Florence City Business License Renewals Deadline is Next Month

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Business License Renewals for all businesses and professionals doing business within the corporate limits of the City of Florence are due April 30th, 2026.

Reminder:  non-payment of all or any part of the correct business license tax, the license official shall impose and collect a late penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax for each month, or portion thereof, after the due date until paid.

Business licenses may be renewed online at:
https://www.localblrenewal.com/city_of_florence/renewalinformation

For more information, contact (843) 665-3173 or blicense@cityofflorencesc.gov.

SCMC Small Business of the Year Award

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The Small Business of the Year Award honors an exemplary South Carolina small business that demonstrates outstanding achievement in business growth, customer focus, community engagement, leadership, and workforce empowerment.

Businesses may be nominated by peers, employees, community members, or may self-nominate. All nominees must complete an online application outlining their qualifications and achievements.

Applications are first reviewed by a SCMC selection committee to ensure eligibility and completeness. Qualified applications are then evaluated by a judging panel comprised of members of the Small Business Council. Judges score each business using established criteria, and weighted scores are calculated to determine rankings. The top three to five finalists may receive a site visit or virtual interview to verify achievements and gather additional insights before final scoring.

For more information, click here.

Small Business Success Summit

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The Small Business Success Summit is designed to equip entrepreneurs and business owners with practical tools, valuable resources, and meaningful connections to help grow and sustain their businesses. From financial strategy to AI and access to local partners, this half-day experience brings together experts and organizations committed to supporting small business success.

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing (1111 Honda Way, Timmonsville).

To register, click here.

Florence American Airlines Staff Win Customer Cup

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Congratulations to the American Airlines staff at the Florence Regional Airport (FLO), winners of the American Airlines Customer Cup for the 4th Qtr. of 2025. The Customer Cup recognizes our local @americanair team for their commitment to outstanding customer service when you Fly FLO.

To read the full story, click here.

City of Florence Selects New Chief of Police

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The City of Florence is pleased to announce the selection of Angela M. Greene as the new Chief of Police for the Florence Police Department (FPD).

Ms. Greene will begin her post with the FPD on April 1, 2026, and is an experienced law enforcement leader with over twenty years of service in Virginia.  Throughout her career, she has earned a reputation for strengthening police agencies, lowering crime rates, and building trust through effective community involvement and teamwork. She started her law enforcement career in 2001 with the Richmond Police Department. During her time there, she advanced through the ranks to Captain, leading various operational units and gaining extensive experience in patrol, investigations, and strategic crime-reduction efforts.

To read the full press release, click here.

Peace Love Glory Homecare LLC 10 Year Celebration

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Peace Love Glory Homecare LLC celebrates 10 years of service to our community honoring Marilyn McKnight. This milestone represents a decade of compassion, dedication, and a faith-driven mission to care for those in need.

Our celebration will take place at the Florence Civic Center on March 28, 2026 and will be a special gathering filled with praise, worship, and community fellowship. The event is designed to uplift spirits, celebrate the impact of caregiving, and recognize the importance of serving others with love and dignity.

To view the full flyer, click here.

Palmetto Goodwill Hiring Events

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Did you know that Palmetto Goodwill hosts multiple hiring events for companies and offers job application assistance? Click here to view their April calendar of events.

Trademark Home Exteriors Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

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Mark Stanley, owner of Trademark Home Exteriors, along with Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Trademark Home Exteriors Mission: What started out as a small business with a big dream to help homeowners maximize their backyard space has now, 15 years later, has grown to be the areas experts in sunrooms, screen rooms, additions, pergolas and outdoor kitchens. Each project is built with integrity and of the highest materials and professionalism.

With a combined construction experience team of over 100 years, Trademark is a true turnkey experience – from permitting to perfection. Their design team meets you in your home and listens.

Each homeowner has a little different taste in what they believe to be their best ideas and Trademark Home Exteriors agrees! They take those ideas and make them a reality. That’s why each Trademark build is custom designed and built just for your expectations and budget. From Patio Enclosures to Trademark All Season climate-controlled sunrooms, they have the right project to maximize your backyard space.

To read the full story, click here.

La Rochelle Counseling Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Suzanne La Rochelle of La Rochelle Counseling was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about how your body needs nutrition and exercise to stay healthy and your mental health requires the same level of attention and care.

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/

Last Week’s Chamber Outlook Luncheon

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Last Wednesday, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Outlook Luncheon at the Florence Center with nearly 500 business and community leaders in attendance.

The keynote speaker, Chief Mark Keel, of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED), spoke on many topics from public safety in South Carolina to law enforcement hurdles regarding youth trafficking, drug use and the proliferation of guns falling into wrong hands.

The Chamber’s luncheon also included the announcement of Luke Wilcox, of Wilcox Office Works, as the Chamber’s Small Businessperson of the Year, sponsored by Dedicated Community Bank.

Also, Jeff McKay of the North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA), was awarded the Chamber’s Public Servant of the Year award by Francis Marion University. At the same time, Dr. Fred Carter, President of FMU, presented both Jeff and Carrie McKay with a unique Parents of the Decade award.

The Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year, Alex Dusky of Community Broadcasters, was also recognized during the program introduction.

(photos by Phillip Guyton)

Click here to see more photos from the event.