Last week Hunter Long, Keith Hill & Jody Kelley, partners of Delta Building Systems, joined ChamberLink radio sharing their business solutions for area customer’s.
Catch the chamber business conversations each week on ChamberLink Radio on Sunday’s from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday, May 11th at On the Go, celebrating its continued membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Joining in the celebration was the Owner, Johnny Rishmawi, Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin, family, staff, chamber staff and ambassadors. Their current location is at 221 W. Darlington St. in downtown Florence.
Jiana Rishmawi cut the ribbon. She was joined by her uncle Johnny Rishmawi (owner), his family, the mayor, store staff, Chamber staff and Chamber ambassadors for the celebration.
The store opened the first week of May. The Downton location represents the third On the Go in Florence for Johnny Rishmawi.
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Bill Lynch, owner of Asset Technology Group cuts the ribbon on Thursday, May 11th welcoming him to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Bill is surrounded by family, friends, clients, and the Chamber Ambassadors.
Bill began his business in 2005. Asset Technology Group provides fast, friendly, and highly responsive Managed IT Services for businesses and municipalities. Most business owners find managing and protecting technology to be quite a challenge. ATG takes on all those IT tasks and issues so business owners can get back to what matters most – running their business! Asset Technology Group provides 24/7 support and pro-active maintenance offers peace of mind.
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In 2022, volunteers at HopeHealth gave 1,080 hours of their time by working as guest helpers, assisting with community relations and outreach projects, and more. To celebrate this achievement and their continued commitment to service, HopeHealth hosted a volunteer appreciation luncheon on April 18.
The luncheon featured a statement of gratitude from Sallie Bachman, Chief of Staff, and a lesson on the history of HopeHealth’s volunteerism from Deena Hilton, Chief Administrative Officer. Additionally, Stephanie Isgett, Director of Guest Experience, spoke about the positive impact volunteers have at HopeHealth.
The luncheon culminated in the presentation of volunteer awards by Cindy Averitt, Manager of Volunteer Programs. Volunteer Sylvia Jackson received a pin for one year of volunteer service as well as the Hope award. Averitt shared that Jackson embodies the mission of HopeHealth and has been a pioneer with a variety of HopeHealth service efforts, including a staff volunteer partnership with My Brother’s Keeper.
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The South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) recently awarded its Physician of the Year Award to respected Florence, S.C. physician Stephen A. Imbeau, MD. Presented on April 29 at the association’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach, Imbeau was chosen for his pure dedication to those around him and unparalleled service to the practice of medicine. “I am greatly honored and humbled by this important tribute from my peers at the South Carolina Medical Association,” says Imbeau. Dr. Imbeau joined the SCMA Board of Trustees in 1986 and led the board as president in 1999. Imbeau was also a long-time member of the South Carolina delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA). He served as chair of the delegation from 2007 to 2015, and also served as chair of the Southeastern delegation to AMA, its largest regional section. In addition, Imbeau served as chair of the AMA American Medical Political Action Committee for two years.
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Leadership Florence is a comprehensive nine-month program designed to identify, cultivate and motivate new leadership for the Greater Florence Area. Participants will increase their knowledge of the Greater Florence area and enhance their involvement in community activities while further developing their leadership skills.
The program begins with a Meet & Greet in August and ends with graduation in June 2024. Sessions are one full day per month.
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The Coker team is excited to roll out a new professional development offering for Pee Dee leaders this May (with some fun on the golf course included).
Participants will earn a professional certificate in “Leading with Emotional Intelligence” while building relationships with other Pee Dee leaders on two great courses: Hartsville Country Club (May 24) and The Country Club of South Carolina (May 31).
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On Tuesday, May 9th, the Leadership Florence class had their last session of the year, Business and Industry Day.
The class started with breakfast and a full tour of Honda. Next, the class visited the campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College, where they toured SiMT and the Gould Business Incubator.
The day concluded with lunch and an informative tour courtesy of GE Healthcare.
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Rev. Eunice Dunlap, Vicar along with members of the church and Chamber Ambassadors welcome St. Catherine Episcopal Church to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church was formed in 2012 and is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes everyone in our mutual call to “(d)o justice, love kindness and to walk humbly with God.” We are rooted in the principles of loving God and our neighbor as our self and believe that God loves all people, without exception. St. Catherine’s is the only Episcopal congregation and member of the Anglican Communion in the greater Florence area.
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church is located at 1806 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501. Sunday service is at 10:30 AM and can be attended in person, on Facebook, or on Zoom. To contact St. Catherine’s you can call at 843-407-7926 or visit their website http://www.stcatherinesepiscopal.com
The streets of downtown Florence were empty in 2011, almost as empty as the buildings.
“It was actually a ghost town,” said Ella Frazier, a downtown retailer. “The only thing that was actually there was a barbershop, a beauty shop and Lady Kids, a retail shop down the street. That was it on Evans Street.”
Frazier has watched the growth over the past 12 years. Downtown has transformed from empty spaces and plenty of parking places to eight blocks of retailers, restaurants and bars, offices and pocket parks featuring sculptures and other public art installations.
“It’s been exciting to see the growth over these past years. I love to tell them it’s not over yet,” Frazier said.
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