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KJ Kearney Launches “Bite the Power”
KJ Kearney Launches “Bite the Power”

2024 James Beard Media Award winner KJ Kearney and 2022 Community Business Academy Graduate, will launch his event series titled Bite the Power on Monday, July 29, in Charleston. Billed as “the world’s first traveling Black food storytelling event,” Bite the Power invites... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted07/24/2024


Retail Residency Q3 2024
Retail Residency Q3 2024

We recently rotated in the third round of Community Business Academy graduates at our Retail Residency Program hosted at The Station Park Circle. From July through September 2024 you’ll find handmade art from MagikBeanShop, gold plated gems from Amelie Jewelry, empowering,... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted07/23/2024


Spring 2024 Community Business Academy: Celebrate the Graduates
Spring 2024 Community Business Academy: Celebrate the Graduates

En medio del vibrante tapiz de apoyo comunitario y espíritu emprendedor, la Academia Empresarial de Lowcountry Local First (“La Academia”) celebró otro logro notable el 13 de junio. Un total de 17 personas dedicadas, representando tanto a las cohortes de inglés... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted06/18/2024


YWCA NEWS | Meet The Winners of The We 360° Business Pitch Competition
YWCA NEWS | Meet The Winners of The We 360° Business Pitch Competition

Congratulations to LaShaya Norton, graduate of the Spring 2023 Community Business Academy and owner of Wanderland Mobile Grocery for capturing 2nd place and securing $6,000 at the YWCA We 360° Pitch Competition! Read more Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted06/5/2024


Bert & T.’s is Charleston’s sweetest new addition
Bert & T.’s is Charleston’s sweetest new addition

Christina Miller, Graduate of the Fall 2021 Community Business Academy and owner of Bert & T’s Desserts, was recently profiled by the Charleston City Paper. Read her interview and learn more about her passion for baking Gullah and southern desserts inspired by her two late... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted04/19/2024