Florence County Economic Development Partnership on LinkedIn: South Carolina: Launching a Legacy (2024)

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🌟 Staycation Vibes in Florence, SC! 🌟Who says you need to travel far to have a great time? Enjoy a fantastic staycation right here in Florence! 🏡✨✅ Exploring the beautiful parks and trails 🌳🚶♂️✅ Tasting the local flavors at amazing restaurants 🍔🍷✅ Discovering hidden gems and local shops 🛍️💎✅ Relaxing with some much-needed downtime at home 🛋️☕✅ Supporting our wonderful community and small businesses ❤️🙌Check out this article on How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation in Florence, South Carolina!https://lnkd.in/eAbtM5zr#Staycation #FlorenceSC #LocalAdventures #SupportLocal #HomeSweetHome 🏡💖

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O’Laire Named VP of HR Operations for McLeod HealthMcLeod Health is pleased to announce that Beth O’Laire has been named Vice President of Human Resources Operations for McLeod Health. O’Laire comes to McLeod from Ascension in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she served as Market Chief HR Executive. In her new role, O’Laire will be responsible for day-to-day leadership for Human Resources Operations including Compensation and Benefits Administration, Employee Relations and Retention, Human Resources Information Systems, the McLeod Child Development Center and Records Management.O’Laire received a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a Bachelor of Science from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, she also served as an adjunct instructor teaching training, development and benefits courses to undergraduate students in the College of Business HR Management program. O’Laire is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and earned certification as a Strategic HR Business Partner from the Human Capital Institute.“It is an honor to join the McLeod Health family. I was drawn to McLeod by the culture and commitment to patient care and how the organization takes care of its staff,” said O’Laire. “I look forward to working with our leaders and employees across the organization to ensure we retain and engage the right talent to meet the changing and growing needs of McLeod Health.”A native of Wisconsin, O’Laire is married to her high school sweetheart, Wes, and they have two sons, Liam and Flynn. She is an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan.McLeod Health welcomes O’Laire to its team of professionals caring for patients and staff in the 18 counties the organization serves in northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina.

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Thrilled to have ICE Recycling, LLC as a part of Florence County!

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Here's how the Florence County Museum is celebrating 10 years in its downtown buildingThe Florence County Museum is a key piece of downtown, and it's celebrating its 10-year anniversary at its current location.The museum at 111 W. Cheves St. has helped expand minds since 2014. It offers several art and history exhibitions throughout the year, as well as education classes for adults and children.Willow Price said she loves being a student volunteer for the museum and can't wait to see the history it will make. “I grew up in Florence, and so I remember going to the Florence museum in the old location, and I've always been into art and history,” Price said. "To see my son experience the museum is amazing to me."The Florence County Museum traces its history to Jane Beverley Evans, who established the organization in 1935. Evans is featured in a new exhibit, Recollect, that explores the history of the museum. It will be on display until Dec. 12.Evans purchased several collections of Southwestern Native pottery in 1926. The collection was held in a small room in the basem*nt of the Florence Public Library in 1930.She sponsored exhibitions there, and in 1939 formally opened the three-room basem*nt of the Florence Public Library.In 1952, the Lawton-Chase home was purchased by the Florence Museum Trustees to be a new location and opened a year later in October on Spruce Street.In 2012, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for the new Florence County Museum. It opened to the public on Oct. 12, 2014.The museum has come a long way from that small room in the Florence Public Library.Today, the two floors include exhibits on the history of the museum, well-known Florence County natives and the Pee Dee, among others. There are also rotating art exhibits.https://lnkd.in/ewfg6sYe

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A sign of the times? Here's the story behind Florence County's new welcome signs.Florence County has just one shot at a first impression. Local leaders want to make sure it’s a good one.County crews were busy July 1 swapping out welcome signs across the county with a safer, more memorable design to greet visitors. The new signs are just a small part of larger efforts to improve the county’s gateways.“We want people to remember Florence County in a good way,” County Administrator Kevin Yokim said.The old signs are familiar to most Florence County residents: an outline of South Carolina in blue, with Florence County highlighted in white. Below that, the words “Welcome to Florence County.” And below that — in a small, cursive script — the words “Global Reach with a Southern Touch.”But after several years of use, the old signs have grown scarred and faded, said Gregg Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership.The new signs are much simpler and feature the county’s logo with the words “Welcome to Florence County” in a large, bold font. Robinson said the design is meant to be more memorable as drivers fly down the interstate at 70 mph.https://lnkd.in/eKQD9x5M

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Did you know? Florence County is a hub for cutting-edge healthcare services! Residents benefit from world-class facilities like:McLeod HealthMUSC Florence HopeHealth, Inc. Access to top-notch medical care is right in our own backyard! #FlorenceCounty #HealthcareHub #TopNotchCare #CommunityHealth #DidYouKnow

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity? This event in Lake City is the perfect chance to connect with top employers in the region, explore various job openings, and jumpstart your career. Date: Tuesday, July 16th Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: 221 E. Main Street, Lake CityTips for Success:Bring multiple copies of your resumeDress professionally and be prepared to interviewStay positive and open-minded!

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Congratulations to the 2024 recipients and a big thank you to Ruiz Foods for their incredible support of our local youth through scholarships! 🎓💙 Your generosity is opening doors and creating opportunities for the next generation. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our community and for investing in the futures of our young people. 🌟#ThankYou #RuizFoods #CommunitySupport #Scholarships #InvestingInYouth #BrightFutures

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