Florence, South Carolina – Later this winter, business and community leaders from across the Pee Dee region will meet to hear about the latest news from the state legislature on issues that are affecting South Carolina’s policy agenda.
On Friday, February 20, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Winter Legislative Breakfast at the Florence Center, which is at 3300 West Radio Drive in Florence. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and provide people an initial look at what is important to the State House.
Senator Mike Reichenbach from South Carolina will be the main speaker in the morning. He represents District 31, which includes both Darlington and Florence counties.
The legislative session is already in full swing early in the year, so the brunch should give people a good idea of the initiatives and arguments that are now going on in state government. Senator Reichenbach will talk about a number of important issues that are getting a lot of attention in South Carolina.
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Some of the topics on the agenda are the state’s infrastructure needs, tech projects for schools including no-phone policies, and pay for state workers. Along with continuing talks in the legislature about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as legislation linked to betting, tax policy will also be on the table.
Organizers said the purpose is to help people in the area understand how these problems can affect companies, schools, and communities in the coming months.
The Chamber’s Community Breakfast series includes the Legislative Breakfast, which is an educational meeting that happens twice a year. These events are meant to bring the public together with elected officials and community leaders while bringing attention to issues related to education, health care, economic development, and public safety. While the breakfast often attracts business owners and civic organizations, it is open to the general public.
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The doors will open at 7:30 a.m., giving people time to network before the program starts at 7:50 a.m.
Chamber members pay $30 to register, while non-members pay $40. Groups can also book a table for eight for $260. The event is made possible through sponsorship support from Duke Energy and TD Bank.
This helps make sure that the local community can still get information on the legislature.
