Pee Dee Woman Donates $30,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank

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Marva Smalls, a Viacom executive, says she’s blessed and fortunate. She learned early about the importance of paying it forward and she’s doing so by giving Harvest Hope Pee Dee $30,000.   “I ascribe to Marian Wright’s mantra, ‘Service is the rent we pay for a living,’ and also in remembering John Lewis during his time,” says Smalls. “I’m happy to get into some good trouble with Nicole and pay it forward for our neighbors and families in need here in Florence County.”

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5 Star Journeys Celebrates Joining Chamber with Ribbon Cutting

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A ribbon cutting was held at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 15th celebrating the chamber membership of Cruise Planners/5 Star Journeys.  Cutting the ribbon was franchise owner Toni Gault. She was joined by chamber ambassadors.  Gault is a luxury travel specialist. She specializes in cruises, land and tour vacations for destination weddings, romantic all-inclusive getaways, premium and luxury cruises, domestic and international river cruises and group and corporate travel.  “We are a full service travel agency,” Gault said.

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Crescent Advisory Partners Celebrate Move and Chamber Membership With Ribbon Cutting

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Crescent Advisory Partners of Raymond James celebrated moving into their new office on West Evans Street in Florence and their membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Monday, December 14th with a ribbon cutting. Cutting the ribbon is Ashley Alexander. She is joined by founders Robb H. Sasser III, Jason D. Newton and Jule E. Eldridge III, and associates Tyler Morris and Brittany Larson, along with chamber ambassadors.

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Revived Medical Training Academy Holds Ribbon Cutting

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A ribbon cutting was held for Revived Medical Training Academy on Wednesday, December 9th to celebrate its membership into the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration of the opening of the academy and its membership into the Chamber.  The academy is at 2724 W. Palmetto St., Suite 5, in Florence.  Owner Lavanda Martin said the academy provides CPR certification, continuing education for nurses, mentoring and tutoring for nursing students, and teacher certification. It also holds seminars and workshops.

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Lost Cajun Celebrates Official Opening With A Ribbon Cutting

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The Lost Cajun restaurant in Florence held its grand opening on Thursday, December 10th with a ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting also signaled its membership with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration. The Lost Cajun is at 2106 W. Lucas St. between Starbucks and Julia Belle’s restaurant. The franchise is owned by Florence native Terrance Thomas.

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Trendy Twist Boutique Joins Chamber And Celebrates With Ribbon Cutting

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Trendy Twist Boutique celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 8th. Co-owner Gloria D. Anderson cut the ribbon. She was joined in the celebration by her daughter and co-owner, Shereca Anderson, her husband, Russell Anderson, and chamber ambassadors. The Trendy Twist Boutique, located at 910-A South Cashua Drive in Florence, opened in 2018.

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Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin will speak at Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast

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Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin will be the guest speaker on Friday, February 26th at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Legislative Breakfast. “This is a wonderful opportunity for business and community leaders to hear from Florence’s new mayor,” said Mike Miller, the chamber’s president. “We’ll hear about her vision for the city’s future and hopefully offer updates on projects and programs scheduled for the coming year.”

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Bethea Retirement Community Celebrates Expansion

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The Bethea Retirement Community held two ribbon cuttings Thursday, December 3rd to celebrate its soon-to-be completed expansion project. Helping with the celebration was the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and its ambassadors. The retirement community is at 157 Home Ave., Darlington. The new facility is the culmination of a 17-month construction project that will not increase the facility’s capacity but will offer residents nicer facilities and more freedom in how they approach their days.

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Molly Spearman Addresses Leaders at Chamber’s Annual Membership Luncheon

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South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman said she would support the eventual consolidation of all five Florence County school districts into one district serving the county.  Spearman delivered the keynote address at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, December 1st in one of the Florence Center ballrooms.   After her 20-minute speech, Spearman was asked if she supports the consolidation of all five districts into one.

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Vera Herbert named Florence Chamber Business Person of the Year

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A member of the Beasley family was at the center of attention at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Luncheon for the second time in three years.  The Chamber honored Vera Beasley Herbert as its Business Person of the Year on Tuesday, December 1st at the luncheon held in one of the ballrooms of the Florence Center.  “It’s a total shock,” Herbert said. “I was absolutely not expecting it. I am so blown away by this.” Herbert currently serves as Vice President of Carolina Bank. Her responsibilities have included interest rate risk, bond portfolio management and marketing during her 18 years at the bank.

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