Florence County Economic Development Partnership

10/14/2026

We've seen the list and this is going to be BIG job fair at the SIMT - Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology Thursday!

🛎️REMINDER: The SC Works Job Fair is Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th at the SIMT at Florence Darlington Technical College.

There will be several employers on-site looking to hire!
Make sure you bring your resume.

10/14/2026

Calling all Class A CDL drivers! NFI is hiring for dedicated regional truck driving positions.

Visit the upcoming job fair at SC Works in Florence to meet the NFI team and learn about available opportunities.

📅 November 6, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 1558 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply, and share this opportunity with a driver looking for their next career move!

10/07/2026

Local flavor. National recognition! 🔥🍻

Congratulations to Elliott’s BBQ Lounge on topping Southern Living’s list of the Best New Barbecue Joints in the South!

Located under one roof, Elliott’s and Seminar Brewing bring together exceptional barbecue, craft b**r, and a shared commitment to Florence. As joint Gold Pacesetter members of Florence County Progress, they support our community while helping put it in the national spotlight.

Cheers to both teams for giving people another great reason to visit Florence! Check out the feature below.

Contributing Barbecue Editor Robert Moss names the best new barbecue joints of 2026, from Austin to Orlando—and each is worth the trip.

10/06/2026

Way to go, United Way of Florence County!

More than 300 volunteers completing 68 projects for local nonprofits—that’s community coming together! Congratulations on a successful 35th Annual Day of Caring, and thank you to the volunteers, businesses and organizations who gave their time and talents to make a difference across Florence County.

We’re also proud of Florence County Government employees who supported United Way through fundraising events and Love Share donations. Thank you for giving back and helping strengthen our community! 💙

There are still opportunities to help! Explore United Way’s remaining projects at uwflorence.org and keep the spirit of caring going!

https://www.uwflorence.org/day-of-caring

09/30/2026

Want to put TikTok to work for your small business?

Jessica Cloud returns to the FMU Kelley Center on Monday, October 19, for a free, in-person workshop designed for busy small business owners.

Learn how to create videos that hold attention, choose formats that fit your time and comfort level, and focus on the analytics that matter—all while turning views into potential business leads.

You’ll leave with a video idea you can film that week, a repeatable structure, and a clear goal for your TikTok account.

Registration is required. Reserve your spot by scanning the code or via FMU Kelley Center's page on Eventbrite.

09/25/2026

Our staff enjoyed joining the Greater Florence Chamber for its Annual Membership Luncheon at the Florence Center on Wednesday.

A highlight of the afternoon was seeing FCEDP board member Art E. Justice, Turner Padget Law Firm, named the Chamber’s 2026 Business Person of the Year. Congratulations, Art! We’re grateful for the leadership and perspective you bring to our board and to the Florence business community.

We were pleased to have Kendall Follin of the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Town of Timmonsville Town Administrator Thomas McFadden, and Timmonsville Mayor William James, Jr. join us as our guests for the luncheon.

Guest speaker Duane Parrish, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, highlighted tourism’s impact on our local economy.

Thank you to the Chamber for bringing our business community together and recognizing the people who help Florence County thrive.

Photos courtesy of Greater Florence Chamber and Phillip Guyton Jr.

09/25/2026

We love seeing Florence County Progress members support one another and the events that bring our community together! P*e Dee IceCats and Florence Center are sharing the excitement for tonight’s Florence After 5!

Rivermist takes the stage on S. Dargan Street at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be collected for our local chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Come enjoy a Friday night downtown! For more info head to Florence After Five florenceafterfive.com

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Jason Cox on being named CEO of MUSC Health P*e Dee Division! Jason previously served on the Florence County Progress Board and currently serves on the Florence County Economic Development Partnership Board. MUSC Health is also a valued Progress supporter, and we’re pleased to celebrate this next chapter in Jason’s leadership.

After five years with MUSC Health, most recently as interim CEO of the division, Jason will now lead its medical centers in Florence, Marion and Black River, as well as the Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion.

We look forward to his continued work to expand access to care across the P*e Dee. Congratulations, Jason, on this well-deserved appointment

MUSC Health-P*e Dee Division has named its new chief executive officer. (Full story below.)

09/22/2026

Florence County is helping shape the future of healthcare manufacturing.

Florence County Progress member GE HealthCare has nearly 800 employees and contractors in Florence who help design, build and support advanced MRI technologies used by patients and healthcare providers around the world.

We are proud of GE HealthCare’s continued investment in innovation, advanced manufacturing and workforce development—and the long-term opportunities it creates for families throughout our region.

Thank you to Scott Olsen, Executive Plant Manager at GE HealthCare and a member of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership Board, for sharing how Florence County’s skilled workforce and strong local partnerships are positioning South Carolina to lead the next chapter of healthcare manufacturing.

Read the full article on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-south-carolina-turning-innovation-impact-scott-olsen-1egte/