BMW 2023 Supplier Diversity Conference

The Greater Florence Chamber attended the BMW 2023 Supplier Diversity Conference In Greenville on Wednesday, August 30th.

The program and luncheon was attended by thousands of executives, businesses and agencies from around the world.

The keynote presenter was Mervant Vera of “America’s Got Talent” fame.

MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers Announce DAISY Award Recipients

MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers would like to announce the most recent DAISY honorees. The DAISY award is given to a nurse whose job performance exemplifies the mission, vision and values of MUSC Health. The recipient must also keep a consistent focus on meeting patient-family goals, collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patients’ needs, use critical thinking to deliver extraordinary patient care, and demonstrate a caring attitude, as well as professionalism in the workplace during all situations, according to the hospital announcement.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center recently named 8th floor MedSurg registered nurse, Teresa Jenkins, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for nursing. She has spent 37 years in nursing.

MUSC Health Marion Medical Center recently also named Licensed Practical Nurse Shenna Davis, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for nursing.

To read the full press release, click here.

24HR Home Care Services LLC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tammy Martin and husband Nicholas, along with staff and Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon welcoming them to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. They recently opened an office in Florence at 811 S Cashua Dr Ste A.

At 24HR Home Care Services LLC their mission is to establish and maintain a respected home care agency that provides the highest standard of quality home care by dependable, responsive, caring, trustworthy, and skill personnel. Tammy’s goal is to exceed the expectations of all that will use their services. With the client at the center of their mission for their unique needs, while also serving their families, physician, and the community.

To read the full story, click here.

SPC Credit Union Featured On ChamberLink Radio

Linda Weatherford, President and CEO of SPC Credit Union, was on ChamberLink Radio this weekend to talk about SPC and the local financial services they have offered over the past 80 years. SPC serves Darlington, Florence, Chesterfield, or Marlboro Counties.

You can catch the conversations on ChamberLink Radio each Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

ChamberLink Radio is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and The UPS Stores.

Annual Membership Luncheon Scheduled For September 20

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce has announced its guest speaker for the 2023 Membership Luncheon set for Wednesday, September 20.

Jeff Deaton, Managing Director at AESC US., will address the more than 500 plus business and civic leaders who will attend the Chamber’s fall luncheon. In his role, Deaton is responsible for the US business operations for the facilities in Florence, SC, Bowling Green KY, and Smyrna, TN.

AESC is a global leader in developing next generation EV battery technology and will be opening operations here in Florence County soon. The AESC Florence site will support a partnership with BMW Group, supplying technology-leading battery cells for next generation electric vehicle models produced at BMW’s Spartanburg plant.

The event will also include the announcement and presentation of the Business Person of the Year, which is sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The luncheon will be held at the Florence Center, the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program begin at noon. Registration is $40 for members, $50 for non-members and $475 for a special reserved table of 8.

To register online, click here.