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
Business Academy Impacts
Community Business Academy News & Updates
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
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
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
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