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Podcast Episode 8: Nilsy Rapalo, Wellness & Beyond Life Coaching Services
Podcast Episode 8: Nilsy Rapalo, Wellness & Beyond Life Coaching Services

Pictured: Nilsy Rapalo Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and... Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2021


City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership
City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership

A new collaboration between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First will mean localized business training, workforce development, and economic development. Goose Creek City Council approved a two-year partnership with Lowcountry Local First that will leverage existing business... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


Podcast Episode 7: Andy McCarthy, The Building People
Podcast Episode 7: Andy McCarthy, The Building People

Pictured: Andy McCarthy Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2021


REV up the good!
REV up the good!

We are grateful to have REV Federal Credit Union as our presenting sponsor of Buy Local Season for many reasons. This local financial institution doesn’t just support this important community initiative financially, but continues to show up as a real partner. REV sent several team... Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2021


LLF Advocacy Updates
LLF Advocacy Updates

The following are advocacy updates impacting local-independent businesses at the local, state, or federal level. For questions or more info, please contact Director of Operations, Lauren Gellatly, at lauren@lowcountrylocalfirst.org. Update on Expanded Outdoor Dining Regulations [LOCAL] ... Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2021


2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets
2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets

(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Daniel Island Night MarketFriday | Dec. 17, 2021 | 5-8pmGuggenheim Terrace200 Seven Farms Dr,Charleston, SC December Charleston Night BazaarSaturday | Dec. 18, 2021 | 4-9pmEdmund’s Oast... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2021


Lowcountry Local First Urges Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Lowcountry Local First Urges Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season

Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 10th annual Buy Local Season campaign on November 1st as a grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season. The organization urges the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2021


Podcast Episode 6: Jocelyn Patterson, Gola Sweetgrass
Podcast Episode 6: Jocelyn Patterson, Gola Sweetgrass

Pictured: Jocelyn Patterson Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members,... Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2021


Podcast Episode 5: Neil Oliver (VP and Relationship Banker, First Reliance Bank)
Podcast Episode 5: Neil Oliver (VP and Relationship Banker, First Reliance Bank)

Pictured: Neil Oliver Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and... Continue Reading

Date posted09/29/2021


Podcast Episode 4: Jeff Plotner (Co-Founder and CEO of Brackish)
Podcast Episode 4: Jeff Plotner (Co-Founder and CEO of Brackish)

Pictured: Jeff Plotner Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and... Continue Reading

Date posted09/3/2021


June 15 Update: Evolving into an anti-racist organization
June 15 Update: Evolving into an anti-racist organization

As we continue the work to evolve into an anti-racist organization, we wish to let transparency and humility lead the way. We will continue to provide updates on steps taken, goals set and ways you can hold us accountable. Immediate Actions Taken: – As a starting place, we held... Continue Reading

Date posted06/15/2020


enough.
enough.

We are deeply saddened by the destruction of businesses in downtown Charleston and across the nation, but we are more outraged at the killing of innocent black people. We believe the anger and frustration being displayed is valid. Unfortunately peaceful protests and being “strong”... Continue Reading

Date posted05/31/2020