On The Go Cuts Ribbon for Second Location in Florence

A ribbon cutting was held at On The Go on Thursday, May 27th, celebrating its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Store Manager Nicki Paige cut the ribbon. She was joined by the owner and his family, store staff, Chamber staff and Chamber Ambassadors for the celebration. The store opened in late April at 305 Pamplico Highway. The Pamplico Highway location represents the second On The Go in Florence for Johnny Rishmawi, Owner of the gas station/convenience store. He opened the first location at 2019 Alligator Road.

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Anything Customs Printing & Apparel Celebrates Joining Chamber with Ribbon Cutting

Anything Customs Printing & Apparel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 26th celebrating its move and expansion and its membership in the Chamber.  Reginald Stigger, Owner, cut the ribbon. Joining in the celebration were employees, family, Chamber staff and ambassadors.  Anything Customs Printing & Apparel has moved from Third Loop Road to its new location at 2415 Second Loop Road. He opened his business five years ago on Third Loop Road.

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The Manor Celebrates Expansion with New Club House

A ribbon cutting was held at The Manor in Florence on Tuesday, May 18th, celebrating the completion and opening of the new Asbury Village Club House. Sharing in this celebration was the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Chamber ambassadors and staff attended the event. The Manor is a full Continuum of Care Retirement Community at 2100 Twin Church Road in Florence. It has approximately 220 residents. Formerly the Methodist Manor, the retirement community opened in December 1991. “We offer independent living options, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing,” said Sarah Benton, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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VBC LP Holds Ribbon Cutting In the James Allen Plaza To Celebrate Chamber Membership

VBC LP held a ribbon cutting in the James Allen Plaza on Dargan Street Thursday, May 13th in celebration of joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Managing partner Vincent Coe cut the ribbon and was joined by chamber ambassadors and staff. VBC LP (Balcony Advisors) is a partnership that was formed in 2020.

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Camellia’s Home Care Holds Ribbon Cutting

Camellia’s Home Care celebrated its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 11th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner Shiandra Davis cut the ribbon and celebrated with family, friends and Chamber staff and ambassadors. The non-medical home care business is located at 3656 S. Irby St. in Florence. Davis said she provides non-medical home care services, catering to the disability and senior community. She works with a staff of five, including nurses and personal care aides.

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Influence Digital Agency Holds Ribbon Cutting with Florence Chamber

Influence Digital Agency celebrated its Florence connection and joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 3rd. The ribbon cutting was held in the James Allen Plaza on Dargan Street. Joining owner Lance Lewis were Chamber staff, Chamber Ambassadors and Josh Richardson, Sales Director, and Richardson’s wife, Erika. Influence Digital Agency is a small ad agency focusing on small to medium size businesses based in North and South Carolina, Lewis said. The company was established in North Carolina and most recently branched out into the Florence area. Lewis said 100 percent of their focus is on the Florence market at this time. Richardson will be serving the Florence/Myrtle Beach area. He has nearly 25 years of digital advertising sales. Lewis said Richardson previously worked for one of the top three media groups. He said Richardson’s experience in digital advertising will be invaluable to this area.

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Florence Wildcats Join Chamber

The Florence Wildcats organization, operating out of the Pearl Moore gymnasium on Barnes Street, celebrated joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting.  They were joined by chamber ambassadors at the event on Wednesday, April 28th.  The organization began playing in Florence in 2017 as a nonprofit.  Zach Alleyne, a founder and native of Florence, said it is an organization that has a minor league basketball team.

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Beauty and Beyond Salon & Spa Holds Ribbon Cutting

Beauty and Beyond Salon and Spa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 20th celebrating its opening and membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.  Co-owners Monaisha Gilmore and Christy Reed were joined by chamber ambassadors, family and friends for the occasion.  The full service salon opened in February at 797 N. Cashua Dr. in Florence. The partners operate the business by themselves at this time. More staff will be hired later.  Beauty and Beyond offers an array of services including natural hair styling, blowouts, wraps, hair extensions, relaxers, hair color, waxing, nails, makeup, body contouring, lashes and brows.

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K & J Cleaning and Janitorial Services Celebrates Chamber Membership with Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, April 12th at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce celebrating the new membership of K & J Cleaning and Janitorial Services in the Chamber. Chamber Ambassadors joined Kelvia Baccus, the K & J owner, as she cut the ribbon. She was also joined by her husband, Jonathan, and other family members.  K & J Cleaning and Janitorial Services has been in business for more than 10 years and is at 1708 Furman Drive in Florence.  “We service the entire Pee Dee area,” Baccus said. “We specialize in cleaning commercial and residential properties and offer full-service cleaning.”

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LilJazZi`s Cafe Celebrates Chamber Membership with Ribbon Cutting

LilJazZi`s Cafe held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 7th celebrating its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. The Dargan Street café opened in January. Owner Andrena Mullins cut the ribbon surrounded by family and Chamber Ambassadors.  The café is at 163 N. Dargan St. and serves breakfast and lunch.  Mullins also operates a café by the same name at the Florence Regional Airport that is temporarily closed during COVID. She said that location will open back up in May.

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