The Small Business Report

Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority Gathers First Place Award

Operators and mechanics of the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority shined March 5 at a "roadeo" competition in Hilton Head. The roadeo was held by the Transportation Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

The roadeo is divided into four separate events: Maintenance, Van, Cut-Away and 35-foot bus categories. The driving competitions require safety and accuracy on obstacle courses and are designed to promote safe and competitive driving among vehicle operators. The maintenance competition includes equipment troubleshooting, coordination, collaboration and information sharing.

Florence Chamber’s Spring Golf Classic Set

Join us for a day of golf at the Florence Chamber of Commerce's Spring Golf Classic at the Traces Golf Club on Thursday, May 5th. This year’s Spring Golf Classic is being sponsored by Raldex Hospitality. Lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. and tee off at noon. Each registered golfer will be entered into a drawing to participate in a $25,000 cash shoot out!

Get Crabby With Us
The Little River World Famous Blue Crab Festival is a Green Power Event! Grab your family and friends and enjoy blue crab along the Little River waterfront on May 14-15. There will also be music, vendors, festival food and fun.

Green Power is electricity we generate from renewable resources like wind, solar and landfill gas. Green Power is Green-e® Energy certified and meets the environmental and consumer protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.

Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act

Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and others in introducing the bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act to help law enforcement respond more effectively to people suffering with mental or behavioral health crises.

“As the first ones on the scene, America’s law enforcement officers must be ready to respond to crises of all types. Equipping them with the necessary training and resources to ensure they can do their jobs and keep our communities safe is just plain common sense. I have been calling for this type of reform for years, and I am glad to be a part of this bipartisan group working to finally make it happen,” said Senator Scott.

The senators’ bill would improve training for police officers interacting with individuals dealing with mental or behavior health issues. The training would include alternatives to force, de-escalation tactics, and instruction on working with mental health professionals on crisis intervention teams. It would also empower police and the mental health professionals working with them to link individuals to mental and behavioral health services in their community.