The Annual Florence Christmas Parade was held Saturday, December 13 in downtown Florence with more than 55 organizations participating. Thank you to all who participated and those who came out to support the community!
To see photos from the event, click here.
HopeHealth welcomes Carson Lee, LPCA, a behavioral health consultant at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
Her clinical interests are trauma-focused therapy and assisting patients with their goals.
The FMU Kelley Center is excited to host their first networking event of 2026 for future & current small business owners! Make connections, share advice, & learn more about local small business services at this free event.
This free event will take place on Tuesday, January 27th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at The Gately Gallery (142 N Dargan St) in Downtown Florence.
For more information, click here.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, Greater Florence Habitat for Humanity proudly celebrated Arbor Day alongside the Forget Me Not Garden Club with a special tree planting for our newest Partner Family, Darlisha Jones. To honor the occasion, members of the Forget Me Not Garden Club generously donated and planted a beautiful Japanese Maple tree, by Taylor Gardens, at the family’s new home located at 418 West Sumter Street.
Florence leaders are continuing their redevelopment of the city’s downtown area, as crews broke ground on a new apartment complex called “The Gamble” which will anchor broader Urban Square redevelopment efforts.
The city of Florence is rapidly expanding, and these new multifamily apartments are exactly what leaders say is needed to keep up with the Pee Dee’s growth.
The Gamble Apartments planned for downtown Florence is part of a bigger picture of the city’s downtown redevelopment. The complex will have 102 new units.
To read the full story, click here.
Don Walter, owner, of Lifescaping with his family, business associates, along with Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon as we welcome him to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Lifescaping is a Maxwell-based leadership training company led by Don Walter, who has over 40 years of industry experience. As a certified DISC consultant and Executive Leadership Trainer with John Maxwell, Don offers tailored individual and team training and coaching to help clients reach personal and professional goals.
DISC assessments offer valuable insights into leadership, communication, and team dynamics. Beyond personal awareness, they help teams understand each member’s style, boosting effectiveness and retention.
To read the full story, click here.
Learn how to utilize Canva’s designing tools to create professional marketing products, promotional items, and social media content through this free, hands-on workshop. Registration is free and limited to 15 individuals per session.
This free workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 13th at University Place (142 N Dargan St) in Downtown Florence with 2-time slots available,
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm or 5:30pm-6:30pm
For more information, click here.
The Florence Chamber’s Leadership Florence class officers donated several dozen toys to Lighthouse Ministries this week.
The toys, which were given by members of Leadership Florence Alumni during their recent Christmas Social, will be distributed to area families that are in need this holiday season.
On Thursday January 15, 2026, The Florence Chamber of Commerce will partner with Francis Marion University to host the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. event, A Celebration of the Arts.
The keynote speaker for the event is Florence County Councilman, Rev. Waymon Mumford.
The free annual celebration kicks off on the campus of Francis Marion University at the Chapman Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Don’t miss your chance to see several tributes honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
For more information visit flochamber.com or call the Chamber at 843-665-0515.
Dr. James Steinberg, orthopedic surgeon at MUSC Florence, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about the hot topic of hip and knee replacement processes – what to know and what to expect.
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