About Us
Building Florence Together Community Development Corporation is an entity under the City of Florence that is committed to promoting equality, economic vitality, and improved quality of life for City of Florence residents through new construction, housing rehabilitation, financial literacy and community education, small business education, and workforce development.
Building Florence Together Community Development Corporation exists to promote equality, economic vitality, and improve the quality of life for City of Florence residents. Our goal is to provide access to appropriate housing, revitalization of neighborhoods, and empower residents and small businesses through education and Workforce Development partnerships.
The vision of the Building Florence Together Community Development Corporation is to ensure that all residents, neighborhoods, and small businesses are positioned for economic stability, revitalization, and growth so that the entire city will experience Full Life to Full Forward.
- Equality and Access
- Engagement through Collaboration
- Empowerment through Education
- Economic Vitality
- Excellence in Execution
- New Construction
- Housing Rehabilitation
- Financial Literacy and Community Education
- Small Business Education
- Workforce Development
Tyron Jones
Board President
Employer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
Frank C. Swaggard
Board Vice President
Employer: Wukela Law Firm
Terrance J. Thomas
Board Treasurer
Employer: Retired
Jammie J. McDonald
Board Secretary
Employer: First Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Les Echols
Board Member
Employer: Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
Christopher Handley
Board Member
Employer: Helping Florence Flourish
Tim Waters
Board Member
Employer: Community Market
Suzanne La Rochelle
Board Member
Employer: Self-Employed
Devon Long
Board Member
Employer: Lee County School District
