City Wide Hiring Event Happening September 19

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Join the City of Florence at their City-Wide Hiring Event, on September 19th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center – 500 Barnes Street, Florence SC.

The City of Florence will be conducting on-site interviews and hiring for Utilities, Public Works, Recreation & Athletics, Administration, Fire, Police, and more!

Job benefits include State Health, Retirement, Wellness Clinic with a Nurse Practitioner, Paid Holidays, Uniforms, Equipment, and more!

Click here for more information and to view all available positions.

Mike Brenan Hired As President And CEO Of South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

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The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has voted to hire Mike Brenan as the organization’s new President and CEO. The organization also announced significant changes in executive-level staff positions.

“Soon after Mike took on this challenge on an interim basis, it became clear that he was the right person to lead the Chamber more permanently as we adapt to further amplify the voices of South Carolina’s business community,” said Will Whitley of Michelin North America and S.C. Chamber Board Chair. “Mike’s unique experience in business and non-profit leadership, along with his history of service to our state, will serve our members – small and large, new and old – extremely well in the future.”

“With the incredibly talented team we have in place, the leadership of our members, and the state’s strong economy, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has a great opportunity to be the premier business-minded advocacy organization in the nation, and that’s exactly what we expect to become,” Mr. Brenan said.

Pee Dee Coalition Presents “A Place to Lay Their Heads” Campaign

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May of 2024 marked two major milestones for the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault: the 20th anniversary for the New Beginnings Transitional Shelter near Cheraw, SC and the 35th anniversary of the Emergency Safe Shelter in Florence, SC. Since opening these two safe havens the Shelter programs have provided 3,934 women and children over 200,000 safe nights from the terror of domestic violence and assault.

Pee Dee Coalition is asking for the community’s continued support through a monetary gift to their $150,000 “A Place to Lay Their Heads” Campaign, that will fund the renovations and repairs for the two safe havens. The Shelter programs not only provide victims/survivors a safe “place to lay their heads”, but also assistance with education and job opportunities, access to financial and housing resources, trauma counseling, children’s services and safety plans in the event they determine to return home.

Pee Dee Coalition is grateful for donors’ support so that they can maintain these two special programs. Please consider a contribution to the Coalition for this important campaign to help make the Pee Dee region a safer, more compassionate community.

For more information, click here.

FMU PAC Presents The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John

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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John features the greatest hits of these two great rock piano legends. Songs include: Piano Man, Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Movin’ Out, I’m Still Standing, My Life, and many more. PollStar ranked this show in the Top 50 touring Acts/Shows the last two years. 

Michael Cavanaugh, who stars in this production sharing songs from both Billy Joel and Elton John, was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out. He received both Tony and Grammy nominations for his lead role in the musical. Billboard calls him the “New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook.” Broadway World referred to Cavanaugh as “The New Piano Man.”  Reuters named Cavanaugh Entertainer of the Year.

For more information, click here.

2024 Tap into Downtown Happening September 13

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Tap into Downtown Florence with a beer crawl like no other. Make your way through downtown businesses acting as brew pubs and sample several different craft beers. Try a few favorites or dare to delight in something a little different. This craft beer event promises to deliver a fun and unique tasting experience for all attendees.

The tasting venues will be open from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Check-in to receive your wristband, tasting glass, and pretzel necklace will take place in the Greater Florence Chamber Office (100 W. Evans Street) from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Ticketholders must be 21 or over to attend.

To purchase tickets online, click here.

BMW Supplier Diversity Xchange Held Last Week In Greenville

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The Greater Florence Chamber attended the BMW 2024 Diversity XChange Conference In Greenville, SC on August 30th. Community partner and Chamber member PDRTA provided transportation for local community partners, business owners and leaders.

The program and luncheon was attended by more than 2,500 executives, businesses and agencies from around the world.

The keynote presenters were entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd and David Garibaldo performance artist of “America’s Got Talent” fame.

Women In Commerce Luncheon Held Last Week

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce played host to the second Women in Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, August 29th at the Florence Center. A sold-out crowd enjoyed mocktails. networking and special hospitality visits with MUSC of Florence and McLeod Health before the luncheon program.

The event featured Julie Janson, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for Duke Energy Carolinas as the keynote speaker covering various topics centered on women’s career growth.

It was also great having Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, Costa King Cockfield, Chief Nursing Officer for MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief of Staff for Nickelodeon attending.

The program was sponsored by Duke Energy with support from McLeod Health and MUSC of Florence. Photos by Phillip Guyton.

To see more photos, click here.

SLED Breaks Ground On New HQ Near Francis Marion University

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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will be opening a new Pee Dee regional office across from Francis Marion University. It will be the first standalone regional office in South Carolina.

The state agency held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 29.

SLED’s regional office currently operates from a rented building in downtown Florence.

The new building will give a more permanent home to employees, provide access to more resources and allow better parking. The building will be located across from the university, which recently added a criminal justice degree program.

The building and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will give students access to internships and volunteer work for the criminal justice degree program.

Click here for the full story in the Post & Courier.

Practical Purpose Solutions Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Kendra Robinson, owner of Practical Purpose Solutions for weight loss, vitamin and hydration solutions, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about eliminating harmful toxins from the body and repairing damaged cells and tissues.   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/

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates Nearly 40 years Of Service

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The Florence Chamber witnessed local officials and staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital celebrate its grand reopening providing nearly 40 years of service last Wednesday.

More than 33,000 patients have been served at the facility, which now includes 38 private rooms, therapy gym and in-house dialysis suite.

Encompass Health’s first hospital helped patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy for five days each week along with frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care on the road to recovery. The hospital also features a therapy courtyard, dining room, education room, in-house pharmacy and dayroom areas.

To read the full story, click here.