Heritage Digital’s Feed Hope Food Drive Returns

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Heritage Digital is proud to announce the return of our Feed Hope Food Drive supporting Florence-Darlington Technical College students through September 8, 2025. Last year’s inaugural drive brought together over 20 businesses and community organizations from South Carolina and North Carolina, culminating in a celebration attended by Senator Mike Reichenbach and then-Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin. The impact was immediate – daily care packages were consistently taken by 11 a.m., weekend distributions continued through December 2024, and complete Thanksgiving boxes supported student families.

This year, we’re expanding our goal to provide food security support for FDTC students throughout the entire academic year (September 2025 – May 2026). As Paula McLaughlin from the college shared, “When you can’t eat, you can’t learn.”

Click here to find out how you can help.

Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Brett Wadford with Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about empowering families across South Carolina to protect and preserve their land, build generational wealth, and promote sustainable forestry.

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/

Small Business Development Center Workshop Series

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Scaling a business requires more than just vision — it demands thoughtful planning, resilience, and the ability to anticipate and address potential risks.

This workshop offers practical strategies for business owners looking to accelerate growth while mitigating the risks that can impede progress. You’ll gain insights into identifying both internal and external obstacles, and learn how to develop a proactive approach to overcome these challenges.

Join a panel of industry experts who will share their knowledge on key areas such as increasing revenue, attracting the right talent, expanding strategically, maintaining healthy cash flow, and protecting your reputation. With years of experience helping businesses navigate uncertainty, our experts will guide you in building a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to make smart, informed decisions for your business, this event will provide the tools and guidance you need to move forward with confidence.

Join them for this free workshop on Wednesday, August 14 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Wall Conference Center at Coastal Carolina University.

Fare Free Florence Begins August 11

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Beginning August 11th, all PDRTA public transportation services in Florence County will be completely FARE FREE — no passes, no change, just hop on and ride!

This initiative, made possible by your Florence County Council, is a major investment in accessibility, opportunity, and quality of life for our residents. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to an appointment, or just getting around town — public transit is now simpler and more affordable than ever.

For more information, click here.

American Red Cross Virtual Session – Tomorrow

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Turn your compassion into Action! Learn how volunteering your time and talent can make a real difference in people’s lives!

Join our South Carolina Region Red Cross Recruitment Specialists to gain insights about a variety of positions, including those for which we have the greatest need.

Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m.

During these sessions, you will: learn about the mission of the American Red Cross, Hear an overview of a variety of much-needed roles and understand the next steps to becoming a Red Cross volunteer.

Their team will provide opportunities for you to ask any questions you may have about volunteering.

For more information, click here.