Family Nest Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

Taliaferro Adams and Rob Norman, co-owners of Family Nest along with Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Family Nest began with the belief that families deserve compassionate support during some of life’s most challenging transitions. Whether grieving the loss of a loved one, helping a senior family member relocate, or managing a lifetime of belongings and responsibilities, families can often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.  As part of the Family Nest network, Family Nest Pee Dee Coast combines the resources and experience of a national brand with the attentive, personalized service of a locally owned and family-operated business.

Led by Taliaferro Adams and Rob Norman, Family Nest Pee Dee Coast serves Florence, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, and surrounding communities throughout South Carolina’s Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions, as well as Brunswick County, North Carolina.

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Carolina Strut Professional Exterior Cleaning Joins Chamber

Billy Blackmon Jr., owner of Carolina Strut, along with his family and Chamber Ambassadors cut his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Carolina Strut Professional Exterior Cleaning is a locally owned and operated property service company proudly serving Darlington, Hartsville, Florence, and surrounding communities. Owned by Billy Blackmon Jr., Carolina Strut was built with a simple goal: provide dependable, professional service while treating every customer’s property like it was their own. The company is licensed and insured and has grown through hard work, strong customer service, word-of-mouth referrals, and the support of the local community.

Carolina Strut offers a wide range of residential and commercial services, including professional pressure washing and soft washing, house washing, roof cleaning, driveway and sidewalk cleaning, gutter cleaning, exterior window cleaning, and commercial exterior cleaning. The company also provides junk removal, eviction and foreclosure cleanouts, property cleanouts, furniture and appliance removal, yard and storm debris removal, lawn care, tree and brush work, land clearing, and demolition services. Demolition includes sheds, small structures, mobile homes, interior tear-outs, debris removal, site cleanup, and other property-clearing projects. With dump trucks, trailers, excavation equipment, and professional cleaning equipment, Carolina Strut is equipped to handle everything from small residential jobs to larger commercial and property-management projects.

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Best Home & Property Services Celebrates Expansion into Florence and Pee Dee Community

Best Home & Property Services Celebrates Expansion into the Florence and Pee Dee Community along with Chamber Ambassadors joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Best Home & Property Services is proud to celebrate its ribbon cutting and expansion into the Florence and greater Pee Dee community. The company specializes in providing safe, effective termite and pest control treatments designed to protect homes, families, and properties. Beyond pest and termite protection, Best Home & Property Services provides comprehensive crawlspace encapsulation and attic restoration services, helping homeowners address moisture, insulation, pest-related damage, and other conditions that can affect the comfort and protection of their homes.

Built around a commitment to delivering its signature WOW Service, Best Home & Property Services strives to provide exceptional customer experience from the first phone call through the completion of every service. That commitment to quality and customer care has helped the company earn recognition as one of the Top 100 pest control companies in America—an accomplishment the team is extremely proud to bring with them as they grow their presence in the Pee Dee region.

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Recover All Behavioral Health, LLC Celebrates Chamber Membership with Ribbon Cutting

Shanika Smith of Recover All Behavioral Health, LLC Celebrates her Ribbon Cutting along with family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors as she cuts her ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Recover All Behavioral Health, LLC is proud to celebrate the continued growth of its Florence-based psychiatric practice with an official ribbon cutting hosted by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Established in January 2024 by board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Shanika Smith, PMHNP-BC, Recover All Behavioral Health was established with a mission to provide compassionate, accessible, and individualized mental health care while helping patients move toward stability, wellness, and recovery. The name Recover All was inspired by 1 Samuel 30:8 and reflects the practice’s belief that difficult seasons do not have to define a person’s future.

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Rivers Edge Weddings & Events Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Joe and Jan Weisen, owners of Rivers Edge, cut their ribbon along with Chamber Ambassadors as we welcome them to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Rivers Edge, located in the peaceful town of Lynchburg, SC Exit 146 off interstate 95, is a family-owned business which exudes warmth and charm offering a truly personal touch for every event on 700 acres of countryside where nature, celebrations, and adventures come together.   With its unique rustic charm and rich legacy of tradition it’s perfect for any wedding, reunion, corporate retreat or special get-togethers.  Rivers Edge has cozy accommodations with modern amenities for 20 people comfortably.  Single and multiple day packages are available for wedding experiences, reunions, and retreats.  The covered pavilion can easily accommodate 350+ people comfortably with a full kitchen, ice maker, large smoker, and a moveable bar.

Rivers Edge also maintains a quail preserve license.  For the enthusiastic hunter the woodlands and lush wetlands provide a variety of hunting from duck compounds with blinds, even a pontoon boat to cruise water holes, pristine dove fields, manicured fields for quail hunts, geese, turkey, deer, and rabbit depending on the season.  Fishing is available in our ponds, streams, and of course the Lynches River.  The venue caters to all levels of hunting experience.   A professional 5 stand on the property, which has seen many a shooting enthusiast, is a memorable experience.

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Peace Love Glory Homecare LLC Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

Marilyn McKnight owner of Peace Love Glory Homecare LLC along with guests and Chamber Ambassadors cuts her ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and opening her newest facility at 720 Coit St.

Peace Love Glory Homecare LLC was founded in 2016 by President/CEO, Marilyn McKnight, in Bishopville, South Carolina. What began as a calling has grown into a trusted source of compassionate care – serving families with love, dignity, and dedication for over ten years. Marilyn currently has three locations in Bishopville, Florence and Darlington and serves clients in 17 counties. Ms. McKnight was nominated as WBTW 2026 Remarkable Women and was selected as one of the top runners-up.

At Peace Love Glory Homecare, the care received feels like family. Their mission is to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where every individual is treated with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion. Their highly trained caregivers and devoted office staff work hand in hand with families to provide flexible, in-home support tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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Innovation Nexus LLC Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

James C. Jordan cuts his ribbon along with Chamber Ambassadors joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

James C. Jordan is the founder of Innovation Nexus LLC, a Florence-based technology consultancy. After more than a decade working with municipal data systems — the software behind city finance, utility billing, and permitting — James launched Innovation Nexus to bring that same engineering discipline to two groups: local governments that need dependable, audit-ready reporting, and Pee Dee small businesses that need professional websites and practical automation without big-city agency prices. Innovation Nexus builds and hosts sites for area firms and organizations, and develops Civic Suite, a municipal portal-and-dashboard platform. James lives in Florence and works with clients nationwide.

Innovation Nexus is a Florence, SC technology consultancy serving two communities. For Pee Dee small businesses, we design and host fast, professional websites and set up practical automation and AI tools that save owners real hours each week. For cities, counties, and utilities, we bring 12+ years of municipal data experience — reliable reporting, audit-ready data, and dashboards built on systems like Tyler Munis and EnerGov, including our Civic Suite platform. Local examples of our work include sites for area accountants, consultants, nurseries, and community organizations. Start with a free, no-obligation technology assessment.

Free 30-minute Website & Technology Assessment for Chamber members. We’ll review your website, Google presence, and day-to-day manual processes, and leave you with a short-written list of the highest-impact improvements — no obligation, keep the list either way.

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7 Brew Cuts Ribbon on Florence Location

7 Brew cuts their ribbon along with Chamber Ambassadors joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

7 Brew is a rapidly growing beverage brand revolutionizing how customers experience drive-thru service and think about their morning energy boost. Located at 141 Pamplico Highway in Florence, South Carolina, the stand is on a mission to cultivate kindness with every drink it delivers to customers and community members. Boasting more than 775 stands across the country, 7 Brew prides itself on speed, quality products, genuine connection and kindness, driven by employees who truly believe that kindness and joy are contagious.

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Prisma Health Urgent Care Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

Prisma Health Urgent Care cuts their ribbon along with Chamber Ambassadors joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Prisma Health Urgent Care is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Florence, South Carolina, expanding access to convenient, high-quality health care for residents, families, employers, and visitors throughout the Pee Dee region. Located on West Palmetto Street, the new center provides walk-in medical care seven days a week, helping patients receive prompt treatment without the long wait times often associated with emergency rooms.

As part of the trusted Prisma Health network, Prisma Health Urgent Care is committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences through compassionate care, modern facilities, and convenient access to healthcare services. The Florence center offers treatment for a wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including colds, flu, respiratory infections, allergies, ear infections, cuts, sprains, strains, minor fractures, and burns. Additional services include on-site X-ray, laboratory testing, sports and school physicals, occupational medicine services, workers’ compensation injury care, drug and alcohol testing, vaccinations, and wellness screenings. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and affordable self-pay options are available. Walk-in during our extended hours or book ahead to reserve your spot online.

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Pioneer Accounting Group Cuts Ribbon on Chamber Membership

Madison Blasingame, Pioneer Accounting Group, along with her husband Evan and Chamber Ambassadors cut their ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Pioneer Accounting Group celebrating 10 years in business, is a fully remote, full-service accounting firm proudly serving businesses of all sizes and industries. From small family-owned businesses to large multi-state companies, the team provides bookkeeping, payroll services, monthly bank reconciliations, AR/AP management, job costing, financial reporting, QuickBooks support, and Virtual CFO services. Pioneer Accounting Group is passionate about helping businesses stay organized, grow confidently, and succeed long-term.

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