Florence Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

2023 - 2024 Ambassadors 7/1/2023 - 6/29/2024

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:54:04 GMT

The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee is made up of a group of individuals from member businesses who greet new members with ribbon cutting ceremonies and grand opening celebrations. If you’d like to learn more about becoming an ambassador, simply contact the Chamber at (843) 665-0515.

2023 - 2024 Business After Hours 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:56:11 GMT

2023 - 2024 Website Advertising 7/1/2023 - 6/29/2024

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:59:14 GMT

2023 - 2024 Leadership Florence 8/1/2023 - 5/30/2024

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:14:44 GMT

Leadership Florence is a comprehensive nine-month program designed to identify, cultivate and motivate new leadership for the Greater Florence Area. Participants will increase their knowledge of the Greater Florence area, and enhance their involvement in community activities while further developing their leadership skills.

ATTENDANCE
The program begins with a Meet & Greet in August and ends with graduation in June 2024. Sessions are one full day per month.

You are also required to attend the half day Building Bridges Diversity Session and one City/County Council Meeting. The Leadership Class will complete a class project during the program, in which the proceeds will be donated to chosen charities. Recent projects are Downtown Gala, Find Me Downtown , Disco Ball and Kickball for a Cause.

Participants may not miss more than two days of class to graduate. Attendance at all sessions is expected. The Opening Retreat, Team Building Exercise and State Government are mandatory sessions.

TUITION
$1395 for members and $1795 for non-members. A $325 deposit must accompany this completed application. The tuition balance is due before Tueday, September 7, 2023. The Leadership Committee reserves the right to deny the participant eligibility for graduation for failure to attend scheduled sessions or non-payment of full tuition.

Click here to print the PDF application.

2024 Young Professionals 1/1/2024 - 12/30/2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:11:04 GMT

The mission of the Young Professionals of Florence group is to mobilize the young professionals of Florence to support and enhance leadership, civic responsibility and business growth.

Simply put, we’re here for you. We hope that as this organization continues to grow, that it will be able to provide an increasing array of business and social services to all area young professionals looking for a network to help them reach out to the community.

Membership Fee: $40 per year - Membership Runs January - December 2024

If you would like to download the application, click here.

2024 Spring Golf Classic 5/2/2024 11:00 AM - 5/2/2024 6:00 PM

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:50:19 GMT

Join us for a day of golf at the Florence Chamber of Commerce's Spring Golf Classic on Thursday, May 2nd at the Traces Golf Club.

Lunch will be catered by Pee Dee Catering and begins at 11:00 a.m.; tee off at 12:00 p.m.

All participating golfers will be registered to take part in a $25,000 cash shootout. 4 lucky players will be randomly chosen prior to tee off!

If you prefer to print a registration form, click here.

2024 Emerging Leaders Summer Institute 5/28/2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:43:48 GMT

The Emerging Leaders Summer Institute is a program designed to generate professional training and development, mentorship, community engagement and recruitment opportunities.

The purpose is to identify, develop and empower “Emerging Leaders”, specifically minorities, small business owners and innovative professionals poised to move into the next level of community and business leadership.

Program Strategies

Communicate with community leaders and businesses
Professional and personal leadership development and civic engagement
Extensive networking with a diverse group of peers
Discovering your strengths and how to apply them as a leader

Program Dates

Tuesday, May 28th - Orientation and Reception
Wednesday, May 29th - Retreat
Wednesday, June 5th - Technology, Innovation and Industry
Wednesday, June 12th - Education and Leadership Development
Monday, July 15th - Government/Civic Engagement
Wednesday, July 17th - Graduation

Cost includes lunch and materials. While many candidates are sponsored by their employer, a limited number of partial scholarships are available.

Non-profit $225
Small/Minority Business $275
Corporate $500

For more information contact Les Echols of the Florence Chamber at (843) 665-0515.