On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” This new Executive Order affirmed that “[e]qual opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy and our diversity in one of ou…
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Just before the new year, ICS released findings from a second round survey of child care providers in South Carolina to better understand how the continued spread of COVID-19 and resulting economic impacts are affecting the child care sector as of 2020. This survey was adapted from a previou…
The FMU Kelley Center for Economic Development has four businesses that have completed its one year in the incubator program in the Lake City and Florence location. The businesses in the Lake City incubator are Next Phase Development, LLC, Brown’s Clean Team, LLC, and Streamline Global Media…
Francis Marion University is continuing to buoy entrepreneurs of the Pee Dee through the business incubators at the Kelley Center for Economic Development, which recently reached an important milestone.
The new year brings new opportunities for employment at Neptune Island Waterpark. Neptune Island is a 6-acre, family-friendly waterpark adventure located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Open seasonally from mid-May through Labor Day, the attraction has welcomed over 197,000 visitors in its fi…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced immediate openings of critical positions to support the state’s robust COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and other core public health and environmental services. Available positions include nurses, pharmaci…
Since 2016, Coastal Carolina University has been an academic member of FIABCI, a leading international real estate organization devoted to all real estate specialties and activities. A new agreement with CCU’s Grant Center for Real Estate and Economics, located in the Wall College of Busines…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Effingham Pellets, LLC, a subsidiary of Charles Ingram Lumber Company, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company's more than $5.4 million investment is projected to create 10 new jobs.A newly formed company, Effingham Pellets, LLC is a woo…
COLUMBIA, S.C – SteelFab, Inc., a leading American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certified fabricator of structural steel in the United States, today announced plans to expand operations in Florence County. The company's more than $5 million investment will create 28 new jobs.
Duke Energy is proud to be named by Forbes’ as one of America’s Best Employers for Women.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Duke Energy will begin its standard billing and payment practices in South Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for nonpayment of electric service suspended until October 2020.
Francis Marion University celebrated some of its longest serving staff members prior to the start of the fall 2020 semester.
Columbia, S.C.—The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce a new Regional Chief Executive Officer after the departure of longtime CEO, Louise Welch Williams. Rod Tolbert, who has been with the organization for over 20 years, will assume the roll effective July 27th, 2020.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it will begin issuing charge closure documents that were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Change can be challenging — or even downright difficult. But if you’re transitioning from the military, choosing a career at VA can make the experience a lot easier and less stressful.
Below you will find a Florence Chamber COVID-19 Business Update. The latest information supplied by the Greater Florence Chamber comes from various sources including the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the State Newspaper. We hope this material is useful i…
EB program now provides up to 16 weeks of Unemployment Benefits for unemployed South Carolinians
Below you will find a Florence Chamber COVID-19 Business Update. The latest information supplied by the Greater Florence Chamber comes from various sources including the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. We hope this material is useful in planning your daily op…
FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence has launched the Florence Forward Pledge to encourage local businesses to reopen or expand their services responsibly as the community works to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents and visitors during COVID-19.
Traffic Reporter Denied Hire Based on Preference for Younger Women, Agency Charged
WASHINGTON — With the July 15 tax-filing deadline − postponed from April 15 – only a few days away, the IRS is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that IRS.gov has tools and services to help them meet their tax obligations.
As more businesses begin to open up amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some companies or administrators may require employees returning to some level of in-person work to sign a coronavirus liability waiver. Here's why you may be asked to sign one, and what it means for you and others.
Amid the many protests occurring across the United States, one common question people are asking is if they can be fired for attending a protest. While the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does protect protesters from governmental retaliation, in many states private employers have th…
FLORENCE, S.C. -HopeHealth welcomes Chatonia Smalls, behavioral health consultant, serving Pain Management patients at HopeHealth on Palmetto Street.
FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Brandi Potter-Hare, a family nurse practitioner serving patients at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence.
FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Courtney Atkins, a physician assistant at HopeHealth Pediatrics in Manning.
Daniel Mendoza spent over seven years in the U.S. Army, both as a combat and flight medic. His military experience has proven invaluable to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, where he works as an Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) in the emergency department. Recently, Mendoza’s role as an…
The Social Security Administration announced today that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May.
On March 18, 2020 Congress passed and the president signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). There are two key pieces to the FFCRA – the Emergency Paid Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. The FFCRA, in part, applies to businesses wi…
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With April 1 approaching soon, businesses closing, and the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, many tenants are worrying about how they will make their next rent payments.
Important Updated Message about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Food Service Restrictions
FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence announces a modified operations schedule to protect its employees and citizens by minimizing opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.
Want to spend the summer at the most splashin’ fun place to work? Come join our Neptune Crew for the 2020 season! Our Neptune Island Management Crew will host 5 job fairs for available seasonal positions on the following dates: - Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10 am - 3 pm - Saturday, Febru…
As you read about the spread of Covid-19 (a.k.a. "the coronavirus"), you understandably might want to turn into a hermit.
Baker Memorial Library in Timmonsville will host a job fair on Wednesday, March 18, from 12-4 PM. This free networking event will connect job seekers with local employers, including ESS, Nan Ya Plastics, Assurant, Performance Foods Group, Kelly Services, City of Florence, and Sykes. Bring your resume and get information on openings in the area.
Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Office of Admissions will host the Public Services Career Expo during the college’s annual Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the SIMT located on the college’s main campus.
McLeod Volunteer Services is now taking applications for the 2020 Junior Summer Volunteer Program at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Our dedicated volunteers work in various areas of our hospital, donating hundreds of hours each month. We offer volunteer placements at our reception desks, critical care waiting areas, gift shops, and in many other departments. Volunteers are always welcome.
More than $70 million investment to create 70 new jobs
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Want to spend the summer at the most splashin’ fun place to work? Come join our Neptune Crew for the 2020 season! Our Neptune Island Management Crew will host 5 job fairs for available seasonal positions on the following dates: - Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10 am - 3 pm - Saturday, Febru…
On Thursday, February 20, the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host an SC Codes meetup at 6:30 p.m. in the Dunlap Hopkins Technology Training Room on the second floor. Attendees will be able to try out the SC Codes online platform and get free guidance from local tech industry m…
Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield County. The more than $2.5 million investment is projected to create 13 new jobs.
More than $2.5 million investment will create 13 new jobs
Francis Marion University students and graduates will receive a helping hand this spring when it comes to building a meaningful, post-graduation career.
A new year and another new program is underway at Francis Marion University.
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