Resurrection Restoration Center For The Homeless & Etrulia’s Arms Family Center will host Resurrecting the Dream – A program honoring the Life & Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings, Jr on Friday, January 13th at 6:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church (700 S Park Ave, Florence). Banquet tickets are $50 each and proceeds will support charitable organizations.
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Join MUSC on Thursday, March 2nd from 5:30 – 7:00 PM as they host the first Business After Hours of 2023! There will be great food, drinks, and networking. Be sure to bring lots of business cards! RSVP by clicking here.
Get banking tips to help your business thrive in 2023. Join First Bank and the Greater Florence Chamber for a free Business Banking Services workshop on Thursday, January 19th at 11:30 AM. The workshop will be held at the Florence Chamber (100 W Evans St) Having a bank isn’t just a business necessity, it can also be a strategic advantage. Learn about the financial products and services available to you and how to get more value out of your banking relationship in this free seminar. Lunch will be provided, and participants will have the chance to win prizes! RSVP by January 16th to Brooke Knotts at brooke.knotts@localfirstbank.com
Jazzmyne Pipkins says her business, American Sign Language Studio, was born from her personal struggle.
The studio, thought to be the first of its kind, has joined the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, December 21st.
Pipkins grew up hard of hearing and had to learn how to navigate the world with the disability. She grew up a fighter and learned early how to persevere with difficulties while performing at the same level and oftentimes at higher levels than her peers.
Pipkins said she stands today as a proud and strong black businesswoman through all of her trials. She has persevered and attained her goal. Currently, Pipkins has a cochlear implant and uses hearing aids.
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On Thursday, January 12th, The Florence Chamber of Commerce will partner with Francis Marion University and McLeod Health to host the 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. event. The annual celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Francis Marion University’s Chapman Auditorium. This year’s speaker will be Rev. Norman Gamble of New Ebenezer Baptist Church. Admission is free and open to the public.
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