Poke Town Celebrates Membership With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Glenda Conrad, co-owner of Poke Town along with Chamber Ambassadors, cuts her ribbon to celebrate her opening and joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Poké Town celebrated a major milestone with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its new permanent location. Originally started as a food trailer traveling across Florence and neighboring towns, Poké Town quickly became a local favorite, offering fresh and flavorful bowls tailored to most dietary needs. This new chapter not only solidifies Poké Town as a staple in the community but also opens the door to exciting new menu offerings.

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Mayor Barnes, Keep Florence Beautiful Announce Cleanup Initiative

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Florence Mayor Lethonia “Peaches” Barnes and Michelle Bailey, chair of Keep Florence Beautiful, have announced a new countywide partnership aimed at revitalizing Florence through coordinated beautification efforts.

The announcement was made outside the Florence City Center, where Barnes and Bailey were joined by local leaders, including representatives from Florence County, Florence Progress, the Florence Chamber of Commerce and economic development officials.

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Integrative Health Solutions To Host Business After Hours – TONIGHT

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The Florence Chamber invites you to join us for an after-hours event hosted by Integrative Health Solutions. Come out TONIGHT, 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.

College PrepXcel, LLC Cuts Ribbon On Chamber Membership

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Judy Fulmer, along with her business partner, family members, students and Chamber Ambassadors cut her ribbon for College PrepXcel, LLC as they become members of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

College PrepXcel, LLC, an educational consulting business, dedicated to guiding middle and high school students and their families through the college prep and admissions process while maximizing scholarship potential and preparing students to thrive in college and beyond.

Founded by Judy Fulmer, an experienced educator and independent educational consultant, College PrepXcel, LLC offers a personalized, holistic approach to the college admissions journey. Specializing in college admissions guidance and SAT/ACT test preparation, the company supports students in grades 8-12 and their families through every stage of the process – from academic planning to college applications. College PrepXcel, LLC provides individual packages and courses to meet different needs and budgets.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.