Hey there, small business owners and entrepreneurs! Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn all about our application process to get funding and help streamline your business operations! *Note- We will not admit participants to join after 10 minutes of the starting time.
For more information, click here.
The 3rd Annual Field Fastener Golf Play Day to IMPROVE LIVES will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at The Country Club of South Carolina. The heart of Field Fastener’s 10-year strategic plan is to improve lives – including the lives of members in our local communities. To do that, Field is hosting a golf playday and donating all the proceeds to the United Way of Florence County.
For more information, click here.
Plan to have dinner at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday, February 12th and support the Florence Area Humane Society! Bring a copy of this flyer or show the flyer on your phone. Tell your hostess and waiter that you are dining to support the Florence Area Humane Society.
To view the full flyer, click here.
The Pat Gibson Hye-Moore Florence Black History Parade will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM. Renamed in honor of the late Florence community leader Pat Gibson Hye-Moore, the parade will start at the Showtime Event Center (1210 West Evans Street) and end at Willie T’s (210 N. Dargan St, Florence, SC). There will be a brief program after the parade at Willie T’s.
We are asking that all participants get into the spirit by decorating their vehicles or floats to center around the theme.
Participation fees support the Pat Gibson Hye-Moore Black History Parade. There will be a fee of just $25.00; anything over 4 units (in one group) there will be a flat fee of $50.00.
For more information, please contact 843-468-7489 or 843-616-1030.
The view the full flyer, click here.
Bob Waller, Co-founder & Assistant Director, Nicole Page, Director & Co-founder and Donovan Page, Counselor for Potter House Recovery, were the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend. 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.
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America’s Living History Foundation is proud to showcase the 8th Annual American Heritage Festival on Graham’s Historic Farm in Lake City on February 15-16, 2025. This living history event celebrates the Pee Dee area’s influence in winning the American Revolution through its community support of Francis Marion and his men who staged attacks on the British in the early 1780’s, and turned the tide of the war. The event includes Continental and British encampments; Cannon and musket firing demonstrations; Revolutionary War battle renactments; Colonial trade demonstrators, and work- shops; Historical speakers, and 18th century vendors. Additionally, in honor of Francis Marion’s mostly Scots- Irish militia, the Men and Women’s Scots-Irish Games will be held on the farm including tabor toss, hammer throw, tug of war and more. Celtic band, Eireann’s Call will be playing throughout the weekend, and the Palmetto Pipes and Drums Band will march on center field. Food, beer and wine will be available under the party tent.
In honor of America’s leadership in winning WWII, General George Patton’s grandson will speak, and American & German encampments will be in place. Weapons demonstrations, and WWII skirmishes will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday.
This is event will be paid for in part by the South Carolina Revolutionary War 250th Commission, The SC Humanities, DSM, The Inn at the Crossroads, FTC, Smart Choice, and the General George Patton Foundation.
To find out more and to buy tickets please go to www.theamerianheritagefestival.com or look us up on Facebook.
Grab your friends and your comfiest appropriate pajamas for a night of fun you won’t forget! Join them on Thursday, February 13th at the Lawton-Chase House (558 Spruce Street) for an evening filled with karaoke fun, crafty activities, delicious breakfast, mocktail mimosas and festive photos!
The fun starts at 6:30 p.m., and it’s only $20 per person.
Spots are limited, so register today by visiting http://bit.ly/4h4Wakp, or stop by 513 Barnes Street to secure your spot!
If you have questions, please call (843) 665-3253.
To view the full flyer, click here.
Montessori School of Florence will host its 14th Annual Indian Lunch Fundraiser on Monday, February 10th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM featuring Delicious Homemade Indian Cuisine for Carryout or Delivery.
Cost is $12/plate ($13 for online orders) and includes an authentic Indian entrée and two sides. Vegetarian plates are available.
A Taste of Goodness, A Gift of Education!
For questions or additional information, please contact us at 843-629-2920 or admin@msfedu.org.
To view the flyer, click here.
Francis Marion University announces its Spring 2025 Speaker Series with Dr. Matthew Martin will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at 5:30 PM. The topic of discussion: The State and National Outlook for 2025: Will Performance Match Sentiment?
Matt Martin is a regional executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He is based in the Charlotte office, where he leads the bank’s outreach efforts across North Carolina and South Carolina.
For more information, click here.
The Florence Downtown Development folks are working with our downtown small businesses to better serve them in 2025 and they need your feedback in the 2025 Downtown Florence Consumer Survey!
The survey should only take about 5 minutes, and those who complete it will be entered to win a Downtown Florence restaurant gift card! The survey will be open until Friday, February 7, so don’t delay!
To participate in the survey, click here.
