First Bank & The Chamber Partner For A Small Business Lunch & Learn

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Get banking tips to help your business thrive in 2023. Join First Bank and the Greater Florence Chamber for a free Business Banking Services workshop on Thursday, January 19th at 11:30 AM. The workshop will be held at the Florence Chamber (100 W Evans St) Having a bank isn’t just a business necessity, it can also be a strategic advantage. Learn about the financial products and services available to you and how to get more value out of your banking relationship in this free seminar. Lunch will be provided, and participants will have the chance to win prizes!  RSVP by January 16th to Brooke Knotts at brooke.knotts@localfirstbank.com

American Sign Language Studio Joins Chamber

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Jazzmyne Pipkins says her business, American Sign Language Studio, was born from her personal struggle.

The studio, thought to be the first of its kind, has joined the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, December 21st.

Pipkins grew up hard of hearing and had to learn how to navigate the world with the disability. She grew up a fighter and learned early how to persevere with difficulties while performing at the same level and oftentimes at higher levels than her peers.

Pipkins said she stands today as a proud and strong black businesswoman through all of her trials. She has persevered and attained her goal. Currently, Pipkins has a cochlear implant and uses hearing aids.

To read the full story, click here.

24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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On Thursday, January 12th, The Florence Chamber of Commerce will partner with Francis Marion University and McLeod Health to host the 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. event.  The annual celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Francis Marion University’s Chapman Auditorium. This year’s speaker will be Rev. Norman Gamble of New Ebenezer Baptist Church.  Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, click here.

Vote For Your Favorite In The Downtown Florence Holiday Window Contest

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There’s only four days left to vote for your favorite decorated window in Downtown Florence! A list of the participating businesses are in the link below and each will have a poster with a QR code that you can scan to vote for them.

Your vote can help that small business win a cash prize and it may also help you win our gift card drawing!

Votes will be accepted until 11:59pm on Friday, December 9th and the winners will be announced on Monday.

For more information, click here.

Pee Dee Coalition To Host Cookies & Cocoa With Santa Drive-Thru

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The Durant Children’s Center and the Junior League of Florence will offer Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.

At this event, children will have the opportunity to wave to Santa and deliver your Christmas lists straight to his mailbox.   Cookies and cocoa will be provided.

The annual event is free and open to the public.

Durant Children’s Center, a program of Pee Dee Coalition, is located at 226 South Irby Street in Downtown Florence.

For more information, click here.

Young Professionals of Florence To Host Ugly Sweater Social

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Join Young Professionals of Florence on December 16 at Cru Wine Bar at 5:30 PM for their final networking event of the season! Bring all of your friends and enjoy the holidays with YP. There will be fun games, drinks, and apps to enjoy!  They will be collecting toys for Lighthouse Ministries’ Toy Drive. Check out the list of toy ideas at lighthouseflorence.org/events or bring any unopened and unwrapped toy. Any donation is appreciated!

For more information, click here.

Santa Is Coming To The Florence Regional Airport

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Santa Fly is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th at 11am as Santa will be flying over Florence Regional Airport and landing with a gift for the children in attendance. Bring the kids out for this fun family event!

City of Florence Is Holding A Winter Supply Drive

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The City of Florence Recreation, Athletics & Sports Tourism are in need of donations.  They are accepting new or gently used coats, scarves and gloves as well as new socks, hats and new unwrapped toys.  Donations are being accepted thru December 8th at the 5 drop off locations.

For more information, click here.

Bridal Hut Joins Florence Chamber

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The Bridal Hut in Florence has been in business more than 45 years in the same locations. On Tuesday, November 22nd a ribbon cutting was held at the Bridal Hut to celebrate joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Owner Radha Dillah cut the ribbon. She was joined by Chamber staff and ambassadors.

“I am the third owner,” Dillah said. “The previous owner retired.”

Dillah said she was originally in the alterations business and continues to own R&D, a sewing shop on Church Street.

To read the full story, click here.

ChamberLink Radio Host PDRTA

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Tavorous Collins of Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA), talked with the Chamber about its mission to provide public transportation with integrity, respectfulness and efficiency across six counties in the Pee Dee Region.

Catch ChamberLink Radio each Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC. If you are interested in being a guest, please contact Jay or Les at the Chamber to schedule your slot.