2016 Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon & Expo

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The Florence and Darlington Chambers partnered together on Wednesday, April 27th for our annual Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon & Expo.  With a crowd of more than 400 attendees, numerous vendors and a keynote speech by WBTW News13’s Bob Juback, the event was a major success!

The luncheon is an annual opportunity to recognize the administrative professionals who keep offices on track and everything running smoothly. Thank you to everyone who attended the event and you can view all of the photos and the entire album by clicking on the link below:

2016 Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon & Expo Photo Album

Artfields in Lake City: 2016 Calendar of Events

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If you haven’t had a chance to head over to Lake City yet, don’t miss your chance to catch some of the fantastic events taking place this week during Artfields! Follow the link below for a complete listing of what’s on the schedule and to find out how you can take part in the one-of-a-kind celebration of art and artists.
 

Chamber Press Conference to Recognize Small Business Owners on Tuesday, May 3rd

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Please join the Florence Chamber, several local and city leaders and small business owners on Tuesday, May 3rd at 10 am for a press conference to kick off National Small Business Week! We’ll be recognizing the efforts of so many in our community who contribute daily to the local economy and we’ll be talking about the Chamber’s efforts to encourage people to Shop Local and support small businesses.
 
The press conference will take place in the James Allen Plaza, located behind the Chamber offices at the corner of Dargan and Evans Streets.
 
We’d love to see you there!

Chamber to Recognize Small Biz May 1-7 During National Small Business Week

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National Small Business Week is coming up May 1st-7th! The Florence Chamber will soon be announcing some special initiatives we’ll be taking that week to recognize local, small business owners and the contributions they provide to our thriving community. Stay tuned for updates and find out more now about Small Business Week, upcoming webinars and how you can take part in the movement to Shop Local and support Small Business by visiting:
 

Three Expansion Projects Set to Bring $25 Million in Investments to Florence County

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Image courtesy: Florence County Council

Florence County Council recently approved measures that allow three yet-to-be-named projects to take the first steps toward becoming a reality.

Though officials have not yet identified what the investments will entail, they are calling the efforts “Project Launch,” “Project Mirror” and “Project Dogwood.”

According to the Morning News, County Council members last week approved ordinances to allow Projects Dogwood and Launch to make preliminary investment expenditures as part of forthcoming fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with the county.

You can read more about the projects and what they will mean for Florence County, by clicking on the link below and reading the full article from the Morning News:

Three Projects to Bring $25 Million in Investments- SCnow.com article

Reserve Your Spot Now at the Chamber’s 2016 Spring Golf Classic!

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We are only two weeks away from one of the biggest and best events on the Chamber’s calendar- the Spring Golf Classic! This year’s event will pack all of the action into a single tee time on Friday, May 6th at Traces Golf Club. We have a couple of spots still left open, but they will not last long! If you’re interested in playing, visit the link below for more information or contact the Chamber at (843) 665-0515. We also have just one hospitality cart sponsorship still available for the tournament. There won’t be a better opportunity to reach a large number of business professionals in the Pee Dee, all in one place…and did we mention it’s a lot of fun?! Click on the link below to find out how you can join us.

Sign up for the 2016 Chamber Spring Golf Classic

WMBF News’ Coverage of the 2016 Chamber Legislative Trip

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This past week, a group of local business and community leaders embarked on a trip to Washington, D.C. for the Florence Chamber’s biannual visit to the Pee Dee region’s Legislative Delegation. The visit provides time to discuss
present issues and topics of concern in the area and gives leaders much-needed “face time” with those directly involved in the governmental decisions that impact our state.

During the trip, the group of 14 local leaders met with several of our area’s most influential lawmakers including Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Congressman Tom Rice and others.

The Legislative Trip is a fantastic opportunity for the Pee Dee business community to have face-to-face interactions with key decision-makers in Washington.

Please check out the video below to learn more about what took place on the trip courtesy of coverage from WMBF News, hear directly from those who took part in the experience and find out why it was so important when it comes to changing the way we do business in the Pee Dee.

Pee Dee business, community leaders travel to Washington, D.C.

SC Ports Authority Eyes Dillon County for Second Inland Port Location

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Big economic news for the Pee Dee as the state Ports Authority announces plans to locate a second inland port, this time in Dillon County! The port could be up and running by 2018 and would mean a total investment of $30 to $35 million. Click on the story below for more details on the exciting announcement.

SCnow.com web article- Dillon chosen for second inland port

Apply to Become a Vendor at Florence’s Downtown City Center Farmer’s Market!

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You can now apply to become a vendor at the Florence City Center Farmer’s Market! The outdoor market runs from 9 am-1 pm on Saturdays from April to October. It will feature fresh vegetables, meat, dairy and artisan goods and will be located at 369 W. Cheves St. (across from the Florence-Darlington Tech parking garage.)

You can find all the details on the market and the application to become a vendor, by clicking on the link below:

Florence City Center Farmer’s Market