Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Dr. Elaine Parshall, Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics engineering and robotics instructor, along with Braedon Montroy, student at GSSM, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about their work at the Governors School.

We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

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

Looking for past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews? Click here:

https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

SPC Cares Foundation Makes $25,000 Grant To United Way Of Greater Hartsville

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A $25,000 matching gift from SPC Credit Union’s SPC Cares Foundation will enable the United Way of Greater Hartsville to cover the costs of roof replacements for eight Darlington County homeowners. This dollar-for-dollar matching campaign was made possible by the determination of the United Way of Greater Hartsville’s Executive Director, Joann DeLong, who worked tirelessly throughout the month of April to raise $25,000 in order to qualify for the Cares Foundation’s matching funds to meet the campaign goal of $50,000.

Area locals will recall this campaign from years past, fondly dubbed “Christmas in April.” Historically, this program primarily targeted elderly residents of Hartsville who were living on income from Social Security and often faced the difficult decision of affording food, heat, or medications. Many were also raising grandchildren. As a result, any home repair was squarely out of reach. The Christmas in April campaign addressed the needs of these homeowners through a systematic approach that brought elderly residents a feeling of joy equal to that of their younger counterparts at Christmas. Although the official Christmas in April campaign lost its momentum and funding several years back, the housing repair needs of local low-income seniors have persisted, as has DeLong’s determination to meet those needs. She shared, “My goal is to work with our struggling, low-income seniors to replace roofs. However, it is my hope that we will have other contributions come in so that we can expand on this.”

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Free AI Workshop For Pee Dee Nonprofits

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Join Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) and Apparo for an insightful and complimentary workshop focused on harnessing artificial intelligence for social good. This is a unique opportunity for Pee Dee nonprofits to explore how AI can amplify their efforts and deepen their community impact.

This valuable workshop is offered exclusively to our nonprofit partners within our seven-county service area: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg. To ensure an optimal learning environment, capacity is capped at 50 organizations, with one representative per nonprofit.

For more information, click here.

Florence County Job Fair Set For July 10th

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Florene County is thrilled to present their inaugural Job Fair on July 10th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Florence County Museum. Come to their job fair and discover various career opportunities.

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FDTC Reopens Upgraded SiMT Conference Center With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) proudly held a grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its SiMT Conference Center last Tuesday, celebrating the renovation that brings expanded capabilities and renewed energy to one of the region’s premier event spaces.

Closed for much of the past year, the 12,000 square-foot Conference Center underwent extensive upgrades to improve its versatility and enhance the experience for clients hosting a wide range of events—from large-scale conferences and banquets to board meetings, trade shows, and trainings.

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Rotary Club of Florence’s Forget Me Not 5k Happening August 9

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The Rotary Club of Florence’s Forget Me Not 5K to beat Alzheimer’s is presented by the Morning News and is a family fun run/walk. Proceeds benefit local Alzheimer’s Association and Rotary grant program.

The event this year is located at the James Allen Plaza downtown Florence.  The cost is $30 for early registration and $35 the day of the race.  Student registration is $15.

For more information, click here.

Chamber Announces 2025 Women In Commerce Luncheon Date & Speaker

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The Greater Florence Chamber will again host our third Women in Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, August 28th at the Florence Center.

The luncheon program will focus on celebrating successes and promoting opportunities for women’s career growth. The program agenda will offer networking ideas helping to create friendships and business relationships that can support growing your career and reaching personal goals.

The keynote speaker for the 2025 Women in Commerce Luncheon will be Dr. Rachel Spear, professor of English and the director of the Gender Studies program at Francis Marion University.

For more information, click here.

McLeod Health Internal Medicine Residency Program Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Dr. Victor Collier, Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency Program at McLeod Health, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about his work in Internal Medicine.

We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

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

Looking for past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews? Click here:

https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

Malorie Steadman Joins Anderson Brothers Bank As VP – Commercial Banking In Florence

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nderson Brothers Bank is thrilled to announce that Malorie Steadman has joined our organization as Vice President – Commercial Banking at our Florence location on 501 2nd Loop Rd., Florence, SC.

In her new role, Malorie will be instrumental in helping local businesses grow. She will identify and acquire commercial banking opportunities, develop lending solutions customized to each client’s needs, and build strong relationships within the community. With her expertise, Malorie will work closely with business owners to understand their financial requirements and ensure a smooth lending process that promotes economic growth and positive impact in the area.

You can reach Malorie at (843) 373-2130 or by email at malories@abbank.com

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South Carolina Students Win Prestigious Humane Science Award For Cancer Research

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Audrey Howard of Anderson and Grace Zhang of Simpsonville, seniors at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), have been recognized with a special award at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college STEM competition.

Howard and Zhang received the Humane Science Award from the National Anti-Vivisection Society or their research project, “Studying the Effects of Fluid Shear Stress and Deformation on Metastatic Breast Cancer with Microfluidic Devices.” They previously received the Regeneron Biomedical Science Award at the Sand Hills Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Their work was completed during GSSM’s Summer Program for Research Interns (SPRI) in partnership with the Clemson University Honors College, under the mentorship of Dr. Adam Melvin, department of chemical and biomolecular engineering associate professor.

“Nearly 1,700 students from over 60 countries presented their research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. We are incredibly proud of Audrey and Grace. Completing a project of this caliber required determination, persistence, and curiosity. Qualities that reflect both their personal excellence and GSSM’s commitment to scientific advancement and discovery,” said Dr. Neval Erturk, vice president for academics at GSSM.

To read the full press release, click here.