Holden HVAC Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Leon Holden, owner of Holden HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about how to manage indoor climate by controlling temperature and humidity. He also touched on common problems with heat pumps, air conditioning and heating systems.

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, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and LIVE 95.3FM.

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

Hope Wilson Cuts Ribbon On Chamber Membership

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Hope Wilson along with her husband Terrance, her family, friends and Chamber Ambassador cut her ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

“Led by Heart. Powered by Strategy. Focused on Results” The Wolf & Bear Collective, a newly launched real estate team with eXp Realty, bringing their complementary strengths, and a relationship-driven, service-first approach to residential real estate across Florence and the Greater Pee Dee region. Hope (Bear) Wilson holds a certification in Real Estate Negotiation (RENE), and in Home Finance Resource (HFR) and a designation as a Military Relocation Specialist (MRP). Both members of The Wolf & Bear Collective—Terrence and Hope Wilson—are certified REALTORS® affiliates (Hope, since 2024), which means they can unlock exclusive financial benefits for eligible heroes through the Homes For Heroes® program, which can provide real-world financial relief 2-5 days after closing for the secondary portion of the rewards for heroes to do with as they see fit. Learn more about The Wolf & Bear Collective.

To read the full story, click here.

Senator Reichenbach Speaks To Sold-Out Crowd at Legislative Breakfast

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The Greater Florence Chamber would like to thank South Carolina Senator Mike Reichenbach for being the guest speaker Friday at the Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast held at the Florence Center. More than 250 business and community leaders attended the event.

Senator Reichenbach touched on many issues being worked on in Columbia, including property tax and income tax topics.

The Chamber’s Legislative & Community Breakfasts are informational gatherings held twice each year covering central community topics as well as legislative updates.

The breakfast program was made possible by Duke Energy and TD Bank.

To see more photos from the event, click here.

Montessori School of Florence Celebrates Montessori Education Week with Community Events and Open Houses

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The Montessori School of Florence (MSF) will celebrate Montessori Education Week, February 22–28, with a series of engaging events designed to highlight the Montessori method and welcome families and community members to learn more about this child-centered approach to education.

Montessori Education Week is an annual celebration of the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s unique educational journey. Throughout the week, MSF will host school-based and community-centered activities, many of which are open to the public.

To read the full press release, click here.

Business Updates from the SC Statehouse

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On Wednesday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the State of South Carolina Small Business Tax Cut of 2026 (H. 5006), legislation that would exempt the first $10,000 of a small business’s personal property (BPP) from county taxation, streamline compliance requirements, and eliminate the tax entirely for businesses with less than $10,000 in taxable personal property. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

Key Pro-Business Legislation Still in Play in Columbia

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Members of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will return to Columbia this week to begin the final year of the two-year legislative session.

Several notable pro-business bills introduced during the previous session remain eligible for consideration this year:

Income Tax Reform (H.4216)

Manufacturing Property Tax Exemption Cap Increase (S.439)

Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H.3021)

Additional Tort Reform (S.244 / H.3497)

RetrainSC Credit Modernization (S.359)

Childcare Tax Credit Modernization (S.47)

Maximum Unemployment Benefits (H.3477)

HopeHealth to Host Town Hall Meeting on March 23

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HopeHealth CEO Carl Humphries will host a town hall meeting for patients and community members, designed to build awareness and deepen understanding of HopeHealth’s mission, services, and unique role as a community health center. For more information, email tstraus@hope-health.org.

To register, click here.

Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship

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Attention upcoming high school graduates!

The Florence Police Department is thrilled to announce that they are now accepting applications for the Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship!

This prestigious one-time scholarship is valued at $1,000.00 and will be awarded to five deserving students from Darlington and Florence High Schools.

Deadline to Apply is April 17, 2026!

For more information, click here.

Francis Marion University AAFSA 25th Annual Scholarship Gala

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The Francis Marion University African American Faculty and Staff Coalition Scholarship Fund is hosting its 25th Annual Scholarship Gala on March 12, 2026. The theme of the event is Bridging Generations: 25 Years of Lifting as We Climb

The Gala at 6pm at the FMU Performing Arts Center is located at 201 S. Dargan Street in Florence, SC.

For more information, click here.

Leadership Florence Class Visits Columbia for Florence County Legislative Day

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The Greater Florence Chamber’s 2026 Leadership Florence Class spent Tuesday, February 10th, in Columbia for Florence County Legislative Day.

The group toured the State House and heard from the Florence Legislative delegation and Speaker of the House, Murrell Smith Jr. The cohorts were recognized on the House floor by the Florence delegation.

The class visited with SLED to learn about the agency and their impact on law enforcement statewide.

The class ended Legislative Day attending the Florence County Day reception at the Columbia Museum of Art.

To see more photos from the day, click here.