Florence Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

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 - 2025 Website Advertising 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:11:08 GMT

2024 Ambassadors 7/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:48:31 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.

2024 - 2025 Business After Hours 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:50:54 GMT

2024 - 2025 Leadership Florence 8/1/2024 - 5/31/2025

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:36:07 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 May 2025. 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 Friday, September 6, 2024. 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 BMW Supplier Diversity Matchmaker Conference 8/29/2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:46:09 GMT

The Greater Florence Chamber encourages you to join us as we travel on a bus to BMW Manufacturing for their free annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker conference. This year's event will be held on Thursday, August 29^th, 2024, at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. MBE/WBE/Veteran owned businesses are highly encouraged to attend.

Transportation to the 2024 BMW Diversity XChange Conference

TD Convention Center

Greenville, SC

Date: Thursday, August 29th

Bus Departing from: Front of Barnes and Nobles at Magnolia Mall -located at 2701 David H McLeod Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Bus Departing at: 7:30 am

2024 Women In Commerce - SOLD OUT 8/29/2024 11:30 AM - 8/29/2024 1:00 PM

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:03:02 GMT

The Greater Florence Chamber will again host the Women in Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, August 29th at the Florence Center.

The luncheon program will focus on celebrating successes and promoting opportunities for women’s career growth. The program agenda will offer networking ideas helping to create friendships and business relationships that can support growing your career and reaching personal goals.

The keynote speaker for the 2024 Women in Commerce Luncheon will be Julie Janson, executive vice president and chief executive officer for Duke Energy Carolinas. Julie has responsibility for the long-term strategic direction, growth and overall financial performance of Duke Energy in North Carolina and South Carolina. She will share her inspirational journey in career growth with those attending the program.

Stephanie Grosick, Vice President Business Development for Florence County Economic Development served on the advisory committee for the Women in Commerce program said, “Women in Commerce provides the opportunity for intentional programming and networking for women in our local business community. Going into our second year, I am excited to see this program become an annual Chamber event.”

The event will begin at 11:30 am with a mingle and mocktails. The lunch and program will be starting at noon. A special thanks to this year’s sponsor Duke Energy and to McLeod Health and MUSC of Florence for their continued support of the program.

Registration is required to attend. Special tables of 8 are $375 and single tickets are $40 each.