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14th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies
14th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies

TICKET POLICY: This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. A one-time ticket transfer is permissible. HEALTH POLICY: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot address individual allergy concerns. Each participating chef is asked to prepare at least one vegetarian dish. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/11/2022


Podcast Episode 11: Rick Crawford, Emerger Strategies
Podcast Episode 11: Rick Crawford, Emerger Strategies

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 11th... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/8/2022


Podcast Episode 10: Kevin Schildt, South Carolina Stingrays
Podcast Episode 10: Kevin Schildt, South Carolina Stingrays

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 this... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/8/2022


March 2022 Advocacy Updates
March 2022 Advocacy Updates

– Save Our Indie Restaurants: Congress needs to step up and save neighborhood restaurants and bars from extinction. For two years now, restaurants around the country have been struggling to keep their lights on, staff paid, and doors open. Nearly 200K restaurants were denied access to... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/2/2022


City of Goose Creek and LLF Launch Spring 2022 Community Business
City of Goose Creek and LLF Launch Spring 2022 Community Business

A new partnership between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First is now offering localized business training, workforce development, and strategic economic development. The two-year partnership includes the following initiatives: The Good Enterprises Program, Existing Business... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/2/2022


#GoodBiz22 Poem: Dare to Dream
#GoodBiz22 Poem: Dare to Dream

Dare to Dream by Jammie Huynh; Written and performed live on Feb 24, 2022 at the Charleston Music Hall for the 9th annual Good Business Summit We were all born dreamers. Dreams of space, of kings and queens, monsters and magic. We dreamed, then we dreamed some more. We dreamed of being... Continue Reading

Date posted02/24/2022


Podcast Episode 9: Chris Clark, Digital Ignite
Podcast Episode 9: Chris Clark, Digital Ignite

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 9th... Continue Reading

Date posted02/11/2022


Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Invited to Learn How to Build a Company with Profit and Purpose
Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Invited to Learn How to Build a Company with Profit and Purpose

Lowcountry Local First is hosting the ninth annual Good Business Summit on February 24th at the Charleston Music Hall. This one-day event will include keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions to spotlight creative ideas and workable solutions for building your... Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2022


February 2022 Advocacy Updates
February 2022 Advocacy Updates

– Doing Business Update: South Carolina businesses have historically been subject to business license taxes on their gross income that vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act (the “Act”) was enacted in 2020,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2022


Welcome our 2022 Board of Directors
Welcome our 2022 Board of Directors

Lowcountry Local First, a nonprofit that cultivates an economy anchored in local ownership, is proud to welcome its 2022 Board of Directors. The Board includes talented and passionate business leaders from a wide variety of sectors who recognize the importance of choosing local in order to keep... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2022


In Support of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission
In Support of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission

Lowcountry Local First supports the approval of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission to continue to provide focus on policy solutions to address equity and economic empowerment in the City of Charleston. As we work to transform lives and build sustainable communities through... Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2022


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