Stonequarters Countertops LLC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Zach Hicks Owner, along with Management, staff and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon to open Stonequarters Countertops LLC.

Located at 327 S Cashua Florence Stonequarters Countertops LLC was established in May of 2007. With over 20 years of combined experience owners Zach Hicks and Douglas Barrineau take pride in the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their customers.

In their showroom you can browse their grade A, hand-picked natural stone, granite, marble and quartz as well as various ranges of man-made materials.

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Accountable Insurance Partners Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Erik Marechal with his wife Laura, owner of Accountable Insurance Partners, formerly McLean Marechal Insurance along with his staff cuts his ribbon to usher in their 50th anniversary in 2025. They serve Florence and the Pee Dee with their main office in Florence, SC at 619 South Dargan Street.

The agency was originally founded by Bob McLean in 1975 as a Nationwide exclusive insurance agency. Erik and Laura Marechal moved to Florence to succeed ownership of the agency in 2004 with a vision to expand the footprint of the agency geographically and to include specialization in the areas of business and farm insurance. In 2020, the agency transitioned to become a fully independent agency, representing the largest insurance companies in the United States.

Ownership now includes Erik and Laura Marechal, Billy Early III, and Eli Fowler. Their team of 25 employees customizes risk management and insurance solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and farms. Today they have South Carolina offices in Florence, Darlington, Sumter and Manning. In addition, the agency has expanded to include operations in Springfield, GA and Wallingford, CT.

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LVP Flooring Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Andy Glover with LVP Flooring Outlet along with Chamber Ambassadors cut his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and welcoming clients to his newly opened flooring outlet.

LVP is a wholesale distributor for CASE Discount Flooring. CASE has over 60 distributors across the United States. Their goal is to offer clients superior quality, 100% waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring at wholesale prices.

According to Andy “We always have inventory available. Whether you need 24 square feet or 5,000 square feet, we have it in stock and ready to go with no waiting to order.”

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MAI Partners Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Billy Vickers Owner/CEO along with Robbin Johnson Managing Director of MAI Partners and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

MAI Partners is proud to announce its launch as a new business advisory and consulting firm (based in the Pee Dee area), with a mission to partner with and support their clients to deliver world-class solutions to challenging issues across organizational functions. For example, they have subject matter experts in areas such as strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, supply chain optimization, quality management systems design, and financial and operational process design. MAI Partners is committed to helping businesses achieve innovative, measurable, sustainable, and profitable results.

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Greenberg Real Estate, LLC Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Barnett Greenberg along with family members and Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon welcoming in his 17th year in business and is the owner of Greenberg Real Estate, LLC.

Barnett is a native of Florence, South Carolina. His family on the Greenberg side has been involved with investing and developing real estate in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina since his great-grandfather, who was an immigrant and entrepreneur in the scrap metal and fur businesses. Barnett has been an active full-time Realtor(R) since 2007. He began his real estate career in the Charleston South Carolina area.

When you hire Barnett, you hire the broker in charge to provide customized professional help for you with your real estate needs. Barnett is committed to doing the best he can to help each individual client achieve their goals. Barnett determines his success not solely by the dollar amounts of real estate he sells or the dollar amount of money he as the broker nets, but rather he looks at the positive effect he can have helping his clients with their real estate needs. His goal is to deliver the most outstanding and personalized service to each individual client.

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The Pines at Florence Assisted Living Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Laura Camper along with staff and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce for The Pines at Florence assisted living.

The Pines is a live-in care and board for seniors through apartment living with onsite around the clock caregivers and medication technicians. The Pines provides a homelike setting with meals, active programming, socialization, wellness programs, spiritual support and community outings. They can transport residents for medical appointments. They also have internal onsite medical professionals to complete care and support a healthy well-being for all residents.

The Pines provides service care to those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia in their Memory Care unit. It is a secured unit with specialized and educated care givers in cognition and behavioral needs and active programming. They provide the benefits and services of living at home and can prevent caregiver stress and undue hardships on the resident and families.

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Blitz45 Fitness Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Danny Horne and Vanessa Jones, owners of Blitz45 Fitness, along with staff, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

At Blitz45 Fitness, their primary goal is to empower their members to reach their full potential, both physically and mentally. They strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all fitness levels can challenge themselves, break through barriers, and achieve their personal health and wellness goals. Their vision extends beyond just high-impact workouts; they are committed to becoming an all-encompassing wellness center that begins with fitness and evolves to incorporate a wide range of services to meet their members’ diverse needs. By offering expert coaching, innovative fitness technology, and eventually expanding into areas such as nutrition, recovery, and holistic wellness, they aim to support every aspect of their members’ journeys to healthier, more balanced lives.

Blitz45 Fitness delivers dynamic, high-intensity workouts that are both effective and engaging. Their classes are designed to provide a full-body workout that combines strength training, cardio, and functional movements. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, their workouts are scalable to meet all fitness levels, making it possible for everyone to achieve their personal goals.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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On Tuesday, August 20th, the Raines Hospitality management and team along with Chamber Ambassadors proudly cut their ribbon opening an exciting new chapter at TownePlace Suites by Marriott.

The management team stated, “We are excited to welcome guests to our newly renovated TownePlace Suites.”

The renovations make the TownePlace Suite’s rooms 30% larger than the standard room and are complete with full kitchenettes. The suites also are equipped with a fitness center, pool, and meeting space. TownePlace Suites make the perfect hotel for any extended or standard stay for any guest.

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Great Southern Homes Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Jason Faulkner, Coastal Division President along with Mike Cassady, Division Construction Manager, Sonya Schaffer Coastal Sales Manager, Ram Venki, New Home Specialist, Christy Roth, New Home Specialist, Chris Close, Area Manager, Calli Benson, Marketing Coordinator, Chris Townsend, Project Manager along with Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon opening the latest Great Southern Homes Colony at Forest Lake.

Great Southern Homes (GSH), a subsidiary of United Homes Group (UHG), is a publicly traded residential builder headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Established in 2004, GSH has constructed more than 14,000 homes and counting. The company operates and builds new-home communities located across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We believe in stylish, quality-built homes for today’s growing families at affordable prices. After all, it’s not only a new home, but also an important investment for you and your family. UHG has been recognized as the 2024 Builder of the Year by BUILDER Magazine.

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Hope Center Ministries Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Traci Nichols along with Casea Love, Sue Ann Frazier and Ashley Maynard Kelly from Hope Center Ministries and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and announcing their presence in Florence.

Hope Center Ministries, started in 2007 in Waverly, TN, is a faith-based addiction recovery program headquartered out of Oklahoma City, OK. They provide a Christ-centric approach to recovery that allows addicts and their families to become fully devoted followers of Christ in a supportive, residential environment. They foster a strong foundation of faith in their residents, supported by their community and church partners, with a focus on family at every step in the recovery journey. Through deep study of scripture, vocational training opportunities, and weekly 12-step study work through Celebrate Recovery. They create a pathway for individuals to achieve not just sobriety but lasting recovery from their hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

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