Styletype Clothing Joins Chamber and Celebrates with A Ribbon Cutting

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, January 14th in the courtyard at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce celebrating Styletype Clothing’s membership in the Chamber.  Owner Brianna Charles cut the ribbon while Chamber ambassadors, family and friends joined the celebration.  Styletype Clothing is a home-based, online women’s clothing company.  Charles said she provides casual, urban and luxury clothing for women.

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Price Professional Services Hosts Ribbon Cutting

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Price Professional Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 19th celebrating its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. The business is located at 2600 W. Palmetto St. in Florence. Owner Shakeita Price cut the ribbon. Joining in the celebration and showing their support were chamber ambassadors, family and friends.

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Brockington Property Management Group Hosts Ribbon Cutting

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Brockington Property Management Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, January 13th as a new business in the area and a new member of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined Kimberly Brockington Franks, Owner, as she cut the ribbon. Brockington Property Management Group is located at 80 Dogwood Lane in Quinby. A full-service property management group, Brockington Property Management Group opened approximately five months ago. As a full-service property management group, the group handles apartment communities, single-family homes, multiple family homes and duplexes.

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American Airlines Returns Service at Florence Regional Airport

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American Airlines has returned to flight service at the Florence Regional Airport, effective January 5th. The first arrival was yesterday; first departure was this morning,” said Connie Anderson, executive director of the Florence Regional Airport.  “They are starting with one arrival and one departure a day.”

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Joint Business Planning Series Announced

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, along with Francis Marion University’s Kelley Center for Economic Development, have partnered to present a small business development series for individuals looking to start a business and for current business owners.  The three-session program will offer advice on improving existing operations and details to understand before you try to start a new business.  It’s always a good idea to be prepared before starting a professional venture because strategies don’t always go as planned. Things will go wrong and being prepared will help establish the fundamentals to adapt.  This business series is meant to offer much of the informational background needed to help entrepreneurs who want to learn how to write a business plan and how to adjust to the financial hurdles likely to be encountered along the way. We will also cover understanding and using financial statements as well as the lending process and financial options for small businesses.

To get more detailed information or to register, please use the links below for each session.

The Essentials of Business Planning for Funding and Growth – Register here.

By the Numbers: Reading, Understanding, and Using YOUR Financial Statements  – Register here.

Breaking Down the Lending Process and Financial Options for Small Business – Register here.

Icon Cuts University Holds Ribbon Cutting

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday, January 4th at Icon Cuts University (ICU) with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its opening and membership in the chamber.  Celebrating with the owner and instructors were chamber ambassadors.  The school is located at 2204-C Second Loop Road in Florence.  Juston Foxe, President, Instructor and Founder of ICU, has been a barber for approximately seven years. He also opened Icon Cuts barbershop in June 2017.

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