Young Professionals of Florence have set their February meeting for Thursday, February 22. This Lunch and Learn will be held at the Hyatt Place in Downtown Florence from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. This event’s topic will be “Focusing On Banking & Your 401K and will include presentations from Crescent Advisory Partners & First Bank.
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Marsh Julian, Julian Law Firm, along with family members, business associates and Chamber Ambassadors cuts the ceremonial ribbon, joining the Greater Florence Chamber or Commerce. Welcome Julian Law Firm.
The Julian Law Firm is a full-service litigation firm specializing in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, traffic citations, and more. The Firm was born out of a strong desire to serve the community and fellow men and women.
Attorney Marsh A. Julian is committed to assisting people in their most troubled times. He understands how litigation can be an immensely stressful process, so he works tirelessly to assuage clients’ fears and concerns. Should you, a friend, family member, or loved one have a need for legal services, please do not hesitate to contact The Julian Law Firm, as they are “here to help, when you need it most!”
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Chamber member LilJazZi’s Cafe and owner Andrena Mullins never thought she’d have a restaurant.
She had no prior restaurant experience. The cafe happened randomly.
Mullins did have retail experience prior to starting LilJazZi’s. She worked at Target for 16 years, running logistics for 14 of those years. In 2014, Mullins started a vending machine company, winding up with 83 machines.
LilJazZi’s wasn’t planned, but it was meant to be.
The downtown Florence cafe has been going strong for three years now. Mullins plans on opening a second location that will mainly feature on-the-go items.
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The Florence Chamber’s own Les Echols joined a panel of professionals from around the state to discuss the business impacts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The panel was a part of a DE&I Forum and Small Business Expo hosted by the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, Myrtle Beach Chamber, Commission for Minority Affairs and the City of Myrtle Beach.
The Alzheimer’s Association is popping up in SC communities this February and they want to meet you in Florence on February 5th!
Join them at the Florence Library, in the Stukes Meeting Room, to meet and speak with local SC staff and volunteers. This is your chance to learn more about the South Carolina chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Learn more about their free care and support programs, the latest advances in research, get resources, PLUS, hear how YOU can help fight Alzheimer’s and all dementia through advocacy, fundraising events and local volunteer opportunities. Drop in anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 PM. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly.
Help us spread the word to those in need! ALL are invited!
YP had a great time at their first event of 2024! Thank you to everyone that came out. A special thank you goes out to SPC Credit Union for hosting and Gracelyn Rast Photography for doing our headshots!
Stay tuned for information on their February event!
You better have your calendars marked for April 4, 5 & 6 to attend the Florence Food & Wine events.
Details will start rolling out soon and ticket sales will begin on February 1st!
Stay tuned for everything Florence Food & Wine because you won’t want to miss a thing.
And, check out the brand new website, www.florencewineandfood.com
The Doctors Bruce and Lee Library will be offering a series of exhibits and programs to celebrate Black History Month. These programs are free and open to the public. For information and to register, call (843) 413-7074
The Library is located at 509 South Dargan Street, Florence, South Carolina.
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The Florence Chamber invites area business leaders to participate in an important, ongoing survey of business conditions in the state – the Palmetto Business Barometer. The survey measures business conditions and attitudes over time with an emphasis on behaviors to better understand the conditions South Carolina employers are facing and to inform the public about the state’s economy and workforce.
The Palmetto Business Barometer survey is a product of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. The SC Chamber manages the Palmetto Business Barometer survey and DEW analyzes the data to identify how business conditions, needs and expectations are changing.
You can check out previous data results here: https://www.scchamber.net/index.php?src=gendocs&srctype=detail&id=57
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Last week, the Junior Leadership Florence County Class of 2023-2024 enjoyed Business and Industry Day as they learned more about what Florence has to offer. The day started at QVC Fulfillment Center, where the students received a facility tour and gained insight on what it is like to work in inventory management. The day continued at Honda of South Carolina where the group toured the manufacturing plant, heard from engineers, and enjoyed lunch. After a quick stop at Buc-ee’s, the day ended with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Florence Center, where students learned of entertainment and event planning opportunities.
During their Business and Industry Session, the Junior Leadership Florence County Class of 2023-2024 was presented with funding from Duke Energy, one of the sponsors who makes this program possible. A huge thank you to Duke Energy for your continued support of this prestigious program that encourages growth in Florence County.
