On Tuesday, November 12, we had Health Issues Day for the Leadership Florence class of 2020. The day was filled with scenarios, information and tours of some of our local healthcare facilities. The class visited and learned about McLeod Health, Florence Family YMCA, HopeHealth, MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center, Senior Citizens Association in Florence County, and The Manor.
The Junior Leadership Class had Business and Industry Day on Friday, November 12. We visited GE Healthcare, Honda of SC, Mfg., and McCall Farms. We are so thankful for the great hospitality that these businesses showed us today. Florence is full of some great businesses and we are so grateful that we were able to […]
by Ardie Arvidson Pee Dee Healthy Start Inc. held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce signifying its new membership in the chamber. Chamber ambassadors joined Pee Dee Healthy Start Inc, staff and guests for the occasion. When it began in 1991, the focus of Pee Dee Healthy Start was helping […]
by Ardie Arvidson Burris and Pressley Realty celebrated the opening of its Florence office at 155 N. Dargan St. and its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting Thursday. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration. Damian Burris and Cody Pressley are owners of the brokerage company. The two joined forces in […]
by Ardie Arvidson McLeod Occupational Health celebrated the opening of its new location in McLeod Medical Park East on Thursday, November 7 with an open house and ribbon-cutting. The ribbon-cutting was part of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours with Chamber ambassadors taking part. The new location of McLeod Occupational Health is […]
by Ardie Arvidson New Chamber member, Comfort Inn & Suites of Florence, at 527 Woody Jones Boulevard in Florence, held its grand opening Wednesday, November 6. There were tours, food, entertainment and ribbon cutting. The new Choice Hotels Comfort Inn and Suites is managed by Raines Hospitality, Inc. Grey Raines, president of Raines Hospitality Inc., […]
by Ardie Arvidson School of Dance Arts celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon. Owner Devin Jennings cut the ribbon as staff and chamber ambassadors joined her. School of Dance Arts was founded in 1972 by Barbara Howell Counts who later sold it to Cecilia Sprawls, Jennings said. Jennings purchased the […]
by Ardie Arvidson The Square Meal Market celebrated its joining of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting. Chamber ambassadors joined in the celebration. The Square Meal Market is at 163 W. Evans St. in downtown Florence. The establishment is owned by three women: Shaelyn Williamson, Gennine Williamson and her sister, […]
More than 30 people were in attendance as The Florence Chamber held an Economic Equity and Inclusion Roundtable event at the MUSC Floyd Cconference Center in Florence on Tuesday, October 29. Keynote speaker, Rhonda Midgette presented “Diversity and Inclusion in the Right Doses – Choosing the Appropriate Measures and Strategies for Your Company”. A panel […]
The Junior Leadership of Florence County enjoyed a beautiful day in Lake City for their annual Art & History Day! Thanks to Sharon Brown with Lake City Creative Alliance, Kelli Meeker at Moore Farms Botanical Gardens, and all of the other Lake City businesses and organizations for the experience!
