Many municipal job positions have specific training and networking needs, and the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s affiliate associations offer opportunities to meet those needs.
The SC Business Licensing Officials Association helps its members handle the challenges and issues involved in administering and enforcing the local business and professional license ordinances. BLOA offers the BLOA Training Institute and Advanced Academy, which improve the professional and administrative skills of business licensing officials.
The most recent sessions focused on the assessment process, the South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act, and updates on legislative action and court cases impacting business licenses.
Graduates of the institute who pass an exam receive the Accreditation in Business Licensing designation. Those with this designation may then pursue a Master in Business Licensing designation by completing BLOA’s Advanced Academy.
BLOA also hosts a Joint Academy with the SC Municipal Finance Officers, Clerks and Treasurers Association to explore topics relevant to both groups. This year’s Joint Academy will take place October 27 – 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn Summerville.