Florence, South Carolina – In Florence, career growth will get its own lunch hour this summer, and the room is being built around more than business cards.
The Greater Florence Chamber will bring back its Women in Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Florence Center, setting the stage for a program centered on women’s success, professional opportunity and the kind of local relationships that can outlast a single event. Registration is required, with individual tickets priced at $50 and special tables of eight available for $425.
The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with “mingle and mocktails,” giving attendees time to meet, talk and make early connections before the lunch and formal program begin at noon. That opening stretch may sound light, but it is part of the point. The Chamber is framing the event not only as a celebration, but as a practical space where friendships, business relationships and career support can start in real time.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Bostian, Chief Financial Officer at First Bank. Her role places her at the center of finance, leadership and decision-making, a fitting choice for a luncheon designed to highlight women’s career growth and the opportunities still ahead.
The program will focus on celebrating successes while also encouraging women to think about what comes next: stronger networks, bigger goals and more visible paths forward in the workplace. For Florence’s business community, the event gives those conversations a formal home, but not a stiff one. It is meant to feel active, useful and personal, a place where professional ambition can sit at the same table as encouragement.
First Bank is serving as this year’s sponsor, while McLeod Health and MUSC of Florence are continuing their support of the program. Their backing keeps the luncheon tied closely to local institutions with a major presence in the region’s employment and business life.
For attendees, the Aug. 27 event is a chance to step into a room built around connection. Not just to listen. Not just to clap. But to meet someone, start a conversation and maybe leave with a new door cracked open.
