FDTC Education Foundation to Host Fall Gala

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FDTC Gala

Join us for an evening of Jazz at “Club SiMT.”

The legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans will provide the tunes as we celebrate FDTC’s anniversary!

Follow the link to purchase tickets.

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The Foundation was established in 1979 to help ensure that Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) will be able to continue its contribution to the economic development of the area and the personal enrichment of the citizens of the Pee Dee. FDTC, one of sixteen comprehensive two-year technical colleges in South Carolina, serves the diverse educational needs of Florence, Darlington and Marion counties and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. An open admissions college, FDTC provides quality, affordable transfer and career programs leading to Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in an environment conducive to achieving excellence in teaching and learning.

The Florence-Darlington Technical College Educational Foundation Inc., is chartered in the State of South Carolina as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501 � (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is separate from the college but operates exclusively for the benefit of the College. It is governed by a Board of trustees, of which the College President and one (1) member of the FDTC Area Commission, FDTC’s governing board, serve as ex-officio members.

The FDTC Foundation acquires its funding from charitable contributions from businesses, industries, civic and professional groups, other foundations, alumni, and individuals. Gifts can be made in many ways and can be arranged to provide maximum tax benefits to the donor — while providing generous support to the College.

Contributions to the FDTC Foundation may be in the form of cash, real or personal property, or securities. Bequests made through wills, insurance policies or trusts, which name the college as beneficiary, are another means of giving. The gifts may be designated (restricted) or unrestricted, and they may be made in one tax year or spread over several tax years.

Get Tickets Now for Chamber’s Annual Luncheon on September 23rd

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Get your tickets now for the Chamber’s Annual Membership Luncheon on September 23rd.

The event will take place at the Florence Civic Center on Friday, September 23rd. Doors will open to the public at 11:45 am. The program will begin at noon.
 
J. Michael Luttig, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of The Boeing Company, will be the keynote speaker at the Luncheon on September 23rd.
 
The Chamber will also be presenting the Business Person of the Year Award at the Annual Membership Luncheon, which is sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Mortgage.
 
Luttig is responsible for leading the Boeing Law Department across the company and is a member of the company Executive Council. Mr. Luttig played a significant role in the process that led to Boeing locating in South Carolina.
 
Luttig joined Boeing after having served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for 15 years. At the time of his 1991 appointment by President George H. W. Bush, Luttig was the youngest federal appeals court judge in the country.
 
“We all know how great it is to see companies like Boeing locating in South Carolina. It shows anything is possible with the right plan and state support structure,” Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce President Mike Miller said of Boeing’s impact on the state and region. “Having Michael Luttig speak at our luncheon will help us understand Boeing’s plan and will give insight into what’s next in this industry and what it means to our region,” Miller continued.
 
Tickets are available online at flochamber.com and at the Florence Chamber offices at 100 W. Evans St. and are $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. A reserved table of 8 is also available for $450.

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2016 Annual Membership Luncheon

Time for Growth: Building Your Personal Brand in the Community

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Please take a moment to check out the Florence Chamber’s Les Echols in the newest issue of VIP Magazine!

His article focuses on the steps you need to take to build your personal brand in the community.

You can click on the link below to see the issue in its entirety, zoom in to read articles and flip through the pages…all online!

VIP Magazine Web Edition

Site Preparation Underway for Downtown Hyatt Place Hotel

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(image courtesy: Joe Perry/SCnow.com)

From the Morning News:

“Another phase of downtown revitalization is underway as site preparation for a new five story Hyatt Place hotel began with tree removal by Lake City-based L & B Developers.

Site supervisor Chris Bunton of Aiken-based general contractor Gilliam & Associates said Wednesday they removed several crepe myrtles on Tuesday and will likely be done removing willow oak trees along East Evans Street by day’s end. All told, he thinks construction could begin in four months.

The $15 million, 103-room hotel is being developed by SpringBridge Development and will be managed by Raines Hospitality. It is slated to open in the first quarter of 2018.”

See the entire article and view all of the associated images by clicking the link below:

SCnow.com web article- Hyatt Place Hotel Construction

YPF Kick-Off Tailgate Set for Thursday Evening

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It’s football season and don’t forget to join Young Professionals THIS evening for the YPF Kick-Off Tailgate!

Join YPF on Thursday, September 1 to kick off the 2016 college football season during the USC v. Vanderbilt game!

YPF Members get in FREE!!!
(sign up at https://www.flochamber.com/membership/young-professionals-of-florence/)
Tickets for Non-Members are $30 for 1 or $50 for 2

Prettier than Matt will be playing before the game and during half-time.

Event will take place in the open lot adjacent to Muscovy’s – bring your own tent and tailgate supplies to represent your favorite team (does not have to be USC or Vanderbilt!!!).

Contest for FAVORITE FAN! Winner will receive 2 tickets to the Darlington Bojangles Southern 500 NASCAR race (winner to be announced after the game).

You can find all of the details on the event by clicking on the link below.

Facebook Event Page

 

Beef Jerky Outlet Ribbon Cutting

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The Florence Chamber was happy to welcome one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week! Beef Jerky Outlet is located at 110 Woody Jones Blvd. Suite A (near Academy Sports) and features wall-to-wall jerky in more than 200 flavors and varieties from mild to wild. The business also carries gourmet popcorn, sauces, seasonings, marinades, candy and so much more!
 
You can visit Beef Jerky Outlet from 10 am- 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 10 am-9 pm on Friday and from 10 am- 6 pm on Saturday. For more information, visit them on Facebook at:
View the entire ribbon cutting album on Facebook by clicking below:
Ribbon Cutting Album

FDTC to Host Monthly Employers’ Toolbox Series

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Join FDTC for their upcoming Employer Toolbox Series! Meeting once monthly,the series will begin with a networking breakfast followed by a seminar on a relevant human resources topic. The series kicks off on September 15th and concludes in April of next year. You can get more details or register to take part by contacting Amy McDaniel at FDTC Corporate & Workforce Development at (843) 413-2715 or amy.mcdaniel@fdtc.edu.

McLeod Health Earns 24 National Awards

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Copyright Patricia Burkett Photography

(image courtesy: Patricia Burkett Photography)

McLeod Health earned 24 national awards that were unveiled Tuesday as the healthcare system took top honors in several areas.

From the Morning News:

“Charles Bethea, chairman of Mcleod’s board of trustees, said such accomplishments are ” the culmination of a laser-sharp focus on continuous improvement on the quality and safety of everything we do at McLeod.”

Bethea welcomed a room full of people at lunchtime Tuesday to celebrate the national awards bestowed upon the health care system, and was quick to give credit to the culture that’s shaped a winning workforce.

“Every morning our folks get up looking to find ways to provide a better service to our patients and families,” he said. “It’s a culture and an ongoing way of life that continues to deliver outstanding benefit to our Pee Dee community and the citizens.” Bethea asked those present to “share with me the great pride we have in this institution,” and see that McLeod remains the true choice for medical excellence.

Dr. Dale Lusk welcomed everyone to “our pause for celebration,” as he acknowledged the many people present who “made a huge difference in the health and well-being of those who we serve.”

“It’s to you we owe the most accolades to,” said Lusk, vice president of McLeod Medical Services. He noted that those who received the award represent “a huge number of those who are sitting in the audience today as well.”

Lusk said that when Dr. F.H. McLeod opened an infirmary in 1906, “his vision was to bring the best of the best.”

“Today it’s fitting that we remember that. And celebrate as we have made huge strides,” he said.

From nurses and technical support to grounds staff and food service, Lusk underscored the different roles played in bringing about “a team effort.”

“That is a hallmark of what we do here at McLeod Regional Medical Center,” he said. “Our mantra is that it’s physician led, evidence-based and data-driven, so these awards are a culmination of those efforts.”

Healthgrades, the Colorado-based ratings organization bestowing the awards, sees 1.2 million visitors each day to its website, said Katharine Mongoven, Healthgrades’ associate director of quality solutions. She said the idea is to provide patients “with tools and information” to help them make an informed decision on where to seek medical care.”

You can read more about the honors by clicking on the link below and viewing the full article on SCnow.com:

SCnow.com web article- McLeod Honors

Register Your Team or Sign Up as a Sponsor for the 2016 Fall Golf Classic

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Don’t miss your chance to take part in the premier golf event of the season- the Chamber’s 2016 Fall Golf Classic on Thursday, October 6th!
 
Register your team now or sign up as a sponsor and get the chance to mingle with members of the Pee Dee business community.
 
You can get all of the details on the event’s Facebook page by clicking on the picture link below. You can also go straight to the page on our website to sign up by following this link:
 
We can’t wait to see you there!!
2016 Fall Golf Classic Facebook Event Page

Oktoberfest Set for October 8th in Downtown Florence

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From our friends at Downtown Florence:
“The date is set for the 4th Annual Downtown Florence Oktoberfest! Join us for a fun evening filled with German-themed entertainment, libations, and more!

The event will take place on Saturday, October 8th from 5:30-10 pm in Downtown Florence.

Stay tuned for our full event schedule, and in the meantime, our food and arts + crafts vendor applications are open on our website:

www.florencedowntown.com “