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Our hearts are with our neighbors in Appalachia and the southeastern US who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support disaster relief efforts and buy from local business’ online stores in the region if you are able. Gift cards are always a good idea! The City of... Continue Reading
Our hearts are with our neighbors in Appalachia and the southeastern US who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support disaster relief efforts and buy from local business’ online stores in the region if you are able. Gift cards are always a good idea! Explore more... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First’s Good Enterprises Initiative hosts 3rd annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First hosted its third annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” competition on September 21, 2024 to award a $10,000 cash prize to a local entrepreneur. Graduates of the organization’s 12-week Community Business Academy were invited to apply to the competition, submitting... Continue Reading
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) PoHo Fall Night MarketSaturday | Nov. 2, 2024 | 5pm - 9pmThe Charleston Pour House 4th Annual Holiday Market Saturday | Nov. 9, 2024 | 10am - 4pmDaniel Island Recreation Center DrinksgivingSaturday | Nov. 9, 2024 | 12pm - 4pmStriped Pig... Continue Reading
City of Charleston Mayor William Cogswell unveiled the city’s new Basin Flood Action Program (BFAP) following a public workshop about the Charleston Integrated Water Plan (CIWP) with city council on Aug 27. BFAP marks a decisive step in addressing Charleston’s most pressing... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Ready, Set, Pitch! competition! After an impressive round of submissions, these innovative entrepreneurs have risen to the top, showcasing their creativity, passion, and business acumen. Each finalist brings a unique vision to the table, and... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Naturally Geechee (Tremaine Abenaa Moore, Spring ’24) on being one of ten selected businesses for the 2024 Cohort Vendor Showcase program at the International African American Museum (IAAM). Her line of natural skincare products for sensitive skin is now available for sale... Continue Reading
Spring 2022 Community Business Academy Graduate, Ebeny Bland Owner of Escape Haven & Co., was interviewed on The ZD Experience Show on Ohm Radio to chat about Ebeny’s journey from overcoming a serious neck injury to launching a thriving self-care brand – it’s nothing short of... Continue Reading
The below update is provided by the Independent Restaurant Coalition: — Credit Card Payment Settlement Deadline for Filing Extended If your business accepted Visa or MasterCard credit cards between 2004 and 2019, you may be eligible for a payment as part of a recent $5.5 billion class-action... Continue Reading
Increasingly, companies are being asked by their employees, customers, and regulators to demonstratetheir commitment to sustainability, and most companies want to show their commitment but simplydon’t know how, or what to measure. That’s why Lowcountry Local First is proud to partner... Continue Reading
Local Level: Johns Island, It's Your Turn to Engage in the City of Charleston Zoning Code Rewrite: The City of Charleston is undertaking an update to its Zoning Code called Setting New Standards. The purpose is to modernize the regulations that govern development in the City, to make them... Continue Reading
