This engaging 3-hour accelerator will immerse you in real-world simulations, allow you to collaborate with a group of motivated peers, and create a customized 90-day action plan ready for immediate implementation. You won’t just gain insights—you’ll also acquire practical tools to enhance your leadership skills from day one.
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The Greater Florence Chamber partnered with Francis Marion University for the annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on January 15th at FMU’s Chapman Auditorium.
The keynote speaker was Florence County Councilman Reverend Waymond Mumford, speaking on Dr. King’s legacy of service and social justice.
The celebration also included performances by the award winning YGB Gospel Choir and other talented members of student body.
Sponsors for the event were MUSC Health Florence, HopeHealth, McLeod Health, Spherion, State Farm-Starlee Alexander and iHeart Media.
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Save-the-date for the 64th Annual Kiwanis Club of Florence Pancake Supper- March 5th, 5-7:30pm – Dine in with us or conveniently pick-up in our drive-thru at First Presbyterian Church. Sponsorships are available by contacting John Brand- brandj@stifel.com Tickets are $7 each. Advance tickets available at John Brand’s office- Stifel- 1325 Cherokee Road or from any Kiwanis Club of Florence Member.
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The Greater Florence Chamber’s Leadership Florence class held its annual Nonprofit and Social Issues Day last week, offering participants a firsthand look at the vital role nonprofit organizations play in strengthening the community.
The 42-member class visited, toured and heard directly from leaders of several nonprofit agencies and social service providers across the Florence area. Presentations included Lighthouse Ministries, the YMCA, American Red Cross, My Brother’s Keeper and CARE House.
Special thanks to House of Hope Pee Dee and Senior Citizens Association.
Throughout the day, class members gained insight into how these organizations address critical needs, collaborate with community partners and work daily to improve quality of life for Florence residents.
To see more photos from the day, click here.
We are excited to welcome Jason Fox as Vice President & Director of Sales for Community Broadcasters, overseeing our radio stations in Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Jason joins Community Broadcasters from the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, where he built an accomplished career in broadcast media and integrated marketing while living in Virginia Beach, VA. He brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience driving revenue growth, leading multi-market sales organizations, and developing high-impact advertising solutions across radio, television, digital, streaming, and experiential platforms.
Throughout his career, Jason has held leadership roles with several respected media organizations, including iHeartMedia, Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Communications, and Mainivent Advertising Agency, where he most recently served as Director of Sales & Media and General Manager. His background includes overseeing multimillion-dollar advertising portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, and building long-term partnerships with local businesses, regional brands, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and civic organizations.
To read the full press release, click here.
On Tuesday, January 13th, the Fellows in Education class held their monthly meeting at the Florence 1 Schools District Office.
The F1S District Office visit included a great lunch while Fellow participants heard about school district programs and initiatives from a variety of the district leaders, such as Erick Figueras, Director of Arts & Innovative Programs; Cathy Lee, Blue Zones Coordinator; Superintendent Richard O’Malley; and Krystle Graham, Coordinator of Clinical Services.
Fellows in Education is a joint program between Florence 1 Schools, The School Foundation and the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and is designed to give local community leaders a unique, behind-the-scenes look into schools across Florence 1 over the course of eight months.
To see more photos from the day, click here.
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Winter Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, February 20 at The Florence Center.
This year’s speaker will be South Carolina Senator Mike Reichenbach representing District 31 covering Darlington and Florence Counties. His conversation will cover hot topics such as state infrastructure, education technology (phone-free schools), state employee compensation, tax policy as well as the ongoing legislative discussions on DEI and betting.
The doors for breakfast will open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 7:50 a.m. The breakfast is made possible by Duke Energy and TD Bank.
Gary Kooper, owner of KLA Kooper Leadership Academy was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about helping small business leaders grow and flourish in today’s complicated business environment.
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.
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Last Week the Florence Chamber of Commerce and The City of Florence recognized Smiling Scoops with Resolution No. 2026-01 as the Business of the Quarter at the regular City Council meeting.
Smiling Scoops offers different flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes and more.
Congratulations to owners Stoney and Whitney Dupree as they continue to grow their family friendly business in Downtown Florence.
On Wednesday, January 14th, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Tenacious Grace in Florence.
Tenacious Grace, a local nonprofit, operates Five Sparrows, a free, 18-24 month, faith-based residential recovery program for women who are survivors of violence and trauma, substance use disorder, financial hardship, and sexual exploitation. During a resident’s stay in the program, she has access to medical care, counseling, job training, spiritual growth opportunities, relational support, recovery services, employment, and accountability – all at no cost to her.
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