Dr. Abdullah Pervaiz, Cardiologist at MUSC of Florence, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about heart health. 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/
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce has announced its fall Community Breakfast will be an Education and Workforce Update. It will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at Florence Center.
The breakfast speakers include Francis Marion University president Dr. Fred Carter and Florence-Darlington Technical College president Dr Jermaine Ford.
With the growing need in area workforce development impacted by our expanding manufacturing sector, the breakfast update will prove very informative covering how our higher-level education systems are working to grow skilled workers here in Northeastern South Carolina.
The doors will open at 7:30am and the program begins at 8:00am. Tickets are $225 for a reserved table or $25 for individual registration.
For questions, please contact the Chamber at 843-665-0515. This program was made possible by Signature Wealth Strategies and First Reliance Bank.
Click here to register.
HopeHealth welcomes Dr. Gulce Solakoglu, an endocrinologist providing care for patients at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence and HopeHealth in Manning.
Dr. Solakoglu graduated from medical school at Acibadem University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Lincoln Medical Center/Weil Cornell in Bronx, New York. She completed her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where she was awarded a certificate of academic achievement.
Dr. Solakoglu treats patients with diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal gland disorders, pituitary gland disorders, parathyroid gland disorders, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, obesity, hypogonadism, and other endocrine-related disorders including disorders related to the male and female reproductive system. She speaks English and Turkish. She is a member of the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association.
McLeod Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Best Employers By State. Forbes, a global media company that focuses on business, technology and leadership, recently released its annual list of America’s Best Employers By State. For those employers with headquarters in South Carolina, McLeod Health ranked in the Top 10.
Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, stated the distinction highlights how the organization’s mission, vision, and values create the culture of a destination workplace. “We have listened to our people and responded with improvements in the workplace environment. Our staff has felt safe enough to share their opinions and suggestions, which resulted in positive changes. We heard their recommendations, and where appropriate, enhanced benefits, compensation structures, made more dress code options to appeal to generational differences, increased workforce growth opportunities, and offered flexible scheduling options.”
Please contact Michele Rasmussen at (843)591-1569 or email mrasmussen@darlingfibers.com for more information.
Get ready to say “YES” to the South Carolina Bridal Showcase at the Florence Center! Join them on September 29 for a day of inspiration, glamour, and all things wedding. Meet with the best vendors, sample delicious cakes, explore breathtaking wedding attire, and discover everything you need to make your dream wedding a reality!
For more information, click here.
The Manna House is hosting “Singing for Supper” a fundraising event to support our mission of creating a hunger-free Florence on Thursday, September 19 at the James Allen Plaza from 6pm – 9pm. This will be a family- friendly karaoke competition.
The demand for our services has grown over 50% since the beginning of 2023 and our food- insecure clients and families deserve a healthy breakfast and lunch during the week. The funding from this event will assist us in purchasing food, supplies, and operational expenses to support our Client Choice Pantry and daily meals. We currently serve over 9,000 individual meals each month and need additional donations to support this increase in demand.
Please visit our website www.flomannahouse.com. You can donate, sign up for a volunteer shift, or learn more about our mission of creating a hunger-free Florence.
To view the full flyer, click here.
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.
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.
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.
