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Workers at McCall Farms pit peaches for canning. South Carolina ranks second nationally in peach production. Agricultural Industry in Florence Plows New Ground for Products
The basics of farming may not have changed much over time, but what comes from the land in and around Florence County certainly has.
The long growing season in Florence County makes locally raised produce available much of the year at the 55-acre Pee De Farmer’s Market is Pee Dee Staple
Shoppers at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market swear by the sweet corn.
McCall Farms’ numerous products include Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts. Effingham Company Working for Peanuts
Imagine boiling eight million pounds of raw peanuts a year.
Corn is filling more Florence County fields. A Bumper Crop of Change in Florence Agriculture
Agriculture is becoming more diverse in and around Florence County.

Business Almanac

Florence Park Offers Fun for All Ages
Boring birthday plans?
Florence Hosts Annual Air Show
The sky’s the limit whenever the May Fly Regional Air Show occurs on Memorial Day weekend.
Darlington Raceway Gets a Facelift
One of the oldest racetracks in NASCAR is getting a new surface.
steel workers Florence Manufacturer Expanding to Meet Demand
Here’s a solid fact: The New Millennium Building Systems plant in Florence is undergoing an expansion.
Lots to Celebrate at Florence Festivals
Party alert: The city of Florence hosts six festivals each year.
vegetables Pee Dee State Farmers Market Open Year-Round
Out of butter beans? Low on peas?
Florence Library Features Fine Architecture
The architecture is nearly as interesting as the reading material at the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library.
children Outdoors Store Outfits Florence
Two Florence men opened Naturally Outdoors Outfitters in 2005, and the store has been climbing in popularity since.

Business Climate

Randall A. Altman says Anderson Brothers Bank’s niche is providing consumer-oriented service. Florence Banks Lend Success to Region
Financial institutions expand to meet needs – and give back to the community.
Mayor Steve Dukes envisions a lively downtown Johnsonville. County’s Smaller Cities Sprucing Up Main Streets
Smaller cities in Florence County are dressing up their downtowns with landscaping, lighting and crosswalks.
When completed, the Florence Little Theatre will be a 400-seat venue. Construction, Renovation Jazz Up Downtown Florence
New construction and renovations are revitalizing downtown Florence.
Assistant Vice President Jeff Helton (left) and Senior Vice President Brian Newman take a hands-on approach to one of th Business Finds Florence Strong Place to Take Root
Businesses find Florence County an excellent place to settle – and grow.
The Shops of 7 Oaks is a 28,000-square-foot complex, the final phase of which was completed in late summer 2006. It feat Shopping Plaza Boasts Distinctive Shops
“Upscale” and “hometown” are the words Evans Holland, managing partner for Pearce Land Co., uses to describe his newest retail development.
Sporting Goods Retailer Targets Growth
Irby Sporting Goods moved on down in July – down the street, that is, to a larger building just 200 feet from its old location.
W. Lee Flowers and Co. Inc. operates an IGA Distribution Center in Scranton that supplies grocery stores in three states IGA Distribution Center Supplies Three States
In a sense, it was love at first sight.
Application engineer Devin Kernal tests a welding machine at ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, part of a London-based hol Florence Business Has Global Flavor
International businesses discover that this is a great place to be.
Lakeside living is one of the desirable residential options in Florence. Other choices range from starter homes to golf Retail, Restaurants, Real Estate Drive Economy
Retail, restaurants and real estate help drive Florence’s economy.

Energy

Above-ground and subterranean utility lines crisscross the region. Energy Resources Humming in Pee Dee Region
Plethora of power providers provide abundant energy resources.
Abundant, competitively priced power is fueling county growth. Power Companies Plugged into Florence Economy
Four power companies are plugged into Florence County’s economy.

Manufacturing

Timmonsville Firm Makes Tapes, Rubber Mouldings
Rockets and tape may not seem to have much in common, unless you’re an aerospace customer of Engineered Products and Services LLC.

Transportation

David E. Foster oversees QVC’s new 1.4-million-square-foot facility as general manager of distribution and administratio Florence at a Crossroads for Distributors
Companies find Florence County, at the intersection of two major interstates, is ideally situated for distribution centers.
Interstates 95 and 20 intersect here, and they bring sales tax revenue that will help fund further road improvements. Tax Revenue to Transform Florence Roadways
Revenue from 1-cent increase in sales tax will transform area roadways.
Freight service by CSX is a key to industrial growth in Florence County. Florence Gives Businesses Way to Get Around
No matter the mode of transportation, getting around is a breeze.

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