Truist Small Business Financial Literacy Workshop Series

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For Small Business Month Truist is launching a virtual Small Business Financial Literacy Workshop Series, on May 27th, designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools and insights on key financial topics such as cash flow management, growing and expanding, protecting and long-term business sustainability. Their goal is to make these sessions accessible, relevant, and impactful for current and aspiring business owners.

  • Separating personal and business, May 27th @12:30-1pm
  • Managing cash flow and expanding your business, June 24th @12:30-1pm
  • Protecting your business, July 22nd @12:30-1pm

    For more information, click here.

Dr. Jermaine Ford Appointed to SACSCOC Board of Trustees

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Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) proudly announces that President Dr. Jermaine Ford has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a significant honor that reflects both his leadership and the college’s continued progress.

This appointment represents a major milestone for FDTC, signaling a strong and positive trajectory following past accreditation challenges prior to Dr. Ford’s arrival in October 2021. Under his leadership, the college has made measurable strides in strengthening academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and student success.

To read the full story, click here.

City Center Market – This Saturday

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Don’t forget, the Florence City Center Market boasts dozens of vendors selling an array of farm fresh produce, heritage meats, handmade artisan wares, organic soaps, goat milk lotions, and much more!  Gotta check it out this Saturday at 200 Sanborn Street in Florence.

Last Week’s Chamber Small Business Social

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The Chamber held a Small Business Social event at the Sapphire Room by Finns on Wednesday, May 6th.

The event, facilitated by the Chamber’s Voice of Small Business Committee, focused on collaboration, networking, and community growth, creating opportunities for local businesses to connect, share ideas, build partnerships, and support one another. More than 30 local small business owners were in attendance.

Thank you to Notch 8 Catering, Micky Finnn’s and Lowcountry Kettle corn for sponsoring and supporting.

To see more photos from the event, click here.

Leadership Florence’s 4th Annual Kickball for a Cause – Last Saturday

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The Greater Florence Chamber’s Leadership Florence Class held the fourth annual Kickball for A Cause fundraiser at Carolina Bank Field, home of the Florence Flamingos.

The event provided an opportunity for local companies and business leaders to compete, as well as entertainment and activities for the entire family.

The tournament was the class project for this year’s Leadership Florence cohorts. Proceeds will benefit Lighthouse Ministries, House of Hope and CARE House. Thank you to the many sponsors and participants that made this all possible.

1st place-Florence Hauling and Junk Removal
2nd place-Greyfeather Group, Exp Realty
Best Uniform- Team Honda
Picture credits: True Light Photography

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Best of the Pee Dee – Voting Opens May 20

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The community spoke and the Morning News listened! The top five nominated businesses in each category are moving on to the voting phase starting Wednesday, May 20th.

Vote once per day, per category, for the duration of the voting phase to help determine who deserves the title of THE BEST!

For more information, click here.

Free Workshop: Accounting Basics for Small Businesses

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Are you unsure what the difference is between revenue, income, and profit? Do you know your business break-even? Have you ever had to look up what P&L or COGS means? If so, make sure to join the FMU Kelley Center for our Basic Accounting for Small Businesses Workshop this Wednesday. This free, in-person workshop will cover topics such as:

Accounting Terms, Common Financial Reports, How to Create a Business Budget and Accounting Tools.

Registration is limited to 20 attendees per time slot. Workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 13th at the FMU Kelley Center in Downtown Florence. There are 2 time slots to choose from. 12:00 PM or 5:30 PM.

For more information, click here.

Lifescaping Featured on ChamberLink Radio

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Don Walter of Lifescaping was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend talking about promoting leadership 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/

Get Ready For The Best Fireworks Event Around The Pee Dee

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You should probably go ahead and plan your July 4th this year centered on the fireworks display and music entertainment at the Florence Soccer Complex on East Palmetto Street. Make your July 4th family plans now.

For more information, click here.

Storm Ready Expo Happening May 16

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Duke Energy is excited to invite you to their upcoming Storm Ready Expo on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Florence County Complex Parking Lot! This event promises something for the whole family, with engaging children’s activities, a touch-a-truck experience, and a variety of delicious food trucks. Join them to learn valuable tips on staying safe during storms, enjoy some great food, and let the kids have fun exploring and participating.

If you are interested in being a vendor at the event, please click here to submit your application to Jessica Joe at the Florence County Emergency Management office. Deadline for submission is May 11.