Bella Vista Creations Celebrates Membership With Ribbon Cutting

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Owner Belinda Gleaton along with her husband Travis and aunt, along with Chamber Ambassadors is welcomed to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with her ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Bella Vista Decor has been in business for more than 8 years but has recently moved to the Florence area. They are certified through IWED as a certified experienced event planner and decorator. They have worked with several professionals/celebrities throughout the years, while traveling from state to state to design their clients’ special events.

Belinda relocated her business to Florence because of a great opportunity with my husband new job as Vice President of Student Services at Florence Darlington Technical College.

To read the full story, click here.

Airfares Remain Low Across The Country

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has included airline fares as a component of the public transportation index since December 1963. Last month’s CPI report showed airline fares are about 13% lower than they were a year ago.

Year-to-date, inflation-adjusted airfares have fallen more relative to pre-pandemic levels than any of the 26 major categories of consumer spending reported by the BLS —even though the cost of airlines’ primary inputs (i.e., fuel, labor) have risen sharply.

For more on the State of U.S. Commercial Aviation, check out this Airlines for America presentation here.

Durant Children’s Center To Host Cookies And Cocoa With Santa

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The Durant Children’s Center is hosting its annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 16th at 1pm at 226 South Irby Street Florence, SC 29501.The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, please call (843) 664-4357.

2nd Annual Blue Jeans And Blazers Fundraising Event Happening December 15th

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Join The Beta Theta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc for their 2nd Annual fundraising event, Blue Jeans and Blazers, on Friday, December 15, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina. The event will be held at Staybridge Suites, located at 150 Westpark Drive Florence, SC, 29501

The evening will include food, music, dancing, and door prizes.

Attendees are asked to come dressed to impress in blazers and blue jeans and bring an unwrapped toy for a toy giveaway to benefit underserved youth at Christmas.

Tickets are $45 for individuals, $75 for pairs/couples and $325 for table of eight.

Proceeds will go toward annual college scholarships and community service projects in Florence and the surrounding areas.

For more information, click here.

Disney On Ice Returns To Florence Center This Weekend

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An epic journey awaits your whole family at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party. Become immersed in your favorite Disney stories brought to life on ice. Skating into the Florence Center on December 8-10! Great seats are still available, so get your tickets now!

For more information, click here.

Santa Is Coming To First Bank – Tomorrow

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Santa is coming back to the Florence Main First Bank located at 2170 W Evans Street!

Fred Salley Jr. and Santa will be there Wednesday, December 6th from 2:00 until 5:00 pm.

Bring your family, your pets or even just yourself for a free photo with Santa!

For more information, click here.

The School Foundation Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Debbie Hyler, Executive Director of The School Foundation, was on ChamberLink Radio this weekend to talk about the School Foundations positive impact on local schools. Debbie will also discuss their signature fundraiser, Dancing for Our Future Stars.

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.