Join the Young Professionals of Florence as they give back this April thru a volunteer opportunity at The CARE House of the Pee Dee. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
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The Fellows In Education Class of 2023-2024 held their April gathering on Tuesday at the historic McClenaghan Building at 500 S. Dargan St. to experience how The Florence County Adult Education program works.
Dr. Lisa Justice, Director Florence County Adult Education, and the FCAE staff shared initiatives that support adult learners onsite and at multiple satellite locations to become college and career ready in terms of academic skills, workplace credentials, and soft skills.
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Congratulations to the Florence Chamber and City of Florence’s Business of the Quarter, Leaf Lounge. Leaf Lounge is a family-owned, cozy cigar bar and bistro where everyone is welcome to enjoy specialty crafted drinks, delicious gourmet eats, and quality cigars with distinctive tastes. Leaf Lounge is also host to many community-based events.
Owner Jesse Wiles III and Toronia Johnson accepted Resolution No. 2024-18 at the April City Council meeting.
Business of the Quarter is a unique partnership of the City of Florence and the Chamber to recognize local businesses for contributions to community development, growth and civic engagement.
Leaf Lounge is located at 154 South Dargan Street in Florence.
Scotty Davis, Interim Florence City Manager, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend, sharing details about the city and ongoing projects You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Get ready to make a difference this Earth Day with the City of Florence Resilience and Sustainability Committee, who is partnering up with Keep Florence Beautiful and Naturally Outdoors for an Earth Day Cleanup Event!
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 22nd, as we gather at Naturally Outdoors to clean up the trash and debris along the Rail Trail to the bridge on West Palmetto St.
Registration starts at 9:00 am, as Keep Florence Beautiful requires a quick release to be signed by all participants.
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On May 30, 2024, Dr. Terry Roberts along with the Florence Symphony Orchestra will again perform another classic rock concert featuring hits from Tom Petty, Boston, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, The Who, Eric Clapton and more.
The legendary Mike Keneally will be the featured guitarist. Keneally, former guitarist for Frank Zappa, will be joined by fellow rocker and FMU professor Brandon Goff, guitar. Vocalists include local choral professor Fran Coleman, Florence Little Theater main-stays Cole Davis and Christian Rogers and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Leigh Montague.
Tickets for FSO Rocks 2024 are on sale now. For tickets call the FMU Performing Arts Center, 843-661-4444, M-F, 12-5 or go to www.fmupac.org. VIP tickets are also available and include a pre-concert party/meet-and-greet. Concert time: 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 30. Call PAC ticket office for details.
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Magnolia Mall is excited to announce that the Windsor & The Bubble House are both open for business at the Magnolia Mall and are a part of the Florence Business Community. Also, Magnolia Mall will have 3 more new businesses that are coming soon in the next couple months: Florence Perfume, Magnolia Massage, and Magnolia Taco’s.
Natalia Samuels along with employees, friends and Chamber Ambassadors cuts her ribbon opening her new business TLC Your Way Hospice Care Service.
Natalia has added to her current business TLC Your Way Home Care Service with the current Hospice care service. At TLC Your Way Hospice Services, they believe in providing compassionate and quality care to their patients and families during their most challenging times. They provide service to Marion County and Florence County in South Carolina.
TLC Your Way Hospice Services prioritizes their patients’ comfort and dignity. The are there to support patients and families throughout the end of life, with a care-driven focus on all aspects of quality of life.
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Alex and Ryan Devlin, owners, along with family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Athletic Cheer Force is a recreational tumbling and competitive cheerleading program located here in Florence. ACF just moved into a new 14,000-foot facility located at 498 Second Loop Road. Within the new facility are 2 full size 9- panel spring floors, 1 full high school and college competition floor, 60-foot rod floor, 40-foot tumbling track, jungle gym, bouncy house for birthday parties and open gyms, and ample number of mats for training at all levels. The one-of-a-kind facility has 25-foot ceilings and heat/air conditioning. It also offers a unique parent area that allows parents to stay and watch their athletes during their tumbling class.
Their program has been open for 4 years now and trains over 250 children weekly, not including high school and middle school teams in and around our area. Athletic Cheer Force offers numerous types of training for all levels beginner to advance. The recreational classes start out at age 3 in the toddler program and continue throughout college age athletes. ACF also offers a boy’s only class, jump class and flyer courses that specialize in specific skills to help your athletes.
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Mark your calendars for May 18, 2024, because Jam Fest is back at the City Center Farmers Market. It’s a day you won’t want to miss!
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