South Carolina ATHENA Awards Nominations Now Open

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The SC Chamber announces the opening of nominations for the highly esteemed 2025 ATHENA Awards. These awards recognize exceptional women who have not only achieved remarkable success in their professional lives but have also dedicated their time and efforts to positively impacting their communities.

The ATHENA Leadership Award is awarded to an individual who exhibits a high level of professional competency. This award is a symbol of reverence for those who have not only reached the pinnacle of their careers but have also gone above and beyond to uplift women and inspire them to achieve their own leadership aspirations.

In addition to the ATHENA Leadership Award, the Chamber is delighted to present the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. This award aims to celebrate talented young women who have exemplified excellence, creativity, and initiative in their respective fields. The award not only recognizes a recipient’s professional accomplishments but also their role as exceptional role models for aspiring young women.

If you know of an individual who fits the criteria for either the ATHENA Leadership Award or the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, we encourage you to submit their nomination. These awards will be presented at our annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on March 13, 2025.

MUSC Health Florence Brings Hollings Cancer Center To Florence

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MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is now part of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Network, bringing top-tier cancer care closer to the Pee Dee. This integration means enhanced access to groundbreaking cancer research, clinical trials, and advanced treatment options.

For more information, click here.

Save The Date: 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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The Florence Chamber and Francis Marion University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place Thursday, January 16th at the Chapman Auditorium on the campus of Francis Marion University.

The program will feature several musical performances by Francis Marion students and a keynote speaker to be announced.

GSSM Hosts 116 Student Presentations During 36th Annual Research Colloquium

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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) hosted its 36th annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 22, 2024, showcasing STEM research conducted by students over the summer. The event featured more than 130 students who presented 116 projects, highlighting diverse advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, energy production, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and more.

Each year, GSSM’s Research Colloquium brings together students, educators, and mentors to celebrate research excellence and community learning. Throughout the summer, students work with over 100 mentors at universities, government agencies, and organizations worldwide, tackling real-world challenges and contributing to impactful projects across various disciplines.

“The Annual Research Colloquium is one of our great traditions,” GSSM President Danny Dorsel said. “Our senior Govies shared their research on automation in packaging, microfluidic devices for studying cancer, quantum computing materials, and many other areas with poise and confidence. It was another great day at GSSM!”

To read the full story, click here.

Did You Know Ducks Donuts Is Available For Meetings And Delivery?

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Attention businesses, organizations, churches, schools, hospitals, car dealerships, and all small or big businesses that likes donuts for their events such as last-minute meetings and regularly schedule events. Did you know that Duck Donuts will personally deliver the order for free? If you want menus, catering menu is available by calling (843) 407-4637.

Visit their website here.

McLeod Health Foundation’s Circle Of Excellence Announces Grant Funding

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The McLeod Health Foundation’s Circle of Excellence recently granted $48,898 to support programs and services at McLeod Regional Medical Center. A 32 percent increase from last year’s grant, this total is the largest amount granted in the Circle’s history.

The Circle of Excellence is a young giving society organized through the McLeod Health Foundation. It is comprised of individuals and couples 45 years of age and younger, who contribute $500 or more annually to support the work of the McLeod Foundation.

The Salvation Army Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Captain Tim Scott of The Salvation Army of Florence was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about how they fund the Army’s shelters and social services that help people with rent, utilities, food and other basics in their time of need. We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

This program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

You can review past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews by clicking https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/