Florence County, South Carolina – The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Small Business Person of the Year award. Dedicated Community Bank sponsors the award, which honors a local company leader who has been successful in business while also being very dedicated to their employees, customers, and the community as a whole.
People who own businesses and live in the Greater Florence area are invited to suggest names of people they think should get this award. People that run a small business that is secure and effective, and who also display transparency and accountability in their everyday work, should be nominated. The award went to David Fountain, the owner of The UPS Stores in Florence, last year. This shows how the Chamber values community-minded service and hands-on leadership.
The nominee must be a member of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and be affiliated to a business that is a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or professional practice in the Greater Florence area. The company can’t have more than 50 employees. If you work for the government, are an elected person, or work for a nonprofit, are not eligible for the award unless you also own a for-profit organization that fits the Chamber’s standards.
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People who want to nominate someone or learn more can email Susan Farver at [email protected]. All nomination paperwork must be turned in by Monday, February 2, 2026.
The Chamber’s Annual Outlook Luncheon on March 18, 2026, will be the official presentation of the Small Business Person of the Year award. The Chamber will honor the winner’s accomplishments at that event and talk about how essential small companies are to the economy and community life in Greater Florence.
