Archive for category: Ribbon Cuttings

Potter House founders Nicole Page, Donovan Page and Robert Waller along with Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Potter House Recovery is a 501(c)(3), SCARR Certified, non-profit organization located in Florence, SC. They are an immersive, residential, peer driven recovery community for men and women that uses the Twelve Steps as the foundation for their program. The Twelve Steps are a widely implemented and effective approach to recovery that facilitates peer support in a community setting. This creates an environment where people can build a substance-free lifestyle that’s sustainable in the long term and allows them to leverage their own personal experiences with substance use to help others. Potter House Recovery believes that peer support coupled with a comprehensive course in the Twelve Steps can offer freedom and a new beginning to those suffering from substance use disorder.

The founders of Potter House Recovery, Nicole Page, Donovan Page and Robert Waller, are aware of the pain and endless suffering that individuals experience when being gripped by a life of substance use, homelessness, and desperation. With their keen insight into this world, they were offered the opportunity of a lifetime and began working on creating what is now Potter House Recovery. The history begins when they were introduced to two young men who were kicked out of a local treatment center in May of 2020. Immediately a phone call was placed to one of the organization’s co-founders, and from that phone call, a plan to open a sober living house was made. After a brief time, they were able to draw the conclusion that they can help people in a more organized structure, eventually sparking the idea for Potter House Recovery. Potter House Recovery was named in memory Hayden Potter who lost his battle with substance use disorder. After tireless work and dedication, Potter House Recovery opened its doors on March 15, 2022. In just a few years, the organization has exceeded all expectations, and to date, has grown to housing over 60 residents in 8 homes.

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Jonathan Benson, owner of Southern Custom Golf Carts LLC, along with his family, colleagues, community members and Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon at their 3341 West Palmetto Street in Florence, becoming a member of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

At a very young age, Jonathan’s fascination with mechanics started with remote control vehicles of all kinds, then led to him buying, fixing and selling larger vehicles such as lawn mowers, ATV’s and golf carts. Jonathan formed an LLC in September 2020 and began running his business from home. As time went by and his business continued to grow, he became an Authorized Club Car Dealer. Construction of the current location began in late 2023.

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Patricia Toney along with board members and Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon welcoming Palmetto Pearls Foundation to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

The Palmetto Pearls Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Florence, SC, is committed to empowering and uplifting communities across the Pee Dee region through transformative programs and initiatives. Founded in 2019, the Foundation’s mission is to educate, empower, equip, and enhance lives through service, with a long-term vision of becoming a legacy leader in community transformation.

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Vital Care of Florence had their ribbon cutting officially opening their Florence location at 161 Dozier Blvd, Florence, SC.

Vital Care of Florence is proud to provide safe, convenient, and comprehensive infusion therapy services tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. With a commitment to excellence, Vital Care of Florence offers infusion treatments in the comfort of patients’ homes or in its private infusion suite, ensuring a seamless and personalized care experience.

Vital Care of Florence stands out through its exclusive relationships with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and limited distribution agreements, allowing unparalleled access to a broad spectrum of therapies. The center specializes in treating conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory disorders, neurological conditions, and more.

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Gold Star Urgent Care Founder and CEO, Latoya Lane-Milo, FNP along with staff and Chamber Ambassadors celebrated their grand relocation ceremony on October 14th.

The clinic relocated for a larger space to effectively serve the community and maximize speed and efficiency in their Urgent Care setting, Services offered include well visits, sick visits, medication refills, lab testing, Occupational Medicine, and Weight Loss Therapy.

“We are excited to bring all that we do to another location, it has always been our mission to serve the community in which we are located and expanding to a larger space allow us to make that impact even greater, says founder and CEO, Latoya Lane-Milo, FNP, Gold Star Urgent Care is locally owned and operated healthcare facility in Florence South Carolina, it was established with a commitment to serving the community, with multiple standalone urgent and primary care clinics, Gold Star Urgent Care has a strong focus on serving the underrepresented and indigent population in the greater Florence area.

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