Florence Area Ambassadors

09/04/2026

It was a lovely evening at Shorewood Senior Living last night. Live music, lots of great food and beverages. Another opportunity in our great town to discover special services available and to enjoy the evening with friends.

09/01/2026

Business After Hours: Hosted by Shorewood Senior Living
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Location: Shorewood Senior Living
Address: 1451 Spruce Street, Florence

Join us for an evening of great conversation, new connections, and warm hospitality at Shorewood Senior Living’s Business After Hours!

Explore this beautiful senior living community, meet the Shorewood team, and discover what makes it such a special place to call home. Enjoy a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while connecting with local business professionals and community members in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re visiting Shorewood for the first time or stopping by to reconnect, we look forward to spending the evening with you!

Presented By:
Shorewood Senior Living
Dates:
September 3, 2026

08/31/2026

Dragon’s Breath Pottery & Supply celebrated its Grand Reopening Saturday, August 22, at 4969 Highway 101 in Florence—everyone was invited to experience its bigger new studio! With paint-your-own pottery, live demonstrations, community clay projects, and studio tours. Make your plans to discover Florence’s creative pottery destination! Something for all age groups and skill levels!

08/29/2026

Another great Ribbon Cutting yesterday at the Elm Park Apartments and Learning Center celebrating their Grand Opening. Mike Bones shown here honoring the request of one of the younger guests to hold those giant Ribbon Cutting scissors.
It was a fun time for everyone.

08/28/2026

OCHS Veterinary Clinic celebrated their 1 year Anniversary with a ribbon cutting.
The day was beautiful, food and refreshments were great and everyone had a good time. It was also an opportunity to explore the facility, meet the amazing staff and medical team and learn about all of the new services that can be provided right here in Florence.

08/18/2026

Chamber After Hours and Ribbon Cutting at Jerry's Place
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 Jerry’s Place Bar & Grill, 88274 Rhododendron Drive
🎟️ FREE and open to everyone age 21+

🎉 New owners, same great place! Join us for Business After Hours and a ribbon cutting celebrating Jerry’s Place’s exciting new chapter.

Enjoy light snacks, meet the new owners, and mix, mingle and connect with Chamber members, community leaders and friends. Come make new connections, catch up with familiar faces and help us toast to the future of Jerry’s Place!

08/06/2026

Florence area Ambassadors and Friends ribbon cutting…
What an amazing piece of art from Garbage on our beach! Look at the top of the dome, those are bottoms of plastic bottles on a huge float that was cut in half. Dan Lofy did an excellent job anchoring it down!

08/04/2026

07/17/2026

What a great evening at Spruce Point Senior Living. An evening of music, friends and family gathering and enjoying a wonderful assortment of foods, deserts and beverages. An opportunity to meet the amazing staff and many of the residents.