Lighthouse Ministries will host its 25th Annual BBQ Fundraiser March 17 – 21 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. This weeklong event is held to raise money to assist those in Florence County meet their basic needs. The event is held at Holt Bros BBQ. The $12 plate includes: BBQ, macaroni and cheese, rice and gravy, green beans, and a biscuit. Pick up, Drive-Thru or Eat In
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The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Save the date and join First Reliance Bank on Thursday, March 20th in supporting the cause.
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Tilt Studio (inside Magnolia Mall) invites all Chamber members to be their guest for a round of mini golf or a laser-tag on them! Contact them for more information.
Jennifer Almers, Navigator and Noah Kleckner, Project Manager for the McLeod Lung Screening Initiative, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend sharing advanced medical & health conversations. We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
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You are invited you to join us for an after-hours event hosted by HopeHealth on Thursday, February 27th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The event will be held at their new Streater Building (located at the corner of Dargan and Darlington Streets in Downtown Florence) and will feature great food, drinks and networking. Be sure to bring lots of business cards!
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The Chamber will be hosting a Women In Commerce Galentine’s Social at Seminar Brewing on Thursday, February 6th from 5:30 – 7:00pm. This sold out event is made possible by the folks at First Bank.
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center cordially invites all Greater Florence Chamber members to a special event announcing the expansion of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Network to Florence. We hope you will join us on Monday, February 3rd at 10:30 AM!
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Last week Community Broadcasters was forced to reschedule its Carolina Career Fair due to the weather. The new date is set for this Wednesday, January 29th at the Staybridge Suites from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Bring your resume and find your opportunities!
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Stephanne Harris, along with her mom and Chamber Ambassadors cuts her ribbon opening the Taste of West Indies.
Stephanne stated “At Taste of West Indies, we’re proud of our heritage. Our family has been in the specialty food business for over 60 years, and we’re committed to continuing that legacy by providing the highest quality products to our customers. All our food is cooked with love.”
The Taste of West Indies offers a wide range of specialty foods, including freshly made curry and jerk seasonings, homemade patties and coco bread and top-quality meats. All their products are carefully selected for their quality and flavor, and they work with small, family-owned producers whenever possible. Their belief is that food is about more than just sustenance – it’s about bringing people together and creating memories. That’s why Taste of West Indies is passionate about providing their customers with the best possible products and the highest level of customer service.
The Taste of West indies a little taste of the islands here in Florence, South Carolina is Located at 3033 Crescent Circle in Florence. Business hours 12p to 8p. Monday- Friday and Saturday 12p to 7:30p
Last week, the SC Chamber released their annual Competitiveness Agenda outlining the business community’s top policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session. The Competitiveness Agenda was developed after the SC Chamber engaged with nearly 800 local business leaders from over 30 local chambers, including the Greater Florene Chamber, during their 22-stop Grassroots Tour throughout South Carolina.
The Competitiveness Agenda, developed annually, consists of policy solutions to challenges impacting job creators and businesses across industries and throughout the state. The SC Chamber board approved the 2025 Competitiveness Agenda after conducting extensive grassroots outreach to hear directly from business leaders across S.C. about their most pressing issues.
The seven areas indicated by business leaders that they would like the General Assembly to focus on during the 2025 legislative session are:
