Join Francis Marion University for a speaker series hosted by the School of Business featuring Jeff Deaton, Managing Director from AESC! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a world-leading battery plant director and enhance your own professional journey. This series will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 PM. You can call 843-661-1420 should you need more information.
The SC Chamber of Commerce recognized Representative Roger Kirby as their 2024 House Legislator of the Year award recipient for his longstanding support of a pro-business agenda, and his consistent willingness to work across the aisle to better South Carolina’s business environment.
“Representative Kirby has been a consistent friend of the business community since his election to the General Assembly in 2015, and we are proud to recognize him as our 2024 House Legislator of the Year,” said SC Chamber President and CEO Mike Brenan. “We admire and appreciate his commitment to working on issues that better South Carolina, like economic development, workforce development, lawsuit reform, and education, among others, and applaud his willingness to work across the aisle in search of common-sense solutions.”
“It is my distinct honor to be recognized by the SC Chamber as the 2024 House Legislator of the Year,” said Representative Roger Kirby. “South Carolina depends upon the continued success of our business sector for the overall health and prosperity of our citizens. We have many challenges ahead, particularly with workforce development, rural infrastructure, education, and access to affordable healthcare. With the strong support of our business community and small business sector, we can overcome these challenges and continue our great successes of economic development and opportunity for all of our citizens.”
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival is set for this Friday, Oct. 18 in the 100 block of South Dargan Street from 5 to 9 p.m.
There are still a couple of cooker openings for individuals to compete in the wings and chili contest. Contact the Chamber if you want to share your wing or chili cooking ability.
The festival attendees will be entertained with live music by The Inland Band, a Country & Rock group from Florence. Winners of the wings and chili cook-off will be announced at 8:45 p.m.
The Chamber’s Leadership Florence Class of 2025 continued their journey with Visual Arts and Media Day on Tuesday, October 8th.
The day gave a comprehensive, inside look at a number of organizations, including the Florence Museum, Adams Outdoor, FMU Performing Arts Center and Florence Little Theatre. Local radio personality Uncle Buddha was the lunch speaker for the event.
Thank you to all the host organizations who made our day possible. A special thank you also goes out to Adams Outdoor for sponsoring breakfast.
To see more photos from the day, click here.
Come ready to learn some networking tips and etiquette with presentations provided by FMU’s School of Business. You will have the opportunity to tour the new School of Business building at Francis Marion University! Be sure to stick around for some food, drinks and fellowship to follow. Join us on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. You won’t want to miss this!
To view the full flyer, click here.
The Florence Chamber held a Business-After-Hours event last week at the Addison of Florence on Celebration Blvd – formerly the Benton House.
Local business individuals stopped by to chat and enjoy great hors d’oeuvres and favorite beverages.
To see more photos from the event, click here.
Lela Gregg, Lactation Specialist at MUSC Women’s Pavilion was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend explaining the benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants through the ups and downs of nursing a new baby. 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.
You can review past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews by clicking https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/
Southern Living talks about there’s a lot more going on in Florence, South Carolina than most think, including its surprisingly vibrant arts scene.
Florence’s art offerings rival comparably sized cities (there are currently about 40,000 people), as well as larger metro areas. Hear the Florence Symphony Orchestra perform, stroll past murals and sculptures throughout downtown, or take in some local theater.
To read the full story, click here.
A program now in place at United Way of Florence County will provide assistance to individuals who have documented job offers but need temporary support to begin working. The program, Barriers to Employment, will assist with initial or unexpected expenses such as child care, transportation, work equipment, housing and initial certifications, among a number of others.
United Way of Florence County President Cameron Packett said the program was launched with a generous donation from Mike Reichenbach and Charisse Reichenbach with the goal of helping individuals move into stable, well-paying jobs and promoting workforce development.
“The expenses associated with starting a new job—before the steady paycheck begins—can be prohibitive for many who have the opportunity and want to work,” Campbell said. “We hope area businesses will refer any new employees who could use initial help to our office.”
To read the full press release, click here.
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Chi Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is excited to welcome The Honorable Brother Representative James E. Clyburn as the keynote speaker for our Achievement Week Founder’s Awards Ceremony.
The event will take place at the SHEREC (Strive Hard Educational, Recreational and Enrichment Center) located at 312 S Ravenel Street, Florence, SC 29506 beginning at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $65 per person and Tables are available for $700 (Seats 8 and includes a Half-Page Ad in our digital souvenir journal).
For more information, to sponsor, or to purchase tickets, contact us at 843-992-6349 or 843-858-3766, visit the website or email chiiota.oppf@gmail.com
