Elsie and Friends Boutique Joins Chamber

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Meet the Hunt Family, Carsten and Eden Hunt and their baby girl Elsie. Along with Tammy Howle and the Chamber Ambassadors they cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

While Eden was pregnant with Elsie, she noticed a huge need for a children’s boutique in Florence. When she would shop, she would have to either order online or shop at big box stores. Eden and Carsten are huge supporters of small local businesses and decided to give Florence a fun and friendly place to shop for their babies, children, and tweens!

Eden is a Licensed Esthetician and owner of Eden Hunt Esthetics and Wellness, an award-winning spa in Florence. She and her family love to support small local businesses and are so happy to be a part of the Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Elsie and Friends, A Children’s Boutique can be found at 2151 West Evans Street, Suite F, (843) 621-1335. Business Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Their website is www.elsieandfriends.com, Facebook (Elsie and Friends, A Children’s Boutique), Instagram (Elsie_and_Friends)

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Florence Food Truck Festival Returns To Florence Center April 12 – 13

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Get ready to indulge at the Florence Food Truck Festival…tasty eats and treats, crafts brews, domestic beers, live entertainment and so much more! Mark your calendars now!

HopeHealth Receives Support From TD Bank For Heart Healthy Barbershop Tours

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HopeHealth has received a $15,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for the continuation of its Heart Healthy Barbershop Tour.

Since its formation in 2002, the TD Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank, has distributed $323 million through donations to local non-profit organizations. The foundation’s gift to HopeHealth will allow for the facilitation of an important program that empowers men to take control of their blood pressure management.

The Heart Healthy Barbershop Tour provides free blood pressure screenings at different barbershop locations. Participating barbershops also receive free blood pressure monitors and training on how to correctly check their customers’ blood pressure. Participants needing a health care home also have the opportunity to learn how to become a patient with HopeHealth.

To read the full press release, click here.

Fellows in Education Visits Wallace-Gregg Elementary School

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Last week the Fellows in Education group visited Wallace-Gregg Elementary School on Francis Marion Road. Principal, Ms. Alyssa Leibman and staff, shared the afternoon with a presentation about the founding of the school and its’ rich history. The group enjoyed a nice lunch and then everyone was given a walk-through of the schools various classroom offerings.

Each month the Fellows In Education program focuses on a different educational experience that is unique to the classroom. It offers opportunities for community leaders to contribute to the development of better education policies in the communities in which they live and work.

The Fellows in Education Program is a partnership between The School Foundation, Florence 1 Schools and The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

To see more photos from the session, click here.

XGen Cryo Spa & Wellness Center Holds Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Young entrepreneur, George Rishmawi owner of XGen Cryo Spa & Wellness Center, along with family members, business associates and Chamber Ambassadors, cuts the ceremonial ribbon, joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

XGen Cryo is Florence’s one stop shop for all one’s health & wellness needs. A wide variety of high-tech, cutting-edge equipment tailored to best assist your personal well-being, recovery, goals, and so much more! Services include whole-body cryotherapy, localized cryotherapy, Red Light bed therapy, compression therapy, HI-EMT Sculpting, & infrared sauna (w/ salt & light therapy) sessions. That’s not all. XGen Cryo is now rolling out some signature esthetics services including facials, hydra facials, cryo facials, & chemical peels with more to come in the future.

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American Sign Language Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Chamber member, Jazzmyne Pipkins, owner and instructor at American Sign Language, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend.

You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber’s Winter Legislative Breakfast Is A Sell Out

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Community Breakfast featuring Interim Florence City Manager, Scotty Davis and Florence County Administrator, Kevin Yokim as guest speakers is SOLD OUT.

Those attending the February 23rd breakfast will hear Kevin Yokim and Scotty Davis providing reviews and updates on what is happening and what to expect in the out years impacting our way of life here in Florence and all communities in Florence County.

The doors will open at 7:30 am and the program begins at 7:50am.

If you have questions regarding this program or would like to added to the waiting list, please contact the Chamber at 843-665-0515.

Are You Super Bowl Ready? If Not, East Coast Wings Can Help!

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Score your game day delights hassle-free! Preorders now available. Secure your spot and ensure your feast is as epic as the game. Open till 10pm on Big Game Day! Give them a call today (843) 407-7298.

Ensemble Wealth Planning Announces New Location

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Ensemble Wealth Planning is excited to announce the move to a new location!

Their new permanent location will be in the Dozier Center, located at 217 Dozier Boulevard, Suite 204, Florence, SC 29501.

They have enjoyed designing and building a space that will serve the needs of their clients for decades to come and are looking forward to serving you in their new home.

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