City Center Farmers Market

The City Center Farmers Market offers a wonderful array of delicious South Carolina grown products and artisan-made goods. The year-round market takes place weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. .

Florence After Five

The Florence After Five Concert Series happens the final Friday every month, April through October. Experience local music, local food & beverages, and FREE admission!

Downtown Florence Incentive & Grant Programs

Learn more about incentive and grant programs available for property and business owners in Downtown Florence.

COVID-19 Resources

During these uncertain times, the Downtown Development office is committed to connecting our small businesses to resources that may help them weather the storm.

SBA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance

March 20, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for the agency to offer South Carolina’s small businesses with disaster assistance. Governor McMaster requested the disaster declaration in a March 17 letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. The disaster declaration means that South Carolina’s small businesses that have suffered substantial […]

New Hyatt Hotel Opens in Downtown Florence

February 25, 2019

Article courtesy of scnow.com (scnow.com, Ardie Arvidson, Reporter) FLORENCE, S.C. –Hyatt Place Florence Downtown, a five-story, 103-room hotel, opened on February 6, 2019. It is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in historic downtown Florence. Owned by East Evans Hospitality LLC, the hotel is managed by Raines Hospitality, which manages several hotels in Florence and South Carolina. The property was […]