Name: The 2026 Chamber Outlook Luncheon
Start: 2026-03-18T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Florence Center

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Outlook Luncheon on Wednesday, March 18th at Florence Center.
The keynote speaker will be Mark Keel, Chief of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED). A native of Barnwell, S.C., Chief Keel is a veteran law enforcement officer who has had more than 40 years of service. His interest in law enforcement and public service began at an early age when, as a teenager, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Barnwell Fire Department and as a member of the volunteer rescue squad. He later served with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department and the Barnwell and Denmark Police Departments before joining SLED.
Mark Keel has served as Chief of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) since July 1, 2011. He returned to SLED after serving as Director of the S. C. Department of Public Safety from June 17, 2008 - June 30, 2011, having previously served at SLED beginning August 31, 1979.
The Chamber’s luncheon will also include announcements of the Small Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Dedicated Community Bank, and the Public Servant of the Year, sponsored by Francis Marion University.
The Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year will also be recognized.
The annual luncheon will be held at the Florence Center with doors opening at 11:30am and the program beginning at 12 noon. Individual registration is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Special reserved tables of 8 are available for $475. Seating will be limited so register early.
For more information contact the Chamber at 843-665-0515 or register to attend at https://web.florencescchamber.com/events/2026-Outlook-Luncheon-3385/details