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We are thrilled to have the South Carolina Aquarium back as a content collaborator during Eat Drink Local Month! They recently relaunched their Good Catch program and graciously shared some insight into how we can all support sustainable seafood practices. By: Katelyn McGlothlin, Marketing... Continue Reading

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 23rd episode,... Continue Reading

Lowcountry Local First to host 12th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May Continue Reading

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 23rd episode,... Continue Reading

College of Charleston MBA Program Announces New Partnership with Lowcountry Local First The College of Charleston’s nationally ranked MBA program and Lowcountry Local First, a local non-profit with a mission to advocate the benefits of a strong local economy by strengthening community... Continue Reading

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. Our 22nd episode is a... Continue Reading

There are many tangible and intangible benefits to hiring locals for your company’s commercial development, design and real estate needs. Here are just a few to consider: 1. Speed & Efficiency – Local commercial real estate companies have less red tape and HR processes than... Continue Reading

Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – Support this: SC Craft Beer Economic Development Act, a new bill recently introduced to the SC Senate that could improve conditions and opportunities for our local... Continue Reading

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. We ask... Continue Reading

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 21st episode,... Continue Reading

The below guest post has been provided by 2023 Good Business Summit attendee, Belvin Olasov, co-director of the Charleston Climate Coalition // Photo provided by Foxworthy Studios “There’s No Business To Be Done On a Dead Planet,” the environmentally-focused Beyond Profit panel... Continue Reading

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 20th episode,... Continue Reading