Our Business Calendar

**Black Philanthropy Month — TENacity: Making Equity Real**

Black Philanthropy Month is a national, coordinated effort to celebrate African American and African-descent giving in all its forms. In celebration of the initiative’s 10th anniversary, this year’s theme, TENacity: Making Equity Real, seeks to inform, involve, inspire and invest in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African American and African-descent giving. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson and Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network, Black Philanthropy Month encompasses self-organized events, community dialogue and charitable giving across the nation. Community members can follow the national conversation via social media by following #BPM2021 and learn more about ways to celebrate at www.blackphilanthropymonth.com.

**Fourth Annual Give 8/28 Inspires Giving to Black-led And Black-benefiting Nonprofits**

The annual Give 8/28 is scheduled for Saturday, August 28. Led by the Young, Black, and Giving Back Institute in Washington, D.C., the national giving day initiative culminates Black Philanthropy Month. Give 8/28 urges people to financially support Black-led and Black-benefiting organizations.

**Pee Dee State Farmer’s Market to Host Business After Hours**

The Florence Chamber invites you to join us for an after-hours event hosted by the Pee Dee State Farmer's Market. Come out on Thursday, September 16th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at their location at 2513 W Lucas St for great food, drinks, and networking. Be sure to bring lots of business cards!