Vital Care of Florence Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Vital Care of Florence had their ribbon cutting officially opening their Florence location at 161 Dozier Blvd, Florence, SC.

Vital Care of Florence is proud to provide safe, convenient, and comprehensive infusion therapy services tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. With a commitment to excellence, Vital Care of Florence offers infusion treatments in the comfort of patients’ homes or in its private infusion suite, ensuring a seamless and personalized care experience.

Vital Care of Florence stands out through its exclusive relationships with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and limited distribution agreements, allowing unparalleled access to a broad spectrum of therapies. The center specializes in treating conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory disorders, neurological conditions, and more.

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HopeHealth To Host Annual AIDSWalk

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HopeHealth will host its annual AIDSWalk on Saturday, December 7.

This year’s event will take place on the grounds of the HopeHealth Medical Plaza (360 North Irby Street in Florence) near the blue sun sails. Registration and check-in begin at 9 am, with the program and non-competitive awareness walk kicking off at 10 am. Lunch and t-shirts will be provided for the first 250 participants.

HopeHealth has hosted AIDSWalk since 1993. The event serves to bring awareness about the importance of prevention, treatment, and breaking the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. In addition to exciting giveaways, attendees can learn about other HopeHealth services.

To view the full flyer, click here.

Leadership Florence Class Participates In Healthcare Day

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The Florence Chamber’s Leadership Florence class of 2025 held its November session, Healthcare Day on Tuesday, November 12th.

The 40-member class heard from several local healthcare organizations, which included visits to McLeod Regional Medical Center, Encompass Health, MUSC Health Florence, HopeHealth and The Manor. Each organization had a very informative presentation and tour for the group.

The Chamber wants to thank McLeod Health for sponsoring breakfast, MUSC Health Florence for sponsoring lunch, and all hosts for providing special gifts for the cohorts.

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Friendsgiving With Florence Young Professionals

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The Young Professionals of Florence hope to see you at the Friendsgiving event for a night of networking and fun! Join everyone at Local Motive Brewing on November 21st! To view the full flyer, click here.

Hope Center Ministries Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Traci Nichols, Director and Sue Frazier, Recovery Pastor at Hope Center Ministries were the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about their Three-Phase Program to best support the people through the various stages of recovery. 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.

You can review past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews by clicking https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

Track Laps For Charity At Darlington Raceway – Saturday

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Join Darlington Raceway for the final Track Laps of the season on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. They will be hosting track laps benefiting Toys for Tots! The cost is $25 per car or a new unwrapped toy (of equal value).

HopeHealth To Host Diabetes Awareness Events

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month and The Diabetes Institute at HopeHealth wants to celebrate with you! Drop-in and learn tips to improve your health and blood sugar, discover how to rethink your drink, move with us for a dance party, and sample some new recipes. You can also register to win a prize! Click here to find an event near you!

No Change In SC State Tax Rankings

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Last week, the Tax Foundation published its 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index, which is a rebranded and enhanced version of the State Business Tax Climate Index that it has published annually since 2003 to better reflect states’ overall tax competitiveness, not just their business tax climates. The Index compares states on several key tax metrics including corporate taxes, individual income taxes, sales, use, and excise taxes, property and wealth taxes, and unemployment insurance taxes, and has been relied upon by policymakers and advocates to understand how their state’s tax code stacks up relative to peer states and identify areas for improvement.

South Carolina’s tax system stayed stagnant at 33rd overall in this year’s Index, the same as in 2024 after applying the revised methodologies. South Carolina’s corporate and individual income tax rankings remain unchanged this year at 11th and 24th respectively, while the state’s unemployment and property tax rankings improved two spots each to 28th and 41st. Its sales tax ranking slid one spot to 33rd.

AESC Job Fair Happening Tomorrow

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Do you want to work in a clean, quiet, safe, temperature-controlled, and highly automated manufacturing facility?  Attend their Job Fair on Wednesday, November 13th, starting at 8AM at SiMT.  8:00 AM-9:00 AM is Veterans Hour with refreshments; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM will be for all other interested applicants.  No experience required. Walk-ins welcome.  Applicants must be 18+.

To view the full flyer, click here.

GSSM To Host Celebration Of Life For Beloved Teacher, Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran

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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will host a Celebration of Life ceremony on Nov. 13, 2024, honoring the late Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran, a cherished and long-serving member of the GSSM faculty. The ceremony will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in the GSSM Campus gym, where students, alumni, faculty, and the public are invited to gather to remember and celebrate Dr. Bhuvana’s life and legacy.

Dr. Bhuvana, who taught in the Biology Department, joined GSSM in 1998, where she served as faculty lead for the Health Occupations Students of America and Asian Culture clubs. Over her remarkable 25-year tenure, Dr. Bhuvana made an indelible impact on her students and colleagues alike. Her sudden passing on October 14 at the age of 64 has left the GSSM community deeply saddened.

“Dr. Bhuvana’s over two decades of service to GSSM has impacted students, colleagues, and families in countless ways. So many of our graduates attribute their current studies or employment to Bhuvana’s class and passion for her subject,” shared Danny Dorsel, GSSM President and a member of the Class of 1990. “Bhuvana’s passing is a significant loss to the GSSM community, but knowing her, she would want us to continue working hard and getting better, and so we will.”

To read the full press release, click here.