Join the Junior League of Florence for their annual Lucky Shamrock Festival on Friday, March 15th in downtown Florence from 5:30 – 9:30 PM! There will be food, drinks, entertainment, and more for a family friendly fun.
For more information, click here.
Charles and Chase Howard opened their second Scrubby’s Car Wash in Florence last week. They are co-presidents of Chase Oil Co.
The Greater Florence Chamber and Chamber ambassadors welcomed Scrubby’s team on the opening and their membership joining the Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Today, Scrubby’s has car washes in Florence, Hartsville, Bennettsville, Lumberton, Murrells Inlet and Socastee.
The Howards celebrated the grand opening of their second Florence Scrubby’s location on Feb. 29, located at 2580 Hoffmeyer Road.
The City of Florence will begin additional resurfacing work in March on the following roads, as weather permits: Sheffield Drive, Cottingham Road, Southbrook Circle, Branford Road, E Thorncliff Road, Mater Lane, Shadow Birch Road, Fillmore Court, Luigi Way, Carriage Lane, Maggie Way, Carrigan Ct., Fernbank Lane, Grande Lawn Lane, Cabrillo Drive, Highlander Ct., Kentwood Drive, Woodmore Circle, Rutledge Manor Drive, Prince Alston Cove, Flint Lock Cove and Rice Hope Cove.
These efforts are a continuation of the Third Penny Sales Tax and the City of Florence is working with contractor to ensure long-term quality for these roadways.
If you have any questions or would like to see future projects, please visit the City’s Capital Improvements page here.
Dozens of young tennis players tested their mettle at the tennis center Feb. 24. Steps away, baseball players warmed up for a game at Carolina Bank Field. Cars from Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York and Virginia sat in the parking lot.
Sports tourism has emerged as a key part of Florence’s economic growth strategy, generating an estimated $12.5 million annual impact within the city and attracting more than 50,000 people, according to officials. But the benefits extend well beyond tourism, they said: access to recreation and athletics for residents, better health outcomes and more business for hotels and restaurants.
Now, the city is pushing to increase sports tourism by 50 percent in the next three to five years, floating $20 million in potential projects to accomplish that goal.
“We’ve recognized the power, the fiscal impact or financial impact, the economic impact that sports tourism brings to the area,” Interim City Manager Scotty Davis said.
To stay proactive amid growing competition from other cities, Florence has suggested a range of improvements to its facilities.
To read the full story, click here.
You might want to join the best party in town and enjoy a variety of delicious foods and spirits. The event is put together by Florence Symphony Guild the annual event serves as one of the larger fundraisers for the guild, which supports the Florence Symphony in its endeavors. Get your tickets now before it’s too late.
For more information, click here.
Join YPF for a workshop on Thursday, March 21st to learn how to manage stress and prevent burnout. The workshop will take place at HopeHealth’s Celebration Blvd location (1362 Celebration Blvd) from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Make sure to rsvp via the event posted on their Facebook page.
Alan Smith, Director of the Florence County Public Library, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend.
You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the CARE House of the Pee Dee is determined to shine a light on the realities of child abuse through Pinwheel Gardens and other awareness initiatives. Nationally, pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention as they conjure up the idea of a happy and carefree childhood – something that every child deserves.
For this Children’s Advocacy Center, the premise is simple – supporters can order their own Pinwheel Garden to display at their homes, businesses or faith communities (on a lawn or in a raised bed) where they will be visible to others in the community. Displays include 75 pinwheels, a sign communicating support for child abuse victims throughout the Pee Dee along with instructions for “planting” the garden.
To read the full press release, click here.
The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, paid a visit to the Charlotte airport recently and announced nearly $1 billion in investments for U.S. airports that will help modernize infrastructure and improve the passenger experience. The Charlotte airport (CLT) will receive $27 million to replace up to 16 jet bridges with improved power units that provide the option for heating and cooling.
Since CLT is the Florence Regional Airports (FLO) connection to the world each day on American Airlines, this is good news.
Power Comicon is bringing all the very best in comics and collectibles to the Florence area on March 9! They will have comic artists, writers, and other great comic related guests! There will be a plethora of comics, toys, statues, art, costume apparel, and all sorts of pop culture memorabilia for all ages. They also have a cosplay contest with over $1,000 in cash and prizes! Tickets are $10 at the door day of show; Kids 12 & under get in free.
For more information, click here.
