When Yvette Aitkens-Franklin moved to the United States from the United Kingdom, she thought she was coming for a fresh start, but she found so much more. Today, Aitkens-Franklin is the founder of Franklin Home Health Agency, a Marion-based home...
When Derrick Law Firm founder, Dirk Derrick talks about building a personal injury law practice, he doesn’t talk about billboards, radio commercials or conventional legal marketing. He talks about hunger. Raised on a tobacco farm by...
On a hot South Carolina day, Lori Patrick, owner of Gabby Goat Farm, doesn’t describe entrepreneurship like a spark or a sudden leap. She describes it like work that compounds: buckets that need refilling, decisions that need refining, and the...
Billy Blackmon Jr, owner of Florence-based business – Carolina Strut Professional Exterior Cleaning. His services center on pressure washing and soft washing homes, plus driveway cleaning and more. But he doesn’t describe the business as a...
When Colton Cauthen first entertained the idea of opening an independent bookstore in Florence, it began as a quiet curiosity. Could a small city of roughly 40,000 support a place devoted to books and human connection? Eight months later, what...
After leaving her corporate job to care for her father who was battling Parkinson’s disease, Leslie Olsen, the owner of Swampbabies found herself yearning for a creative outlet. It was in a closet-turned-office where her business began in August...
The South Carolina Department of Commerce this week announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled more than $760,000 granted to 14 projects across the state. The...
In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, stories of resilience and creativity often stand out. Morgan Elmore, a dynamic individual with a diverse background, transitioned from traditional sales into her own business. Her career began in...
Scenthound, the original dog wellness franchise, is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia. The brand has partnered with a husband-and-wife team who bring decades of...
In Florence, South Carolina, there lies a hidden gem known as Hyman Vineyards. Rhonda Hyman, co-owner of Hyman Vineyards shared her story, offering insights into the evolution of her and her husband Greg Hyman’s journey. It is a journey that began 15 years ago when they pivoted from growing tobacco to nurturing grapevines.
For small businesses in Florence and beyond, the primary hurdle is generating sales
Upstate Warrior Solution: Empowering veterans and first responders through community connection
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