2024-2025 Junior Leadership Florence County Accepting Applications

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Junior Leadership is now accepting applications for the prestigious 2024-2025 Junior Leadership Florence County Program. Thirty of today’s Florence County high school freshman and sophomores from across Florence County will be selected to participate in this program during their sophomore or junior year.

The Junior Leadership Florence County (JLFC) is a ten-month program in which area high school sophomores and juniors are empowered to become trustees of the Florence County community. Students will learn valuable leadership skills, government process, time management, community issue awareness, and business ethics to name a few.

To find out more details and to apply online visit https://www.jrleadershipflorencecounty.com/

The Jonathan Foundation Presents Brighter Days Conference

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The Brighter Days Conference is targeted to three important audiences: Healthcare including, primary care, emergency departments, and mental health and counseling; Education, from secondary through post-secondary schools; and First Responders.

The conference, which will be held on Thursday, May 16th at the Florence Center, is underwritten by the Bruce-Lee Foundation, Nemec-Abbott Foundation, with co-collaboration by DHEC and PDMH, and sponsorships by MUSC and McLeod Health.  Jean Leatherman will provide opening remarks. MUSC System Administrative Officer will provide an update on the new Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital, and the vision for behavioral health for the community.

The conference will provide a virtual keynote with Dr Daniel Amen of the Amen Clinics and a private VIP event for executive leadership and legislators in mental health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, and EMS to dialogue with Dr Amen and ask questions related to the developments in mental health in our community….the new hospital, the new DOMH transitions grant.

For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Lynn Bulloch, President, The Jonathan Foundation at lbulloch@tjf4teens.onmicrosoft.com

To view the full information packet, click here.

Great Southern Homes and Hurricane Builders Cut Chamber Ribbon

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Great Southern Homes and Hurricane Builders are pleased to announce the Grand Opening for the new phase of Grove at Ebenezer, called Easy Living at The Grove. The Grove is a multifaceted subdivision that offers a wide range of housing, commercial opportunities, community events, a clubhouse, pool, playground, walking trails, and access to many nearby amenities. Located in West Florence, within 5 minutes to I95, I20, and all major shopping and dining.

Easy living at the Grove will have one story houses, or one story with a bonus, that range from 1500 ft.² to 2200 ft.². The idea behind this subset of the Grove is to offer low maintenance homes, with smaller yards, without sacrificing the quality of the home build. The exterior of the homes will be brick, Hardie plank, stone, or a combination of these. The interior will feature upgraded kitchens and bathrooms. As well as advanced smart home technologies and a high level of energy efficiency.

To read the full story, click here.

The Benton House Receives National Customer Service Award

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Florence, SC –The Benton House of Florence was recently awarded a 2024 Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Experience AwardTM.

Pinnacle, a customer satisfaction measurement firm specializing in healthcare, conducts over 150,000 phone surveys each year and awards communities that score in the top 15% of their more than 2,700 care providers across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Over the course of 2023, a regular sampling of Benton House residents and families participated in monthly telephone interviews that included open-ended questions, as well the opportunity to rate Benton House in specific categories.

To read the full press release, click here.

TFL Enterprises LLC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Johnny Dunham, owner TFL Enterprises LLC, along with family members and Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon welcoming him to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

TFL Enterprises LLC is an expedited delivery company that offers a wide range of courier services to suit your needs. These pickup and deliveries include but are not limited to medical specimens, pharmaceuticals, health-care items, legal documents, auto parts, and general freight. The company is trained in HAZMAT, Bloodborne Pathogen, HIPPA Compliance, and TWIC/TSA Certified. The company is also commercially insured. They pride themselves in offering courier services that are as flexible and convenient as possible for their customers. TFL is successful by providing safe and timely deliveries with professionalism and integrity.

To read the full story, click here.

Raines Adds SC & NC Properties To Portfolio

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Raines has added two more properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, S.C. and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, N.C. Co-X Holdings has a majority stake in both properties.

The 102-key Springhill Suites Cheraw amenities include free breakfast, guest laundry, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant. The restaurant, Dizzy’s Bar and Grill, is named after the famous jazz singer Dizzy Gillespie, who was from Cheraw.

Raines’ first property in the Greenville market, Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville, will open later this year at a prime location within walking distance of Eastern Carolina University’s campus.

“We are thrilled to welcome these two properties into our management portfolio following a milestone year,” said Grey Raines, managing partner of Raines.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned Florence, SC. based business, Raines has grown into a vertically integrated company involved in all aspects of hotel lifecycle.

To read the full story, click here.

US Department of Treasury’s Reporting For Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new legislation that requires certain corporations, LLCs, and other entities to disclose beneficial ownership and control information to the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Join us on March 27 for a webinar for insights on the CTA.

Hear from a panel of experts from Practical Law and Seyfarth Shaw for an overview of the CTA, including:

•           Which entities are reporting companies under the CTA

•           When reports must be filled

•           Who is a beneficial owner

•           And more

Register now to watch live or on-demand at your convenience.

Jebaily Properties Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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John & Julie Jebaily of Jebaily Properties, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend, talking about local housing and rental markets in today’s economic environment.

You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Florence Participates In Florence County Legislative Day

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The Greater Florence Chambers 2024 Leadership Florence Class spent the entire day Wednesday, March 6th, in Columbia, SC for Florence County Legislative Day.

The class visited the offices of Governor Henry McMaster and met with Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. The group later toured the State House and heard from the Florence delegation and Speaker of the House and were recognized on the House floor by the Florence delegation.

The group went on to visit SLED Headquarters and learned about their mission and law enforcement goals for the state of South Carolina.

The class ended the legislative visit with a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art.

To view photos from the day, click here.

Helping Florence Flourish Announces WinShape Camp

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Helping Florence Flourish welcomes WinShape Camp back to First Presbyterian Church in Florence July 1st-5th!  Campers who have completed grades K5-5th can enjoy sports, creative play, worship and more! Get more details on this week of fun, faith and fellowship at https://camps.winshape.org/day-camps/florence-sc-2/!  Registration is open now. The first 50 registrants get $35 off initial child’s registration.  Email helpingflorenceflourish@gmail.com if you have any questions.

To view the full flyer, click here.