Archive for year: 2024

ABWA is Changing women’s lives. . . one woman at a time.

The mission of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide
opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and
national recognition.

Whether you are transitioning in your career, college student, working professional, jump- starting a career, retired, new business owner, seasoned
entrepreneur, searching for a job or desire to network and expand your reach, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be.

Membership in ABWA affords you the opportunities to connect with like-minded women that will propel you forward personally and professionally in achieving your best self.

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce was delighted to sponsor the welcome reception for the 2023-2024 Leadership South Carolina class last week at the Francis Marion University Gately Gallery at University Place in downtown Florence.

Helen Munnerlyn, Executive Director of Leadership South Carolina, brought the 50-person Leadership group back to Florence as part of the Future Challenges & Graduation Ceremony session. This is the third time Helen has included Florence in the leadership development program agenda.

The class has held sessions throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Charleston/Seabrook Island, Greenville, McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, Greenwood and Spartanburg.

The Florence and Darlington Alumni Chapters of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association (SCSUNAA) are kicking off their 3rd Annual SCSU Harry Carson Scholarship Golf Tournament (scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Traces Golf Club) with a drop-in on Friday, April 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in Downtown Florence.  The Drop-in will be held in the Community Room at the Florence Chamber of Commerce (100 W Evans St).

The tournament in two years raised over $30,000 to support students attending SCSU from Florence and Darlington Counties. This is our 3rd year hosting tournament, and we are seeking to exceed each previous year with your support. To assist us in raising funds for student scholarships, please submit your donation with the enclosed envelope today. Proceeds from the golf tournament will provide monetary aid for tuition fees as well as incidental expenses for deserving students from Florence and Darlington Counties enrolled at SCSU.

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The Fellows In Education Class of 2023-2024 held their April gathering on Tuesday at the historic McClenaghan Building at 500 S. Dargan St. to experience how The Florence County Adult Education program works.

Dr. Lisa Justice, Director Florence County Adult Education, and the FCAE staff shared initiatives that support adult learners onsite and at multiple satellite locations to become college and career ready in terms of academic skills, workplace credentials, and soft skills.

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Scotty Davis, Interim Florence City Manager, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend, sharing details about the city and ongoing projects 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.