HopeHealth Welcomes New Provider

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HopeHealth welcomes Daniel Duarte, DMD, a dentist at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of New England in Portland, Maine. He then graduated from the Oral Health Leadership Institute, which provides foundational and essential building blocks for dentists serving in federally qualified health centers.

Dr. Duarte has served in the US Army National Guard since 2013, from a dental student to a platoon leader and dental officer. He enjoys connecting with patients and fostering trust, understanding, and a personalized approach to a patient’s overall well-being. He is fluent in conversational Spanish.

Organizations Partner Together To Combat Litter, County-Wide

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In a new collaborative effort to address litter concerns, Keep Florence Beautiful is thrilled to announce a multi-organization partnership to expand its services into Florence County. The partnership will see Florence County, the City of Florence, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, and Keep Florence Beautiful working together to reduce and prevent litter in Florence County.

“This partnership marks a new chapter for Florence County,” said Kevin Yokim, Florence County Administrator. “By uniting with Keep Florence Beautiful and our community partners, we’re not only tackling litter but also enhancing the overall look of our county. I’m excited about the opportunity to work together, knowing that our collective efforts will make our community more attractive, instill pride among residents, and create a lasting positive impact on our county’s image.”

“The City of Florence has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with KFB and is excited to expand this collaboration by joining forces with additional community stakeholders to address the litter issue on a county-wide scale,” said Scotty Davis, City Manager for the City of Florence. “Collaboration across all levels of our community is key to creating a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone.”

To read the full press release, click here.

Spherion Staffing Offers Scholarship Opportunity

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Spherion’s franchisee-funded Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership scholarship awards funds to outstanding students who wish to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. Last year, we awarded two $5,000 scholarships. In 2025, we will award at least two scholarships of $5,000 or more.

This scholarship honors the contributions of past Spherion president Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who best represent the excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished 16-year tenure as president of Spherion.

The Spherion franchise community, led by franchise owners Michael Chalmers and Beth DeLaney, funds the scholarship and promotes it to potential applicants. The Ohio-based nonprofit Richland County Foundation collects the online applications. With names and locations removed, Spherion’s franchise community reviews the applicants and selects the winner. The Richland County Foundation disburses the scholarship grants.

Application information and links are here. The scholarship application will be available for online submission through 11:59 pm CDT on April 30, 2025.

Hoppin’ Around Flo-Town Returns April 18th

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April 18th through April 27th!  A FREE self-guided activity. Solve clues and find the egg at each listed location, scan each egg’s unique QR code with your phone to enter to win.

ONE ENTRY PER FAMILY PER LOCAITON. The more eggs you find, and the more QR codes you scan, the greater chance you have to win!
Clues will be provided on Facebook (@FloTownRec), Instagram (@Florence_Recreation) and FloTownRec.com starting April 18th at 7:30AM.

Winners will be announced on Facebook on April 28th. For more information call (843) 665-3253.

Bankers Life Cuts Ribbon On Chamber Membership

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Lillie Schleicher, Agency Director, along with business associates and Chamber Ambassadors cuts their ribbon celebrating Bankers Life Grand Opening of their new Florence location.

Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand that focuses on the insurance needs of Americans who are near or in retirement, today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new location at 3037 W. Palmetto St., FL 2, Florence, SC 29501.

Bankers Life has been part of the Florence community since 2011, originally located on Coit St. “We are proud to be an integral part of the Florence community over the past 14 years, during which we’ve outgrown our original office space,” said Lillie Schleicher, agency director. “Our expanding presence and diverse office culture necessitated a move to a larger space, and our new office is well suited for our team as we continue to focus on serving the needs of our customers throughout the community.”

To read the full story, click here.

HopeHealth To Hold Career Fair

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Join HopeHealth on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at their administrative offices located at 1362 Celebration Blvd.  On the spot interviews will be held.  Visit hope-health.org/careers for a complete list of job openings.

MUSC Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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LeeAnn Yarbrough, Executive Director of Perioperative Services at MUSC Florence, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about the growth and changes to the MUSC Operating Rooms process.

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.

Looking for past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews? Click here:

https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

Young Professionals Of Florence Spring Cook Out

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We hope to see you on April 17th as we partner with House of Hope for a cook out at Hope Village. It will be an evening filled with fun, fellowship, games and great food. You won’t want to miss this month’s event. Make sure to rsvp via the email link that was sent out to members.

Integrative Health Solutions To Host Business After Hours

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The Florence Chamber invites you to join us for an after-hours event hosted by Integrative Health Solutions. Come out on Tuesday, April 15 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at their location at 505 W Palmetto St for great food, drinks, and networking. Be sure to bring lots of business cards! RSVP by clicking here to register online.

FMU Women’s Symposium

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Francis Marion University will host a free women’s symposium entitled, “What’s Her Story? Conversations with Women Leaders in South Carolina” on Thursday, April 10. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Carter Center for Health Sciences in downtown Florence.

The symposium will bring together women leaders from the Pee Dee and across the state of South Carolina to tell their stories and offer insight on how the next generation of leaders can build a community and make a difference. Panelists from a variety of backgrounds, including local government, community development, healthcare, nonprofits, and business will share how everyday decisions can yield lasting impacts and empower others.

The event, co-sponsored by the Governor Robert E. McNair Institute of Research and Service, the Gender Studies Program, and the Kelley Center for Economic Development at FMU, will also feature a networking reception.

For more information, click here.