Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Vivid Network Solutions

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The Florence Chamber officially welcomed Vivid Network Solutions with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 10th in the James Allen Courtyard downtown.

Vivid is a professional firm specializing in LAN/WAN integration with focus areas in Networking, Security, Managed Services and PC/Laptop Repair. The company also specializes in the Healthcare Vertical and the SMB space.

To find out more about Vivid, give them a call at: (843) 601-2026, shoot them an email at bholt@vividnetworksolutions.com or check out their website at:

Vivid Network Solutions Website

To see the entire Facebook album of the ribbon cutting visit:

Vivid Network Solutions Ribbon Cutting Album

 

City OK’s agreement for Major Development on Florence’s West Side

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From the Morning News: The City of Florence has approved an initial agreement for “The Grove at Ebenezer,” a 240-acre development that will bring with it 55 single residential lots and commercial developments and will potentially tie into the planned soccer complex and the rail trail. The development will go up near the intersection of Ebenezer and Pine Needle Roads in Florence. Full details can be found in the link below:

SCnow.com web article- Grove at Ebenezer Development

Congratulations to the Winners of the Chamber’s 2016 Spring Golf Classic!

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The Florence Chamber would like to congratulate our winners from the 2016 Spring Golf Classic and thanks again to everyone who took part!
First Place:
Monster Worldwide Team
Players: Drake Hoffman, Eric McLamb, Travis Gantt & Bradley Hamilton
Second Place:
Safelite Auto Glass Team
Players: Billy Hoyle, Michael Cox, Matt Ethridge & Mark Hanna
Other winners:
Closest to the Pin – Meadows #4 – Tommy Bryant, SPC Credit Union
Closest to the Pin – Meadows #7 – Garrett Spivey, Efird Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Closest to the Pin – Creekside #2 – Tim Bell, Dilmar Oil
Closest to the Pin – Creekside #6 – Will Willis, WBTW TV-13
Longest Drive – Meadows #2 – Roger Allen, Raldex Hospitality Group

Greek Festival Set to Return to Florence for 34th Year

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One of the area’s favorite festivals is set to return to the Pee Dee with all of the food, fun and Greek culture a person could want!

The festival kicks off on Thursday at 11 am and runs until 8 pm, continues on Friday from 11 am to 9 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm at the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church on N. Cashua Drive in Florence.

Among the more popular attractions during the festival, will be traditional Greek food and pastries, children’s entertainment and rides and a car show.

You can get even more details about the Festival by clicking below and reading the story from the Morning News:

SCnow.com web article- 34th Annual Greek Festival

Victors Hosts PRISM & Minority Business Spotlight

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BUSINESS SPOT

To celebrate Small Business Week, Victor’s hosted the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening for an open house.

The business spotlight showcased the PRISM committee and their efforts to help small and minority business owners. Thanks to everyone who came out!

You can find out more about the Chamber’s Small Business and Minority Business efforts by clicking on the link below:

Florence Chamber Small & Minority Business Initiatives

Chamber Spring Golf Classic Set for Friday at Traces Golf Club

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Please join the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce for a fantastic day on the links! The 2016 Spring Golf Classic presented by Safelite, will be bigger and better than ever with one flight, lots of vendors and networking opportunities and of course, plenty of golf! Join us on Friday, May 6th beginning at 11 am for lunch and tee off with other area business professionals at noon.

Spots are very limited so be sure to sign your team up today! There are also tee, birdie and hospitality hole sponsorships available. Contact the Chamber for more information at (843) 665-0515 or visit flochamber.com.

Register to take part by clicking here.

 

Morning News Coverage of Small Business Week Press Conference

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Thank you to the Morning News for their coverage of the Chamber’s Small Business Week press conference on Tuesday.

Several small business owners were on hand to talk about their experiences setting up shop in the community and Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela issued a proclamation officially declaring the week of May 1-7 as National Business Week.

In addition, Chamber President Mike Miller and Director of Community & Minority Enterprise, Les Echols, both delivered remarks about the impact that small businesses make on the economy in the Pee Dee.

Read the full story and view video by clicking the link below:

SCnow.com web article- Florence Marks National Small Business Week

Chamber Hosts Growth & Opportunities Forum for Small Businesses

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Thanks so much to everyone who joined the Florence Chamber today for the Small & Minority Business Growth and Opportunities Forum!

The forum gave Chamber members and non-members alike, access to information on procurement opportunities, access to capital and small business marketing.

Also, a special thanks to Honda, First Reliance, Pinnacle, SCDOT, the North Dargan Innovation Center, ABB, Florence County and SVG Digital for your involvement and sponsorship of today’s program.

Chamber, Business Owners and City Leaders Kick Off Small Business Week with Press Conference

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Small Business owners, Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela, representatives from the Florence Chamber and several community leaders gathered Tuesday morning for a press conference to kick off Small Business Week.

During the event, Mayor Wukela presented a proclamation honoring the contributions of small business owners in our area. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and to view the entire album, click on the link below:

2016 Small Business Week Press Conference

National Small Business Week Kicks Off with Presidential Proclamation

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Happy National Small Business Week! Celebrations kicked-off today in the nation’s capital with more than 80 national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories convening to be awarded and recognized for their major accomplishments.

The annual event is hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is designed to recognize the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business advocates. The week-long event will continue through May 6.

If you’ve thought about starting a‪#‎smallbiz‬, this week, filled with vital information, is for you:

Small Business Week Information

You can also read more about President Obama’s National Small Business Week proclamation by clicking here:

President Issues Proclamation in Honor of Small Business Week