To consistently rank among the top requires top talent. Site Selection Magazine recently recognized South Carolina as tied for the nation’s second-best manufacturing workforce — bolstering the state’s ranking as the top state for manufacturing, according to the same survey.
National site selection professionals share more about what matters most.
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Join us for a day of golf at the Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Golf Classic at the Traces Golf Club on Thursday, May 2nd. Lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. and tee off at noon. Each registered golfer will be entered into a drawing to participate in a $25,000 cash shoot out!
To register online, click here.
South Carolina has started modernizing the Interstate 95 and Interstate 26 interchange at the Orangeburg County and Dorchester County line.
State and local officials gathered last week on the Whetsell Pond Road overpass to kick off the $240 million project.
Officials estimate the project will be complete in the summer of 2027.
According to SCDOT, traffic is expected to continue while construction is underway. The agency aims to avoid having substantial road closures or detours, however, some temporary lane closings may be required.
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South Florence County residents now can jump on a bus to go to MUSC Black River Medical Center.
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority and MUSC Black River Medical Center officials announced Feb. 5 the start of a new bus route to connect Lake City to the medical center, which opened in January 2023.
The route provides a reliable and convenient link for Lake City area residents seeking medical services at the center.
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Camp registration is open! There will be 6 sessions starting July 10 and running thru July 26 for grades K – 5. Activities include arts & crafts, field trips, canoeing, Climbing Wall, Splash Pad, plus lots more outdoor fun.
For more information, click here.
On March 14th SCMEP will partner with ThinkIQ and CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, to host a Smart Manufacturing Road Show to provide manufacturers the opportunity at SiMT from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
The program will offer:
Register here: https://www.cesmii.org/event/scmep-smart-manufacturing-road-show/
OpExChange members must register through the member portal to secure a reserved OpExChange seat
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Elizabeth Kahn, Director of Montessori School of Florence, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend.
You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Have an idea of starting a business? Join us for this FREE Virtual Workshop presented by a certified SCORE mentor. We will cover all the important aspects you need to consider when planning to start a business. We will guide you through the process to help you decide if you’re ready. Thursday, March 7th 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Some of the topics covered:
1.) Your personal traits
2.) Testing the business concept
3.) Developing a marketing and business plan
4.) Financial considerations
5.) Resources available to report your success
Click below for registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To register, click here.
Christina Schneider from Thrivent along with her family and Chamber Ambassadors cuts her ribbon while joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Christina Schneider of Florence, SC has joined Thrivent as a Financial Professional. Thrivent is a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, providing advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs and solutions.
Schneider comes to Thrivent excited to support clients in all stages of their financial journey. With the belief that money is a tool, not a goal, she is passionate about taking a purpose-based approach to financial strategy and advice. She takes time to understand clients’ unique goals and priorities and helps them develop a holistic financial strategy so they can achieve their most important goals. Through her work, she helps people achieve financial clarity, enabling lives full of meaning and gratitude.
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The Francis Marion University School of Business is kicking off a Speaker Series with Barbara Melvin, President and CEO of SC Ports Authority. As the first woman to lead a top 10 US operating container port, Melvin’s skilled leadership has guided many of the port’s significant achievements, including deepening the Charleston Harbor to 52 feet, making it the East Coast’s deepest harbor. Check it out.
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