Moore Farms to Hosts Garden Art Class

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Are you looking for a way to get your kids outside in a safe environment?Join Moore Farms Botanical Garden on Saturday, August 6 from9:00am-12:00pm for their Garden Art class! Several stations will be set up throughout the garden that guide you through how to make an art piece using natural materials. Your adventure through the garden will be self-guided and you can explore as many stations as you like. This will be fun for the whole family! Tickets are ONLY $5! Purchase yours today!

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Superior Machine Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Superior Machine Co. of South Carolina, Inc. in Florence joined the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 27th.

Cutting the ribbon was Robert G. “Zip” Vassy Jr., Vice President/Finance. He was joined by members of the team at Superior Machine Co. of South Carolina, Chamber staff and ambassadors.

The company, located at 692 N. Cashua Drive, was started in the ‘60s by Francis Phillips in the paper mill industry. It evolved over the years to include paper, steel and aggregate “rock” industries. In the early ‘80s the company turned its attention mainly to the steel industry.

Florence is the company headquarters and the only manufacturing plant, Vassy said. He said the company has sales and engineering offices at Pawley’s Island and an engineering office in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Florence Chamber Participates in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCELERATE Conference

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Les Echols, Director of Community and Minority Enterprise for the Greater Florence Chamber, participated in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCELERATE Conference in Indianapolis last week.

Les was part of a team of speakers that talked about diversity, equity and inclusion and how it can be embedded in everything chambers do. The program was modeled after TED Talks, with rapid-fire presentations meant to inspire attendees to consider what’s possible at other chambers of commerce across the country.

Les also shared the ups and downs of how to build trust and accountability for DEI to take root within the business community.

Florence Center Makes National Magazine Cover

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Check this out!! Florence Center was featured on the cover of the 2022 Mustang Times Magazine. The Mustang Club of America is the largest organization of Mustang enthusiasts in the world. This Nationwide publication did an amazing job highlighting the Mustang Show, Florence Center, and the Pee Dee area after this springs show here in Florence. Everyone looks forward to hosting the Eastern Carolina Mustang Club regional show again in April 2023.

Pound Real Estate Partners Join Chamber with Ribbon Cutting

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Pound Real Estate Partners LLC celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting in the James Allen Plaza on Dargan Street on Tuesday, July 26th.

Cutting the ribbon were broker-in-charge Patty K. Pound and co-owner Robert Pound, Realtor. They were joined by Chamber staff and ambassadors.

Patty Pound said she has been in the real estate business for six years. Prior to that she was a professional photographer for about 25 years, and just recently gave that up to pursue her passion for real estate full time.

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Young Professionals of Florence to Host Business Paws Event

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YP of Florence invites you to join them on Thursday, August 18th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Residence Inn for a Hawaiian themed get together.  Bring your pet for the fashion show and donation to the Florence Area Humane Society.

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The Florence Chamber and the Blood Connection Host Blood Drive

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Join us on Wednesday, August 10th as we team up with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive in Downtown Florence from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. A $20 charitable donation will be made for every blood donor!

For more information or to sign up, click here.

Jr. Leadership Florence County 4-H Program Kick Off

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The Jr. Leadership Florence County 4-H Program kicked off their 2022-2023 year with their Opening Retreat Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton on Monday, July 25th and Tuesday, July 26th. The students truly enjoyed learning more about each other while strengthening their skills. They bonded through icebreakers, leadership and personality assessments, and team-building exercises.

In August, they will have “Meet Me at the Lanes,” where they will have a night to mingle with each other before the monthly sessions start in September.

Without the partnership between Clemson Extension/ 4-H, FMU, and the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, this program would not be possible. We are thankful for the support from the community and the donations that the program receives. We have an incredible group of students and look forward to a successful year ahead.

Special thanks to Camp Bob Cooper for hosting us and the Florence School District Two for assisting us with transportation.

To view photos from the session, click here.

2022 Sales Tax Holiday – This Weekend

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During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of purchases are exempt from the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax-free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. As long as an item is eligible, it is tax-free whether purchased in-store or online. This tax free weekend runs from Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7.

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Florence Revolutionary Rivers Trail Earns National Designation

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The 60-mile trail in Florence County carries paddlers into the cypress and tupelo-laden swampland Francis Marion used as a hideout while fighting the British during the American Revolution.

Last month the 60-mile South Carolina Revolutionary Rivers Trail on Lynches River became a National Water Trail in an effort spearheaded by the Friends of Revolutionary Rivers.

The official announcement was made on June 4, National Trails Day. Nine recreation trails in seven states, were added to the National Trails System.

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