Second Location of Cook Out Coming to Florence

Residents of Florence will soon have another place to get milkshakes, burgers and hot dogs. No completion date available.

Cook Out’s website indicates that a second Florence restaurant will be constructed at 2112 W. Lucas St.
The restaurant will be in front of the Hampton Inn and between the Comfort Inn and the plaza with Starbucks, The Lost Cajun and Julia Belles and the Comfort Suites.
The present Florence Cook Out is the company’s 100 restaurant.

To read the full story, click here.

Executive Management Certificate Program

The FMU School of Business’ Certificate in Executive Management is the ideal option for business professionals seeking to enhance their management and leadership skills and become better leaders in the business world. The program focuses on five core leadership competencies: communication, organizational culture, strategic thinking, leadership, and decision making with analytics. Tuition is $800. Meals will be provided at all courses. For more information, visit www.fmarion.edu/business/executive

South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo Recap

Returning to the in-person format this year, the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo celebrated the state’s robust manufacturing footprint and looked to the future of this critical sector. The conference, which took place in Greenville on November 10-12, is one of the largest manufacturing events in the Southeast each year.

The conference featured the latest industry trends and practices, Industry 4.0 technologies, economic forecasts, supply chain best practices, training sessions and much more. Additionally, the expo’s anchor event – the 25th annual Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon – honored former S.C. Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

To read the full story, click here.