Florence Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

2025 - 2026 Business After Hours 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:27:59 GMT

2025 - 2026 Website Advertising 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:05:58 GMT

2025 - 2026 Leadership Florence 8/1/2025 - 5/31/2026

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:12:06 GMT

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications from area companies and business individuals for the 2025-2026 Leadership Florence Class.

Leadership Florence is the area’s most popular and comprehensive business leadership program in the region. The once-a-month sessions are designed to identify, cultivate and motivate leadership in our businesses and to familiarize participants about our community and enhance their involvement in business, civic and government activities while developing future leadership skills and business relationships.

The program begins with orientation in August and ends with graduation in May 2026. Come and be a part of the 35 years of Leadership Florence experience.

ATTENDANCE
The program begins with a Meet & Greet in August and ends with graduation in May 2026. 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 5, 2025. 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 below for the application or call Les Echols at the Chamber offices – 843-665-0515.

Click here to print the PDF application.

2026 Ambassadors 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:53:56 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.

2026 Young Professionals of Florence 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:32:38 GMT

2026 Women In Commerce Galentine’s Social - SOLD OUT 2/5/2026 5:30 PM - 2/5/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:17:28 GMT

SOLD OUT - The Chamber will again host the Women In Commerce Social at Seminar Brewing on Thursday, February 5th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes to slide, shuffle and sip with your gal pals. Learn some new moves and make some new professional connections.

While attendance is free, space is limited and reservations are required. This event is made possible by Duke Energy.

2026 Winter Legislative Breakfast - SOLD OUT 2/20/2026 7:30 AM - 2/20/2026 9:00 AM

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:49:11 GMT

SOLD OUT - The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Winter Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, February 20 at The Florence Center, 3300 W Radio Dr. in Florence

This year’s speaker will be South Carolina Senator Mike Reichenbach representing District 31 covering Darlington and Florence Counties.

A great deal is already happening in the SC Government early in 2026 and Senator Reichenbach will cover hot topics such as state infrastructure, education technology (phone-free schools), state employee compensation, tax policy as well as the ongoing legislative discussions on DEI and betting.

The Chamber’s Community Breakfast is an informational gathering held twice each year. Topics range from state and local representatives providing legislative updates to local concerns centered on community safety, health care, and education. The breakfast is open to business and civic leaders as well as the general public. The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 7:50 a.m.

Registration for the Legislative Breakfast is $30 for chamber members, $40 for non-members and $260 for a forward reserved table of 8. The breakfast is made possible by Duke Energy and TD Bank.

Small Business Resource & Networking Forum 2/24/2026 10:00 AM - 2/24/2026 12:00 Noon

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:34:02 GMT

Join the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and SC State University 1890 PSA for a Small Business Resource & Networking Forum.

The Small Business Resource & Networking Forum will convene entrepreneurs, government agencies, and resource partners to strengthen the small business ecosystem in the City of Florence & Florence County.

Location: The event takes place on Tuesday, February 24th at the City Center (located at 324 West Evans Street, Florence SC)

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon

This forum will provide technical assistance, funding preparation, business certification updates, and certification guidance to help local businesses grow and thrive.

This event is sponsored by SC State Extension and the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the City of Florence.

The event will be powered by collaboration with key organizations and leaders, including:

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
SC Commission / Small Business Certification
Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
SC Commission for Advancement & Engagement
City of Florence Procurement Office