RMX Solutions LLC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Sergio Salas, along with his wife owners of RMX Solutions LLC, along with family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

The new company brings together over 15 years of industry experience to serve two essential sectors: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Meat Products Supply. RMX Solutions LLC was founded with a clear purpose: to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to businesses in the food, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. By combining deep market expertise with a customer-first approach, the company is set to become a trusted partner for businesses across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

RMX Solutions’ mission is simple: to deliver solutions that make our customers stronger, more efficient, and better prepared for the challenges of today’s markets. “From safety equipment to food supply, we are committed to reliability, innovation, and long-term partnerships.”

To read the full story, click here.

McLeod Health Oncology Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Dr. Swarna Nalluru, Oncologist at McLeod Health was the Florence Chamber’s guests this past weekend talking about women’s health, breast cancer and treatment options.

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.

Looking for past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews? Click here:

https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

2025 Fall Community Breakfast Set For November 7

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Fall Legislative and Community Breakfast will focus on addressing mental health in the Pee Dee. The event will be held on Friday, November 7th at The Florence Center, 3300 W Radio Dr. in Florence.

Speakers at the breakfast will include Elizabeth Crowley, Executive Director, Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion; Rebecca Vincent, Vice President of Patient Services Women’s and Children’s McLeod Regional Medical Center; Farrah M. Hughes, Associate Vice President for Behavioral Health at HopeHealth and Jay Hinesley, CEO of MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

MUSC and its’ collaborative partners opened the doors of the innovative MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion in late August and will serve as a regional behavioral health center. Please join us and our communities to hear from health care experts about how they are collaborating to address and ease the impact of mental health challenges in the Pee Dee region.

The Chamber’s Community Breakfast is an informational gathering held twice each year. Topics range from state and local representatives providing legislative updates to local concerns centered on community safety, health care, and education. The breakfast is open to business and civic leaders as well as the general public.

The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 7:50 a.m.

Registration for the Community Breakfast is $30 for chamber members, $40 for non-members and $260 for a forward reserved table of 8. The breakfast is made possible by First Reliance Bank and Signature Wealth Strategies.

To register, click here.

Kickin’ Chicken Wing & Chili Festival – This Friday

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival will be held this Friday, October 17th in the 100 block of South Dargan Street in downtown Florence.

A selection of wings tastings and chili styles will be available throughout the evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature other food vendors along with a selection of beverages, including wine, local and craft beer. The grand stage will be set for music and dancing by the band Chocolate Chip & Company.

The wings and chili will be prepared by competing chefs and local cooking teams. The chamber estimates that they will go through about 1,700 pounds of chicken wings and nearly 100 gallons of chili. Come early to be sure you get your full taste of wings, chili and other fun food and beverages.

The festival helps support the Pee Dee Visions Foundation, which supports the Chamber’s local educational initiatives.

The main event sponsors for the festival include Synergi Partners, HopeHealth, and Victors along with additional support from MPD Electric Cooperative, Hyatt Place, Hotel Florence and Florence Downtown Development Corp.

GSSM Ranked No. 1 In South Carolina and No. 4 In Nation By Niche

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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has once again been recognized as the #1 Best Public High School in South Carolina by Niche, the leading platform for school and college rankings and reviews. In an exciting gain on the national stage, GSSM rose to #4 Best Public High School in America, up from #8 in 2025.

In addition to these top honors, GSSM was also ranked #1 Best Public High School Teachers in South Carolina and #1 Best College Prep Public High School in South Carolina.

“These rankings affirm that GSSM is a truly remarkable place for young people to learn, grow, and thrive,” said Danny Dorsel, president of GSSM and member of the Class of 1990. “Anyone who spends time here, especially with our students, quickly realizes the passion and dedication that define this community. Our faculty and staff give their all to create an environment where students can push boundaries, explore new horizons, and prepare to change the world. This recognition is a tribute to their efforts, to our students’ relentless curiosity, and to the families and schools across South Carolina who help prepare these future innovators.”

To read the full story, click here.

Francis Marion University Ranked By U.S. News & World Report

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Francis Marion University has once again been named one of the top Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. FMU has earned a place on this prestigious list for more than two decades, a consistent recognition of the University’s academic quality and value.

This year, FMU was honored in five different categories: Top Regional Universities (54), Top Public Schools (28), Best Value Schools (20), Top Performers on Social Mobility (25), and Best Colleges for Veterans (27).

Four of FMU’s undergraduate academic programs also received national recognition: business, engineering, nursing, and psychology. Each of these programs was highlighted for excellence in its field, marking the second consecutive year that all four programs earned this distinction.

To read the full story, click here.

An Information Exchange Designed To Energize, Inform and Empower – HR

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Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.

If you’re an HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, a community leader – and you’ve got something to say about talent, culture or technology – Disrupt is the place. It’s coming soon to a city near you.

For more information, click here.

Business Resources For Lake City & Surrounding Areas

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Learn what resources are available for your aspiring, new, or growing small business. Representatives from the FMU Kelley Center, SCORE, and the SC Small Business Development Center will share information about their free small business services and answer your business-related questions. Join them at The Continuum (208 W Main St) in Lake City on Wednesday, October 22nd from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for this free workshop.

To register, click here.

Be Sure To Fly Flo, Fly Home

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All good reasons to start  your next trip out of Florence Regional Airport. Plus, there is nothing better than returning home through the convenience of the Florence airport. Just Fly Home.

For more information, click here.