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How shopping local strengthens the local economy and supports the businesses that create a unique sense of place. Continue Reading
Earlier this year, Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched the first Kiva Hub in the state of South Carolina. By operating the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, LLF is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs who have trouble accessing more conventional forms of capital from banks and CDFIs. In addition to... Continue Reading
Trey successfully secured a $15,000 interest-free loan to support the production of his unique product. Continue Reading
Why West Ashley's Boom Is Squeezing Out Its Small Businesses West Ashley is not struggling. By every headline metric, it's thriving. The area is one of the fastest-growing parts of the Charleston region. Home prices are climbing and the redevelopment of Ashley Landing alone represents what city... Continue Reading
Note: The deadline for public comments on the proposal has been extended 60 days to Nov 20, 2026. Scroll to the bottom for instructions. A billion-dollar private equity firm. A casino making $744 million a year. The federal government wants to call these... small businesses. If you own a shop, a... Continue Reading
Jocelyn, founder of Gola Sweetgrass, a footwear brand creating sweetgrass sandals inspired by the traditional art of Gullah Geechee basket weaving, raises $7,500 through Kiva. Continue Reading
Thanks to Community Support through the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, The Beehive Bilingual School Is Growing Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our new and renewing members! Continue Reading
J. Pink Studio, a youth dance program helping young people build confidence, discipline and creativity through the performing arts, has successfully raised $15,000 through our Invest Local Initiative to build a permanent studio space in North Charleston. Meet the Story Behind the... Continue Reading
Local-Level Opportunities & Noteworthy Updates Join us in September! Lend your voice at two important upcoming Small Business Advocacy Sessions: The City of North Charleston is busy in planning mode as they rewrite their zoning code in the creation of its new UDO (unified development... Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our new and renewing members! Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our new and renewing members! Continue Reading
