Archive for year: 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new legislation that requires certain corporations, LLCs, and other entities to disclose beneficial ownership and control information to the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Join us on March 27 for a webinar for insights on the CTA.

Hear from a panel of experts from Practical Law and Seyfarth Shaw for an overview of the CTA, including:

•           Which entities are reporting companies under the CTA

•           When reports must be filled

•           Who is a beneficial owner

•           And more

Register now to watch live or on-demand at your convenience.

The Greater Florence Chambers 2024 Leadership Florence Class spent the entire day Wednesday, March 6th, in Columbia, SC for Florence County Legislative Day.

The class visited the offices of Governor Henry McMaster and met with Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. The group later toured the State House and heard from the Florence delegation and Speaker of the House and were recognized on the House floor by the Florence delegation.

The group went on to visit SLED Headquarters and learned about their mission and law enforcement goals for the state of South Carolina.

The class ended the legislative visit with a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art.

To view photos from the day, click here.

The Junior Leadership Florence County Class experienced a day in Columbia for the annual State Government Session and South Carolina 4-H Youth Development Legislative Day at the State House.

Students were able to network with Mr. Jonathan Eckstrom, Director of Cabinet Affairs for the Governor’s Office, Mr. Cody Simpson, Executive Assistant to the Governor, SC Court if Appeals, Judge Jay Vinson, the Florence County Legislative Delegation (Senator Mike Reichenbach, Representative Phillip Lowe, Representative Robert Williams, Representative Roger Kirby, Representative Jay Jordan, and Representative Terry Alexander).

A special thanks to Leadership Florence County Program staff, the Florence Chamber of Commerce, Francis Marion University and Florence County 4-H for making the JLFC opportunity possible for our area youth.

We also would like to thank the South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program for hosting a beautiful luncheon and special thanks JLFC Advisory Board Members, Mrs. Celia Urquhart, Pee Dee Regional Director for U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham, Superintendent, Dr. Neal Vincent, Florence County School District Two and Mr. Reace Shird, 4-H Volunteer/Florence School District Two for their help chaperoning the trip.

To view more photos from the day, click here.

Unity with the Community is back and better than ever! This initiative is all about fostering strong relationships between our community and law enforcement.

Here’s what you can expect: Connect with local service-based organizations, Network and build relationships and Learn about FPD Community outreach programs.

We’re thrilled to have the following organizations joining us: All 4 Autism, Circle Park Behavioral Health, City of Florence Recreation and Community Services Dept., Lighthouse Ministries, Beacon of Light Institute for Vets, Veteran Administration, Florence County Library, Housing Authority of Florence, Florence-Darlington Tech, S.C. Works, S.C. Dept. Child Advocacy, S.C. Vocational Rehab, The Salvation Army, The Care House, McDonald’s, Texas Roadhouse, U.S. Airforce.

To view the full flyer, click here.

We understand that the U.S. Senate may take up the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act in the coming weeks. This legislation, if passed into law, would mean major tax savings for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality and tourism businesses by extending federal tax provisions like bonus depreciation and expanded business interest deductibility. Taken together, these policies support our industry’s ability to weather crises and invest for the future. Many chamber of commerce and state restaurant organizations have contacted both Sens. Graham’s and Scott’s offices, stating favorable positions on the bill.

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