the greatest impact. The process is intentional, strategic, and focused on one goal: Supporting candidates who will fight for hospitality. SCRLA’s Government Affairs team provides insight and research, but SCRLA PAC's Advisory Board in partnership with SCRLA's Board of Directors makes all final decisions regarding PAC contributions. Stand With Us. Stand For South Carolina's Hospitality Industry. If our industry wants a stronger future, we must engage in the political process - not just react to it. SCRLA PAC is our opportunity to shape what happens in the State House and ensures that South Carolina's hospitality industry’s voice is heard loud, clear, and consistently.
For more information about SCRLA PAC or to get more involved, contact:
Hank Davis |
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7577 | Columbia, SC 29202
Physical Address: 1225 Lady Street, Suite 101 | Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803.765.9000 | Fax: 803.252.7136
Email: info@scrla.org
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