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- 100 West Evans St.
- Florence, SC 29501
- phone: 843-665-0515
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City Center Farmer’s Market This Saturday
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFrom the City Center Farmer’s Market:
We have a very full market this week, with several new vendors we hope you’ll check out! This week we’ll enjoy the goods of:
A&B Farm – garlic, potatoes, eggs, and more from Gamil Ibrahim.
Breads & Threads – sweet potato bread, sourdough bread, breakfast rolls, etc.
Brooklyn South Deli – marinara sauces, handmade pasta, take and heat lasagna, cookies and baklava.
Fisher Road Oils & Honey – beeswax items: candles, melts, balms, honey soaps, and more.
Florence County Master Gardeners – covered by a Master Gardener. Varies each month.
*Five Loves Handmade Baskets – rope baskets, totes, and plant hangers.
Freckles & Giggles Homemade Ice Cream – packaged to take home or eat right away.
Hobby Farmers of America – covered by an HFA member. varies each market day.
Hickson’s Produce – locally grown and other fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts, and pork rinds.
Lulu’s Barkery – homemade dog treats.
Ovis Hill Farm – certified organic veggies, eggs, non-gmo and pasture-raised chicken, beef, pork, sausage, as well as Happy Cow Creamery milk, butter from grass fed cows, cheese, and local wild caught fish.
Paul & Sophia – exquisite illustrations, homemade soap, and other nice surprises.
Tracks Cafe – making breakfast and lunch using items right from the market!
Watson’s Woodworks – Handmade chairs and other wood items.
Wild Earth Herbals – herbal wellness products: tincutres, teas, bath products, salves, aromatherapy.
And a 7 year old named Whit selling figs!
We’ll see you at the market!
Morning News Coverage of YP and Chamber Lunch & Learn: Fair Labor Standards Act
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(image courtesy: Joe Perry/ Morning News)
Special thanks to the Morning News for their coverage of the YP and Chamber Lunch & Learn that brought participants information on upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
You can see more of the coverage by clicking on the link below:
SCnow.com web article- Lunch & Learn: Fair Labor Standards Act
State Credit Union Recognized in Top 200 Rankings from DepositAccounts.com
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFair Labor Standards Act Seminar Highlights Upcoming Overtime Changes
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleYP Lunch & Learn : Fair Labor Standards Act Takes Place Today at Drs. Bruce and Lee Library
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleDon’t forget to join us today at noon at the Drs. Bruce and Lee Library for the YP Lunch and Learn: Fair Labor Standards Act program.
The session promises to be an informative update on pending changes to the “overtime rule.”
You must have pre-registered for the event to attend. We’ll see you there!
For more information on the event, click below:
Facebook Event Page: YP Lunch & Learn/ Fair Labor Standards Act
SC Chamber Accepting Applications for 2016 Workplace Diversity Awards
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFrom the SC Chamber of Commerce:
“We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 12th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award! This award recognizes companies for their significant contributions to the advancement of South Carolina through diversity initiatives and inclusion efforts.”
Click on the link below to learn more and submit your nomination:
SC Chamber Workplace in Diversity Award Application
Weekly Arts & Entertainment Roundup for the Florence Area
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(images courtesy: Florence Regional Arts Alliance & Florence County Museum)
Here’s a look at everything going on this week in the Florence Arts Community, courtesy of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance & Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Click on the link below to find out about everything from summer camps for the kids, to craft and painting classes to exhibits at the Florence County Museum!
Florence Arts List of Current Events
Downtown Florence, Chamber Offices Become Backdrop for Upcoming Film
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(image courtesy: Robby Hill)
The streets of Downtown Florence and even our very own Chamber offices were turned into a movie set this past weekend!
Special thanks to Chamber Board member Robby Hill for snapping the above pic of all the action.
According to Hill’s post, crews from “G It’s Entertainment” were in town filming scenes for an upcoming Hallmark movie and used downtown Florence as part of their backdrop!
We can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Stay tuned for additional details.
City of Florence Wins Municipal Achievement Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(all images courtesy: City of Florence FB)
For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, the City of Florence is the winner of the SC Municipal Association Achievement Award for superior and innovative efforts in local government.
Each spring, the SC Municipal Association accepts award entries from member municipalities.
Winners were honored at the Association’s Annual Meeting.
2016 Achievement Awards
Started in 1987, the program provides local government officials and employees the opportunity to receive deserved recognition for superior and innovative efforts in local government.
The program also provides a forum for sharing the best public service ideas in South Carolina.
Friday Event & Concert List for Florence Area
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleLooking for something fun to do this evening in and around Florence?
Here’s a list of all the various events, concerts and experiences taking place today, courtesy of FloTown Flow:
Friday, 15 July 2016
03:30 PM Fine Arts Friday at Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM “Friday Night Flights” at Wholly Smokin’ Downtown – $2 off beer & wine flights
04:00 PM – 08:00 PM Happy Hour Mon- Sat 4-8pm at J Michael’s
05:00 PM – 07:00 PM Happy Hour at Rebel Pie
05:00 PM -07:30 PM Happy Hour at Victor’s Bistro (Mon-Fri)
06:00 PM – 10:00 PM VIC’s Outback Live Music Fridays at Victors
06:00 PM – 10:00 PM Live Music at Red Bone Alley-Big Bam Boom (Saturday-Shirleys)
06:30 PM – 08:30 PM BBQ & Bluegrass at Cain’s BBQ
06:30 PM – 09:00 PM Seminar Brewing Tasting Room, Florence
07:00 PM Paint “Just Relax” at Addie’s Baby Studio in Florence
07:00pm – 09:00pm Songwriters Show with Joe Cat and Johnny Tanner at The Clay Pot
07:30pm Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr at the Florence Little Theatre
07:30 PM Live Music at Southern Hops-Live Music with Kenny Powell and Ed Clements (Saturday- Live Music with Matt Weldon)
10:00 PM – 02:00 AM Karaoke at The Swamp in Florence
10:00 Jah Creation at Apple Annie’s