The Drama Lady Theatre Group Joins Chamber

The Drama Lady Theatre Group celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 21st at the Chamber. Chamber ambassadors joined the Founder and Artistic Director Triza Cox as she cut the ribbon. The Drama Lady Theatre Group is a South Carolina-based group with a focus on classical and innovative works, Cox said. Founded in 2017, the group’s mission is to “democratize the consumption of art and to raise the aesthetic of art.”

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Steven Smith Injury Law Firm

The Steven Smith Injury Law Firm celebrated membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting Thursday, July 23rd. Chamber ambassadors joined the celebration.  Steven Smith said he has been practicing law for approximately 2½ years. Prior to opening his office roughly one month ago in Florence, Smith worked for a large law firm in Charleston, Shelly Leeke Law Firm.

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Graceland Buildings Joins Chamber

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, July 29th at Graceland Buildings of the Pee Dee celebrating its membership into the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined the celebration. Jody Martin, Owner of Graceland Buildings of the Pee Dee, opened the Graceland dealership in Florence in September 2019 at 2325 S. Irby St. He is joined by his wife, Cindy, in operating the business.

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Orkin Pest Control Joins Chamber

Orkin Pest Control in Florence has joined the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and celebrated on Wednesday, July 8th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its location on West Evans Street. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebrating. Orkin has been in the pest control business for more than 100 years.

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Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Spring Golf Classic

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Spring Golf Classic Thursday, June 4th at Traces Golf Club. There were 104 players on 26 teams participating, while enjoying eight great hospitality sponsored holes throughout the course. Each offered food, gifts and beverages. A big thank you to Raldex Hospitality as the overall sponsor and to The Palmetto Mortgage Group for their support. Again, thank you to all the players and local companies that participated. Please feel free to share your photos and tag yourself.

The 1st place winners were:
Pee Dee Food Service
Jack Weatherford
John Noble
Greg Dolce
Chris Count (not pictured)
The 2nd Place winners were:
First Reliance Bank
Paul Saunders
Jon Weiss, Jr.
Tom Ewart (not pictured)
Brice Elvington (not pictured)

Everest Payment Solutions

Everest Payment Solutions celebrated rejoining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 8th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chamber office. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration.

Everest Payment Solutions is a credit card processing company. Nicole Griggs is a Regional Manager and Tim Griggs is a Support Specialist. They provide processing solutions for all types of businesses providing mobile, e-commerce and brick-and-mortar solutions.

“I’ve been in this industry for 16 years and take pride in serving the needs of our customers year after year, and we have some great partnerships, including First Reliance Bank for 15 of those years,” Nicole Griggs said.

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TAB – Florence/Myrtle Beach Joins Chamber

Lee Freeman, Owner of TAB Florence-Myrtle Beach, celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 11th with a ribbon cutting outdoors at the Chamber office. Chamber ambassadors took part in the ceremony.

TAB stands for The Alternative Board. Freeman said TAB helps “forward-thinking business owners grow their business, increase profitability and improve their lives by leveraging local business advisory boards, private business coaching and proprietary strategic services.

TAB is celebrating its 30th year in business.

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Gardner Family Chiropractic Joins Chamber

Gardner Family Chiropractic opened Monday, June 15th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration of Florence’s newest business and it joining the chamber.

Dr. Chris Gardner’s practice is located at 205 N. Irby Suite B. in Florence. He said his practice is child centered, family focused and community rooted.

Gardner is a native of Bishopville. He is a 2016 graduate of Coker College with a degree in physical education/exercise science and a graduate of the Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg. He is a candidate for pediatric certification from the Academy of Pediatric Chiropractic Council. He is also a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

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Florence Downtown Development Designated As Main Street America Affiliate

Congratulation to Downtown Florence. During the past decade, Downtown Florence has seen tremendous growth with more than $250 million in public and private investment. The momentum continues in 2020 with commitment to bringing new businesses and public and private development projects to downtown Florence. Florence Downtown Development Corp. will seek National Main Street Accreditation for its redevelopment program at the end of 2020.

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Mike Reichenbach Takes Over As Chairman of Chamber July 1

Mike Reichenbach will take over as chairman of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.  Reichenbach has been a member of the chamber board in the past, but this will be his first time serving as chairman.  “I’m honored and excited to begin my term as board chairman of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on July 1,” Reichenbach said.

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