The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has announced the honorees for the 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant of the Year and the Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award. Howard Coker, president and CEO of Sonoco, has been named the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year. The South Carolina Chamber’s […]
The Emerging Leaders Summer Institute held their Education and Leadership Development session on July 21st. The class started the day with a dementia simulator and breakfast at The Carolinian before visiting the FMU Performing Arts Center. The group later heard an informative presentation from Hannah with Downtown Florence and a presentation on community leadership by […]
South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend is coming up August 6 – 8. This annual Sales Tax Holiday was established to help families prepare for the school year and includes a variety of items for school, home, and personal use. During the Sales Tax Holiday, consumers can purchase a variety of items like computers, clothing, and […]
The exterior walls and more are up as construction continues on Buc-ee’s, a travel center at exit 170 on Interstate 95. The building of a Buc-ee’s in Florence was announced in August 2019. Ground was broken in November 2020. Now, eight months later, look at the progress of construction. Located on the northeast corner of […]
RE/Max Professionals in Florence held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 22nd at its new location, 601 W. Palmetto St., celebrating joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors joined RE/MAX agents, staff and friends for the celebration. Owner/CEO Mandy Fulford acquired the Florence franchise Jan. 1. She owns six RE/MAX offices, including ones […]
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has announced 81 businesses named the “2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.” Four of the businesses are represented here in Florence County. They include ACS Technologies Group, Edward Jones, First Reliance Bank, and Travel Nurse Across America. All are Greater Florence Chamber Members. To identify the state’s […]
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Business Person of the Year. Area business and community individuals can submit names of people who have managed a successful business with a record of responsibility toward employees, customers and members of the community. Last year’s recipient was Vera Beasley Herbert of […]
You’re invited to join the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Membership Luncheon to be held on Thursday, September 9th at Florence Center. The featured speaker will be David Beasley, Executive Director of The World Food Program. The Business Person of the Year award will also be presented by Wells Fargo. Please mark […]
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2021 SC Chamber Grassroots Tour Luncheon on Wednesday, September 29 at SiMT (1951 Pisgah Rd, Florence). Doors will open at 11:30am and the program will begin at 12 noon. Bob Morgan, President & CEO of the SC Chamber […]
Floor Boys held an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 15th at its Florence location, 2001 Elijah Ludd Road (next to Schofield’s). The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce assisted in the ribbon cutting, along with its ambassadors. “We do all types of flooring – hardwood, carpeting, vinyl, anything you put on floors,” co-owner […]
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Announces Honorees for 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant of the Year and the Sgt. William Jasper Freedom AwardJuly 23, 2021 - 10:45 am
The Emerging Leaders Summer Institute participates in Education and Leadership Development SessionJuly 23, 2021 - 10:43 am
South Carolina Tax Free WeekendJuly 23, 2021 - 10:41 am
