Chamber Outlook Luncheon Scheduled For March 20

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The keynote speaker for the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce annual Outlook Luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, will be Howard Coker, President, and CEO of Sonoco in Hartsville, SC. Mr. Coker’s role at Sonoco has global leadership, sales and operating responsibility for all of the Company’s diversified consumer, industrial and protective packaging businesses.

We expect to hear Mr. Coker talk about the growth of his company, product innovation and the general economic outlook here in South Carolina, along with some conversation about international business.

The program will include the announcement of the Small Business Person of the Year, which is sponsored by Dedicated Community Bank, and the Public Servant of the Year, which is sponsored by Francis Marion University.

The Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year will also be recognized.

The luncheon will be held at the Florence Center with doors opening at 11:30am and the program to begin at 12 noon. Individual registration is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Special reserved tables of 8 are available at $475.

To register online, click here.

MUSC Florence’s Robotic Surgery Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Hatem Abdallah, Medical Director for Robotic Surgery at MUSC Florence, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend.

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.

Truist To Host Personal Finance Workshop – Ask a Banker

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Join Truist for a Personal Finance Workshop and get all of your questions answered! The virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 13th from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.  Start off the New Year on the right financial foot. You will work together to create a budget, establish a savings plan, review how to pull your credit report, understand what impacts your credit score and more! This session is designed with you in mind, what’s keeping you awake at night? They’re here to help you reach your financial goals.

For more information, click here.

Florence Symphony Orchestra Presents Magic of Music

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On Sunday, March 3, the Florence Symphony Orchestra presents the Magic of Music family concert at the FMU Performing Arts Center. This family friendly concert featuring music from Harry Potter, The Sorcerers Apprentice, The Magic Flute and more. Come early to see, touch and hear the instruments at the “petting zoo”. There will also be a real magician, Captain Awkwardman! Tickets are general admission: Adults – $15, Students – $10, age four and under free. Doors open at tickets are available the day of the concert or by calling the FMU PAC ticket office at 843-661-4444.

For more information, click here.

Young Professionals Of Florence Host Lunch & Learn Event

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Young Professionals had a great time last Thursday, at the February Lunch & Learn! Thank you to First Bank and Crescent Advisory Partners of Raymond James for speaking to the group, and thank you to Hyatt Place Florence/Downtown for hosting!

Stay tuned for our March event that will be posted this coming week!

Speakers At The Chamber’s Winter Community Breakfast Highlighted City & County To-Do Lists

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City and county leaders celebrated Florence’s growth and teased its future at a Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Approximately 200 people listened at the Feb. 23 event to Florence Interim City Manager Scotty Davis and Florence County Administrator Kevin Yokim give presentations on projects the city and county have in the works.

They ranged from development projects in downtown Florence to widespread recreation improvements.

Davis pointed to Florence’s downtown being awarded the Great American Main Street Award and its parks and recreation department receiving an award from the United States Tennis Association’s southern region as examples of the city’s success in the past year.

Yokim celebrated millions in economic development projects that the county has unveiled in the past year, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area. The electric vehicle battery manufacturer AESC announced another investment at its new factory in December, bringing its total investment to $1.6 billion and 1,600 jobs.

Yokim said officials are considering expanding other industrial parks as well.

“It’s a great time to be in Florence County,” he said.

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Junior Leadership Florence County Participates In County Government Day

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The 2023-2024 Junior Leadership Florence County class enjoyed their County Government Day on Thursday, February 15. The day began with refreshments provided by the Florence County Council before attending the County Council Meeting. The students were able to hear from many Florence constituents speak out on issues they cared about.

The class traveled to the Florence County Law Enforcement Complex where they enjoyed lunch and hearing from several law enforcement professionals. The group traveled out to the range for various K-9 and SWAT demonstrations.

The Junior Leadership Florence County program is presented by the Clemson Extension Florence County Extension/4-H, The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and Francis Marion University with support from the community. Thank you to the participating Florence County leaders that made this session possible!

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Brazen Roofing Holds Ribbon Cutting

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On Wednesday, February 21st members of the Brazen Roofing Company cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber.

Brazen Roofing prides themselves as a beacon of dedicated service and quality in the local community; built on the foundation of their core values. These values guide every facet. of their operations, shaping a company culture that goes beyond roofing:

At Brazen Roofing, their mission intertwines with their passion: forging strong, value- driven partnerships and committing to excellence in every project.

Brazen is more than a roofing company; Their approach to business is client-focused, offering a unique and engaging experience. Their seasoned expertise ensures that every project is completed with pride in their work and their team.

To read the full story, click here.

Black History Parade Held In Florence

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Several dozen cars, floats and groups lined up to march down Evans Street in Florence on Saturday, February 17th to mark Black History Month with a parade. Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin and acting Florence City Manager Scotty Davis served as grand marshals.

To see more photos, click here.

Fellows In Education Visit R.N. Beck Child Development Center

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Last week, the staff and students at The R.N. Beck Child Development Center welcomed the 2023-2024 Fellows in Education class as they enjoyed a special lunch, classroom visits and guided tours around the school sharing the school vision for students being a success in reading and math as they receive opportunities for physical and emotional development.

Each month’s program centers on a different educational experience that is unique to the classroom. It offers opportunities for community leaders to contribute to the development of better education policies in the communities in which they live and work.

The Fellows in Education Program is a partnership between The School Foundation, Florence 1 Schools and The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

To see more photos from the day, click here.