Jr. Leadership Florence County  Participates Agribusiness Day Session

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Last Friday, the Jr. Leadership Florence County Class of 2026–2027 participated in their Agribusiness Day Session, exploring South Carolina’s number one industry, Agribusiness.

Throughout the day, students gained firsthand knowledge into the agricultural industry, learned about its economic impact on our state, and discovered the wide range of career opportunities available in agriculture and related fields.

From farm operations to agricultural research and education, the young leaders experienced how innovation, hard work, and leadership help keep South Carolina’s agricultural industry thriving.

We’d like to thank our wonderful hosts and presenters for much of this month’ s session – Mr. Ted & Staff at McCall Farms, Mr. Richie from Bay Branch Farm, Ms. Bethany Funkhouser, Area Agribusiness Agent. Also thanks to the Clemson University Pee Dee Research & Education Center and Florence County School District Two.

The Jr. Leadership Florence County program is a collaborative partnership among Florence County SC 4-H, the Greater Florence Chamber, and Francis Marion University working together to develop tomorrows leaders.

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Micky Finn’s to Host Holiday Pour

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What pairs well with holiday entertaining? Wine. The answer is always wine.

Join Micky Finn’s and Aleph Wines for The Holiday Pour wine experience and get a head start on holiday entertaining. Discover new favorites, explore delicious pairings and enjoy a memorable evening.

Grab your tickets now and find the wine that pairs well with family chaos BEFORE the chaos begins.

 

SCDEW Announces New  Unemployment Insurance Handbook

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SCDEW announced the publication of a new handbook to help employers navigate the unemployment insurance program. In the handbook, employers can find answers to common unemployment insurance questions, better understand their rights and responsibilities as a South Carolina employer, explore topics ranging from wage reports to SOC codes, and access a variety of resources designed to simplify the entire UI process for businesses. You can find the Employer Handbook here.

One Table Florence Is Back This Year for Thanksgiving

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One Table Florence is a celebration of unity, compassion, and the power of community. One Table Florence provides FREE Thanksgiving meal and the experience of dining at a shared table with members of the community. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and is 100% free to attend, so no one is excluded and barriers are removed.

It will be held in Timrod Park at the Lawton Chase House. Volunteer and support opportunities are available at www.onetableflorence.com.

Consider giving back by volunteering, or attend and enjoy a wonderful meal.

HopeHealth Welcomes New Provider

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HopeHealth welcomes Radhika Swaminathan, DDS, a dentist at HopeHealth in Lake City.

Dr. Swaminathan earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in Kansas City, Missouri.

She is a 2025 recipient of the Dr. Robert and Lucille Cowen Scholarship Award for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry and speaks English and Tamil.

While Dr. Swaminathan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, she has a special clinical interest in cosmetic smile transformations and minimally invasive restorative care. She is passionate about using modern digital impression scanners to make treatments quicker and more comfortable for the patients. Additionally, she finds great fulfillment in helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears through a gentle, patient-centered approach.

There’s Still Time for The Post and Courier’s  20 Under Forty Nominations

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The Post and Courier Pee Dee is thrilled to announce our second annual Twenty Under Forty, presented by Victors.

The Pee Dee region is powered by a talented and driven workforce, made up of individuals dedicated to personal growth and regional progress. Twenty Under Forty celebrates the outstanding young professionals who are helping shape the future of our community. By nominating someone under 40 who stands out in their career and gives back to the community, you’re helping promote a culture of excellence, leadership, and support throughout the Pee Dee.

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on those making a difference in the Pee Dee – this is a great chance to honor their hard work and inspire others to follow their lead.

To nominate someone, click here.

Young Professionals of Florence  to Host November Event

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Attention area business professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. We want you to join Young Professionals of Florence. Come and visit with us for a free community After Hours Gathering at the Downtown Hyatt Place Hotel on Thursday, November 12 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to have a fun evening of discovery of networking, food, drink and sharing Florence update stories.

We hope our area business leaders support the Young Professionals of Florence by encouraging their employees to participate in these worthwhile gatherings.

To view the full flyer, click here or to view their Facebook event page, click here.

MAI Partners Featured on ChamberLink Radio

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Robbin Johnson, Managing Director of MAI Partners, a business advisory and consulting firm based here in the Pee Dee was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about how MAI Partners work with local manufacturing companies for quality and process improvement which allows for a greater focus on growth.

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.

Looking for past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews? Click here:

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

Florence County Planning Department Receives Outstanding Planning Project (Implementation) Award

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Congratulations to the Florence County Planning Department on receiving the Outstanding Planning Project (Implementation) award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA)!

The project was to perform the first Comprehensive Study of the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority’s (PDRTA) service area and operations. Our team was able to fund this project with 100% federal funding, through the Florence Area Transportation Study (FLATS) which is hosted by Florence County.

This study was done in partnership with PDRTA, FLATS, Kimley-Horn, and Florence County. By securing 100% federal funding, it was a significant cost savings to both PDRTA and Florence County. The study produced very valuable information and recommendations, which have already had a positive effect on PDRTA and the Florence area.

3rd Quarter Small Business  Roundtable Breakfast – Last Thursday

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The Greater Florence Chamber held its’ 3rd Quarter Small Business Roundtable Breakfast at Florence County Club today. Thirty area small business leaders and city representatives attended the early morning event at Florence Country Club.

The breakfast provides area small business owners and operators with the opportunity to share recent business experiences through roundtable reports ranging from current business initiatives to finding solutions for business hurdles. These conversations allow for the collection business concerns to be used in a deeper focus at the next Small Business Luncheon.

Special thanks to the Chamber Small Business Committee Champion, David Fountain, for leading the breakfast topics and to First Citizens Bank for sponsoring the event.

To see more photos from the event, click here.