K2 Capital Holds Ribbon Cutting

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K2 Capital CEO, Chris Peebles, along with his wife Jennifer, and Chamber Ambassadors is welcomed as a member to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce during his ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 10.

K2 Capital provides funding for entrepreneurs and business owners by providing them with essential capital for commercial real estate, business acquisitions, expansion, and working capital. With funding capabilities that rival even the largest financial institutions, combined with a team of seasoned business professionals, they are in the unique position to handle any size transaction while providing unmatched support. K2 Capital works with businesses of all sizes and industries, including start-ups, restaurants, well-established businesses, medical professionals, and nonprofit organizations. K2 Capital caters to clients who may not fit the traditional banking mold, employing a practical, case-by-case approach to lending.

K2 Capital also serves real estate investors, developers, and builders with access to commercial real estate loans that need faster processing or more flexible structuring. From CRE bridge loans that can close in as little as 2 weeks, Fix and Flip loans that fund up to up to 85% of the purchase price + 100% of renovation cost, Construction, and Investor Portfolio loans, K2 Capital offers generous loan sizes, an expedited process, certainty of close, and assistance in growth opportunities.

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New $4 Million Development Coming To Historic Downtown Florence

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Downtown Florence is continuing its transformation with the announcement of a $4 million development to provide residential and commercial space in the historic district.

It’s the latest in a series of projects designed to spark downtown revitalization.

The new development, “The Sarah,” will be located on East NB Baroody Street and will include 18 luxury townhomes and a strip of commercial storefront, according to developer Wesley Martin.

The city of Florence approved a $500,000 grant for the project at the City Council’s Jan. 9 meeting.

“This is a good project that represents a lot of what we are striving to do in the new downtown master plan,” Assistant City Manager Clint Moore said.

To read more, click here.

Annual “Evening Of Hope” Scheduled For March 11

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Who is ready for a night of laughter for a good cause??

Join House of Hope and the Florence Center on March 11 when Jeff Foxworthy hits the stage for an evening of laughter to benefit the House of Hope. Proceeds go to those facing homelessness.

Tickets are going fast so get yours now!

Florence Police Department Accepting Applications For Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship

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The Florence Police Department is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship!

This prestigious one-time scholarship is valued at $1,000.00 and will be awarded to four deserving students. Two individuals from Florence and two from Darlington will be receiving this incredible honor.

To apply for the scholarship, click here.

Florence Stampede and Pro Rodeo Returns To Florence Center February 2 & 3

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The Florence Stampede and Pro Rodeo, presented by Booty Brothers Western Store, rides into the Florene Center on Friday and Saturday, February 2nd and 3rd! Come see top cowboys and cowgirls go head-to-head with some of the most award-winning live stock in professional rodeo. Bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, team roping, the lovely ladies and cowgirls barrel racing, and the ever so exciting – wild brahma bull riding!

Great for all ages – so grab the kids, grab some friends, and get to the Florence Stampede and Pro Rodeo at the Florence Center on February 2nd and 3rd.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit FlorenceCenter.com

Practical Purpose Solutions Presents “She Is Unstoppable”

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Join Practical Purpose Solutions on Saturday, January 27th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for “She is Unstoppable”.  The event will be held at 3362 W Palmetto St and will be an open personal & professional discussion with expert panelists, networking & more. The place where you will gain the tools to mentally, physically emotionally and financially enhance and execute your vision for 2024.

Cost is $75 per person and group rates are available. To view the full flyer, click here.

SC Senator Mia McLeod Spoke At Last Week’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event

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The Greater Florence Chamber and Francis Marion University’s 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration took place on the campus of Francis Marion University. The event was sponsored by McLeod Health along with Spherion, Clean World USA, Starlee Alexander State Farm and iHeart Media.

The program featured several musical performances by Francis Marion students. The keynote speaker, South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod , gave a dynamic speech on the legacy of Martin Luther King and his legacy of equality and social justice.

SC Achieves Near Record Level of Capital Investment in 2023

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Last week, the South Carolina Department of Commerce released its 2023 industry recruitment results which shows that the Palmetto State continues to experience record economic development success. Throughout 2023, the state announced $9.22 billion in total capital investment, which is the second-highest amount in our history. 81 new projects were announced, creating 14,120 new jobs for South Carolinians.

The state’s two leading industry sectors, the automotive industry which includes electric vehicles (EV) and EV batteries, along with the alternative energy and fuels industry, made up the majority of the $9.2 billion investment with each sector receiving $4.3 billion and $1.6 billion in investment respectively. Florence County and the AESC project are part of this investment milestone.

PDRTA To Celebrate 50 Years

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PDRTA is thrilled to announce that they are marking their 50th anniversary this year! Since their establishment in June 1974, they’ve been dedicated to connecting communities and enhancing mobility across six counties in the Pee Dee Region.

Over the past five decades, we’ve adapted, grown, and continue to innovate, striving to better serve our communities.

Throughout the year they are planning a series of celebratory events and initiatives, including: Historical exhibits showcasing growth and achievements and community events to commemorate this significant milestone.

Here’s to 50 years of progress, community, and shared memories!

To learn more, click here.

Young Professionals of Florence Announce January Event

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What better way to start off the new year, than with a new headshot by Gracelyn Rast Photography? The Young Professionals hope to see you on January 18th at the first event of the new year! The event will be held at SPC Credit Union (1312 Celebration Blvd) from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

It is also time to renew memberships for 2024, for anyone who wants to go ahead and renew or become a member before our January event, please do so by clicking here!