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$789,000 US EDA Grant Awarded to Lowcountry Local First’s Good Growth Program
$789,000 US EDA Grant Awarded to Lowcountry Local First’s Good Growth Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a two-year $789,724 grant to Lowcountry Local First to support the organization’s Good Growth Program. This program will expand upon the organization’s Good Enterprises entrepreneurship... Continue Reading

Postedby Jacquie Berger
Date posted06/1/2022


Podcast Episode 15: Femi Oyediran, Graft Wine Shop
Podcast Episode 15: Femi Oyediran, Graft Wine Shop

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 supporters. For our 15th... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted05/27/2022


Podcast Episode 14: KJ Kearney, Black Food Fridays & Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Podcast Episode 14: KJ Kearney, Black Food Fridays & Charleston Promise Neighborhood

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 supporters. For our 14th... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted05/26/2022


Eating Locally for the Environment and YOUR Health!
Eating Locally for the Environment and YOUR Health!

This feature is from MUSC Health and MUSC Urban Farm, sponsors of Eat Drink Local Month. The Eat Drink Local Challenge during the month of May challenges individuals and organizations across the Lowcountry to shift their purchasing and eating habits to focus on supporting local farmers... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted05/25/2022


2021 Annual Report and how you can support our work
2021 Annual Report and how you can support our work

Scientists have long-agreed that diversity of species within an ecosystem directly influences its health and resilience. As the number of species in any ecosystem declines, it loses its ability to rebound after it has been stressed. We believe this same rule applies to our economic... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted05/24/2022


Recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Pickled Beets APR 29, 2022
Recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Pickled Beets APR 29, 2022

This recipe was provided by Edible Charleston, an Eat Drink Local Month supporter. Photo by Shell Royster. Recipe developed by Josh Miller. Serves 4 Let the farmers’ market be your guide when it comes to assembling this fresh spring salad. Pickled beets and red onions provide a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/29/2022


Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine
Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine

You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. Sliding into a long booth at Istanbul Shish Kabob, there’s a lot to take in: Cooks in an open kitchen churning out plates of fragrant char-grilled meats; piping hot house-made bread spitting out of a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/29/2022


Podcast Episode 13: Katy Mixon and Maria White, Gibbes Museum
Podcast Episode 13: Katy Mixon and Maria White, Gibbes Museum

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 supporters. For our 13th... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/8/2022


April 2022 Advocacy Updates
April 2022 Advocacy Updates

Movement on federal legislation to promote fair competition: Small Business Rising is a coalition of independent businesses and local business support organizations working together to level the playing field and act as a united voice for independent businesses urging elected leaders to break... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted04/5/2022


Q&A with GrowFood Carolina
Q&A with GrowFood Carolina

With Eat Drink Local Month quickly approaching, Lowcountry Local First heard from one of its community partners, GrowFood Carolina. Anthony Mirisciotta, General Manager, offered some insight on how business is going. What are the biggest pain points or concerns for GrowFood right now? ... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/30/2022


Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May
Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May

Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will host its 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign throughout May 2022. The campaign will include a public Eat Drink Local Challenge, a Local Social and its 14th annual Chef’s Potluck fundraiser event. Presented by Limehouse Produce and Firefly... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/29/2022


Podcast Episode 12: Leah Rhyne, Turn90
Podcast Episode 12: Leah Rhyne, Turn90

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 supporters. For our 12th... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/21/2022