Baker Roofing Joins Chamber And Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Caleb Lassiter, Commercial Service Manager, is proud to represent Baker Roofing Company as the newest member of the Greater Florence Chamber
of Commerce. A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, March 16th at the Chamber office.

Baker Roofing Company of Myrtle Beach provides expertly-prescribed roof replacement, maintenance solutions, and emergency response service by self-performing crews for commercial retail, real estate, hospitality, industrial, and multi-family properties.

In 1915, W.P. Baker hung a sign in his downtown Raleigh shop indicating that Baker Roofing (then Baker Rawls Tin Shop) was open for business. That sign read ‘We shall do good work. At a profit, if we can, at a loss if we must, but always good work’. In the 108 years that have passed, Baker Roofing Company has grown to 27 locations in 8 states and expanded in divisions known as Home Exteriors by Baker, Baker Restoration, Baker Coatings, and Peak Metal Products to offer full building envelope solutions. At present, Baker Roofing employs 1,029 people company-wide and 17 local to the Myrtle Beach branch. Baker Roofing Company of Myrtle Beach has held a presence in the Florence, SC area since 2014 implementing full-service roof maintenance and replacement solutions from diagnosis to treatment on a range of commercial properties. We look forward to continue growing our presence in Florence in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
Baker Roofing Company of Myrtle Beach
1560 American Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-238-7208
classiter@bakerroofing.com

135 Seafood Bar and Grill Celebrates Grand Opening With A Ribbon Cutting

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The 135 Seafood Bar and Grill celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting along with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and its Ambassadors.

135 specializes in Cajun and New Orleans style food along with other various menu items such as Gator bites, Etouffee Du Jour, fish, and pasta dishes. 135 has a full complement bar as well.

They will soon be opening a rooftop bar at the location. Plans are for it to be open in April of this year.

The spokesperson for the restaurant expressed, “If you are in the downtown area and would like a good meal and refreshments, 135 Seafood Bar and Grill is the place to be.” Their tag line is, Let The Good Times Roll! We are a Southern seafood restaurant with a Cajun twist! We are located in historic downtown Florence, South Carolina and specialize in Nawlin’s inspired cuisine that will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step!

Come see us today and join the party!

The restaurant is located at 135 N. Dargan St. and is open Wednesday & Thursday 11-10, Friday & Saturday 11-11 and Sunday 11-7. The kitchen closes one hour before closing time each day.

So, for a great dinner and or drinks 135 Seafood Bar and Grill is a great place for couples, families, and friends to have a Nawlin’s style meal.

WFG/WSB Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Daphne Lee Sabangan owner of Florence Financial Center along with her colleagues and members of the Greater Florence Chamber attend the ribbon cutting for her business on Thursday, March 15th.

Florence, SC Financial Center is a financial services business with focus on financial literacy campaign, giving access to various financial products and solutions according to one’s own needs and goals. It provides business opportunities to anyone interested. As a financial education center, we provide workshops and presentation to individuals, families and groups in homes, churches, schools and organizations or one-on-one basis.

Topics include how to increase cash flow/income, debt management, saving for emergency funds, having proper protection, building and preserving wealth among others. We also offer broad array of personal financial strategies to include individual financial services, tax-advantage term and permanent insurance protection, retirement products, estate preservation, long term care and disability insurance. We believe these products are often a crucial part of a legacy strategy for our families. In addition, we offer dynamic business platform to help people build their own financial services business. Providing need-based financial solutions is just one part, we also invite individuals to contact us if interested to become our partners in the business. We have a flagship campaign of educating as many individuals as possible to achieve our goal of national financial literacy. As a business entity, we have goals of expanding and opening more financial centers within the state of South Carolina and beyond.

They located at 514 W. Palmetto St. business hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For more information contact Daphne Lee Sanbangan at (214) 585-2579 (Mobile) or (843) 472-5001 (Office). She can also be reached at her website and Facebook page.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Joins Chamber And Hosts Ribbon Cutting

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue celebrated its grand opening of its one-of-a-kind Rescue Campus in Florence, South Carolina (2502 North Williston Road, Florence, SC 29506). The lifesaving campus includes The Lazin Animal Foundation Infectious Disease Infections Care Unit, the JR Peterson Ringworm Center, the Verstanding Family Foundation Community Vet Clinic, and “Stopover Station,” a kennel building to house animals preparing for transport north.
Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin along with representatives from the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders were in attendance to celebrate the grand opening. The event was open to all members of the community as Lucky Dog celebrate this historic day for animals across the rural south.
“We are so excited that this day has finally come,” said Mirah Horowitz, Founder and Executive Director of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. “Pet overpopulation in Florence is a real challenge. This facility will not only prepare animals for transport to areas where adoptions are possible, it will also help community members care for their pets, preventing unwanted litters and avoiding the need to surrender in the first place.”

“Since its inception in 2009, Lucky Dog has helped save over 23,500 animals, ensuring they go on to live healthy, happy lives. We have seen the process firsthand with our own LDAR rescue dog, Jill.

Practical Purpose Solutions Joins Chamber

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Kendrea Robinson is a nurse practitioner and the business owner. She started the business Practical Purpose Solutions to help individuals RESET through coaching and consulting services. These services were initially designed to help individuals stay focused on their physical, mental, and spiritual wellness journey. Through these services individuals have been able to lose weight and feel better about themselves, mentally and emotionally.

Practical Purpose Solutions offers many services, some of them include:
Vitamin Infusions to help individuals RESET TO REFOCUS. Helping with enhancement of energy and immunity. Our vitamin infusions consist of different vitamins and minerals such as B12, vitamin C, vitamin Bs and more. These infusions are designed to help individuals with fatigue, colds, chronic sinuses, joint discomfort and more. These services are same day services even if individuals are not part of any program and or package that is offered.

Physicals (DOT, Sports, Presurgical and Preemployment) and telehealth services. They will provide contract services with companies, especially small business owners. They offer weekday and weekend services for those who may need a physical done.

The business located at 2011 Second Loop Road Suite A Florence, SC 29501.
Business Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM –7 PM
Phone Number: 843-799-2210 www.practicalpurposesolutions.com

Above The Rest Residential Care Facility Celebrates Chamber Membership With A Ribbon Cutting

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Above The Rest Residential Care Facility celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, February 8th. ATR was established in 2021 and currently employs 20 staff.

There are many residential care homes. What sets ATR apart from the others is their emphasis on a trained staff, quality care, personalized attention to each resident, without altering their individuality. At ATR, they put the “care” back in Residential Care. As a residential care home, ATR provides assistance with day-to-day tasks while allowing the individuals to maintain their independence. Their goal is to assist each resident in maintaining their physical, emotional, social and spiritual quality of life.

ATR offers all the comforts of home, in addition to providing the residents with many social activities. Taking a personal interest in each resident, their activities are planned to meet each resident’s physical needs and abilities, but also their social and emotional needs as well. All activities, whether inside or outside of the facility, are planned to maintain social ties to family, friends, and/or the greater community.

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Piedmont Forklift Handling Cuts Ribbon, Joins Greater Florence Chamber

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Piedmont Forklift Handling Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned and -operated business that specializes in the servicing, selling and buying of forklifts.

In addition to lift trucks, of which it is an exclusive dealer of Hangcha, Unicarrier and Komatsu, the company has industrial sweeper/scrubber offerings and scissor lifts available, as well as telehandlers.

“We have close relationships with racking manufacturers and have the ability to accommodate your racking needs from conception to installation,” the company said in a media advisory through the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. “Recently, our owner, Dane Campbell, invested substantially within the Florence market to expand our servicing availability to more partners. As our footprint grows, we anticipate larger investments to continue to provide the level of service that makes Piedmont Forklift Handling stand out. We look forward to having the opportunity of getting to know you as a partner, not a customer.”

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Stretch Fusion Mobility Spa Opens In Florence

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The locally owned and operated Stretch Fusion Mobility Spa has its grand opening Saturday at its 1518 Meadors Farm Road location.

The mobility spa helps clients achieve mobility, fitness, and wellbeing by providing facilitated stretch therapy in a spa environment. Stretch Fusion was established in East Tennessee, opening its first location in March 2021, and continues to expand with its 4th location opening in Florence, the first in South Carolina.

Shane and Robin Cox started Stretch Fusion to help others with chronic pain and limited mobility, and to perform better in sports and daily life.

Regular clients include not just those with pain and limited mobility but also those who want to improve performance and recovery such as runners, golfers, and those that play tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, and baseball with clients ranging from teenagers to those in their 90s.

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Resurrection Restoration Joins The Florence Chamber

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Since 2004, Resurrection Center for the Homeless has opened its doors to homeless individuals and families with the greatest needs. Among those helped by the mission are homeless veterans, mentally ill, disabled and displaced. RRCH has taken in people that were not accepted by other programs. The director recalls a time when the founders even took a struggling family into their home for several days until placement could be found for them.

RRCH has partnered with the local health facilities, VA, schools, churches, other homeless shelters and agencies to place families and individuals with special needs.

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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.

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