Florence Receives Highest Main Street America Status

Florence’s downtown is going Main Street.  The downtown development office announced Thursday, February 25th that it had received accreditation status from Main Street America via Main Street South Carolina.  “Downtown Florence has successfully demonstrated their thoughtful, intentional approach to strengthening their community,” said Jenny Boulware, Main Street South Carolina manager. “As an accredited Main Street America program Downtown Florence is being recognized for generating strong economic returns, preserving community character and celebrating local history. Main Street America Accredited communities are part of a powerful, impactful movement of asset-based, placemaking economic development.”

 

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